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Obama: No Troops to Somalia or Yemen . . . In interview with People Magazine, he says "working with international partners" is his preferred course. Associated Press
The Heat's On Reid . . . Republicans call for his resignation over remark about Obama not having "negro dialect."
Los Angeles Times
New York Moves to Curb Salt in Food . . . After campaigns against smoking and trans fats, city has new target: the food industry’s use of salt. New York Times
Politics
New York Daily News
Senate in Midst of Major Makeover . . . Retirements and election defeats change the face of an institution known for seniority.
USA Today
The Dingells, GM, and a Quandary . . . Ethics system allows lawmakers to largely police selves, decide whether investments pose conflicts. Washington Post
National Security
North Korea: Give Peace a Chance . . . Proposes peace talks to formally end the Korean War and wants improved ties with United States.
USA Today
Drone Flights Give Too Much . . . Drones producing so much video intelligence that military analysts are finding it hard to keep up.
New York Times
Karzai's Cabinet Crisis Continues . . . After rejecting his initial slate, legislators don't like many of his new picks either.
Toronto Globe and Mail
Yemen Leader Open to al Qaeda Talks . . . May be showing same kind of leniency he has in the past, despite U.S. pressure to crack down. Associated Press
Petraeus: Iran Can be Bombed . . . Effect will depend on who does it and level of ordinance brought to bear. Daily Telegraph
Money
High Debt Means Slower Growth . . . Study shows countries that are as highly indebted as the United States is today grow at sub-par rates.
McClatchy Newspapers
Economy Hangs on Return of Jobs . . . Question looming over economy is whether it will create enough jobs to keep fragile recovery going. Washington Times
Meltdown Panel to Coalesce . . . Panel probing causes of financial crisis will questions bank CEOs Wednesday. USA Today
Heineken to Buy Femsa Beer . . . Move to buy one of Mexico’s largest brewers further consolidates the beer industry into a few global players. New York Times
International
Devaluation Sparks Chaos in Caracas . . . Venezuelans scurrying to spend cash they fear could soon be worthless after Chavez slashes currency.
Wall Street Journal
China Faces Growing Gender Imbalance . . . More than 24 million Chinese men of marrying age could find themselves without spouses by 2020. BBC
From Bikinis to Burkas in Yemen . . . In his childhood, Kamal Al-Solaylee had a cosmopolitan, secular family. Today his siblings are Islamists. Toronto Globe and Mail
Angola Arrests Two in Togo Attack . . . Two in custody over a deadly attack on Togo's football team before the African Cup of Nations. BBC
You Must Also Know . . .
Leno is Done With Prime Time . . . Will be moved back to old 11:35 pm slot while Conan goes to 12:05, if he stays. USA Today
Gays Rights at Issue in Prop 8 Trial . . . Outcome could affect not only California but also broader national question of equal rights for gays. McClatchy Newspapers
The Fewer Pythons, the Better . . . Florida chill culling the big snakes, but also kills needed native species.
Christian Science Monitor
Hendrix Readies New Release . . . That's right. In March the dead singer will release of "Valleys of Neptune," featuring a dozen unreleased recordings. Los Angeles Times
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