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Leading The News
Obama Hits the Ground in Boston . . . Declares a victory for Democrat Coakley tomorrow is vital for moving his agenda forward.
Boston Globe
Much of Port-au-Prince Untouched by Aid . . . No one seems to know who's in charge of distribution. Lynch mobs turn on looters. Times of London
Militants Attack Kabul . . . Suspected Taliban militants attack key buildings in the Afghan capital, setting off explosions and sparking a gun battle. BBC
Politics
Wall Street Journal
Law to Curb Lobbying Sends it Underground . . . In light of strict regulations, some advocates choose not to declare themselves as lobbyists. New York Times
Bush Makes a Reluctant Comeback . . . Dragged back into the limelight by service to Haiti. He goes on Sunday shows with conditions.
New York Times
Every Senator Now Gets a Hideaway . . . The coveted perk of a semi-secret office in the Capitol is now available even to the most junior senators. Associated Press
Obama the Musical Opens in Germany . . . Musical is believed to be first stage production to dramatize life of a serving US president. The Guardian
National Security
Muslim Question in Army Shooting . . . Fear of offending Muslims or being insensitive likely a key factor in missed signs Fort Hood killer was an Islamist. Washington Times
Pakistan Village Fights Muslim Grip on Youth . . . Village elders at a loss to explain how the young could have turned so violently against their own. Washington Post
Chavez Wants Better U.S. Relations . . . Unclear what prompted decision just weeks after he accused the U.S. of planning to invade. Associated Press
Money
Wall Street Weighs Challenge to Tax . . . Legal battle considered against a bank tax proposed by Obama on the theory that it would be unconstitutional.
New York Times
Automakers to Start Hiring Again . . . Anticipate adding almost 5,000 workers this year, but it's just a fraction of the 40,000 they laid off last year. Los Angeles Times
iPhone App for Law Students Costs $1,000 . . . But it might be worth it if it helps them pass the bar exam. Washington Post
International
Preval Mostly Nowhere to be Seen . . . Government led by a diffident president has been overwhelmed and mostly invisible since quake.
Washington Post
No Chance for a Proper Burial . . . In a country where funerals are as expensive as weddings, 70,000 bodies are shoved into a mass grave. Miami Herald
Runoff Next in Ukraine. . . Vicious contest awaits between charismatic Yulia Tymoshenko and pro-Moscow Viktor Yanukovich. Toronto Globe and Mail
Media Mogul Pinera Wins Chile Election . . . Victory ends 20-year hold on power by left wing coalition led by outgoing president Michelle Bachelet. Times of London
Asia's Greed for Ivory Threatens Elephant . . . Slaughter by poachers intensifies as governments seek to increase legal sales.
The Guardian
You Must Also Know . . .
'Avatar' Shares Golden Globe Spotlight . . . Wins best dramatic film. Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep cop acting awards. Los Angeles Times
Pope Gunman Released From Prison . . . Mehmet Ali Agca, the man who tried to kill pope John Paul II in 1981, set free in Turkey. Times of London
Pope Says Vatican Saved Jews 'Discreetly' . . . Benedict XVI visits Rome synagogue to argue Vatican saved many Jews from Holocaust. Times of London
Communities Put Halt to Red Light Cameras . . .Red-light cameras face a growing public backlash and outright removal in some areas. USA Today
Fans Vote Greatest Guitar Riff Ever . . . 'Sweet Child O'Mine' by Guns "N Roses wins it. Led Zeppelin's rock anthem, Whole Lotta Love, a close second. Daily Telegraph
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