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Airlift of Quake Victims Stalled . . . Unclear why the U.S. stopped airlifting Haitians in need of medical care to the U.S. McClatchy Newspapers
Toyota Gas Pedal Fix OK'd by Feds . . . Toyota plans to start sending parts to dealers to fix sticky gas pedal problem. Associated Press
Obama Budget Freezes Much Spending . . . But increases for education and civilian research programs; $25 billion for cash-starved states. New York Times
Politics
No Penalty for Terror Memos . . . Bush lawyers exercised poor judgment but will not face sanctions for allowing brutal interrogations. Washington Post
Obama Takes in Some Hoops . . . Watches form the sideline as Georgetown crushes Duke. Washington Post
Obama Wants to Repeal Cell Phone Tax . . . When you make a call on your company's cell phone, it's taxable income. Obama would end the ignored tax. Associated Press
National Security
U.S. War Strategy: First Do No Harm . . . Troops walk away from fights that might harm civilians. Airmen are dropping bombs where they won't hurt anyone. McClatchy Newspapers
U.S. Steps Up Persian Gulf Arms Sales . .. Administration works with nations to upgrade defenses to thwart future military attacks by Iran. Washington Post
Pakistan Taliban Chief May be Dead . . . Hakimullah Mehsud may have died from injuries sustained in a U.S. drone missile strike in mid-January. Associated Press
Translator Kills Two U.S. Soldiers . . . Two US soldiers who died in eastern Afghanistan Friday were shot dead by an Afghan interpreter, it has emerged. BBC
Money
Leaks Imperil Nuclear Industry . . . Leaks like that of radioactive water at a plant in Vermont kindle doubts about reliability, durability, and maintenance of nation’s aging nuclear installations. Boston Globe
Amazon Removes McMillan Books . . . Amazon pulls books from one of the largest U.S. publishers in dispute over the pricing on e-books on the site. New York Times
Taking Haggling to New Heights . . . With a few bargaining tips, you could pay less for cable, a pair of shoes and even a couple steaks. Washington Post
Paulson Writes a Book . . . Insiders view of crisis, Obama, McCain, Bush, and congressional leaders. Washington Post
International
Americans Arrested in Haiti for Taking Orphans Ten U.S. Baptists detained by Haitian police as they tried to bus 33 children across the border into the Dominican Republic. Associated Press
China's Indignant Tone Raises Concerns . . . Indignant reaction to U.S. plans to sell weapons to Taiwan worrying Western governments and analysts. Washington Post
Kidnapped British Couple in Dire Straits . . . A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates have said they are in urgent need of help. BBC
War on AIDS Hangs in Balance . . . Growth in U.S. funding slows dramatically while the number of people requiring treatment worldwide skyrockets. Wall Street Journal
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Three Lives Linked by Duty and Tragedy . . . Sacrifices of Harvard Law graduates leave friends and classmates wondering about themselves. Boston Globe
Miss Virginia is 2010 Miss America . . . Caressa Cameron strutted in a yellow dress, belted out Beyonce and told kids to play outside more. USA Today
Tom Brookshier Dies at 78 . . . Eagles star later teamed with Pat Summerall as CBS’s No. 1 professional football broadcasting duo.
New York Times
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