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Wednesday, March 3, 2010 
Top Breaking News
This Morning's Top 25:
Leading Today's News
Chile Earthquake Toll Could Exceed 1,000 . . . Relief operation hampered by widespread looting. The Guardian
Senate Revives Programs as Bunning Relents . . . By vote of 78 to 19, Senate restores funds for jobless, highway projects and other initiatives.
McClatchy Newspapers
Muslim Leader Issues Anti-Terror Fatwa . . . A rare religious edict condemning terrorism and denouncing suicide bombers as "heroes of hellfire." Washington Times
Politics
Bills Wrapped with 'Jobs' Ribbon . . . Lawmakers are selling all sorts of projects as "jobs" bills, with success.
Washington Times
Rangel's Hold on Ways and Means Slipping . . . Dozens of House Democrats poised to vote in support of a resolution urging him to step down. Wall Street Journal
Paterson Bid to Quiet Accuser Described . . . Key figure in aide's domestic abuse scandal says governor enlisted her help in quieting accuser. New York Times
Obama Considers GOP Health Alternatives . . . But GOP is cool to the idea, still opposing underlying bill.
Washington Times
Court Likely to Overturn Chicago Gun Ban . . . Signs are that five justices see right to bear arms as national and not limited to federal laws. Chicago Tribune
Palin Appears on Leno, One Liners in Tow . . . Makes fun of Californians, Tina Fey, and her own palm reading habit.
New York Times
National Security
Nine Justice Officials Worked for Detainees . . .
Republicans question the integrity of Obama policies after finding appointees aided Gitmo prisoners.
Los Angeles Times
Pakistan Secures a Taliban Redoubt . . . With Taliban defeated, the people of Damadola raise a 10,000-strong militia to ensure they don't return. Toronto Globe and Mail
Triple Suicide Blasts in Iraq Kill 30 . . . One bomber rode in an ambulance with the wounded before blowing himself up at a hospital in Baqouba. Associated Press
Invite to Taliban Sparks Frenzy . . .
Karzai's offer of a peace conference causes confusion among power players.
Washington Post
White House Declassifies Cybersecurity Steps . . . Cyber security czar Howard Schmidt reveals 12 broad elements of the plan. Christian Science Monitor
Money
Blockbuster Quietly Brings Back Late Fees . . . Beginning March 1, rental period was reduced to five days from seven with a $1 per day late fee.
Home Media Magazine
GM Feels Heat From Ford . . . Ford posts 43 percent rise in February U.S. vehicle sales, topping GM. Wall Street Journal
Some Owners Say Toyota Fix Doesn't Work . . . Allege sudden acceleration and other problems happening even after recall work.
Los Angeles Times
Nissan Orders Major Recall Over Brakes . . . Follows Toyota to warn over faulty brakes and gas gauges but puts blame on its parts suppliers. Times of London
International
Greek Cabinet Approves Austerity Measures . . . Looking to save at least $5.5 billion and narrow its gaping deficit, Greece approved tax hikes and budget cuts.
New York Times
Deadly Floods Rock Haiti . . . Heavy rains are wreaking havoc on Haitians made homeless by the quake. Christian Science Monitor
Uganda Landslides Kill Dozens . . . Police and army search for survivors and bodies after heavy rains trigger disaster in Bududa region. The Guardian
Winston Churchill, Grandson of Legend, Dies . . . Never quite managed in 27 years as a Conservative MP to shrug off the burdens of lineage. Daily Telegraph
You Must Also Know . . .
Climate Scientists Start to Defend Data . . . Grudgingly, many are beginning to engage critics, admit mistakes and open up their data. New York Times
McDonald's Allies With Weight Watchers . . . Anti-obesity campaigners outraged over deal to promote diet-friendly meal. Times of London
Formula for Perfect Marriage . . . Bride should be five years younger than groom, come from same cultural background, and be more intelligent. Daily Telegraph
Sharks are Playing Nice . . . They're biting more people - because more go to the beach - but they're killing fewer.
Christian Science Monitor
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