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Monday, March 8, 2010 
Top Breaking News
This Morning's Top 25:
Leading Today's News
Iraqis Defy Blasts in Big Election Turnout . . . Response could signal a weakening of insurgency’s potency. New York Times
Hundreds Dead in Nigeria Attack . . . About 500 people are now reported to have been killed in a weekend religious clash . BBC
'Hurt Locker' Tops Oscars . . . Nabs best picture. Kathryn Bigelow is first woman best director. Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock win. Los Angeles Times
Politics
McClatchy Newspapers
Dems Voice Health Bill Concerns . . . Two key conservative Democrats say they are worried bill doesn't trim costs.
Wall Street Journal
Harlem Grapples With Political Storm . . . Ethics clouds over Rangel and Paterson produce moods ranging from anger to soul-searching. Washington Post
Program Will Pay Homeowners to Sell at a Loss . . . Obama administration will offer homeowners $1,500 to sell for less than the mortgage balance. New York Times
JFK Condolence Letters Published . . . In the wake of her husband's assassination, Jackie received thousands of touching letters. Washington Post
National Security
Sunnis Go to Polls in Droves . . . Sunni Arabs largely sat out Iraqi national elections in 2005, but the need to protect their interests brought them out Sunday. New York Times
Suicide Bomber Kills 11 in Pakistan Intel Unit . . . Special investigative unit interrogates key terrorism suspects.
Los Angeles Times
Gates Visits Afghanistan . . . Meets with Karzai to discuss planned incursion into Kandahar. New York Times
Ground Zero Hotel Markets 9/11 . . . Touts views of the World Trade Center site as a selling point. Associated Press
Money
Workers: Toyota Ignored Safety Memo . . . Union members told company it was taking dangerous shortcuts to lower costs and boost production.
Los Angeles Times
Home Saving Moves Afoot . . . Pressure growing on U.S. banks to ease terms for distressed homeowners on home-equity loans.
Wall Street Journal
Coupon Clipping Mania . . . Vast online communities collectively unearth and swap digital, mobile-phone and paper coupons.
Wall Street Journal
Economists See Fed Rate Hike in Six Months . . . Expect a rise of between a quarter and a half percentage point.
Washington Post
International
Strong Quake Hits Eastern Turkey . . . Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude has struck eastern Turkey, killing at least 57 people, officials say.
BBC
Opposition Claims Fraud in Togo Vote . . . Protests begin as opposition candidate, pelted with tear gas, vows to take to the streets daily. Associated Press
Kim Jong-Il Makes Rare Appearance . . . Attendance at factory reopening appears aimed at demonstrating his commitment to reviving economy. Daily Telegraph
The Pope's Jewish Knight . . . Meet Gary Krupp of Long Island, AKA Knight Commander of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great. New York Times
You Must Also Know . . .
Schools' New Math: Four Day Week . . . The idea is to save money, but some fear students are being hurt.
Wall Street Journal
For TV Reporters, New Roles . . . In lean times, multi-tasking journalists aren't just in front of the camera.
Washington Post
Sex Offender Ensnares Teen on Facebook . . . Peter Chapman has admitted kidnapping, raping and murdering Ashleigh Hall. Daily Telegraph
Prenups Gain Ground . . . They tackle division of assets and spousal support in case of divorce or separation. And more of them are being drafted. USA Today
Suicide Barrier for a Deadly Bridge . . . Seattle's Aurora Bridge is nation's third most jumped-off. Half runs over land, horrifying those below. Los Angeles Times
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