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Leading The News
Fury at Civil Trial for 9/11 Plotters . . . Legal problems too, like what kind of evidence can be raised against men who faced brutal interrogation? Los Angeles Times
Obama Has No Wish to 'Contain' China . . . On Asia trip, says he seeks a cooperative relationship with China. Los Angeles Times
Home Price Rebound Realtor group says prices will rise four percent in 2010. Associated Press
Politics
Wall Street Journal
Immigration Bill Teed Up for 2010 . . . Napolitano says it's time for Congress to pass legislation to legalize illegal immigrants.
Washington Times
Jefferson Sentenced to 13 Years . . . Ex-Louisiana congressman had hidden bribe money in his freezer. Washington Post
White House Backs the Fed . . . Warns bill by Sen. Dodd would harm bank oversight by removing power from the Fed.
Wall Street Journal
National Security
Illinois Prison May Be Next for Gitmo Inmates . Federal officials aim to purchase a correctional center in a rural area west of Chicago.
Los Angeles Times
Russian Afghan Supply Route Deal Not Done . . . Problems establishing war supply corridor over Russian airspace a problem for The Reset. New York Times
Taliban Gains Foothold in North Afghanistan . . . The tactics are familiar. Night letters warn village elders to cooperate or face death. McClatchy Newspapers
Morale Down in Afghanistan . . . Obstacles to getting mental health care cited in Army survey. Washington Post
Money
Ready for a Pay Cut? . . . Magnitude of job losses here and abroad poses a huge risk to the future compensation levels of those who are still employed.
Los Angeles Times
Japan Faces Fear of New Downturn . . . Government trying to prevent a double-dip recession as recent stimulus efforts are due to wane. Wall Street Journal
States Turn to Millionaire's Tax . . . They're struggling to make up revenue shortfall. So millionaires are moving. Wall Street Journal
Two Charged in Madoff Case . . . Allegedly helped swindler falsify records. New York Times
Get Madoff's Stuff . . . Remnants of the fallen financier's once lavish lifestyle are going on the auction block at a Manhattan hotel.
Associated Press
International
China: A Superpower Stirs . . . At a time when American prestige is fading, China's status is rising. Will it once again stride the world's stage?
Wall Street Journal
German Military Circa 2009 . . . Conflicts with Taliban demonstrate that the new German military is something Rommel wouldn't recognize. Wall Street Journal
Turtles Are Casualty of Warming in Costa Rica . . . Global warming may deal fatal blow to animal that has dwelt in the Pacific for 150 million years. New York Times
Growing Concern in Yemen . . . Shiite-led insurgency raises specter of proxy war involving Saudis and Iran, in heart of oil-rich region. Washington Post
You Must Also Know . . .
Arkansas Evangelist Sentenced to 175 Years . . . Tony Alamo, a self-proclaimed prophet, forced underage girls into sham marriages with him. Associated Press
Hasan is Paralyzed . . . The Fort Hood suspect, who is under guard in intensive care, has no feeling in his legs and might never walk again. Los Angeles Times
Hasan May Have Gotten Cash From Pakistan . .. Wire transfers and other communications raise red flags. Republican wants Congress to investigate. Associated Press
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