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Bin Laden Was 'Within Our Grasp' . . . Senate says military was close at Tora Bora but failed to pursue. Associated Press
Russia Blames Terrorists for Train Crash . . . Explosion that killed 26 is result of homemade bomb. The Guardian
Iran Defiant on Nukes . . . Lawmakers urge Iran's leaders to reduce cooperation with IAEA after it rebuked Tehran for building a uranium enrichment plant. Reuters
Politics
Boston Globe
A Good Communicator, but Not a Great One . . . Tuesday's speech on Afghanistan will be a crucial test of his skills.
McClatchy Newspapers
S.C. Conservative Eyes Kingmaker Role . . . Sen. Jim DeMint uses rising profile with conservatives to bankroll GOP Senate candidates nationwide. McClatchy Newspapers
Is Mitch Daniels Running for President? . . . The Indiana governor says he is not, but his words and deeds could stir the GOP base. Washington Times
GOP Stalling Obama Appointments . . . At least a half dozen of Mr. Obama's appointments are in the grip of Republican holds.
Washington Times
Obama Makes Wealthy Backers Ambassadors . . . It's a time honored tradition, but many thought the anti-Washington president would change it. The Guardian
National Security
British Summit to Focus on Afghanistan Exit . . . Gordon Brown announces meeting to set targets for Kabul to tackle corruption, security, on its own.
Toronto Globe and Mail
U.S. Focuses on Training Afghan Police . . . The U.S. military has taken major steps to boost the training of the Afghan police forces. McClatchy Newspapers
Brown Faults Pakistan on Bin Laden . . . Declares it's time for Pakistan to "take out" Osama and his No. 2, Zawahiri.
Sunday Telegraph
Afghans Detail Detention in 'Black Jail' . . . A U.S. camp is holding inmates for sometimes weeks at a time without access to the Red Cross. New York Times
Money
Black Friday's Over. Here Comes Cyber Monday Millions of people will be back at work Monday with no way to keep shopping. Except online.
Christian Science Monitor
Black Friday Spending Up a Sliver . . . Store spending up 0.5 percent over last year. Associated Press
Food Stamp Use Soars as Stigma Fades . . . Program once scorned as failed welfare scheme now helps feed one in eight - and one in four children. New York Times
U.S. to Push for Loan Payment Reductions . . . Only a tiny fraction of mortgages have been permanently reduced under a $75 billion program. New York Times
Harvard Was Not So Smart . . . When the market crashed in 2008, $1.8 billion of Harvard’s cash simply vanished. Boston Globe
International
Zardari Moving Toward Stepping Down . . . Pakistan's embattled president, Asif Ali Zardari, transfers command of the country's nuclear arsenal to the prime minister. Wall Street Journal
Swiss Appear to Back Ban on Minarets . . . Projections from exit polls suggest Swiss voters have backed a referendum proposal to ban the building of minarets. BBC
Boycott Threat Clouds Honduras Election . . . Questions about whether winner will have legitimacy amid boycott by Zelaya supporters. Washington Times
Ex-General Challenges Sri Lanka President . . . An electoral battle that will pit the two heroes of Tamil war against each other.
Wall Street Journal
You Must Also Know . . .
Naked Mole Rats and Human Health . . . Scientists are studying why they live to 30 with little wear and tear. They don't get cancer, for instance. Associated Press
Field of Restored Dreams . . . Paterson, NJ moving to restore a piece of history - a Negro Leagues ballpark now facing to dust. Washington Times
How to Scrimp . . . There are lots of small things you can do every day to save thousands a year. Wall Street Journal
White House Party Crasher Selling Interview . . . "Get your bids in," their rep tells network execs. Price tag in mid-six figures.
Associated Press
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