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Scores Killed by Pakistan Bombs
At least 80 are killed and many injured by a blast in a Peshawar market amid Clinton visit. BBC
Six UN Staff Killed in Afghan Attack Assault on Kabul house raises questions about runoff security. Reuters.
Democrats Divided on Public Option . . . Senate Dems voice deep disagreement over the idea. Majority leader Reid has failed to unite his caucus. New York Times
Politics
Wall Street Journal
Donors Rewarded With White House Perks . . . Obama has rewarded scores of top Democratic donors with VIP access to the White House. Washington Times
Atlanta Polls Signal Racial Shift . . . Councilwoman with big lead would be first white mayor in three decades. Wall Street Journal
A Drop in the Wrong Bucket? . . . Obama has proposed sending a $250 check to every Social Security recipient, but some economists recoil. New York Times
Job Gains Signal Stimulus Impact . . . States have reported using stimulus money to create or save more than 388,000 jobs so far this year. USA Today
Palin Hits Paydirt . . . she has received at least $1.25 million for her hugely anticipated upcoming memoir "Going Rogue."
Associated Press
National Security
Deadliest Month for U.S. in Afghanistan . . . Eight American soldiers were killed in two roadside bombings, making October the deadliest month since the 2001 invasion. Wall Street Journal
U.S. to Protect Afghan Population Areas . . . Approach would stop short of an all-out assault on Taliban while still seeking to nurture long-term stability. Wall Street Journal
Brother of Afghan Leader on CIA Payroll . . . Ahmed Wali Karzai, a suspected player in the opium trade, has gotten CIA payments for eight years. New York Times
U.S. to Pay Taliban to Switch Sides . . . The move is included in a defense bill which Obama is set to sign. BBC
Money
Pay Czar Raised Base Pay at Firms . . . Feinberg's sharp cuts in total compensation accompanied by substantial increase in regular salaries.
Wall Street Journal
GMAC Wants More U.S. Cash . . . GMAC and the Treasury are in advanced talks to prop up the lender with its third helping of taxpayer money. Wall Street Journal
U.S. Consumer Confidence Up . . . Rises for first time since 2007, but spending still restrained. Reuters
Fears of a New Chill in Home Sales . . . Concerns are growing that the real estate market will be severely tested this winter.
New York Times
Signs Economy Headed for More Rockiness . . . The jump-started economy still isn't running very well, and may sputter out.
Washington Post
International
Russia's HIV Epidemic . . . Russia urged to do more to prevent spread of HIV among an estimated two million drug users as epidemic rages out of control.
BBC
Trial of Nazi Hitman Opens in Germany . . . An 88-year-old former member of the Waffen SS went on trial for killing three civilians in the Netherlands. Wall Street Journal
U.S. Tries to Revive Honduras Talks . . . Sends a team to country to try to save negotiations as time is running out.
Reuters
You Must Also Know . . .
This is It! . . . Michael Jackson's family attends opening of movie chronicling his final days. But some fans protest. BBC
Killing Cancer With Curry . . . An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells. BBC
Earthquake Risk at Los Alamos . . . Seismic activity and a resultant fire at the facility could release deadly amounts of airborne plutonium. Los Angeles Times
FAA Pulls Licenses of Northwest Pilots . . . Signals a tougher stance by the agency on enforcement issues.
Wall Street Journal
Calif. Push to Legalize Marijuana . . . Tax officials estimate the legislation could bring the struggling state about $1.4 billion a year.
New York Times
Ex-Letterman Aide Calls Workplace Hostile . . . Says she quit his talk show in part because of alleged sexual favoritism and a hostile work environment. Associated Press
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