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Slowing Job Losses Boost Economy . . . With the smallest job declines in a year, a recovery appears in sight. But businesses are proceeding with caution. Wall Street Journal
Kremlin May Have Been Behind Twitter Attack . . . Cyberattack appears to have been aimed at a Georgian blogger critical of Russia’s role in Ossetia. Christian Science Monitor
Taliban Power Struggle . . . Without the charismatic Baitullah Mehsud, feuding Pakistan Islamist militants could splinter. Christian Science Monitor
Politics
Obama Reverses on Drug Industry Deal . . . Backs away from what drugmakers said was promise not to allow government to negotiate prices under Medicare. New York Times
Fla. Senator Martinez Stepping Down . . . Previously said would not seek reelection in 2010. Will now resign his seat as soon as a replacement is selected. Washington Post
Eunice Kennedy Shriver in Critical Condition . . . Surrounded by family at a Cape Cod hospital. Associated Press
Palin Accuses Obama of Backing 'Death Panel' . . . In Facebook entry, says "evil" plan would withhold care from elderly and disabled when funding runs short. Associated Press
Sanford's Wife Moves Out . . . She and S.C. governor's sons depart the executive mansion. The State
Justice Pressed on Panther's Case . . . U.S. Civil Rights Commission demands Justice explain dismissal of charges against Black Panthers who disrupted polling place. Washington Times
Senators Cleared of Ethics Complaints . . . Ethics panel clears Dodd and Conrad of receiving improper discounts on mortgages from Countrywide Financial. New York Times
National Security
British General: Afghan War Could Last 40 Years . . . General Sir David Richards, the new head of the British Army, believes the West's mission could last until 2050. Daily Telegraph
Militant Behind Jakarta Bombings Thought Dead . . . Noordin Mohammad Top reportedly shot dead by police following an 18-hour siege in central Java. Times (UK)
A Fifth of Europe Will be Muslim by 2050 . . . Britain, Spain and Holland will have an even higher proportion of Muslims in a shorter amount of time. Daily Telegraph
News on the Money
Unemployment Wild Card: Those Who Gave Up . . . As they start looking for jobs again, the 9.4 percent rate announced Friday rate could jump. Christian Science Monitor
Job Growth Lacking in Private Sector . . . For the first time since the Depression, the economy has added virtually no jobs in the private sector over a 10-year period. New York Times
Buffett's Berkshire Swings to Profitable . . . Buffet makes successful bet on derivatives tied to world equity markets. Bloomberg
Charges Prepared for Madoff Lieutenant . . . Frank DiPascali worked with Madoff for 30 years. Financial Times
International
Iran Resumes Mass Trial of Activists . . . Dozens stand trial in Tehran on charges of rioting and plotting to topple the ruling Islamic system.
New York Times
Obama Heads to Mexico for Summit . . . A meeting of North American leaders that will be long on vision and short on anything concrete.
McClatchy Newspapers
Judge Bars Probe of Russian Journalist's Murder . . . Family wants murder reinvestigated and says low-level officials accused of act won't be convicted. Wall Street Journal
The Beslan Siege Five Years On . . . Survivors of the terrorist attack on School Number One talk about the three days that horrified the world, and their lives since. The Guardian
Also Today. . .
Airspeed Systems Failed on U.S. Jets . . . On at least a dozen recent flights, malfunctions made it impossible for pilots to know how fast they were flying. Associated Press
Cocaine a Factor in Death of Billy Mays . . . Use likely contributed to heart disease that killed the 50 year old - highly energetic - TV pitchman. Associated Press
Scientists Hunt Treatment for Type I Diabetes . . . By activating one gene, researchers can reprogram cells to produce insulin.
Los Angeles Times
Plastic Wine Bottles on the Way . . . Wine will be cheaper, but you must drink it by the "use by" date. Los Angeles Times
Today's Video
U.S. Takes Out Pakistan's Enemy No. 1 . . . NBC
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