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A protester shouts slogans during a rally opposing the scheduled visit of U.S. President Barack Obama in Seoul. About 200 protesters opposed the dispatch of South Korean troops to Afghanistan. (Photo by Ahn Young-joon / AP)

Some worried 9/11 trial will set NY up as bigger target

The move to put Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind, and four others on trial just blocks from ground zero raises a host of legal, political and security questions.

CBS News

Who are the accused terrorists?

Christian Science Monitor

Can New Yorkers be impartial in terrorism case?

NPR

WFP asks for 1 euro to beat hunger

The World Food Programme, facing a major funding shortfall, is appealing directly to one billion individuals to give small amounts of cash to beat hunger.

Reuters

High costs weigh on troop debate for Afghan war

While President Barack Obama’s decision about sending more troops to Afghanistan is primarily a military one, it also has substantial budget implications that are adding pressure.

New York Times

US troops: where do the key players stand?

BBC

Interview with Matthew Hoh

YouTube

Mental health staff lacking in Afghanistan

An Army task force has found that a growing number of soldiers serving in Afghanistan are suffering from some kind of mental stress.

McClatchy

Troop morale drops in Afghanistan

YouTube

Muslim groups express concern about seized mosques

Federal authorities don't accuse the mosques of any wrongdoing. But Muslim groups worry it's another blow to the community image.

Christian Science Monitor

Federal case threatens mosques, charity work

MSNBC

NATION

If Nidal Malik Hasan talks, will he live?

Prosecutors could throw Fort Hood shooter, Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a lifeline in exchange for intelligence if any links to terrorist groups are confirmed.

Christian Science Monitor

Congress urged to put off Fort Hood probe

Houston Chronicle

Lawmaker: Hasan linked to Pakistan transfers

MSNBC

Obama eyes spending freeze to tackle record deficits

The Obama administration has alerted domestic agencies to plan for a freeze or even a five percent cut in their budgets, part of an election-year push to rein in record deficits that threaten the economy.

MSNBC

Ohio executions are back on using 1-drug method

Ohio's death chamber is set to resume executions using a single drug that has been used in the U.S. to euthanize pets, but has never been used to put condemned prisoners to death.

USA TODAY

Special section:

Capital punishment

New York Times

POLITICS

Michelle talks health care for women

First Lady Michelle Obama targeted another key constituency in the health care debate, highlighting the concerns of senior women at the White House.

Politico

Kirk pushes GOP health proposals

The latest push for Republican ideas for health reform was made by Rep. Mark Kirk, who also used the GOP radio address to promote his own Senate candidacy.

The Hill

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Bubbles at a discount for consumers who are trading down

Popping housing bubbles sent the global economy into a downturn; the weak currencies in those export markets have also hurt champagne sales.

New York Times

Naked or not, famous vegetarians are a passionate bunch

What could inspire Alicia Silverstone to strip naked in an ad, Natalie Portman to blog passionately and Morrissey to walk off stage at a festival? The answer might surprise you: vegetarianism.

popeater

The household pets that are 'half wolf'

Move over Rover — a new "hybrid wolf" closely descended from wild animals is displacing more traditional dog breeds as family pets.

Telegraph.co.uk

HEALTH

Good news for slimmers as scientists rethink calorie counting

Scientists advising the government say that the calorie counts used as the basis of diet plans and healthy-eating advice for the past 18 years may be wrong.

Times Online

In a malaria hot spot, resistance grows to a key drug

On the Thai-Cambodian border, a rogue strain of malaria has started to resist artemisinin, the only remaining effective drug in the world's arsenal against malaria's most deadly strain.

TIME

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Troy War on Mars: NASA versus nature

Trapped in sand for about seven months, the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is trying to free itself of its predicament with the help of NASA ground support on Earth.

iTWire

Google's street view service taken to court by Switzerland’s privacy watchdog

Switzerland’s privacy watchdog is preparing to battle the Internet giant over its Street View service, which shows panoramic street-level pictures.

Telegraph.co.uk

ENVIRONMENT

Report: conservation boosts economy

Protecting biodiversity is worth trillions of dollars in annual economic benefits, says a new report released by the U.N.

Vancouver Sun

APEC drops halving emission cut target

ASIA-Pacific leaders will drop a fixed target for halving greenhouse gas emissions in a final summit statement, a Chinese official said.

NEWS.com.au

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GOOD NEWS

Students organize money for soldiers

Two children organized a fundraiser to help bring Vermont Guard soldiers, training out of state, home for the holidays.

Burlington Free Press

Britons row 5,000 miles to cross Pacific

It was was a lucky day for two British adventurers who passed under the Golden Gate Bridge after rowing across the Pacific from Japan.

San Francisco Chronicle

WORLD

Iraq investigates claims of torture by British soldiers

New allegations that British soldiers tortured and sexually abused Iraqi civilians are being investigated by the British Ministry of Defense.

Telegraph.co.uk

High hopes for Obama at Asian summit

President Barack Obama arrived in Singapore for a meeting of Asian-Pacific countries seeking to ensure that the region remains firmly cemented to the U.S.

New York Times

Obama seeks stronger links in Asia

Reuters

Map: Obama travels to Asia

USA TODAY

BUSINESS

Realtors predict rise in home prices

Home prices are expected to grow modestly as the housing market continues to recover, the National Association of Realtors said.

USA TODAY

FHA: Housing's safety net begins to fray

TIME

Google addresses book deal concerns

Google and the Authors Guild filed a new version of a deal to create a massive online library in hopes of answering antitrust and copyright concerns.

Reuters

SPORTS

Tiger loses lead Down Under at Masters

The tee shot sailed to the right and onto a sandy path. His driver bounced left and into the gallery. Tiger Woods couldn’t get anything straight in the Australian Masters.

MSNBC

LeBron plans to switch numbers as tribute to Jordan

Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, who has worn 23 since he was a high school sophomore, says players should pay tribute to Michael Jordan for the Hall of Famer's long-lasting impact on the game.

CBS SportsLine

LeBron wants all players to surrender 23

espn

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Faith schools attacked over staff

The UK government is facing criticism over claims that it allows faith schools to refuse jobs or promotion to staff with different, or no, spiritual beliefs.

BBC

Jerusalem Haredim protest Shabbat opening of Intel plant

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Jerusalem compound of computer chip manufacturer Intel to protest the company's opening, a violation of the Sabbath.

Haaretz

EDUCATION

UC plans to raise fees

The University of California plans to raise fees for 24 graduate programs, violating its own policy against high tuitions.

San Francisco Chronicle

Schools welcome Race to the Top competition for funds

Pennsylvania and New Jersey could get between $200 million and $400 million each in education money from the federal Race to the Top Fund competition.

Philadelphia Inquirer

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