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Gen. Petraeus picked to lead Iraq and Afghan wars

The Bush administration picked Gen. David Petraeus, its top commander in Iraq, to take charge of operations across the Middle East and chose his former No. 2 to take over in Baghdad.

Reuters

Why do the Air Force bugs Gates

TIME

North Korea linked to Syria reactor

North Korea was helping Syria build a nuclear reactor, U.S. officials are to tell lawmakers in a closed session.

BBC

For Barack Obama, more questions over race, electability

Just when it seemed the Democratic Party was close to anointing Obama its nominee, he lost another big election, dragged down by weakness among blue-collar voters, older voters and white voters.

MSNBC

Blog:

She's back. Again.

Slate

Clinton to build momentum in Indiana

Newsweek

China recalls Zimbabwe arms ship

A Chinese ship carrying 77 metric tons of weapons bound for Zimbabwe has been recalled, China's foreign ministry has said.

Al Jazeera

Power struggle for Zimbabwe

Guardian

Military health program hit hard by fraud

The U.S. military's health insurance has been swindled out of more than $100 million over a decade in the Philippines, where doctors, hospitals and clinics have conspired with veterans to submit bogus claims.

Baltimore Sun

NATION

Feds scrap 'virtual fence' on Arizona-Mexico border

Houston Chronicle

Attorneys object to foster homes

Lawyers will return to a courtroom to voice dissatisfaction over foster care placements of their child clients, the children of a polygamist sect in state custody.

Houston Chronicle

Foster care could be wrenching for Texas sect children

Associated Press

Tainted Chinese imports spur calls to protect consumer

Toxic blood thinner may have killed as many as 81 people in the United States. Now lawmakers are pushing for more protection for consumers, as hearings in Congress made clear.

Christian Science Monitor

FDA Chief faces wrath at Congress

ABC News

POLITICS

Rove accused in US attorney firing plot

A government witness claims political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko discussed efforts among high-ranking Republicans to have Chicago's aggressive U.S. attorney fired, a federal prosecutor said.

CBS News

House candidate spoke at Hitler event

A congressional candidate is defending his speech to a group celebrating the anniversary of Adolf Hitler's birth, saying he appeared simply because he was asked.

CBS News

BUSINESS

There's gold, big bucks in them grills

Bull market in gold creates a strong demand for old dental work.

MSNBC

Private equity chief fears tax rise

The private equity industry faces the threat of higher taxes no matter who wins the U.S. presidential election, the head of the Private Equity Council warned.

Financial Times

SPORTS

With Ovechkin, Boudreau set, Capitals face other questions

Alex Ovechkin is locked up. Now comes word that Bruce Boudreau is, too.

Canadian Press

Theme for NFL draft? Not enough elite talent could mean trades

Every NFL draft has its "character" and theme. As in any other draft season there are positions that seem strong and others that appear weak.

CBS SportsLine

Cowboys agree in principle to trade for Pacman Jones

ESPN

EDUCATION

Shakira lobbies on education for poor

The Colombian pop star hopes to persuade Congress to endorse the "Education for All" bill that would help pay for the 72 million children worldwide who are too poor to go to school.

NPR

Ad blitz to target preschoolers

New preschool program is planning an aggressive $1 million outreach effort to boost enrollment in Denver, Colo.

Denver Post

HEALTH

FDA examines vision problems reported with Lasik surgery

A decade after it first approved devices for laser eye-correcting surgery, the Food and Drug Administration is taking a closer look at grievances from patients, including blurred vision and dry eyes.

CNNMoney

ADHD drugs: heart screen recommended

Children and teens taking stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be screened for hidden heart problems, the American Heart Association now says.

WebMD

Special section:

ADHD and kids

U.S. News & World Report

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GOOD NEWS

Grateful Dead donates archives to UC Santa Cruz

Bob Weir and Mickey Hart are scheduled to announce that the archives of the legendary band, 30 years worth of correspondence and memorabilia, will be donated to the UC Santa Cruz archives.

San Francisco Chronicle

WORLD

Press floats Mugabe unity government

Zimbabwe's state-run press is floating the possibility that Robert Mugabe will annul the presidential election and call for a national unity government with himself as president while a fresh ballot held.

Guardian

Ethiopian troops accused of capturing small children

Amnesty International has accused Ethiopian troops of capturing 40 Somali children during a raid on a mosque and called for their release.

BBC

ENVIRONMENT