Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• NKoreans salute, cry for late leader Kim Jong Il (AP)
• Economists: Obama's policies 'fair' or 'poor' (AP)
• US warns Iran against closing Hormuz oil route (AP)
• Romney, Perry slap at Paul on Iran (AP)
• Syrian troops kill protesters despite monitors (AP)
• Preventive care: It's free, except when it's not (AP)
• Last-minute holiday shopping gives lift in finale (AP)
• Clergymen clash at Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus (AP)
• Cheetah the chimp from 1930s Tarzan flicks dies (AP)
• Patriots, 49ers lead Pro Bowl rosters (AP)
• Snow and tears mark funeral for North Korean leader (Reuters)
• Obama taps economist, banker as Fed governors (Reuters)
• Deutsche Boerse, NYSE extend merger deadline to sway Europe (Reuters)
• Analysis: China needs new policy course as capital tide turns (Reuters)
• U.S. Fifth Fleet says won't allow Hormuz disruption (Reuters)
• "Nothing frightening" seen in Syria protest hotbed: monitor (Reuters)
• Seven hurt as bomb hits Arabic school in Nigeria (Reuters)
• More trouble for Gingrich as Iowa campaign quickens (Reuters)
• Obama sees approval rating rise. Is it the economy or something else? (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Wisconsin recall: Should taxpayers pay extra to verify petition signatures? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Republicans muscle tax cut bill through House (AP)
• US urges ban on texting, talking while driving (AP)
• Attack in Belgian city leaves 5 dead, 122 wounded (AP)
• Penn State figures accused of lying head to court (AP)
• Social issues bubbling up in GOP campaign (AP)
• Mexico says captured cartel leader had arsenal (AP)
• 2 men sue Syracuse, Boeheim for defamation (AP)
• New operating system for space: High-tech tycoons (AP)
• Alexander Graham Bell recordings played from 1880s (AP)
• Rush for Christmas start leaves NBA in disarray (AP)
• Lawmakers in showdown over payroll tax cuts (Reuters)
• Gingrich worse against Obama than Romney: Reuters/Ipsos poll (Reuters)
• Fed sees risks from Europe, some improvement in U.S. (Reuters)
• MF's Corzine said to know of customer fund misuse (Reuters)
• China sets prudent, pro-active policies for 2012 (Reuters)
• Egypt Islamists try to hold lead in second round of voting (Reuters)
• Dead woman found at warehouse of Belgian attacker (Reuters)
• Sandusky case heads to trial after hearing waived (Reuters)
• Mitt Romney vs. Newt Gingrich: Why delegate count will be close through April (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Why is Occupy Wall Street now trying to occupy West Coast ports? (VIDEO) (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Blagojevich gets 14 years in prison for corruption (AP)
• US: No to over-the-counter morning-after pill (AP)
• Sandusky jailed on new child sex abuse charges (AP)
• Big promise is seen in 2 new breast cancer drugs (AP)
• Game on in Iowa as GOP attacks target Gingrich (AP)
• Pearl Harbor survivors return to ships after death (AP)
• Germany, France scale back ambitions of summit (AP)
• Billion-dollar weather disasters smash US record (AP)
• Flaw exposes Facebook CEO's photos of puppy, food (AP)
• Baldwin apologizes to passengers, not airline (AP)
• BP faces more citations, Halliburton responds (Reuters)
• France and Germany seek support for crisis plan (Reuters)
• Republican candidates rattle sabers against Iran (Reuters)
• Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years for corruption (Reuters)
• S&P may downgrade European Union, large euro-zone banks (Reuters)
• Deutsche Bank CEO target of suspicious envelope: police (Reuters)
• Boeing union members line up to vote on contract (Reuters)
• ECB to cut rates as focus on bond buys intensifies (Reuters)
• Rod Blagojevich offers no apologies at sentencing hearing (The Christian Science Monitor)
• In Kansas, a combative Obama tries on his Teddy Roosevelt hat (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Greece gets $10.7 billion but rescue plan stalls (AP)
• Cain likely to hear from backers and doubters (AP)
• Jackson doctor gets 4-year sentence, judge's ire (AP)
• Iranian protesters storm British Embassy in Tehran (AP)
• For American, a blemish on a distinguished history (AP)
• NJ dad arrested in death of girl tossed in creek (AP)
• Reports say 'Cyber Monday' top online shopping day (AP)
• US man free in Aruba but still under legal cloud (AP)
• 3 Conn. money managers: No secret lottery winner (AP)
• AP source: Red Sox choose Valentine as manager (AP)
• American Airlines files for bankruptcy (Reuters)
• Fed's No. 2 sees room for further monetary easing (Reuters)
• Europe ramps up rescue fund, may turn to IMF (Reuters)
• Britain pulls embassy staff out of Iran: sources (Reuters)
• Cain campaign crumbling after affair allegation (Reuters)
• U.S., EU mull free trade talks, sign secure trade pact (Reuters)
• Insight: In euro zone crisis, companies plan for the unthinkable (Reuters)
• Clinton tells developing world to be wary of donors (Reuters)
• NBA labor deal: Did it fix the league's biggest problem? (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Judge rejects SEC deal with 'recidivist' Citigroup, calls fine 'pocket change' (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Don't slash military budget, GOP contenders say (AP)
• Protesters reject concessions by Egypt's military (AP)
• Obama challenges GOP to keep anti-tax pledges (AP)
• Syrian activists say 28 killed in 1 day (AP)
• Congress' next fights over jobless aid, tax breaks (AP)
• Ex-PSU officer questioned player treatment (AP)
• Economy means scaled-back Thanksgiving for many (AP)
• Texas' top court suspends judge in beating video (AP)
• Martinez wins the 'Dancing' mirrorball (AP)
• Milwaukee's Ryan Braun wins NL MVP (AP)
• Republicans bash Pakistan in debate (Reuters)
• Egypt protesters battle on to end army rule (Reuters)
• Americans blame all sides for committee failure: poll (Reuters)
• Obama pushes divided Congress to extend tax cut (Reuters)
• China factory activity slumps to 32-month low (Reuters)
• Fed to test six big U.S. banks for Euro stress (Reuters)
• U.S. to stop sharing data with Russia under arms pact (Reuters)
• Madoff trustee settlement to recover $326 million from IRS (Reuters)
• Obama visits New Hampshire, but is the state swinging against him? (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Can 'lone wolf' terror suspect claim entrapment? It will be hard to prove. (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Obama insists US does not fear China (AP)
• Crackdowns reach epicenter of Wall Street protests (AP)
• Democrats, Republicans far apart on deficit deal (AP)
• Email outlines reaction to alleged Sandusky attack (AP)
• Syrian army defectors attack base near Damascus (AP)
• Manned spacecraft docks to the space station (AP)
• Ohio executes man who killed 3 sleeping sons (AP)
• Police arrest 13 protesting Ala. immigration law (AP)
• Cain vows clear foreign policy after Libya lapse (AP)
• Coach K alone atop Division I list (AP)
• Judge upholds eviction of Wall St. protesters (Reuters)
• Exclusive: Olympus says preparing legal action against execs (Reuters)
• Sandusky's lawyer vows "different story" (Reuters)
• Reid, Boehner huddle on budget deal (Reuters)
• U.S. reserves right to meet cyber attack with force (Reuters)
• Iran ready to help Turkey with nuclear plant: aide (Reuters)
• Euro zone looks to Italy, Greece moves to ease crisis (Reuters)
• MF Global trustee moves to return $520 million in client cash (Reuters)
• Wisconsin recall: How powerful super PACs could influence the battle (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Judge tells Occupy Wall Street: You can't sleep in Zuccotti Park anymore (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• AP Exclusive: Accuser filed complaint in next job (AP)
• Ahmadinejad: Iran won't retreat from nuclear path (AP)
• Incumbent parties hang on in Kentucky, Mississippi (AP)
• Official: Trustees' support for Paterno eroding (AP)
• Russian scientists try to save Mars moon probe (AP)
• Powerful storm heading toward coastal Alaska (AP)
• AP Exclusive: Contents of MJ's final home for sale (AP)
• Toyota recalls 550,000 cars for steering issue (AP)
• Heavy D leaves lasting final lyric: 'BE INSPIRED!' (AP)
• NBA union: No deal; no fear of ultimatum, either (AP)
• Italian borrowing costs reach breaking point (Reuters)
• Greek leaders struggle to agree on PM (Reuters)
• Futures tumble on rising Italy worry (Reuters)
• GM profit beats Street; cuts Europe outlook (Reuters)
• Cain looks to move past controversy at debate (Reuters)
• Olympus investment losses may have exceeded $1 billion: report (Reuters)
• China inflation, output create room for pro-growth steps (Reuters)
• Huge U.S. air base returned to Iraqi control (Reuters)
• How wrangle over Jerusalem is at the core of a US Supreme Court showdown (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Bank Transfer Day: How much impact did it have? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Stock market rebounds after a two-day slump (AP)
• Europe leaders summon Greek PM to explain himself (AP)
• NH ends calendar uncertainty with Jan. 10 primary (AP)
• Activists: Deadly attacks in Homs kill at least 20 (AP)
• Amid harassment furor, Cain visits Capitol Hill (AP)
• Israel test fires missile that could hit Iran (AP)
• Polish pilot felt huge relief after safe landing (AP)
• Oakland prepares to be Occupy movement epicenter (AP)
• WikiLeaks' Julian Assange loses extradition appeal (AP)
• Feds arrest 4 in alleged Ga. ricin attack plot (AP)
• France, Germany demand Greek decision on euro (Reuters)
• Private sector adds jobs, layoffs slow in October (Reuters)
• Wall St gains on jobs data, eyes on Greece, Fed (Reuters)
• MasterCard hits all-time high on strong growth (Reuters)
• Fed to hold steady despite global risks (Reuters)
• BofA employees flood bank's rivals with resumes (Reuters)
• Arabs await Syrian reply to plan to end unrest (Reuters)
• MF Global accounts shock leaves clients scrambling (Reuters)
• Alabama-lite? US sues to block South Carolina illegal immigration law. (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Report: Chinese hackers launched summer offensive on US chemical industry (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Teacher pulled out of Turkish quake rubble (AP)
• Gadhafi buried in secret site in Libyan desert (AP)
• Police, protesters clash in Oakland at Occupy camp (AP)
• College prices up again as states slash budgets (AP)
• Progress in US-NKorea talks but no deal (AP)
• Panel: Boys should get HPV vaccine given to girls (AP)
• Northern lights take unusual trip down south (AP)
• Death highlights women's role in Special Ops teams (AP)
• Chaz Bono is the latest star to exit 'Dancing' (AP)
• Fleury posts 20th shutout in Pens' win over Isles (AP)
• Ex-Goldman director to face criminal charges: source (Reuters)
• Amazon profit forecast disappoints, stock slumps (Reuters)
• Conclusive deal on euro zone crisis looks elusive (Reuters)
• NATO likely to end Libya mission now Gaddafi dead (Reuters)
• Search for Turkish quake survivors enters third day (Reuters)
• Exclusive: Medtronic probes insulin pump risks (Reuters)
• IBM taps Rometty to succeed Palmisano as CEO (Reuters)
• More challenges seen for Netflix, shares drop (Reuters)
• How 'Made in USA' parts wound up in Iraqi bombs; US indicts Iranian ring (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Obama's student loan debt-relief plan: Too good to be true? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Citigroup paying $285M to settle SEC fraud charges (AP)
• Social Security recipients to get 3.6 percent more (AP)
• Zoo owner sets exotic animals free, kills himself (AP)
• Police comb Kansas City home, yard of missing baby (AP)
• Even higher fares can't help American Airlines (AP)
• Ford workers approve new contract, 63 pct in favor (AP)
• AP Interview: US Gen.: New offensive hits Haqqanis (AP)
• Violence erupts as 2-day strike shuts down Greece (AP)
• Free necklaces and shipping for holiday shoppers? (AP)
• NBA talks resume after 16-hour session (AP)
• Violent anti-austerity protests grip Greek capital (Reuters)
• Underlying inflation pressures ease (Reuters)
• Sarkozy says euro zone talks stuck, flies to Germany (Reuters)
• Romney on attack at Republican debate (Reuters)
• Social Security benefits to rise 3.6 percent (Reuters)
• UAW workers approve Ford labor deal (Reuters)
• American Air parent AMR posts loss on fuel costs (Reuters)
• Wait for new iPhone hits Apple results (Reuters)
• Four takeaways from the GOP debate in Las Vegas (The Christian Science Monitor)
• GOP fight night in Las Vegas: Mitt Romney faltered, but did Rick Perry win? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• US ties Iran to plot to assassinate Saudi diplomat (AP)
• Romney on middle ground: I can work with Democrats (AP)
• GOP senators vote to defeat Obama's jobs bill (AP)
• Israeli Cabinet minister blasts prisoner swap deal (AP)
• Protesters march past millionaires' NYC homes (AP)
• Christie backs Romney for GOP presidential nod (AP)
• Vitamin E pills linked with prostate cancer risk (AP)
• Kan.'s capital city repeals domestic violence law (AP)
• Another celebrity is let go from 'Dancing' (AP)
• Fister pitches Tigers past Rangers 5-2 in Game 3 (AP)
• U.S. says Iran backed plot to kill Saudi envoy (Reuters)
• At economic debate, Romney says he can lead (Reuters)
• Slovakia blocks euro rescue fund (Reuters)
• Senate defeats Obama's jobs bill (Reuters)
• U.S. open to Afghan peace deal including Haqqani (Reuters)
• Senate passes China yuan bill, House fate unclear (Reuters)
• Israel and Hamas agree prisoner swap to free Shalit (Reuters)
• Exclusive: BoE's Dale warns UK growth to keep slowing (Reuters)
• US alleges Iranian plot to kill Saudi ambassador: How it unfolded. (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Does open-carry gun ban make California safer? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Poll: 1 in 3 vets sees Iraq, Afghan wars as wastes (AP)
• Israeli wins chemistry Nobel for quasicrystals (AP)
• Obama signs bill to keep government running (AP)
• Knox dad: She's strong, 'but it's been tough time' (AP)
• 10 years on and life grim for Afghans (AP)
• Wall Street protest expected to widen (AP)
• APNewsBreak: Hundreds of Nazi probes reopened (AP)
• FAA's new air traffic system hits turbulence (AP)
• A buyer's guide to the new iPhone 4S (AP)
• NBA talks break down over money, games in jeopardy (AP)
• Private sector adds jobs, planned layoffs rise (Reuters)
• Plunging business activity fuels euro recession fears (Reuters)
• Apple stumble seen opening door for rivals (Reuters)
• Exclusive: budget talks get down to taxes, benefits (Reuters)
• Insight: What a stronger Chinese yuan means for the U.S. (Reuters)
• Special Report: Europe's Debilitating Deja Vu (Reuters)
• Insight: On the run, Gaddafi leaves few footprints (Reuters)
• U.S. warns NATO over spending cuts, security (Reuters)
• Economic recovery 'close to faltering,' Ben Bernanke tells Congress (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Questions abound after fatal shooting is captured by cops' own camera (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Congress dodges one crisis, now on to the next (AP)
• Axelrod: Obama faces 'titanic struggle' (AP)
• Israel approves 1,100 new homes in east Jerusalem (AP)
• Jackson's voice echoes through Los Angeles court (AP)
• Survey: Health insurance costs surge in 2011 (AP)
• In GOP race, Romney, Perry, Paul are the money men (AP)
• Census: 131,729 gay couples report they're married (AP)
• Cantaloupe outbreak is deadliest in a decade (AP)
• US tells court bin Laden photos must stay secret (AP)
• Andy Rooney exiting '60 Minutes' this Sunday (AP)
• Merkel risks rebellion on euro rescue fund (Reuters)
• Christie again rebuffs pleas for presidential run (Reuters)
• Asian stocks edge up, euro stalls as caution prevails (Reuters)
• Judge narrows $1 billion Madoff case vs NY Mets owners (Reuters)
• First Boeing Dreamliner arrives in fortress Japan (Reuters)
• Citic, Great Wall show China IPO struggle (Reuters)
• Analysis: Experts skeptical of Strauss-Kahn immunity claim (Reuters)
• UAW-Ford talks, GM deal vote hit home stretch (Reuters)
• 'Lion King' success: Should Hollywood fall back in love with 3D? (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Is OnStar turning your car against you? Senator Schumer thinks so. (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

Sorry about the delay folks; Blogger was not working for me earlier. 

• Troy Davis asks Supreme Court to stop execution (AP)
• Obama, Europeans press Palestinians to drop UN bid (AP)
• House kills spending bill with disaster aid (AP)
• Americans freed from Iran prison begin trek home (AP)
• Romney questions Perry's stance on Social Security (AP)
• White supremacist set to die for Texas dragging (AP)
• Developer: 9/11 families needed role in NYC mosque (AP)
• Study: Dialysis 3 times weekly might not be enough (AP)
• Whitney Cummings juggles 2 shows this season (AP)
• Yankees clinch 16th playoff trip in 17 years (AP)
• House unexpectedly defeats spending bill (Reuters)
• Fed takes new tack to avoid U.S. economic slump (Reuters)
• Existing home sales up but price outlook grim (Reuters)
• Obama seeks to ease doubts on global leadership (Reuters)
• Greece sharpens austerity; IMF warns on banks (Reuters)
• HP may oust CEO, hire eBay veteran: source (Reuters)
• Insight: Fed's new rate policy twists insurers into a knot (Reuters)
• U.S. court dismisses Iraq contractor torture cases (Reuters)
• Targeting the rich, Obama takes Democrats back to their roots (The Christian Science Monitor)
• West Hollywood closer to becoming first fur-free city (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• US gov't prepares to release BP oil spill report (AP)
• NATO commander says 27 dead in Kabul attack (AP)
• AP poll: Divisions persist on legal gay marriage (AP)
• Warren launches US Senate campaign with Mass. tour (AP)
• Iran judiciary: bail for 2 Americans under study (AP)
• New global killers: heart, lung disease and cancer (AP)
• Students lift car off Utah biker after fiery crash (AP)
• Freed of Gadhafi, Libyans expect post-war boom (AP)
• Winehouse's father says he fought to get her clean (AP)
• Serena tweets 'emotions' got best of her (AP)
• Moody's cuts French banks, eurobond talk lifts markets (Reuters)
• Retail sales flat as confidence crumbles (Reuters)
• EU's Barroso: Will present options on euro bonds (Reuters)
• Republican wins in New York Democratic stronghold (Reuters)
• Twenty-hour Kabul siege shows Taliban strength (Reuters)
• U.S. envoy hails Tripoli leaders, pledges support (Reuters)
• Release of key BP oil spill probe expected soon (Reuters)
• Fed set to give economy therapy, not shock treatment (Reuters)
• GOP Debate: Three keys to tonight's debate (The Christian Science Monitor)
• Why North Carolina vote to ban gay marriage might help Obama (The Christian Science Monitor)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Winds fueling massive Texas wildfire finally calm (AP)
• GOP debate features first appearance for Perry (AP)
• Twin suicide bombing in Pakistan kills 19 people (AP)
• Congress returns to fight over jobs, budget cuts (AP)
• Gunman kills 4 at NV IHOP, including Guard members (AP)
• Top Gadhafi official flees to Niger in desert trek (AP)
• Bombing outside Indian court kills 9, wounds 47 (AP)
• Lee's remnants soak the South, may flood the East (AP)
• Debt commission members rake in health money (AP)
• Worley, Ibanez lead Phillies past Braves (AP)
• Yahoo CEO Bartz fired over the phone, rocky run ends (Reuters)
• Obama to propose $300 billion jobs package: reports (Reuters)
• U.S. safer 10 years after 9/11, but at what cost? (Reuters)
• S&P met with bond investors before U.S. debt downgrade: report (Reuters)
• Gaddafi last tracked heading south: top Libyan official (Reuters)
• Briefcase bomb at High Court in India capital kills 9 (Reuters)
• Obama's "smart power" plan risks death of 1,000 cuts (Reuters)
• Greece, Italy under pressure on euro zone austerity (Reuters)
• Clegg visits London riot site (AFP)
• Debt crisis resists assault by ECB and global leaders (AFP)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• East Coast feels Irene's after effects (AP)
• Panel: Widespread waste and fraud in war spending (AP)
• Security on rise nationwide for 9/11 anniversary (AP)
• Petraeus leaving Army after 37 years to head CIA (AP)
• Inside the spy unit that NYPD says doesn't exist (AP)
• Libyans celebrate Muslim holiday, Gadhafi ouster (AP)
• Libya's rebels learn to patrol loyalist territory (AP)
• Dad: It was `horse play' before boy went overboard (AP)
• Shooting suspect admits killing US airmen (AP)
• NCAA: 8 Miami players must sit out games (AP)
• Libyans mark feast without Gaddafi, but war not over (Reuters)
• Motorola deal offers Google tax, patent benefits (Reuters)
• White House could unveil mortgage plan next week (Reuters)
• Airlifts, water rescues in wake of Hurricane Irene (Reuters)
• Some U.S. firms paid more to CEOs than taxes: study (Reuters)
• WikiLeaks says website was target of cyber attack (Reuters)
• Moscow office raid deals BP new blow in Russia (Reuters)
• U.S. probes Oracle on African deals: report (Reuters)
• Clegg visits London riot site (AFP)
• Debt crisis resists assault by ECB and global leaders (AFP)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• With CIA help, NYPD moves covertly in Muslim areas (AP)
• Libyan rebels come under fire in Gadhafi compound (AP)
• In Gadhafi, rebels hunting an elusive target (AP)
• Evacuations begin on tiny NC island ahead of Irene (AP)
• Puzzled East Coasters: An earthquake? No way (AP)
• NKorea reported ready to halt WMD tests (AP)
• Strauss-Kahn free after NY court ends sex case (AP)
• SF area transit agency to discuss wireless policy (AP)
• Pacino, 'Scarface' cast celebrate film's legacy (AP)
• Tennessee's Summitt has early onset dementia (AP)
• Gaddafi flees Tripoli HQ ransacked by rebels (Reuters)
• Libyan rebel leader Jibril to hold talks with Sarkozy (Reuters)
• Once-a-century earthquake rattles East Coast (Reuters)
• Moody's cuts Japan rating, blames politics (Reuters)
• Stock futures off after rally, durable goods on tap (Reuters)
• Hurricane Irene strengthens on path to U.S. coast (Reuters)
• Ex-IAEA official warns of Libya "dirty bomb" material (Reuters)
• Witness: In Libya, echoes of Baghdad's Firdos Square (Reuters)
• Clegg visits London riot site (AFP)
• Debt crisis resists assault by ECB and global leaders (AFP)

Today's Headlines -- Wednesday

• Pentagon: Army improperly tested body armor plates (AP)
• Tobacco: Graphic federal warnings aren't fair (AP)
• White House paints GOP field with tea party brush (AP)
• National child welfare survey examines recession (AP)
• China appeals to US to focus on economic recovery (AP)
• On tape: Lawyer for drug co. said to offer payment (AP)
• Australian 'collar bomb' victim relieved at arrest (AP)
• Remains of missing 3-year-old Mo. girl found (AP)
• SKoreans sue Apple over iPhone user information (AP)
• Pujols runs 30-HR streak to 11 seasons in 5-4 loss (AP)
• Stocks and euro slip on euro zone disappointment (Reuters)
• SABMiller goes hostile with $10 billion Foster's bid (Reuters)
• Insight: Will Buffett, Schultz debt plans be shunned? (Reuters)
• German opposition raps Franco-German summit (Reuters)
• Democrats hold seats in Wisconsin recall elections (Reuters)
• SNB makes low-key move to tame franc; currency spikes (Reuters)
• Leaked "rape" report sparks new Strauss-Kahn furor (Reuters)
• China top paper presses U.S. ahead of Biden visit (Reuters)
• Clegg visits London riot site (AFP)
• Debt crisis resists assault by ECB and global leaders (AFP)