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Wavering Dems in Obama's sights on health vote (AP)

AP - Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scramble for votes.

Aide: Karzai 'very angry' at Taliban boss' arrest (AP)

AP - The Afghan government was holding secret talks with the Taliban's No. 2 when he was captured in Pakistan, and the arrest infuriated President Hamid Karzai, according to one of Karzai's advisers.

Fed weighs how and when to signal higher rates (AP)

AP - Debate is heating up within the Federal Reserve over how and when to signal that the days of record-low interest rates are numbered.

Toyota dismisses account of runaway Prius (AP)

AP - Toyota Motor Corp. dismissed the story of a man who claimed his Prius sped out of control on the California freeway, saying Monday that its own tests found the car's gas pedal and backup safety system were working just fine.

New HIV infections increasing among homosexuals (AP)

AP - New HIV infections are increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes who don't seek help because of laws that criminalize these practices, the head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday.

US Israel criticism ignites firestorm in Congress (AP)

AP - The Obama administration's fierce denunciation of Israel last week has ignited a firestorm in Congress and among powerful pro-Israel interest groups who say the criticism of America's top Mideast ally was misplaced.

Investigators seek motive in 3 slayings in Mexico (AP)

AP - The two families climbed into white SUVs and almost simultaneously left the children's birthday party put on by the U.S. consulate. One headed deeper into one of the world's most dangerous cities, the other toward a bridge to El Paso, one of America's safest.

Edwards mistress: Still in love, living 'truth' (AP)

AP - The mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards says she is helping him live "a life of truth" and the two remain in love even after their affair helped trigger his downfall from the pinnacle of U.S. politics.

Jackson estate in record deal worth up to $250 mln (AP)

AP - Even in death, Michael Jackson is breaking new records.

Brooks, Scola rally Rockets past Nuggets, 125-123 (AP)

AP - Aaron Brooks swished a jumper with 2.9 seconds left and scored 31 points to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 125-123 victory over Denver on Monday night, snapping the Nuggets' six-game winning streak.

Fed seen renewing low rates, extended period vow (Reuters)
Reuters - The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates near zero at a meeting on Tuesday and renew its pledge to keep borrowing costs very low for a long time, but could note a brightening economic picture and hint at being closer to dropping the vow.

House heads toward close healthcare vote (Reuters)

Reuters - Congressional Democrats took the first step on Monday toward a quick final vote on a healthcare overhaul and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed to muster the votes needed to pass it.

Sen Dodd boosts Fed in new financial reforms (Reuters)
Reuters - The Federal Reserve would take on a greatly expanded role in financial regulation under new legislation unveiled on Monday by a top Senate Democrat, in a push to move ahead with the regulatory reform that has been a top priority of President Barack Obama.

Toyota casts doubt on "runaway" Prius claim (Reuters)
Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it had found no evidence to support the driver's account of a widely publicized "runaway" Prius incident in California that overshadowed the company's attempts to restart sales after a punishing series of recalls.

Karzai, Obama discuss prospects of Taliban talks (Reuters)
Reuters - Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed prospects of peace with the Taliban in a video phone conversation with President Barack Obama, Karzai's office said on Tuesday.