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NYT > Home PageObama to Delay Pacific Trip by Three DaysPresident Obama is delaying his trip to Indonesia, Australia and Guam next week, so the White House can focus on passing health care legislation.
U.S. Retail Sales, Topping Forecasts, Rose 0.3% in FebruaryWhen car and gas sales were excluded, the gain was 0.9 percent, raising hopes that Americans were growing more confident about the economy.
Ground Zero Workers Reach Deal Over Health ClaimsA settlement of up to $657.5
million has been reached in the cases of thousands of rescue and cleanup workers who sued the city, according to city officials.

Cuomo to Recuse Himself From Paterson InvestigationsAttorney General Andrew M. Cuomo appointed an independent counsel, Judith S. Kaye, to take over his office?s investigations of Gov. David A. Paterson.

Lexus, a Toyota Brand, Avoids Taint From RecallsThe brand?s sales and reputation have held up, analysts say, because Lexus has not been included in Toyota?s most serious recalls.

Lehman Brothers Hid Borrowing, Examiner SaysThe bank used accounting gimmicks to hide its weakness in the months before its bankruptcy, a report says.

Twin Suicide Attacks Hit Military Sites in PakistanThe suicide bombings killed at least 39 in the second attack in a week to strike the eastern city of Lahore.

Beliefs: Beliefs: A Christian Overture to Muslims Has Its Critics?The Camel Method? for preaching to Muslims has prompted controversy among Southern Baptists.

Janet Yellen Is Said to Be Picked for a Fed SeatJanet L. Yellen, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, is thought to favor keeping rates low.

Vonn Wins 3rd Straight World CupThe American skier Lindsey Vonn became the first woman to win three straight overall titles since Petra Kronberger of Austria in 1990-92.
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washingtonpost.com - Today's HighlightsObama delays Asia trip to push health reform President will leave for Indonesia three days later than planned, in an effort to move stalled legislation through Congress.

Feb. sales post surprising gainLatest retail sales report provides hope that the recovery is gaining momentum.

Yellen eyed for Fed No. 2 spotObama is expected to tap Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco president as Fed vice chairman.

Foreclosures threaten marketMillions more homeowners delinquent; repossessed properties could undercut prices.

Bombs kill scores in LahoreSuicide bombers targeted army vehicles in eastern Pakistani city.

Free-trade battle resurfacing?Obama's plans to double U.S. exports over the next five years may rekindle debate.

Frustrated caucus keeps quietBlack congressmen say Obama should do more for African Americans, but they won't bash him.
