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Leaders Look to Launch Food Aid
According to a draft seen by the AP, G-8 Leaders will launch a $15B initiative helping farmers in poor countries increase production.
Obama will hold a press conference at 8 am ET.
Earlier: He attended a working breakfast with key leaders.
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A Papal Visit
Obama travels to Rome Friday to attend bilateral meeting with Pope Benedeict XVI and discuss global economic justice.
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South African Meeting
After Africa takes center stage at the G-8 forum, Obama holds a bilateral meeting with South African President Zuma in Italy Friday.
Comes ahead of Obama's stop in Ghana later Friday, where excitement is building.
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GM to Finish Assets Sale
General Motors expects to sell its best assets to a majority U.S. government-owned company Friday.
CEO Henderson will announce 4,000 white collar job cuts at a 9 a.m. Detroit news conference. Permalink
At Odds Over Health Care
House and Senate Democrats disagree over how to pay for the nation's health care.
Plus: The Blue Dog Democrats sent a list of demands on the eve of planned unveiling of the final bill Friday.
And: California Rep. Stark, who chairs a subcommittee, said official rollout of the bill will be delayed. Permalink
Burris Stands Down
Obama successor won't seek re-election in 2010. Permalink
Sotomayor Set for Monday
AP looks ahead to the start of the confirmation hearings by looking back at Sotomayor's faux hearings.
Plus: NYT on how this daughter of the Bronx has been shaped by her city. Permalink
Cyber Attacks' Wide Net
South Korea's spy agency on the cyber attacks coming from 86 IP addresses in 16 countries, including the U.S.
North Korea wasn't among the 16 countries nor has the nation responded to allegations of involvement. Permalink
"A Pattern of Generosity"
Nevada Senator's parents gave almost $100,000 to his ex-mistress, family in 2008.
In testimony prepared for delivery Friday, Foreign Aid Passes House
A record $49 billion State Department and foreign aid budget cleared the House late Thursday. Permalink
Bonus Round
AIG wants to pay millions of dollars in bonuses this month to many executives. Permalink
No Change in Honduras
The two men disputing the presidency refused to meet and left talks in Costa Rica showing no signs of changing their mind. Permalink
The Handshake
Obama, Libya's Gaddafi shake hands Thursday before G-8 leaders' group photo.
POOL REPORTS: Read them here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
Protests Erupt Again in Tehran
Security forces try to disperse renewed demonstrations over last month's election Thursday in Iran's capital. Permalink
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