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Updated: January 07, 2009
(GERALD HERBERT/Associated Press)
Obama soothes Feinstein over Panetta nomination
Senate confirmation expected; new Congress sworn in
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama had to do a little fence-mending Tuesday with the new Congress controlled by his own party — apologizing to a key Senate Democrat for failing to consult on his decision to name veteran Washington hand Leon Panetta as CIA director.
· Panetta faces 'fine line' as CIA chief | FULL STORY

Local

Two jailed over phony money
Pacific Grove police have arrested two people they say were passing phony $100 bills. Marquise Legaux, 21, and Laura Long, 31, of Seaside were taken into custody Dec. 23 with the help of the Secret Service   FULL STORY
 
 

State

No 'King Lear' nude scene for McKellen on PBS
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—Ian McKellen said it's all right that the full-frontal nude scene he played on stage as King Lear is missing from an upcoming public TV version.   Full Story
 
 

Sports

Prince of Pebble to return to AT&T Pro-Am
Herald file
Bill Murray is returning to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Fellow fan favorites Huey Lewis, George Lopez and Ray Romano, along with newcomer Greg Kinnear, are also headed to Pebble Beach Golf Links.   FULL STORY
 
 

Business

NURSING INDUSTRY DESPERATE TO FIND MORE WORKERS
TOM GANNAM/Associated Press
MILWAUKEE — Please, please accept a high-paying job with us. In fact, just swing by for an interview and we'll give you a chance to win cash and prizes. Sounds too good to be true, especially in an economy riddled with job cuts in nearly every industry.   FULL STORY
 
 

Nation

Report: US had unrealistic goals in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON—The United States and its partners have shortchanged Afghanistan by focusing on short-term goals pursued without a cohesive strategy or a clear understanding of the way the poor, decentralized country works, an independent study concludes.   Full Story
 
 

World

Lebanon looking for who fired rockets into Israel
BEIRUT, Lebanon—A Lebanese government official says his country is trying to determine who launched rockets from southern Lebanon into Israel.   Full Story
 
 

Opinion/Letters

Letters: Panetta brings integrity
Panetta brings integrity President-elect Obama's unexpected but excellent choice of Leon Panetta to head the CIA puts the "I" back into the agency. And that "I" now stands not only for intelligence, but integrity. Thank you, Mr. Panetta, for your ongoing service to our country. We wish you well.   FULL STORY
 
 

Health

Ask Dr. Gott: Surgery avoidable for hand ailment
Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 70-year-old male. I have developed Dupuytren's contracture in my left hand, affecting the little finger. My hand doctor told me it is stage one and recommended surgery. I am hesitant to have any surgery, as I play the guitar and am concerned with possible complications.   FULL STORY
 
 

Science

Blind eyes hold hidden sense
BEATRICE DE GELDER/The Washington Post
After two strokes, he was completely blind, dependent on his cane and his wife's arm to safely walk down the street. But researchers had a hunch: They suspected that, unconsciously, the man might be sensing the world around him through his eyes better than anyone realized.   FULL STORY
 
 

Entertainment

Lohan: It's not over with Ronson
Lindsay Lohan says she hasn't split with DJ Samantha Ronson, despite media reports they had publicly sparred several times over the holidays.   FULL STORY
 
 
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