National

Lawmaker defends RI Rep Kennedy in Communion flap

A Pennsylvania lawmaker defended Rep. Patrick Kennedy on Monday against a bishop who has acknowledged asking the Rhode Island congressman not to receive Holy Communion because of his support for abortion rights. Full Story

• 2 men charged in Kentucky triple slaying
• SC gov faces 37 charges he broke state ethics laws
• Atty: Fort Hood suspect may use insanity defense

Entertainment

• AP source: Palin book sells big in first week
• ABC: Lambert's performance draws 1,500 complaints
• Ex-Marine arraigned in 'Cathouse' star's killing

Health

Trying last-ditch lung bypass for worst swine flu

A technology originally developed for premature babies may be helping to save some of the sickest swine flu patients by rerouting their blood so their lungs can rest. Full Story

• Health reform: Is tax on 'Cadillac' plans fair?
• Study: kids watching hours of TV at home daycare
• Former NIH chief: Ignore new mammogram guideline

World

Brazil: World must engage, not isolate Iran

The world must engage, not isolate Iran in the push for Middle East peace and Iranian leaders should negotiate with Western nations for a "just and balanced" solution to concerns over its nuclear program, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday. Full Story

• China activist who spoke out on quake gets 3 years
• Belgian says he was alert but mute for 23 years
• Kangaroo tries to drown dog, attacks owner

Local

Sports

Predators win 6th straight, 3-1 over Red Wings

Martin Erat scored two goals and the Nashville Predators beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 Monday night for their sixth straight victory. Full Story

• Texans take 7-0 lead over Titans
• Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League MVP
• No. 9 Xavier beats Mississippi Valley St. 92-52

Politics

Obama could lock in Afghanistan decision Monday

The White House said President Barack Obama could use an unusual evening war council session Monday to lock in his long-awaited decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan. Full Story

• Senator's affair revealed in text message
• Schwarzenegger taps state senator for lt. governor
• Indian PM says Pakistan must reject terror

Finance

• Gold touches new high of $1,174 as dollar weakens
• Economic survey: Job losses to bottom out in 1Q
• AP-GfK Poll: Debt turning shoppers into Scrooges

Science & Tech

Astronauts take spacewalk No. 3 after suit snag

A pair of astronauts zipped through the third and final spacewalk of their mission Monday, helping to install a 1,200-pound oxygen tank at the International Space Station and accomplishing everything else on their list. Full Story

• Astronaut suit problem delays spacewalk No. 3
• Thousands of strange creatures found deep in ocean
• Warming's impacts sped up, worsened since Kyoto

Strange

• Me-OW! Cat survives Illinois outage-causing run-in
• Tavern owner says he'll unveil 100-proof turkey
• Mass. woman seeks funds for turkey's eye surgery