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

• Alleged Hawaii spy found competent to stand trial
• 2 men charged in Kentucky triple slaying
• SC gov faces 37 charges he broke state ethics laws

Entertainment

• Chief guilty of 3 counts in Parker-Broderick case
• Mya is 3 points from perfect at 'Dancing' finale
• Sarah Palin's book tour hits NC's Fort Bragg

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

• Fisher gives Senators 4-3 overtime win vs. Caps
• Texans, Titans tied 14-14 at halftime
• Gaborik's 4 points lead Rangers over Blue Jackets

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
• Warming's impacts sped up, worsened since Kyoto
• Thousands of strange creatures found deep in ocean

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