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WASHINGTON/POLITICAL

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CNN: Cain 'flip-flops,' Bachmann says

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann continued to hit rival Herman Cain's conservative credentials Sunday amid a recent dust up over comments he made about abortion. Bachmann said the remarks made earlier this week were further evidence of the businessman's "troubling" policy shifts.

CNN: Sununu set to back Romney

[Former New Hampshire Gov. John H. Sununu’s] endorsement is highly prized and provides another sign the GOP establishment is backing Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, in the race for the presidential nomination.

Washington Post: Obama’s efforts to aid homeowners, boost housing market fall far short of goals

President Obama pledged at the beginning of his term to boost the nation’s crippled housing market and help as many as 9 million homeowners avoid losing their homes to foreclosure. …Nearly three years later, it hasn’t worked out.

New York Times: Jobs Plan Stalled, Obama to Try New Economic Drive

With his jobs plan stymied in Congress by Republican opposition, President Obama on Monday will begin a series of executive-branch actions to confront housing, education and other economic problems over the coming months, heralded by a new mantra: “We can’t wait” for lawmakers to act.

NATIONAL

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CNN: Gabrielle Giffords to undergo 'intensive' therapy in North Carolina

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords arrived in North Carolina on Sunday to undergo "intensive" rehabilitation as she continues her recovery from being shot in the head in a mass shooting in January, her office said.

USA Today: Economic woes take toll on U.S. police departments

By year's end, nearly 12,000 police officers will have lost their jobs, and 30,000 positions in county and municipal departments will go unfilled, both direct consequences of a faltering economy that has forced deep cuts in local government budgets.

CNN: Arraignment set for man accused of plotting to kill Saudi ambassador

Manssor Arbabsiar, one of two men implicated in an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, will be arraigned Monday in New York. The second man indicted in the alleged plot, Gholam Shakuri, remains at large.

The Hill: Civil rights groups charge Obama with hypocrisy over Alabama immigration law

The Obama administration is facing charges of hypocrisy for fighting a controversial Alabama immigration law while using the measure to arrest and deport illegal immigrants in the state.

INTERNATIONAL

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CNN: Rescuers rush to save survivors after deadly Turkish quake

The sun rose on a devastated scene in eastern Turkey early Monday as rescue workers scoured rubble from a massive earthquake hoping to find survivors. Search crews used flashlights, shovels, heavy machinery and clawed with their bare hands to lift debris.

CNN: Libya's new leaders declare liberation

Libya's interim leaders declared the nation's freedom Sunday, ushering in a new era after the death of longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi. “Libyan lands have now been completely liberated," said Abdul Hafiz Ghoga, vice chairman of Libya's National Transitional Council.

CNN: Tunisia puts election turnout at 90%

More than 90% of registered voters cast ballots in Tunisia's first national elections since independence, officials said. Workers have begun manually counting the votes, with final results expected Tuesday afternoon.

CNN: Clinton warns Iran against moving into Iraq

"No one, most particularly Iran, should miscalculate about our continuing commitment to and with the Iraqis going forward," she told CNN's "State of the Union" when asked whether Iran's relationship with Iraq is a concern.

BUSINESS

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CNNMoney: Europe's leaders nearing debt solution

Europe's top leaders said Sunday that they were getting closer to finalizing a plan to solve Europe's debt crisis. But with a final agreement not expected before Wednesday, the actual details remained under wraps.

Los Angeles Times: U.S. credit rating facing another cut soon, Bank of America warns

America’s credit rating is likely to take another hit before the end of 2011, threatening renewed market turmoil, Bank of America Merrill Lynch economists warn. In a report on Friday, BofA Merrill said it sees little hope of a breakthrough by the congressional “super committee” on deficit reduction.

Wall Street Journal: Yahoo Attracts More Potential Suitors

The swirl of potential deal activity around Yahoo Inc. is growing. Google Inc. has talked to at least two private-equity firms about potentially helping them finance a deal to buy Yahoo's core business, according to a person familiar with the matter.

In Case You Missed It…

New video shows the man who purportedly shot Moammar Gadhafi receiving praise. CNN's Dan Rivers reports.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2011/10/23/rivers-gadhafi-killer-celebrated.cnn

Here is a roundup of alleged cons, frauds and schemes to watch out for.

Facebook lottery - Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc.'s founder and chief executive, is a savvy businessman. As much as you may want to believe it, he's not going to just hand you $1 million. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to delete emails that say they've won $1 million in "our 2011 Sweepstakes (Facebook Inc).” The emails are not from Facebook and recipients should not click on links in the email to claim the "prize." The links will likely install malware –- harmful or malicious programs -– on the recipient’s computer, the BBB said. Or they'll lead to an email reply from a scammer asking to be paid in advance to cover taxes or fees on the nonexistent prize.

Unclaimed property - The Better Business Bureau is warning about another email offer that sounds too good to be true -- and probably is. The emails advise recipients that they have "millions of dollars" of unclaimed money available to them, if they call an overseas telephone number. Anyone who calls the number will end up on the line with a scammer who wants to get personal information such as bank account, credit card and Social Security numbers, the group said. If you receive an email claiming you have unclaimed property, chances are it is a scam. The best option is to delete it. Many states do hold unclaimed money from long-ignored bank accounts, returned tax refunds and other places. But they do not send out emails advertising this. Instead, many states have websites that consumers can search for unclaimed money.

Foreclosure rescue - Many financial scams target people in distress. Federal prosecutors in Arizona say a Phoenix man duped at least 1,800 people into paying him for a bogus offer to help people avoid foreclosure. Luis Belevan, 34, pleaded guilty this month to charges related to the scheme. Prosecutors said he had told people about to lose their homes that he could buy their homes and offer restructured loans at much lower monthly payments. Homeowners paid $1,595 up front, but got nothing in return, according to prosecutors. As part of a plea agreement, Belevan, who has agreed to pay more than $2 million to victims, faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.

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Photo: Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc.'s founder and chief executive. Credit: Bloomberg

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