Today's Headlines: C.I.A. Steps Up Drone Attacks in Pakistan to Thwart Taliban

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		Tuesday, September 28, 2010   Compiled 2 AM E.T. In This E-Mail: World |  Politics |  Customize Today's Headlines  |  Search TOP STORIES Advertisement C.I.A. Steps Up Drone Attacks in Pakistan to Thwart Taliban By MARK MAZZETTI and ERIC SCHMITT The C.I.A. has drastically increased bombing in the mountains of Pakistan, American officials said, part of an effort to try to cripple the Taliban there. Zeal for Dream Drove Scientist in Secrets Case By WILLIAM J. BROAD P. Leonardo Mascheroni believed he could achieve nuclear fusion, if only people would listen. Drug Use Cited in Unit Tied to Civilian Deaths By WILLIAM YARDLEY American soldiers consumed with drug use randomly chose Afghans to kill, according to testimony. • NYTimes.com Homepage Back to Top QUOTATION OF THE DAY "All right, wax this guy. Kill this guy, kill this guy," CPL. JEREMY C. MORLOCK, describing a command by an Army sergeant to shoot an Afghan civilian. MOVIES OPINION Critics' Picks: 'A Shot in the Dark' A. O. Scott looks back at the second film in the Pink Panther series. Hey Big Spenders: The Trickle-Down Argument If the Bush tax cuts lapse, would the wealthy spend less and thus hurt the recovery and the rest of us, too? WORLD Petraeus Says Taliban Have Reached Out to Karzai By ALISSA J. RUBIN Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top American commander in Afghanistan, said efforts had begun to launch talks between the Taliban and President Hamid Karzai. Brother of Afghan Leader Is Subject of Wiretapping By JAMES RISEN United States officials say the National Security Agency is assisting a corruption inquiry into Mahmoud Karzai’s business dealings in Afghanistan. Kim’s Son Elevated Before Meeting By MARK McDONALD The youngest son of Kim Jong-il has been promoted to military general, the clearest sign yet that he is on his way to taking power. • More World News Back to Top POLITICS A Dark Horse Emerges in Alaska: The Incumbent By WILLIAM YARDLEY After losing the Republic primary, Senator Lisa Murkowski is seeking an advantage as a write-in underdog. Despite daunting obstacles, many think she might just pull it off. POLITICAL MEMO Obama Puts Campaigning Back on His Agenda By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG His political value diminished, President Obama is trying to recapture the magic of his campaign with a large get-out-the-vote rally. As Laws Shift, Voters Cast Ballots Weeks Before the Polls Close By JEFF ZELENY At least one-third of all votes will be in before Election Day, officials say, a shift that is influencing how campaigns are conducted. • More Politics News Back to Top ON THIS DAY On Sept. 28, 1924, two United States Army planes landed in Seattle, Washington, having completed the first round-the-world flight in 175 days. • See this front page • Buy this front page Back to Top   About This E-Mail You received these headlines because you are subscribed to Today's Headlines from NYTimes.com. Unsubscribe   |   Manage My Subscriptions   |   Suggestions   |   How to Advertise Please include the following ID number when writing to feedback@nytimes.com so that we can track any reports of problems:  60863088 Copyright 2010 | The New York Times Company | Privacy Policy NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018