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• Fed poised to cut interest rates again (AP)
• Obama seeks to quell pastor controversy in speech (Reuters)
• High court considers landmark gun-rights case (Reuters)
• Iraq reconciliation talks hit by walkouts (Reuters)
• Russia and U.S. start talks in upbeat mood (Reuters)
• NCAA tourney starts tonight with play-in (AP)
• Markets set for big Fed rate cut as turmoil persists (Reuters)
• Dalai Lama to resign if violence worsens (AP)
• China and Dalai Lama trade barbs over Tibetan riots (Reuters)
• Cheney to troops: Mideast needs freedom (AP)