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Other News: Senate Health Bill Estimated at $849B

In other news, Senate Democrats learned that the Congressional Budget Office estimated that their health reform bill would cost $849 billion over a decade and insure another 31 million Americans.

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Obama Seeks to Reinforce Key Alliances on Asian Tour

By Larisa Epatko

President Barack Obama arrived in Japan on Friday at the start of his weeklong tour of key allied Asian nations. His visit is aimed at strengthening allegiances and tackling climate change, Afghanistan and the global economy.

Former South Korean President Kim Dae Jung Dies

By Larisa Epatko

Former South Korean President Kim Dae Jung, who came to represent the country's democratization and who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to reconcile with North Korea, died Tuesday. He was 85.

Obama, S. Korean President Criticize N. Korea's Actions

President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak criticized North Korea's recent provocations Tuesday in the latest round of the ongoing diplomatic standoff. Analysts consider how international pressure and new sanctions may affect the region.

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U.S. and South Korea Presidents Rebuke North Korean Provocations

By Admin, PBS News Hour

President Obama, standing alongside South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at the White House Tuesday, said a nuclear-armed North Korea posed a "grave threat" to the world.

Clinton to Focus on Climate, Security in China

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday that the long-standing debate over human rights in China shouldn't get in the way of trying to reach consensus over the global economic crisis, climate change and security matters.

Other News: Auto Sales Drop, Pakistan Supply Route Cut

U.S. auto companies reported deep losses in sales Tuesday, while a key supply route was bombed in Pakistan. Judy Woodruff reports on these developments and other news headlines of the day.

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Bush OKs Request to Seek Bailout Funds, Reflects on White House Tenure

By Admin, PBS News Hour

President-elect Barack Obama has asked President Bush to seek the remaining $350 billion of the $700 billion financial industry bailout, and Mr. Bush has agreed to do so, the White House said Monday.

South Korean Intelligence Reports Kim Jong Il Recovering from Surgery

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Hours after North Korea dismissed rumors questioning leader Kim Jong Il's health as a conspiracy Wednesday, South Korea's intelligence agency released new information claiming Kim is recovering from surgery.

President Bush Begins Weeklong Tour of Asia

By PBS News Hour

President Bush arrived Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, at the start of a weeklong tour that also will take him to Thailand and then China for the Olympics' opening ceremony.