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1.President-elect Barack Obama meets with congressional leaders to talk about the economy today. But we are now told the broad economic stimulus¹ package Obama is pushing for won't be ready for a signature the day he takes office. Republicans say they need more time to look over details.

2.Supporters of the man picked to replace Obama in the Senate have rallied around Roland Burris ahead of a high-stakes showdown on Capitol Hill. Senate Democratic leaders have said they might not seat Burris who was appointed by embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.

3.The death toll² in Gaza has topped 500 with another 2,000 wounded since the offensive began nine days ago. International mediators, including French President Nicolas Sarkozy are headed to the region. They are hoping another round of diplomatic efforts will bring this latest Israeli-Palestinian conflict to an end.

4.Bahamian officials are preparing for an autopsy³ on John Travolta's son. Jett's Parents say they are heartbroken that their time with the 16-year-old was so short. The teen who was chronically⁴ ill collapsed⁵ at his family's vacation home on Friday.