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Cable giant Comcast faces obstacles in its quest to acquire the Walt Disney Co. Analysts say Comcast will likely need to increase its bid to convince Disney shareholders to sell the company. If that happens, Comcast will have to ease consumer concerns over media consolidation and persuade federal regulators that the takeover won't inhibit competition. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

Reformists and hardline clerics are arguing about how many Iranians actually turned out to vote in Friday's parliamentary elections in Iran. Reformers had called for a boycott, after the Muslim clerics who rule Iran disqualified 2,500 reformist candidates. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Mike Shuster.

Secretary of State Colin Powell says Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide should examine his position and consider what's best for the Haitian people -- a sign U.S. officials want Aristide to consider resigning. Meanwhile, rebel forces advance on Haiti's capital, but the U.N. Security Council says it's not ready to authorize peacekeepers. Hear NPR's Michele Kelemen.

Preparing for the upcoming "Super Tuesday" elections -- when voters in 10 states will choose their presidential candidates -- senators John Kerry and John Edwards make trips around the country, seeking to impress voters and seize momentum. Delegate-rich Ohio, California and New York are among the states voting Tuesday. Hear NPR's Melissa Block, NPR's Scott Horsley, and NPR's Adam Hochberg.

The presidential campaign of Democratic candidate Sen. John Kerry has set a goal of raising $80 million to wage a national campaign against President George Bush. President Bush has raised over $150 million so far. Hear NPR's John Ydstie and NPR's Peter Overby.

In the first of a series of speeches on the economy, Sen. John Kerry outlines tax incentives he says will create 10 million new jobs. At a rally in Michigan -- a state hard hit by job losses in recent years -- Kerry calls for a cut in corporate taxes and elimination of tax benefits for businesses that "outsource" jobs overseas. NPR's David Welna reports from Detroit.

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry collects lopsided wins in Tuesday's primaries in four Southern states, edging closer to clinching the Democratic nomination for president. Turning his attention to the November election, Kerry ratchets up his attacks on President Bush and steps up efforts to raise $80 million in campaign funds. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Gangs loyal to Jean-Bertrand Aristide opened fire on a crowd of Haitians celebrating the former president's departure Sunday. At least five people are reported dead, with moe than 20 wounded. Among the casualties were two journalists. The celebrations, coming a week after Aristide's ouster, brought thousands of Haitians into the streets of Port-au-Prince. Hear NPR's John Ydstie and NPR's Gerry Hadden.

Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe says his forces will lay down their weapons, reversing after just one day his declaration that he is the country's military chief. With former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide in exile, there is no functioning government in Haiti. Forces from the United States and other countries continue to arrive, now numbering over 1,000. NPR's Gerry Hadden reports.

Leaders from 22 Arab countries end a summit meeting in Tunis by adopting a plan for political and social reform. Dispute over the issue had delayed the Arab League session by two months. The promise of reforms led Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to leave the meetings Saturday. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer and New York Times reporter Neil MacFarquhar.