A look at the leads stories of various news organizations

New York Times:

Strike on Iran Seen as a Huge Task for Israeli Air Power

By ELISABETH BUMILLER

An attack would take at least 100 planes, American defense officials and military analysts said, and take far more time than earlier strikes on nuclear sites in Syria and Iraq.

• U.N. Nuclear Inspectors Return to Tehran 6:21 AM ET

Washington Post:

Gingrich records show contradictory stances

(Joe Holloway, Jr. / AP)

Jerry Markon

An examination of the papers collected over nearly three decades reveals a politician of moderate-to-liberal beginnings, a product of the civil rights era who moved to the right with an eye on political expediency and privately savaged Republicans — such as Reagan — he praised in public.

• 500+ comments: ‘Anything can be taken out of context’
• For Santorum, faith inspires — and judges

USA Today:

Economic crisis slows U.S. population growth

Downturn's effect on birth and immigration lingers.MORE: World population hits 7BU.S.: Cities show declines

• 3 skiers killed in Wash. avalanche; 4th survived
• Storm dumps snow on parts of South
• U.S. urging Israel not to attack Iran, general says
• Apple OKs environmental audits of China suppliers
• Lin keeps improving as Knicks beat Mavs
• Whitney Houston dress, earrings up for auction

 CNN.COM:

Nuclear officials meet Iranian leaders as war talk rumbles

Israel has made it clear it is thinking about attacking Tehran's nuclear infrastructure. Iran has warned it may block the strait used by oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. FULL STORY

Zakaria: Israel, don't strike Iran




FoxNews.com:

• University of Maastricht
  In its test-tube form, it doesn't quite get your mouth watering, but Dutch scientist Dr. Mark Post of the University of Maastricht is betting that his stem cell 'meat' is going to 'look like and feel and, hopefully, taste' like real, juice-dripping burgers — would you take that bet?
• YOU DECIDE: Would You Eat a Test-Tube Burger? | Egypt Eyed as Possible Source of Fake Version of Avastin
• Boy Survives After Being Born With Heart Outside Body

Major props to the New York Times and to CNN for making the TOP STORY an international one that has serious implications for Americans. Not sure what to make of Fox News' lead story titled, "Test tube meat to be available this fall ..."

That is just weird.

Their next top three stories are also "not critical."

• 

  Expert Skiers Buried Alive
  In Washington Avalanche

  Skier says she was 'completely buried' in snow after group swept away by avalanche near popular resort, killing 3
  • VIDEO: Deadly Avalanche at Popular Ski Resort
  • Extreme Weather Center
  • Winter Storm Causes Power Outages, Accidents in South

• 

  Obama Team Defends Policies as Gas Prices Soar

  Re-elect team defends energy policy, touts more domestic oil production, amid criticism of gas price hikes
  • Oil Prices Jump After Iran Halts Exports to Britain, France

• 

  Police Find Remains of
  Girl Missing Since 1999

  Ohio teen's remains found in house of accused rapist who had been suspected in her disappearance
  • South Carolina Police Urge Help in Search for Missing Executive