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As Iran prepares to elect a new parliament on Friday, hundreds of reform candidates have been disqualified by a non-elected council. Iran's leaders say this is democracy. Critics in Iran say it's hardly democratic.

On the surface, Iran's elections Friday would seem to have little relevance for anyone except the country's ruling clerics. But some observers say that even a flawed election can show the United States a lot about factions in the Iranian government.

New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has resigned, bowing to enormous pressure for him to leave public office in the wake of revelations that he repeatedly used the services of a high-priced prostitution ring. Lt. Gov. David Patterson now becomes New York's first black governor.

Democratic Gov. Eliot Spitzer's has only tepid support, even among his allies within New York's political establishment. Some Democratic officials have called for Spitzer's resignation. A Republican opponent has threatened impeachment if Spitzer doesn't resign.

The commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East is resigning. Adm. William Fallon's decision to step down follows an Esquire magazine article suggesting he opposes President Bush's policy on Iran. Falon has also differed with the administration by calling for more troops in Afghanistan and pulling some forces out of Iraq.

Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra was in exile, mostly in Britain, for the past 17 months after being deposed by the Thai military. He received two very different welcomes upon his return — one from adoring supporters, the other from Thai officials who have charged him with corruption and conflict-of-interest.

The San Diego City Council Tuesday considered two measures aimed at reducing hazards associated with lead-based paints in homes built before 1979. After two hours of testimony, the Council approved on

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One day after New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer admitted involvement with prostitution, NPR's Mike Pesca reports on how the news is playing in Albany.