Mehlis says will submit Hariri report next week (Reuters)

German prosecuter Detlev Mehlis is seen in New York on October 25, 2005. Mehlis, the chief investigator into the killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, said on Friday he will present his findings to the United Nations Security Council on December 13. (Seth Wenig/Reuters)

United Nations Security Council on December 13.

US Senate leader says Alito vote may need rules change (Reuters)

Fed Expected to Boost Rates Quarter Point (AP)

Moderates Want Civility in Iraq Debate (AP)

Can Congress police its ethics? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Time: Rove's Lawyer Told of Conversation (AP)