Here is your R&D for January 19th:
Wary Powers Set to Square Off from the Wall Street Journal
As Chinese President Hu Jintao arrives in Washington for an important summit with President Obama, the United States is not very welcoming, as almost two-thirds of Americans see China as a political and economic threat.
Duvalier is brought before Haitian court from the Washington Post
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier arrived in Haiti a few days ago, but the government has been less than welcoming. Duvalier has been brought to court to face charges of corruption and embezzlement that were levelled against him 25 years ago.
Atlanta Public Schools put on probation from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has told the Atlanta Public Schools that it could lose its accreditation if its board of education does not stop infighting.
Comcast-NBC deal gets OK from FCC, Justice Department from the Los Angeles Times
The Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department have given the green light for a merger between Comcast and NBC. The merger would place TV networks, a Hollywood movie studio, and broadband services until one roof and is valued at $30 billion.
Gordon Brown to warn against global youth unemployment epidemic from the Guardian
British prime minister Gordon Brown plans to warn countries around the world about an epidemic of youth unemployment. Statisticians estimate that 81 million people under the age of 25 are currently out of work.