Obama faces a tall agenda -- on Asia trip (Los Angeles Times)

Even as he faces critical issues at home, the president goes on a tour of China, Japan, South Korea and other key nations. North Korea's nuclear program is high on the issues to tackle. With unemployment topping 10% and his healthcare plan still facing Senate action, President Obama has plenty to keep him busy at home. But on Thursday, he will head to Asia for more than a week, a trip that