Good morning.

The early news today, as we've reported, includes China's declaration that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is guilty of "information imperialism" because she has criticized the communist giant's restrictions on the Internet. Also, the latest news from Haiti includes an AP report that the government there wants to relocate 400,000 people to the outskirts of Port-au-Prince.

Other stories making headlines include:

— Morning Edition — After Campaign Finance Ruling, More Honest Ads? Yesterday's Supreme Court decision that ripped apart decades of campaign finance laws "struck down longstanding distinctions between corporate and individual donations in elections," NPR's Nina Totenberg reports. And NPR's Peter Overby says the decision may produce more "truth in advertising" when it comes to campaign ads:

Related story by The New York Times — "Lobbyists Get Potent Weapon In Campaign Finance Ruling".

— Arizona Republic — "Arizona Slammed By Winter Storm, Emergency Declared": "The worst winter storm to hit Arizona in 17 years caused Gov. Jan Brewer to declare a state of emergency Thursday as rain pummeled metro Phoenix and heavy snow closed the main route to Flagstaff."

Related report for NPR News from Mark Moran of KJZZ in Tempe — Some "extreme flooding" is expected in northern Arizona and the rain is expected to continue today:

— Los Angeles Times — "Storm Departs L.A. With A Bang": "The last of the major storms to batter Southern California this week packed a wallop Thursday, with high winds forcing Southwest Airlines to cancel dozens of flights, twisters tossing vehicles and ripping through structures, and 20-foot waves pounding the coast. ... Officials remained highly concerned about more serious mudslides, especially with more showers expected today and a weaker storm forecast to hit Monday night."

— The Associated Press — "Stuck Gas Pedal Causes 2nd Major Toyota Recall": "Toyota said Thursday it is recalling 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. to fix accelerator pedals with mechanical problems that could cause them to become stuck. The announcement comes just months after it recalled 4.2 million vehicles due to gas pedals that could become trapped under floor mats, causing sudden acceleration."

— The Washington Post — "Obama's 'Volcker Rule' Shifts Power Away From Geithner": President Barack Obama's announcement yesterday that he wants to put tougher restrictions on big banks is the "most visible break yet from the reform philosophy that (Treasury Secretary Timothy) Geithner and his allies had been promoting earlier" and embraces advice from former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker.

— Cleveland Plain Dealer — "Obama In Lorain County Today": "Obama is coming to Lorain County Community College to promote job generation amid the worst economy in decades. His choice of region once rich with industry is consistent with the 'White House to Main Street Tour' he announced in November, and the message hasn't changed."