Cols 2-6: As public anger boils, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, orders the Guardian Council, which is filled with his own appointees and led by a hard-line cleric close to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to examine challenger Mir-Hossein Mousavi's claims of vote fraud in last week's election. 985 words, by Borzou Daragahi and Ramin Mostaghim (Times) (IRAN-TIMES, moved). Above the fold: Cols 2-5: A state budget panel rejects some of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's most extreme proposals to close California's deficit through cuts to government programs, as the leaders of the Assembly and Senate announce their own plans for billions of dollars in additional taxes. By Shane Goldmacher (Times) (CALIF, moving later tonight). Col 6: Accused Sept. 11 organizer Khalid Sheikh Mohammed told U.S. military officials that he gave false information to the CIA even after undergoing punishing bouts of interrogation, according to documents made public. 1,000 words, by Julian Barnes and Greg Miller (Times) (DETAINEES-TIMES-1STLD-WRITETHRU, moved). Bottom of the page: Col 1: Some consumer advocates and lawmakers say the easing of the financial crisis appears to have reduced momentum for the most far-reaching proposals, such as merging banking regulatory agencies. 875 words, by Jim Puzzanghera (Times) (REGULATE, moved). Col 5: News feature on Western states passing legislation to roll back Congress' reach. Moving at a later date with art. Sent: 11:30 p.m. EDT. For questions, call (213) 237-7832. 