The USA Today lead headline online early Monday morning says "IRS has new requirements for tax preparers who charge you." The paper says tax preparers will come under increased oversight by the Internal Revenue Service starting next year.
It says in the wake of a bad election, President Obama says he is returning to "first principles," including bipartisanship, dealing with wasteful federal spending, and explaining his actions better to the American people.
The paper says lead found in some reusable grocery bags is raising concerns that the toxin could pose environmental or health concerns to consumers.
It says Jimmie Johnson saved enough fuel to salvage his NASCAR title bid Sunday while Denny Hamlin apparently didn't conserve enough to put the four-time defending champion on the ropes.
The paper says Arizona Sen. John McCain said today he supports the right of his wife, Cindy, to take a stand against the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military.
And the most popular story on USA Today says "Top 25: Boise State jumps back up to No. 3; Oregon remains No. 1."

