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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, center, greets his followers after a prayer at Sarnath in the northern Indian city of Varanasi. The Dalai Lama is meeting monks, offering prayer and delivering speeches on spirituality during his visit.  (Photo by AP ) Denver's airport reopens but the backlog lingers Denver's snowed-in airport reopened for the first time in days, but the backlog of flights could take all weekend to clear. Yahoo! News Good tidings for BA's passengers Guardian Charges against Kansas abortion provider rejected Kansas’ attorney general charged a well-known abortion provider with illegally performing late-term abortions, but a judge has thrown out the charges. MSNBC New rules aim to protect chemical plants from terrorists The Bush administration issued a proposal that would require the nation's "high-risk" chemical facilities to assess their vulnerability to terrorists. McClatchy   U.S.: Top Taliban commander killed A top Taliban military commander described as a close associate of Osama bin Laden and Taliban leader Mullah Omar was killed in an airstrike close to the border with Pakistan. MSNBC Blast at Nigerian government headquarters A suspected car bomb blew up outside the headquarters of Rivers State government in Nigeria's oil capital, Port Harcourt, but no one was killed, officials said. Reuters Saboteurs bomb Nigerian water pipeline ABC Space shuttle and crew are home for the holidays The space shuttle Discovery ended its 13-day mission to the international space station with a Florida landing that was, almost literally, under a cloud until the final hour. MSNBC Somalia on the brink of war Ethiopia was reported to have moved tanks and helicopters towards the front lines in Somalia as artillery and rocket battles continued for a fourth day between Islamist and government forces. Guardian   NATION Russia doubles gas prices for Georgia Russia said it will not cut off gas supplies to Georgia in 2007 but doubled prices for the ex-Soviet republic. Reuters Al Qaeda threat 'gravest since war' The danger from Al Qaeda terrorists represents the gravest threat against the UK since World War II, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair has said. Guardian BUSINESS 'Tis the season to be Gazprom A day after Russian gas leviathan Gazprom gained a controlling stake in Shell's Sakhalin-2 oil and gas development, it's now bullied Georgia into paying double for natural gas. Forbes Punitive damages in '89 Alaska spill cut nearly in half A federal appeals court cut punitive damages against ExxonMobil Corp. from $4.5 billion to $2.5 billion for harm caused to tens of thousands of Alaskans by the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. San Francisco Chronicle SPORTS Willis after arrest: 'I'll do a better job' Florida Marlins pitcher Dontrelle Willis was charged with drunken driving after drawing police attention outside a South Beach nightclub. Miami Herald Griffey's left hand will be in cast for three weeks The Cincinnati Reds' center fielder broke his left hand in an accident at home, the latest in a series of setbacks since he joined his hometown team for the 2000 season. ESPN LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Indian, Chinese team to map glacier melt A joint Indian-Chinese team plans to chart remote Himalayan glaciers that scientists fear are rapidly melting because of global warming. Environmental News Network Tapped-out trees threaten frankincense A word to the wise men: The world may have plenty of gold and myrrh, but it could run short of frankincense. MSNBC SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori steers through rough seas When the governing body of the U.S. branch of the Anglican Communion met in June to elect a new presiding bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori wasn't on anybody's shortlist. Newsweek British poll: Religion does more harm than good More people in Britain think religion causes harm than believe it does good, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published. Guardian Unlimited SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ‘Designer’ babies with made-to-order defects? The power to create "perfect" designer babies looms over the world of prenatal testing. But what if doctors started doing the opposite? MSNBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: At gift-giving time, think of the homeless Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Married names for grooms Los Angeles Times Column: Deeply unequal world Foreign Policy in Focus Column: The other Israel lobby Salon Editorial: The deficit and the war Philadelphia Inquirer Column: Pray for the little town of Bethlehem Times Column: Religion in the Modern Age Real Clear Politics Column: This year, give loved ones what they need USA Today   Site edited by: Joe Naroditsky, Rich Garcia, Tom Regan and Jim Scripps.   GOOD NEWS Double Decker reds go green The cultural icon that is the red London bus is soon to undergo a transformation that will bring London’s fleet into the 21st century and reflect the needs of our time. Positive News A Christmas tradition, Bush visits wounded vets President Bush said he was moved by his visit to the bedsides of injured troops, a tradition of comforting soldiers that he began after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. CNN NATION Study says U.S. gets little from oil deals Companies drilling for oil in U.S. coastal waters get great deals but give relatively little in return, a government study claimed. Monsters and Critics Police seek bullet stuck in suspect's head In the middle of Joshua Bush’s forehead, two inches above his eyes, lies the evidence that prosecutors say could send the teenager to prison for attempted murder: a 9 mm bullet, lodged just under the skin. MSNBC EDUCATION Bush hearing from new Pentagon chief as president works on new Iraq policy Moving closer to an overhaul of troubled war strategy, President Bush heard firsthand from his new Pentagon chief, just back from a visit to Iraq. Chicago Sun-Times His disgrace is now complete A contrite Alan Hevesi took his place in New York's political Hall of Shame when he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of defrauding the state and immediately resigned from his job as state controller. New York Daily News EDUCATION Michigan universities in no rush to comply with affirmative action ban Michigan's new law banning certain public affirmative action programs is about to take effect, but some complain that a few agencies will be foot-dragging on compliance. San Diego Union-Tribune Mayor charts course for Los Angeles School District His legal defeat just a day old, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa began his next line of attack to gain partial control of L.A.'s school district, filing an appeal to a judge's ruling against his takeover proposal. Los Angeles Daily News ***** Empty. Click here to edit. ***** Teens' use of illegal drugs drops A new study says teenagers' use of illegal drugs has declined significantly in the past five years, while abuse of prescription painkillers and other legally available substances has increased. Washington Times Christmas goodies pack on the pounds Oh, those holiday pitfalls: a martini and a handful of Chex mix at the office party, Grandma's fruitcake, the plate of gingerbread cookies from your neighbor. Yahoo! News ENVIRONMENT Ugly week for beauty queens Miss Nevada USA was stripped of her title after racy photos of her appeared on the Internet, pageant officials said. Boston Globe Simpson pulls Parton tribute song Singer Jessica Simpson has pulled out of a tribute to Dolly Parton after she was unhappy with her second attempt to perform Parton's hit song "9 to 5." BBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Is she a religion? At first glance, Oprah Winfrey is nothing more than a talk show host. But she's also recognized as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people, giving her the status of a religious high priestess. 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