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An environmental activist and a Pacific Islander pose for a photo on Kuta Beach after the end of the U.N. Climate Conference in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.   (Photo by Ed Wray / AP) Public greets Mitchell Report with little to no surprise Fans are almost numb to news that yet another player took a pharmaceutical short cut. The Mitchell Report might have been bigger and more noteworthy, but its shock value wore off a long time ago. U.S. News & World Report World Bank raises a record $25.1 billion for poor nations Overcoming earlier misgivings about its direction and leadership, the World Bank said it had raised $25.1 billion in aid for the world's poorest countries. Houston Chronicle Residents brace for more snow With crews still trying to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses that were blacked out during a winter storm, Midwest residents brace for a second wintry blast that is expected to hit the region. ABC News Walloped by wintry weather MSNBC   Deal agreed in Bali climate talks A deal for a new international climate change agenda was agreed at the U.N. summit in Bali, Indonesia. Consensus for the road map followed a dramatic U-turn by the United States. Guardian Special section: Climate deal sealed by US U-turn BBC Justice Department's voting chief steps down amid controversy The Justice Department's John Tanner, voting rights chief, stepped down amid allegations that he'd used the position to aid a Republican strategy to suppress African-American votes. McClatchy Newspapers Feds ask judge to reject suit over treatment of combat vets The government asked a San Francisco federal judge to dismiss a high-profile lawsuit challenging the system of treatment and benefits for returning combat veterans. San Francisco Chronicle New Arizona law targeting immigrants creates division A new Arizona law against employing illegal immigrants has shaken businesses, scared workers and delighted advocates of stricter immigration controls in a state split over who belongs here and who does not. International Herald Tribune GOP candidates take a hard line on immigration NPR   NATION Bill to help homeowners in peril OK'd Hundreds of thousands of Americans facing foreclosure because of the ballooning interest rates on their subprime mortgages can get help from the federal government. CBS News Attorney general won't share destroyed CIA tapes information Attorney General Michael Mukasey rejected lawmakers' demands for information as the Justice Department investigates the destruction of tapes showing CIA interrogations of two al Qaida suspects. CNN POLITICS Senate passes Iraq funds bill The U.S. Senate has authorized more spending for the Iraq war, without tying the bill to a timetable for troop withdrawal, which is a key Democratic demand. BBC Clinton rejects official's Obama comment Sen. Hillary Clinton denounced the comments of an official in her campaign who resigned after raising questions about drug use by Sen. Barack Obama. Yahoo! News Countdown to Iowa's Caucuses NPR Rollins to serve as Mike Huckabee’s national chairman Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee scored a major victory when he secured the support of prominent GOP insider Ed Rollins, who will serve as national chairman of Huckabee’s campaign. The Hill Huckabee no threat, Romney says Dallas Morning News BUSINESS German airline buys part of JetBlue Germany's largest airline, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said it is paying $300 million for a 19 percent stake in JetBlue Airways Corp. in its first foray into the U.S. airline market. ABC News New billionaires turn to philanthropy The global wealth boom has created a new breed of billionaire in countries like Turkey, India, Mexico and Russia. Now, a number of them are using their wealth to bolster their standing and push for social changes. International Herald Tribune SPORTS NHL: steroids no problem for us With baseball still buzzing about the Mitchell Report, the NHL asserted that widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs is not an issue among hockey players. Sports Illustrated Michael Vick says he's an animal lover Disgraced former NFL star Michael Vick declared that "I am not the bad person or the beast I've been made out to be" in a letter to a judge asking for leniency. CNN HEALTH Flu shots mandatory for N.J. preschoolers New Jersey became the first state to require flu shots for preschoolers, saying their developing immune systems and likelihood of spreading germs make them as vulnerable to complications as the elderly. CNN Scientists overcome major obstacles to stem cell heart repair Scientists at Imperial College London have overcome two significant obstacles on the road to harnessing stem cells to build patches for damaged hearts. Science Daily RELIGION Williams: no Anglican consensus on Episcopal Church Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said the Anglican Communion he heads cannot agree if the U.S. Episcopal Church has stepped back from its liberal stands on gay bishops and scriptural authority. Reuters Devout worshipper Malian striker Kanoute has splashed out more than $700,000 to buy his own mosque in Spain. The mosque is located in the Spanish city of Seville, where Kaounte plays his club football. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: In a rage over 'roids? Make 'em pay Houston Chronicle Column: After the money's gone International Herald Tribune Editorial: Will black voters overcome 'fear of possibility?' Baltimore Sun Editorial: Love your suburban neighbor Christian Science Monitor Column: Major League Baseball: show, don't tell Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: Say no to 'just say no' Houston Chronicle Editorial: Race-ness in America Baltimore Sun Column: A scientific approach to selling your home Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Site edited by: Rachel Wright, nicole miller, Carolina Pinto, Walt Chiu and Jim Scripps.   GOOD NEWS This Santa is real, but very secret Secret Santa's plan is to cross the country and to go into dozens of thrift stores, laundromats and bus stations. He will give up to hundreds of strangers, who seem like they could use it, a Franklin or two. CBS News Scientists seek to help 'locked-in' syndrome man speak Erik Ramsey suffered a brain stem stroke that left his body completely paralyzed, except for controlled movement of the eyes. Now new research may provide the miracle he has been waiting for. CNN WORLD Emergency rule lifted in Pakistan Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf lifted a national state of emergency after making last-minute changes to the constitution to strengthen his hand against the courts. Khaleej Times Emergency rule lifted in Pakistan Reuters Asian outcry over Dutch adoption A Dutch diplomat has denied trying to "get rid" of a seven-year-old South Korean daughter he adopted as a baby, amid public outcry over the case. BBC ENVIRONMENT Australians do whale count as Japanese hunt nears Australian researchers have begun an aerial count of whales in the Antarctic ahead of the yearly Japanese hunt as Australia's government mulls a legal challenge to halt the yearly slaughter. Reuters Top 11 warmest years on record have all been in last 13 years The decade of 1998 to 2007 is the warmest on record, according to recent data sources obtained by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Science Daily Global warming impact evident, say Americans Angus Reid LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Writers guild files unfair labor complaint Union officials representing striking Hollywood writers said they have filed an unfair labor practices complaint claiming studios violated a federal law. Showbuzz Who ate all the pies? Hungry pooch did Organizers of the world pie-eating championships were thrown into panic when a dog ate all the pies. NEWS.com.au SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ancient industrial complex revealed Ancient Egyptians were even more inventive than scholars have thought, according to new findings that depict surprisingly advanced glass-making abilities alongside an industrial complex. LiveScience Ancient meat-eating fungus found trapped in amber An ancient flesh-eating fungus that preyed on tiny animals has been found preserved inside a hundred-million-year-old lump of amber, scientists report. National Geographic EDUCATION Johnston County, N.C., hunting for books to remove After banning a popular coming-of-age tale, Johnston County, N.C., school officials are scouring library shelves for other potentially offensive books to remove. News & Observer 2 LSU students found dead Two students were found shot to death in an apparent home invasion at a Louisiana State University apartment, and officials decided to keep the campus open while police searched for three suspects. CBS News Campus messaging system failed MSNBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Students know less after 4 college years Students at many of the country's colleges and universities are graduating with less knowledge of American history, government and economics than they had as incoming freshmen. New York Sun   Photo of the Day A child walks at The Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese invaders, in Nanjing eastern China's Jiangsu province.  (Photo by Oded Balilty / AP)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote You can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created. Albert Einstein Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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