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The steaming breath of a Chicago commuter is seen as she struggles to stay warm in bitterly cold temperatures. The biting Arctic cold, which stretches across a wide section of the country, is blamed for several deaths.  (Photo by M. Spencer Green / AP) Frigid blast moves East, causes more deaths Homeless people packed shelters, students got a day off from school, and drivers had to take their time as millions of people bundled up to meet subzero temperatures. CBS FEMA wants $300 million in Katrina aid back The U.S. government gave $84.5 million to more than 10,000 households affected by Hurricane Katrina, even thouh the Census figures show fewer than 8,000 homes existed there at the time. Yahoo! News Child suicides are on the rise New government figures show a surprising increase in youth suicides after a decade of decline, and some mental health experts think a drop in the use of antidepressant drugs may be to blame. CBS   Astronaut to face attempted murder count A NASA astronaut accused of trying to kidnap a romantic rival for a space shuttle pilot's affections will remain in jail because authorities planned to charge her with attempted first-degree murder. Yahoo! News Republicans block Senate debate on Iraq resolution Republicans blocked the Senate from delivering a politically embarrassing rebuke of President Bush's Iraq policy in a maneuver that could have implications for the war and next year's elections. USA Today Military: Iraqi lawmaker has terrorist past A man sentenced to death in Kuwait for the 1983 bombings of the U.S. and French embassies is now in Iraq's parliament as a member of the ruling coalition. CNN U.S. friendly fire video leaked to media A leaked video in which an American pilot is heard saying "we're in jail, dude," after U.S. troops killed a British soldier during a friendly fire incident in Iraq, has been released by The Sun newspaper. International Herald Tribune   NATION Two hurt as second letter bomb explodes in Britain Two people were hurt when a letter bomb exploded in Berkshire. Police said it was too early to say if the blast was linked to a letter bomb that hurt a woman the day before. Reuters Iran envoy seized in Baghdad An Iranian diplomat has been kidnapped by gunmen in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Tehran has confirmed. BBC Tiny Qatar vies for big regional role When Israel's Shimon Peres traveled to the Persian Gulf state, met the emir and talked with students, it highlighted the country's unconventional foreign policy. Christian Science Monitor POLITICS The Bush budget: What's in $2.9 trillion? President Bush's new proposed budget represents an attempt to make permanent some of his key changes in U.S. domestic policy, while challenging the priorities of the new Congress. Christian Science Monitor How budget cuts could affect hospitals MSNBC Proposed budget doesn't touch alternative minimum tax President Bush's budget ducks tough issues such as shoring up Social Security and overhauling the alternative minimum tax, which threatens to punish millions of middle-class taxpayers in coming years. McClatchy SPORTS Thousands of fans welcome Colts home at RCA Dome The RCA Dome never felt so good to the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. Sports Illustrated Anja Paerson defends super-G world title Anja Paerson of Sweden won her second straight world title in the women's super-giant slalom, while American Lindsey Kildow captured silver for her first world championship medal. USA Today HEALTH Arkansas considers dropping student weigh-ins Arkansas — the first state to send home obesity report cards to warn parents of overweight kids' health risks — may ditch the plan or weaken it with the help of the new governor. Yahoo! News Study shows lonely people twice as likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's Lonely individuals are twice as likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's as those who are not lonely, according to a new study. WebMD SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION Alabama churches slowly rise from the ashes Galilee Baptist Church was destroyed by flames last year, one of nine Alabama churches set on fire. One year has passed since the attacks, and many of the churches are now rebuilding. NPR Jordan king attacks Israel over mosque excavations Jordan's King Abdullah said Israeli excavation works near the al-Aqsa mosque in the holy city of Jerusalem has led to a dangerous rise in Middle East tensions. Reuters LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Bush proposes large increase for parks leading up to 100th birthday bash President Bush's 2008 budget would give the National Park Service its largest-ever funding increase in preparation for the park system's 100th birthday in 2016. Environmental News Network Climate change only one symptom of a stressed planet Earth Climate change is just one of the many symptoms exhibited by a planet under pressure from human activities. Science Daily   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Bears down Chicago Tribune Column: Inconvenient Kyoto truths Newsweek Column: Rising wage gap, but no squeeze Real Clear Politics Editorial: A deal's a deal Baltimore Sun Column (Thomas Freedman): Minimum wage increase not only answer Honolulu Advertiser Editorial: Iraq: Bad to worse Seattle Times Editorial: Invest in planet's health and economy Miami Herald Column (James Carroll): Disregard what I said when I was in power International Herald Tribune   Site edited by: Tom Regan, Rich Garcia, Yvonne Lee, Jesse Glickstein, Jim Scripps, Walt Chiu and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS S.D. billionaire donates $400 million Denny Sanford is not known just for the billions he made in banking - he's also known for the millions he has donated. Examiner Lab disaster may lead to new cancer drug Her carefully cultured cells were dead and Katherine Schaefer was annoyed, but just a few minutes later, the researcher realized she had stumbled onto a potential new cancer treatment. Yahoo! News NATION San Fran mayor seeks alcohol counseling Mayor Gavin Newsom said he plans to seek counseling for alcohol use, following the disclosure of his affair with the wife of a veteran aide. ABC News Boys' kidnapping suspect faces sodomy charges A 41-year-old Missouri man accused of kidnapping two boys was charged with multiple counts of forcible sodomy. CNN Deportation cases soar as L.A. jails screen more The number of Los Angeles County jail inmates identified as suspected illegal immigrants nearly doubled in the year since the Sheriff's Department started investigating their legal status. Los Angeles Times BUSINESS Wal-Mart launches video downloads Hollywood's love affair with DVDs will face its biggest test as Wal-Mart unveils a movie and TV-show download service with participation by all the major studios. USA Today Report: Chrysler plans to cut 10,000 jobs DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group plans to cut more than 10,000 factory jobs and close at least two plants to return the U.S-based unit to profitability, the Detroit News said. Reuters ENVIRONMENT Super Bowl ads make success out of excess The Super Bowl was a commercial success before Sunday's game began — it took as much as $2.6 million to spend 30 seconds in front of the 90 million people watching the Super Bowl telecast on CBS. Seattle Times Ryan O'Neal: I fired gun in self-defense Ryan O'Neal says his weekend arrest came after he fired a gun in self-defense to prevent his son from whacking him with a fireplace poker. CNN Turner, ad firm to pay $2 million for Boston scare Turner Broadcasting and a New York marketing firm agreed to pay $2 million in compensation for a "guerrilla" advertising campaign that sparked fears of terrorism in the Boston area. Reuters SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Gates 'dares anybody' to exploit Vista Bill Gates goes on the offensive in a recent interview and claims that the security in Vista is better than the security in the Mac. ZDNet European operators mull mobile ad collaboration Mobile operators meeting next week at the 3GSM World Conference in Barcelona are expected to discuss how they can work together to boost new mobile advertising services. ComputerWorld Internet boom in China is built on virtual fun While America’s Internet users send e-mail messages and surf for information on their personal computers, young people in China are playing online games, downloading video and music. New York Times EDUCATION More students succeed on Advanced Placement exams More high school students are proving they can keep up with college-level courses, passing Advanced Placement exams that have become a measure of academic rigor. USA Today Indiana tries to keep best students home for college Indiana wants its best students to stick around for college and afterward - and Gov. Mitch Daniels proposes paying them to do so, with $20,000 scholarships over four years. Fort Wayne News-Sentinel   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT TSA's revealing X-ray raises concerns The federal government this month plans to launch the nation's first airport screening system that takes potentially revealing X-ray photos of travelers in an effort to find bombs and other weapons. USA Today   Photo of the Day Sweden's Anja Paerson slides in the snow to celebrate winning the gold medal in the Women's Super-G at the World Alpine Ski Chmpionships in Are, Sweden.  (Photo by Sergey Ponomarev / 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. 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