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Voters wait outside for the polling place to open the doors on primary day in Manchester, N.H.  (Photo by Mary Schwalm / AP) Why N.H. is so important New Hampshire's reputation for delivering spellbinding primary elections was in danger. If trend lines hold, a pair of contested primaries will deliver outcomes with enormous significance. CBS News Campaign diary U.S. News & World Report Last-minute decisions for Milford, N.H., voters NPR The world’s cheapest wheels When Tata Motors set out to build a $2,500 car, people said it couldn't be done. This week the company will unveil its vehicle of the future. Newsweek   Middle East leaders prepare for Bush tour Israeli and Palestinian leaders are meeting in Jerusalem to try to ease problems in the Mideast peace process ahead of the U.S. president's key tour. BBC Bush set for rare Middle East visit Reuters US-Iran naval confrontation in Persian Gulf raises tensions Five Iranian boats confronted U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf, Pentagon officials said. While the U.S. State Department demands an explanation, Iran's Foreign Ministry calls the incident "normal." Christian Science Monitor Bush acknowledges 'challenges' from economy President Bush, in a marked shift from his usual economic assessments, conceded that the nation faces "economic challenges" due to rising oil prices, the home mortgage crisis and a weakening job market. International Herald Tribune As bankruptcies surge, Congress ponders change in law McClatchy Newspapers   NATION Body of missing Georgia hiker found A drifter charged with kidnapping a 24-year-old hiker led authorities to her body in the mountains of northern Georgia, investigators said. ABC News 3 tornadoes touch down in Wisconsin A rare series of tornadoes ripped through southeastern Wisconsin, smashing houses, downing trees and power lines and leaving about a dozen people injured, authorities said. Star Tribune Briton freed after 21 years on death row A British man who came close to being executed by the state of Ohio for killing a 2-year-old girl was set free under a plea deal, with plans to return to his home in Scotland, authorities said. Reuters POLITICS Justices appear split on lethal-injection The Supreme Court appeared divided over whether the drugs commonly injected to execute prisoners risk causing excruciating pain in violation of the Constitution. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Hillary tears up Hillary Clinton, at an event in Portsmouth, N.H., appeared ready to shed tears as she was responding to audience questions, referring passionately to the state of the country, and her desire to reverse it. Newsweek Hillary heckled Fox News BUSINESS McDonald’s takes on Starbucks McDonald’s Corp.’s plan to expand the beverage lineup at its U.S. restaurants with cappuccinos, lattes and other drinks is expected to add $1 billion to annual sales, a spokeswoman said. MSNBC No quick announcement of fiscal stimulus The White House won't rush to propose a fiscal stimulus plan to boost the U.S. economy, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said. MarketWatch SPORTS LSU defeats Ohio State to capture college football's national title No. 2 LSU danced, dodged and darted its way into the end zone, turning the BCS national championship game into a horrible replay for No. 1 Ohio State. ESPN Chopra seals playoff victory at Kapalua Swiss Daniel Chopra held his nerve in fading light to beat American Steve Stricker in a playoff for the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship. Reuters Chopra second in Euro race The Press Association HEALTH What wrinkles? More men are turning to cosmetic procedures to hide the effects of aging. In 2006, nose reshaping, liposuction and eyelid and face-lifts were all among the top 10 cosmetic surgery procedures for men. Newsweek Graniteville, S.C. aftermath: Lung problems linger for residents People who found themselves near a tragic 2005 chemical spill in Graniteville, S.C., suffered breathing problems long after poisonous chlorine gas dissipated, according to recently released data. The State RELIGION Romney struggles to shift attention from his religion While New Englander Yankees tend to deal with faith more privately than their Midwestern counterparts, the questions about Mitt Romney's Mormon faith keep coming. Salt Lake Tribune Muslim American women confront domestic abuse Domestic violence among Muslims has long straddled a blurry line between culture and religion, but new organizations are trying to define it as an unacceptable cultural practice. International Herald Tribune   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: An 2008 imperative: solar tax credits San Jose Mercury News Column: Branding land: Conservation marketers choose land over beast Economist Column: Rating your doctor TIME Editorial: Don't tinker with death Houston Chronicle Column: America's upper classes have gone AWOL Christian Science Monitor Column: The rape of Israel Jerusalem Post Editorial: Everybody's for change, but who could make it happen? USA Today Column: How to solve America's water problems Salon.com   Site edited by: Rachel Wright, Carolina Pinto, Jim Scripps and Beverly Stiles.   GOOD NEWS Maldives leader survives attack Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom survived an assassination attempt when a 15-year-old boy grabbed the knife of the attacker, who jumped out of a crowd of people greeting the president. ABC News Window cleaner falls 47 stories from skyscraper — and survives A window cleaner who plummeted 47 stories from the roof of a Manhattan skyscraper is now awake, talking to his family and expected to walk again. Daily Mail WORLD Sri Lankan minister killed by bomb A roadside bomb near the capital, Colombo, has killed a Sri Lankan government minister, the country's military said. Guardian Minister killed in bomb blast Reuters Benazir Bhutto's son says he fears Pakistan may disintegrate Benazir Bhutto’s 19-year-old son made his political debut in a London hotel and was forced to defend the decision to hand him the leadership of his mother's Pakistan's People's Party. Times Online Benazir Bhutto book due out next month Yahoo! News Private security contractors look to Africa for recruits Over the past few years, American private security companies have increased efforts to hire former fighters for work in Iraq, Afghanistan and other hot spots. Christian Science Monitor ENVIRONMENT Polar bear decision delayed Federal officials said that they will need a few more weeks to decide whether polar bears need protection under the Endangered Species Act because of global warming. MSNBC Enviro groups challenge delay on polar bear protection Tucson Citizen As global warming grows, we 'lose winter' The latest issue of Environmental Magazine reports that climate change is affecting many of our beloved winter sports. Environmental News Network SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Yahoo! hopes developers don't pass 'Go' CNET News Cancer and mobile phones: warnings getting stronger There is now a decade of research looking into the possible carcinogenic effects of radiation from cellphones. No conclusive link is shown, but the evidence is mounting. iTWire LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Golden Globes telecast canceled Hollywood's Golden Globe Awards telecast was canceled after film and TV actors agreed to boycott the show in support of striking Hollywood writers. Bloomberg Stewart and Colbert return to television Not a moment too soon to help make sense of things, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will be back on duty, ready to mock everything in sight. MSN EDUCATION Court upholds moment of silence law Texas schoolchildren will continue to pray or meditate during a daily minute of silence after a federal court threw out a challenge to the state law. USA Today California's grim budget picture stalls 'Year of Education' Just a few months ago some of the state's best minds in education gathered to debate school reforms in 2008, since then, the prospect of reform has diminished as the state's fiscal outlook has deteriorated. San Jose Mercury News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Majorities around the world want climate change action The need for urgent action to combat climate change is being recognized by a majority of people in many countries, including China, Brazil and Indonesia, a BBC poll said. Earth Times   Photo of the Day A woman places candles in an Orthodox church in Grozny, Russia. Christmas falls on Jan. 7 for Orthodox Christians in the Holy Land, Russia, Ukraine and other Orthodox churches that use the old Julian calendar.  (Photo by Musa Sadulayev / 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 Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. Franklin D. 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