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Opposition demonstrators move away from a smoke device set off by pro-government opponents, as police in background secure the area, during an anti-Kremlin protest in Moscow.  (Photo by Ivan Sekretarev / AP) Arsonist targets Palin's church An arsonist has badly damaged the church attended by Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin. No one was hurt in the fire, although a handful of people, including two children, were inside the Wasilla Bible Church. Sydney Morning Herald Palin's home church torched YouTube US attempts to block 'scareware' sellers Millions are thought to have been duped by "scareware," software which, once installed, issues false alerts about viruses. The Federal Trade Commission is pursuing legal action to ban sales of the software. BBC NM files suit against Marathon Oil The New Mexico Environment Department is suing Houston-based Marathon Oil Corp. over thousands of alleged air emissions violations at its plant in southeastern New Mexico. CNNMoney   Kasparov leads anti-Kremlin movement Former chess champion Garry Kasparov and other prominent liberals launched a new anti-Kremlin movement in Russia. The organization aims to unite liberal forces and encourage a popular revolution. TIME 90 arrested at Moscow opposition rally CNN Government report details the failures of rebuilding Iraq A 513-page federal history of the reconstruction shows an effort molded into a $100B failure by political turf wars, violence and ignorance of the elements of Iraqi society and infrastructure. International Herald Tribune Mexican girl's kidnapping death stokes public's distrust of government The abduction and killing of 18-year-old Silvia Vargas Escalera, whose fresh, young face had been ubiquitous in the news for months, have stoked outrage and revulsion in Mexico. MSNBC Mexico: Crime wave prompts calls for death penalty YouTube Commission agrees to cut tuna catches in Pacific Ocean A commercial fishing commission agreed to cut the catches of bigeye tuna in parts of the Pacific Ocean, a small step in an effort to save a threatened species that is a favorite among sushi lovers. ABC News   NATION Charities hit hard by Madoff fraud case It may be the largest fraud in the history of Wall Street, authorities said. Bernard Madoff is charged with stealing as much as $50 billion, even as he cultivated a reputation as a prominent philanthropist. MSNBC For the defrauded, little solace International Herald Tribune Utility crews fight cold, ice to restore power in Northeast Falling temperatures were expected to send more people to shelters in the Northeast as an army of utility crews made only limited progress restoring power to more than one million homes and businesses. NPR POLITICS In Illinois, an expectation of corruption As much as politicians in Illinois have had a tradition of corruption, the people of Illinois have had a tradition of expecting it — long before Gov. Rod Blagojevich's scandal became public. International Herald Tribune Local contributors denounce Blagojevich Springfield State Journal-Register Blagojevich scandal: Rahm Emanuel and Jesse Jackson Jr face new revelations Times Online Blagojevich's removal sought NPR Coleman asks court to intervene in rejected absentee ballot count Lawyers for Republican Sen. Norm Coleman asked the state Supreme Court to intervene in how rejected absentee ballots will count in the protracted U.S. Senate race with Democratic opponent Al Franken. Minneapolis Star Tribune ENVIRONMENT Global boiling could result from ocean methane release Some geologists say rising temperatures will uncork vast deposits of undersea methane. If they're right, we're cooked. Salon.com What is 'peak oil theory'? NPR President Bush exempts farms from reporting toxic fumes The nation's farms no longer have to report to authorities the toxic, smelly fumes released from manure. San Francisco Chronicle LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT The invisible man rescuing art For nearly two decades, usually masquerading as a crooked art dealer, FBI Special Agent Robert Wittman has run undercover sting operations, luring criminals into selling him stolen works of art. BBC Prefab mobile homes for modern-day nomads seek foothold Packing boxes will always be necessary when moving house, but there may come a time when the need to refurnish with every move is a thing of the past. Monsters and Critics SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Scientists find preserved, 2,000-year-old brain in Britain British archaeologists have unearthed an ancient skull carrying a startling surprise - an unusually well-preserved brain. Scientists said that the mass of gray matter was more than 2,000 years old. U.S. News & World Report New service makes 'Tor' anonymized content available to all Two veteran coders have teamed up to create a kind of Google for the anonymous underweb. Wired RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Judge orders SC to end production of religious-themed license plates A federal judge ordered South Carolina to freeze plans to produce a special "I Believe" license plate, refund motorists who have prepaid for the plates and direct them to make a different selection. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Buddhist relic tour brings enlightenment to world A rare collection of Buddhist relics are touring the world thanks to a nonprofit trying to raise enough donations to build a $250 million shrine where the relics can have a permanent home in northern India. Modesto Bee   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: The flawed but unavoidable bailout International Herald Tribune Column (Joel Stein): Franken vs. Coleman: still counting TIME Column (Matthew Continetti): Why conservatives shouldn't be cheery NPR Editorial: Stimulus from below The Nation Column (Susan Antilla): 2008's list of overachieving sinners Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column (Shikha Dalmia): How unions stop the cars Forbes Column (Eleanor Clift): Another Kennedy in the Senate? Newsweek Column: Astronomers learning about black holes Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Orion McClure, Max Miller, Emily Naughton, Walt Chiu, Lauren Thurmond, Joe Gold and Tom Moran.   GOOD NEWS $1.4 million in grants will help ease food crisis in Pacific Northwest The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced $1.4 million in grants that will result in both immediate aid and long-term improvement of the region's food assistance infrastructure. PNN With many neighbors in need, more turn to charitable gifts More professionals and middle-class families in San Diego are forsaking holiday gifts to their friends and loved ones in favor of donations to charity. San Diego Union-Tribune WORLD Indian navy captures 23 pirates The Indian navy captured 23 pirates who threatened a merchant vessel in the lawless waters of the Gulf of Aden, where dozens of ships have come under attack by gunmen in recent months. MSNBC Special section: Global piracy 2008 International Chamber of Commerce Ecuador won't pay foreign debt interest Ecuadorian Pres. Rafael Correa says he will not pay interest on the nation's foreign debt and that he is prepared to accept any consequences. CNN BUSINESS Enviro economics First there was the dotcom bust of the late 1990s; then came the real-estate bubble that's deflating before our eyes. Next up: the green bubble. Newsweek Video game sales buck recession trend Bolstering the theory that the industry may be recession-proof, the video game business posted a startlingly strong November, according to figures by the analyst firm NPD Group. CNET News SPORTS Airing it out: Phillips calls meeting to address Dallas Cowboys' drama To the casual observer, everything seemed normal at Valley Ranch. Dig deeper, though, and things are not normal for the Cowboys, and coach Wade Phillips was forced to address the situation. Dallas Morning News Cavs match franchise-record win streak LeBron James scored 28 points and Anderson Varejao added 17 as the Cavaliers, despite missing two key components, matched a club record with their 11th straight win. ESPN HEALTH FDA reconsiders advice on fish Top consumer protection agencies are at odds on whether to encourage people to eat more fish to promote healthy hearts. International Herald Tribune Mercury in fish: how bad? CBS News Video game may sharpen older minds Playing strategic video games may improve memory, reasoning, and other "executive" mental skills in older adults. WebMD EDUCATION More colleges cater to transfers With more students opting to start their higher education at affordable community colleges, campus administrators find that catering to transfers and other nontraditional students makes sense. USA Today Fair-use guide offers copyright shelter Media and legal experts publish a guide to help teachers and students understand fair use of copyrighted materials. E-School News   Photo of the Day Shoppers look at a decorated window display of a department store in Berlin.  (Photo by Franka Bruns / 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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