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President-elect Barack Obama listens as CIA Director-designate Leon Panetta speaks during a news conference in Washington.  (Photo by Charles Dharapak / AP) Israel and Hamas defy international ceasefire Israeli military forces pounded the Gaza Strip for a 15th day and militants from Hamas fired rockets back at Israel, both sides defying international efforts to put a stop to the conflict. Reuters Special section: Gaza crisis: key maps and timeline BBC Violence in Gaza: world reactions MSNBC Spirituality, not religion, makes kids happy, say psychologists To make children happier, we may need to encourage them to develop a strong sense of personal worth, research at the University of British Columbia suggests. LiveScience   Democrats signal interrogators not responsible for harsh methods There are growing hints from Democratic Senate allies that spy agency veterans will not be prosecuted for past harsh interrogation and detainee policies. Newsweek Biden arrives in Afghanistan for talks with leaders, troops Vice President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Afghanistan to talk with the country's leaders. Surging Taliban violence claimed the lives of more American troops. International Herald Tribune Missions leave no child behind in Afghanistan NPR Bush to request second half of bailout Bush administration officials, consulting with the Obama transition team, have prepared a plan to ask lawmakers for the second half of the $700 billion financial rescue package. MSNBC Taking a walk on the green side at CES The electronics industry improved their gadgets' energy efficiency as showcased during the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. NPR   NATION President and first lady discuss life after the White House Pres. George W. Bush's days will be filled with bike rides, going to his office and perhaps baseball. He will work on assembling the presidential library at Southern Methodist University. CBS News Loaded, concealed guns become legal in national parks A new federal rule allows people to carry loaded, concealed firearms in national parks in certain cases. Arizona Daily Star POLITICS Frank wants bailout to help homeowners avoid foreclosures Rep. Barney Frank expects the House to impose conditions on the second $350 billion in federal bailout funds. Between $40 billion and $100 billion should go to help struggling borrowers avoid foreclosure. CBS News Burris appointment valid, high court says Illinois' highest court validated Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat, ruling that the Illinois secretary of state does not have to sign off to make the appointment official. CNN Senate open to seating Franken Politico Blagojevich: 'I am not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing' CNN ENVIRONMENT Rare 'dinky' bird migrates to US At five inches with beige and yellow markings, the pine flycatcher doesn't look like much, but birders from all over the country are excited about its unprecedented migration. Yahoo! News Father of the ecosystem In "The Invention of Air," Steven Johnson creates a fascinating portrait of Joseph Priestley, a friend of Presidents Franklin and Jefferson, as a freethinker who changed the course of history. Salon.com LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Museums make deep cuts in face of global financial crisis A survey of art museums across the U.S. found that most institutions lost at least 20 percent of their endowments' value. Directors are retrenching in this worsening economic crisis. The Art Newspaper Super Bowl push planned for film ads The hefty price to advertise in the Super Bowl might have scared off major marketers in a down economy, but it hasn’t forced Hollywood to the sidelines. Variety SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY How did life begin? RNA that replicates itself indefinitely developed for first time One of the most enduring questions is how life began on Earth. New findings clarify the biochemical side of life's origins. Science Daily Palm’s new reach Once a tech heavyweight, Palm was nearly knocked out by its competitors. Can Palm's acquisition of Apple's lead engineer help its latest smartphone spur a comeback? Newsweek HEALTH Obese Americans now outweigh the merely overweight The number of obese American adults outweighs the number of those who are merely overweight, according to the latest statistics from the federal government. Reuters Americans consuming more sugary beverages HealthDay Little white-coat lies When it comes to sex, drugs and junk food (among other things), patients don't always tell their doctors the truth. Not 'fessing up can have serious health consequences. Newsweek RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Cleveland clergy fail in bid to ditch domestic partner registry A group of Cleveland pastors who tried to launch a referendum to overturn the city's domestic-partner registry came up short of the required signatures. Beliefnet The lost shepherd On that day in late 2006 when he finally dropped the denials, Ted Haggard felt exhausted and lost. When it was all over, his sex scandal cost him his church, and some of his faith. Newsweek   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Abraham Cooper): Hamas' human shield strategy U.S. News & World Report Column: Dr. Nathan Burroughs on dynastic politics Salon.com Column: In defense of Israel's response in Gaza Christian Science Monitor Column: Why Gaza war looks set to go on BBC Column: A green stimulus for the people The Nation Column: 2009: all panic, all the time? San Francisco Chronicle Column: Panetta the spy The American Spectator Column: Pardon Scooter Libby Real Clear Politics   Site edited by: Orion McClure, Joe Gold, Emily Naughton, Eli Greenlaw, Emily Kirby, Binal Ghelani, Carlos Wall, Lauren Thurmond and Charles Jones.   GOOD NEWS Obama gets Spider-Man gig Marvel wanted to give President-elect Barack Obama a gift after he said he collected Spider-Man comics as a kid. "How great is that? The commander-in-chief is actually a nerd-in-chief," said the editor. Detroit Free Press Proclaiming love from the rooftop A mystery Romeo declared his love from on high, inscribing "I love u" on England's skyline to his Juliet. BBC WORLD Ukraine to supply Bulgaria, Moldova with its own gas amid Russian cutoff Ukraine's president says his country will supply its own gas to freezing Bulgaria and Moldova amid a Russian cutoff. Star Tribune Putin: written deal needed to renew gas supplies Seattle Post-Intelligencer Chávez restores free home heating oil program to US poor The Venezuelan government reversed course, announcing that its U.S. oil subsidiary would continue providing free home heating oil to poor Americans. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Get ready for more pain ahead Forget about the credit crunch and falling house prices. The job market is the biggest economic problem — and it's likely to get worse before it gets better. CNNMoney Auto tech takes a big bite from Apple Even Ford, which unveiled major upgrades to its Sync navigation-entertainment system, said it was building in the capacity for iPhone-like third-party applications. MSNBC SPORTS AP's NFL All-Pro Team includes 15 newcomers this year A changing of the guard — and tackles and running backs and receivers — saw 15 first-timers make the Associated Press 2008 NFL All-Pro team. Sporting News 3 NCAA basketball unbeatens remain No. 1 Pittsburgh (14-0), No. 4 Wake Forest (13-0) and No. 12 Clemson (15-0) were the last three yet to lose a game when unranked Illinois State dropped to 14-1 with a 56-52 loss at Bradley. Sports Illustrated Obama raps Bowl Championship Series: 'We need a playoff' "We need a playoff," Obama told reporters after Florida's 24-14 victory over Oklahoma in the BCS championship game. "If I'm Utah, or if I'm USC or if I'm Texas, I might still have some quibbles." CNN EDUCATION Bad behavior in school linked to difficulties throughout life Teens who misbehave at school may be on their way to a lifetime of difficulties in work, relationships and mental health. MedPage Today Bush: Keep 'No Child Left Behind' as is Pres. George W. Bush says his signature education law should not be weakened when he leaves office because it "forever changed America's school systems." USA Today Obama's education plan MSNBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT African, Latin American settlers drawn to nature preserve borders Increasing numbers of settlers in Africa and Latin America are moving to the borders of nature preserves, thereby causing an impact on biodiversity. 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