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An Iranian protestor holds a green cloth, the symbolic color of Iranian opposition, as he flashes the victory sign, during anti-government protest in Tehran.  (Photo by Anonymous / AP) US cities neighboring Mexico see drop in crime and violence Even as rampant drug-related killings continue in Mexico, intensified U.S. efforts to prevent the violence from spilling across the border are succeeding, according to federal data and law enforcement officials. USA TODAY Special section: Q&A: Mexico's drug violence BBC US economy is expected to surge as spending increases The U.S. economy next year is expected to perk up as spending rises and companies increase investment and hiring, says Dean Maki, the most-accurate forecaster in a Bloomberg News survey. Bloomberg The 50 best careers of 2010 U.S. News & World Report   Mousavi nephew's body taken A relative of Iran's opposition leader says the body of the leader's nephew has been removed from a hospital without the family's permission, a day after he was slain in an anti-government protest. ABC News After clashes in Iran, 'Green Movement' supporters take stock Christian Science Monitor Iran opposition figures arrested after protests BBC Keeping youngsters squeaky clean could be bad for their heart Parents obsessed with cleanliness could be actually harming their children's hearts, claim scientists. Telegraph.co.uk Health experts call for heart checkups for kids NPR Getting dirty and healthly CNN Many questions, few answers in airplane terror case The Obama administration has ordered investigations into aviation security and how well travelers are screened.While questions about the failed terror attack on a U.S. bound plane continue. CBS News   NATION Holiday sales higher this year The nation’s stores appear to have fared better this holiday shopping season than last year, according to early reported figures. New York Times Cartoons: the holiday shopping season MSNBC Percy Sutton, Harlem political pioneer, dies at 89 Percy Sutton, the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a political power broker and media mogul, has died. He was 89. ABC News Reflections on the life of Percy Sutton New York Times POLITICS Democrats revive 'party of no' attack Democrats are retooling and reprising their “party of no” attack on Republicans in Congress after they unanimously rejected financial reform and health care bills in votes this month. Politico How will health care bill affect seniors? CNN Obama’s 'team of rivals' Cabinet following his 'no drama' mantra Despite some memorable slip-ups, Barack Obama's Cabinet has dodged controversy in 2009, continuing the president's campaign theme of "no drama Obama." The Hill Democrat eyeing Kennedy seat avoids family legacy Attorney General Martha Coakley may be the front-runner in the race to fill the late Edward Kennedy's U.S. Senate seat, but she is crafting a campaign largely free of the Kennedy mystique. Kansas City Star LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Tyra Banks says goodbye to talk show Wrapping at the end of its fifth season in the spring of 2010, it will be lights out for the show that brought viewers memorable weave-exposing, cellulite-revealing and tear-jerking moments. People New adoptive parents for 23-year-old man Like the 20,000 foster children who "age-out" of the system each year, John left California's foster care system six years ago believing he had missed his chance to be part of a family. CNN ENVIRONMENT Ecosystems strain to maintain pace with global climate Earth's various ecosystems, with all their plants and animals, will need to shift about a quarter-mile per year on average to keep pace with global climate change. Environmental News Network Mercury emissions rise in Illinois, even as figures drop nationwide Mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants is increasing in Illinois even as it declines nationwide, a troubling trend for the state because emissions of the toxic metal tend to fall back close to the source. Chicago Tribune SPORTS Colts blow shot at perfect season Little did Jets' head coach Rex Ryan know that when he joked about wanting the Indianapolis Colts to rest their starters for this game, that he'd get his wish. San Jose Mercury News Change of mind: Meyer won't quit, will take indefinite leave instead Florida coach Urban Meyer will not step down but instead will take an indefinite leave of absence, he said. Sports Illustrated Snapshots of Meyer's career at Fla. MSNBC HEALTH Disinfectants 'train' superbug bacteria to resist antibiotics Disinfectants could effectively train bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics, research suggests. BBC Breast cancer is not a single disease, scientists discover Breast cancer is not a single disease but a collection of at least five separate conditions that differ in prognosis and response to treatment, a detailed genetic study has revealed. Times Online   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Post-9/11 security systems fail again USA TODAY Column: Filibuster is more essential than ever RealClearPolitics Column: Ads we hate Slate Column: An estate tax mess New York Times Column: How Google stole Microsoft’s thunder Times Online Column: Schools blocking social networking sites Slate Column: Tech resolutions for the new year San Jose Mercury News Column: China behaving badly, yet again The Independent Blog: Vacation's over, Mr. President Huffington Post   Site edited by: Tanya Flowers, Megan Morris, Michael Makofka, Darling Gutierrez, Deionna Pope, Laura Noueihed, Jayanthi Nathan, Antonio Jules, James Morris and Leslie Wendel.   GOOD NEWS From homeless to hero Once homeless for over 10 years, a sophomore at Albright College in Reading, Pa., now leads as a shining example of perseverance, being the first in her family to go beyond high school. Philadelphia Inquirer US Green Building Council awards Gold LEED rating The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold rating, its highest, to Bellevue College’s science and technology building. Seattle Post-Intelligencer WORLD Missionary detained in North Korea An American missionary is believed to be in North Korean custody after he illegally entered the communist nation in an attempt to call attention to the country's human rights conditions. ABC News Japan’s industrial production rises 2.6 percent on exports Japanese manufacturers increased output at the fastest pace in six months in November, supporting the nation’s recovery from its deepest postwar recession. BusinessWeek BUSINESS Car showrooms are reborn as places to play and learn With hard times in the auto industry, the gleaming showrooms that once featured next year's models are becoming this year's new store, restaurant, school, day care center or yoga studio. Seattle Post-Intelligencer India becomes biggest player in littlest cars MSNBC Oil hits 4-week high above $78 on colder US weather Oil hit a four-week high above $78 a barrel as colder weather across the United States and signs of economic recovery helped boost the outlook for fuel demand. Reuters Recession as year's top business story canada.com SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Seeing the world's thinnest material It's been used to dye the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day. It's been used to find latent blood stains at crime scenes. And now researchers have used it to examine the world's thinnest material. ScienceDaily Apple poised to start new year with launch of tablet computer The device, likely to be called the iSlate, has no keyboard and allows users to watch TV shows and read online magazines Guardian EDUCATION School takeover is crucial to Mich. education reform Michigan's aggressive plan to turn around and perhaps take over the worst of its public schools will be a key piece of the state's effort to win up to $400 million in federal stimulus money for education. Education Week As college costs rise, loans become harder to get The upheaval in financial markets did not just eliminate generous lending for home buyers; it also ended an era of easy credit for students and their families facing the soaring cost of a college degree. Washington Post RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Cook Island Christians pray for Sunday flights reprieve After the introduction of flights on Sundays to the Cook island of Aitutaki, John Pickford examines how the predominantly Christian island is reacting to its Sabbath being disrupted. BBC Pope greets crowd of well-wishers outside soup kitchen in Rome Pope Benedict XVI waded into a crowd of well-wishers in Rome, just days after he was knocked down by a woman at a Christmas Eve Mass. Star Tribune   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Key cancer spread gene found Scientists have pinpointed a gene linked to more than half of all breast cancers. The gene, NRG1 (neuregulin-1), is also thought to play a role in many bowel, prostate, ovarian and bladder tumors. 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