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Amanda Knox's mother Edda Mellas reacts as she answers journalists questions after visiting her daughter in the jail in the outskirts of Perugia, Italy, were Amanda is detained.  (Photo by Pier Paolo Cito / AP) Amanda Knox's aunt says hearing verdict was 'gut-wrenching' Sitting at her home in West Seattle, Washington, Amanda Knox's aunt Janet Huff was watching the live television news coverage that her niece had been convicted of murder. CNN Kercher's family 'pleased' at verdict BBC Expert explains Italian courts MSNBC 5 detained in probe of Russian deadly nightclub fire Russian investigators picked through the remains of a burned-out nightclub in the aftermath of an explosive inferno, the result of an alleged misuse of fireworks that claimed more than 100 lives. CNN   Nuclear arms treaty ends amid scramble for new deal In President Barack Obama's attempt to reset relations between the U.S. and Russia, an agreement to cut nuclear weapon arsenals is overshadowed. Times Online Iran says it needs 20 nuclear sites Reuters Special section: Nuclear weapons Guardian Obama to unveil job-creation ideas President Barack Obama said that he plans to do more to ensure that the economy finally starts adding jobs despite a report that showed the fewest unemployment claims since the recession began. The Hill Many workers will try to change jobs in 2010 Kansas City Star Blog: Obama: good trends not good enough ABC News College campus smoking bans have some saying 'lighten up' At many colleges, smokers are being run not just out of school buildings, but off the premises entirely. TIME   NATION CBO: financial overhaul would hike deficit by $4.5 billion A wide-ranging House bill to crack down on Wall Street and revamp the nation's financial markets will increase the nation's deficit by $4.5 billion over the next decade. The Hill Neb. abortion doctor to expand practice An abortion doctor has said that he will likely perform more late-term procedures at his Nebraska practice to meet the demand left when a Kansas physician was shot and killed earlier in 2009. MSNBC Bullet-proof abortion clinic? CBS News Pastor offers sex offenders a 'miracle': a new start In Miami, dozens of homeless sex offenders live under a bridge because there are few, if any, options nearby. But 90 miles away, there's a community dedicated to housing sex offenders. NPR POLITICS Aide: Sen. Baucus nominated girlfriend for US attorney U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., was romantically involved with a former staffer when he recommended her to become the next U.S. attorney for Montana, a spokesman said. USA TODAY House extends estate tax — a blow to Bush-era plan to abolish it The House voted to continue the estate tax — an attempt to foil the Bush-era cuts that would have led to the expiration of the estate tax in 2010. But complications remain. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Economists who foresaw US payroll surprise now see job gains Some of the economists who anticipated the U.S. job market would see marked improvement in November now say that job gains are around the corner, and possibly in the rearview mirror. Bloomberg Apartments seen as good investment With rising apartment rents far outpacing the rise in the prices of goods and services, investing in multi-family properties can serve as a hedge against inflation, industry experts say. Denver Post Slim-Fast launches recall of 10 million cans The maker of Slim-Fast announced a recall of its canned, ready-to-drink products due to possible bacterial contamination. CNNMoney SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A window that washes itself? A coating on windows or solar panels that repels grime and dirt? Expanded battery storage capacities for the next electric car? ScienceDaily Mysterious 'strange' stars may rival black holes for weirdness If quark stars exist, it could prove a theory that normal matter — the stuff of people, planets and stars — isn't stable and could help explain the existence of dark matter filling much of the universe. USA TODAY EDUCATION Calling out America's worst schools: a $3.5 billion plan Like a family that has hit the lottery, the Department of Education is dropping money all over the place. TIME Education news falling off front pages Education Week Secretary Duncan: Principals must act like CEOs U.S. News & World Report CSU students, staff split as board moves toward concealed weapons ban Colorado State University's past refusal to ban concealed weapons on campus makes sense to students, but not necessarily to adults on campus. Denver Post RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY New churches: Chicago seen as a fertile field for congregations to branch out There are more than 50 congregations considering planting churches in Chicago in the year ahead, and the city has already seen a boom in new, hip churches. Chicago Tribune Los Angeles diocese of Episcopal Church elects 1st female bishop The LA diocese of the Episcopal Church voted at its Riverside convention to elect its first female bishop. PE.com   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: I survived Beck's Christmas spectacular Salon.com Column: When Nerf guns are outlawed Denver Post Column: What Johnny needs to learn about Islam Weekly Standard Column: Burka Barbie National Post Editorial: Changing the climate Baltimore Sun Editorial: Afghanistan’s army New York Times Editorial: Smart meters need independent testing San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Drawdown in Afghanistan Times Online Column: Facts matter Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   Site edited by: Jennifer Huang, Ana Gonzalez Ribeiro, James Morris, Jennifer Yirinec, Jessica Flier, George Knowles, Laura Noueihed, Michael J. Bobak, Rachel Wright, Jennifer Rivera, Leslie Wendel, Nadine Natour, Rick Dossey, Amy Helfman and Jeff Bromberg.   GOOD NEWS 111-year-old conservatory reopens More than a century ago, an inventor built a whimsical conservatory with eight sides and a soaring ceiling. Time, vandals and the threat of a wrecking ball nearly brought the structure to ruin. San Francisco Chronicle The power of 2 Separated at birth, twin sisters born in China never doubted that they were somehow part of a pair. Four years, two continents, and a high-speed Internet connection later, they finally met. Newsweek Student finds letter 'a link to Jefferson' In a conference room tucked inside the library at the University of Delaware, a graduate student found a historian's equivalent to a needle in a haystack. CNN WORLD 13 dead in Mexico shootout Thirteen people died in a series of clashes between Mexican army troops and dozens of gunmen, authorities said. Latin American Herald Tribune Special section: Mexican drug cartels MSNBC Martial law in Maguindanao after massacre President Gloria Arroyo has imposed martial law in the Philippines province of Maguindanao after the election-related massacre of 57 people. BBC ENVIRONMENT Obama reschedules visit to Copenhagen climate change summit President Obama has decided to change the timing of his appearance at the United Nations climate conference. CBS News Mayor drops key initiative to cut energy use by buildings After intense opposition from building owners, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has dropped the most far-reaching initiative of his plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. New York Times India pledges to reduce carbon intensity India will never accept legally binding emissions cuts at Copenhagen, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said, but he does plan to reduce India's level of "emission intensity" by 20 to 25 percent. Environment News Service HEALTH Swine flu continues to wane The number of states reporting widespread swine flu activity continued to decline, to 25 from a high of 48 states just two weeks ago, a U.S. health official said. HealthDay Young cancer survivors may be at risk for late recurrence Survivors of some pediatric cancers may be at risk for late recurrence, particularly if they've had Ewing sarcoma or astrocytoma, researchers said. MedPage Today LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT From Dickens himself, notes on 'A Christmas Carol' When Charles Dickens himself performed A Christmas Carol, he didn't do it as it was written. And during this holiday season, you can see the proof. NPR Urban knitters spin yarn into graffiti Colorful knitters armed with needles and skeins of yarn are unleashing their own brand of colorful guerilla art to breathe new creativity and spirit into the machismo of urban art. CNN SPORTS Nets get first win of the season, ending record losing streak The Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats. USA TODAY Violence, racial slurs on the rise in young hockey leagues Never before published records on critical violations in the Greater Toronto Hockey League reveal troubling undercurrents in youth hockey. Toronto Star   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT From home schooling to 'unschooling' A byproduct of home schooling, unschooling incorporates every facet of a child's life into the education process, allowing a child to follow his passions and learn at his own pace, year-round. Baltimore Sun   Photo of the Day Swiss pilot Mat Rebeaud performs a figure during the 24th Geneva International Supercross, at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland.  (Photo by Salvatore Di Nolfi / Keystone / 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 Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life. 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