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Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, stands at the center of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Burj Dubai is over 2,625 feet tall and has more than 160 stories, the most of any building in the world.  (Photo by Kamran Jebreili / AP) Dubai to open world's highest tower Dubai is set to open the world's tallest building amid tight security, celebrating the tower as a bold feat on the world stage despite the city state's reportedly shaky financial footing. CBS News Paul Merhige arrested in slaying Paul Michael Merhige became the subject of one of the nation's biggest manhunts. But the fugitive is now in the custody of police, according to authorities. Palm Beach Post Palm Beach County homicides less than 100 for 1st time since 2005 Sun-Sentinel Paul Michael Merhige caught WPTV   Al-Qaida plans Yemen attack The U.S. has indications that al-Qaida is planning an attack in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, President Barack Obama's top counter-terrorism adviser has said. BBC Britain sends counter-terrorist forces to Yemen Telegraph.co.uk Yemen: New frontline for US wars? Al Jazeera Mexico captures alleged drug lord Mexican police have captured alleged drug lord Carlos Beltran Leyva, just two weeks after his brother was killed in a shootout with troops — back-to-back victories in Mexico's drug war. ABC News Special section: Mexican drug cartels MSNBC TSA turbulence grips Logan, nation A recent data breach at Logan International Airport involving a TSA contract worker, coming amid other high-profile TSA lapses, casts another cloud over a federal agency engulfed in turmoil. Boston Herald Airport puffers booted by TSA Detroit Free Press   NATION More Americans report no income except food stamps About six million Americans receiving food stamps report they have no other income, according to an analysis of state data collected by "The New York Times." Denver Post Mont. becomes 3rd state to legalize physician-assisted suicide In essence, the Montana Supreme Court ruled that suicide — even when a physician plays a role — is not a crime. Now, the state legislature is likely to argue the issue. Christian Science Monitor 2 Delta flights report smoke in cockpit; return to airport Two Delta flights from Boston returned to Logan International Airport after pilots smelled smoke in the cockpits. The Money Times POLITICS GOP cash woes threaten House bids With the Republican Party on the cusp of major gains in the House — and with the dream of retaking the House a real, if improbable, possibility — one major obstacle remains: tightfisted Republican incumbents. Politico Counterterrorism competes with jobs in Obama agenda Job creation will take a backseat to counterterrorism on President Obama's agenda after an al-Qaida-linked man's failed attempt to bomb a U.S.-bound plane forced the White House to shift its focus. Reuters Low favorables: Dems rip Rasmussen Democrats are turning their fire on Scott Rasmussen, the prolific independent pollster whose surveys are surfacing in the media with increasing frequency. Politico SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Smart phone apps find you, follow you After a long detour, the Internet has arrived in our everyday reality, bringing its transformative power to the physical world in which we spend most of our time. San Francisco Chronicle The rise of Robodoc Surgical consultations increasingly involve robotic systems to help make diagnoses, plan operations and reassure patients. The Independent Researchers find remains of early 1900s plane in Antarctica Remains of the first airplane ever taken to Antarctica, in 1912, have been found by Australian researchers, the team announced. USA TODAY ENVIRONMENT Climate change far worse than predicted Since the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), many of the IPCC scientists have found climate change is progressing faster than the worst-case scenario they had predicted. Times of India Fin whales, once rare, crowd Calif. coast Sightings of the fin whale — part of the family that includes the humpback and big blue whales — used to be a rarity in the Santa Monica Bay, but not anymore. They're everywhere. CBS News Missing San Francisco sea lions 'off Ore.' The city's famous colony of sea lions all but disappeared, baffling experts. But now large numbers of the animals have been spotted further north, off the coast of Oregon. BBC EDUCATION Mich. school tries something new America's teachers' colleges are facing some pressure to reinvent themselves. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has been leading the assault, with a series of speeches calling for better teacher training. NPR The skinny on 'Lean' education Educators should learn a thing or two from the Just-In-Time and Lean production techniques used by the automotive industry if they are to add value to the student experience, according to a new report. ScienceDaily Poverty growing in Texas schools Almost six out of 10 Texas public schoolchildren hail from low-income families, marking a troubling spike in poverty over the last decade, a new state report finds. Houston Chronicle RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Atheists in Ireland dispute blasphemy law Atheists in Ireland are risking possible prosecution with an online challenge to the country's new blasphemy law. MSNBC Chinese afterlife: restless spirits In China, ancient human sacrifice has given way to modern tomb-tending ceremonies, but the dead still make demands. National Geographic Presbyterian church breaks away from status quo, grows vibrant congregation One woman found a new way of experiencing life and faith at North Presbyterian Church — a congregation that has found a new way to share religious life and cultivate faith. Denver Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Remember naught Daily Kos Column: Krugman, protectionism and the RMB The Atlantic Blog: TSA bullies travel bloggers Economist Blog: Airport security is a computer problem Huffington Post Editorial: 2010's powder keg Toronto Star Column: The $30B pair of underpants Al Jazeera Column: Ready for their close-up TIME Editorial: Scenes from Yemen New York Times Column: The geek freaks Slate   Site edited by: Jessica Flier, Leslie Wendel, James Morris, George Knowles, Jennifer Yirinec, Michael J. Bobak, Alen Amini, Rick Dossey, Walt Chiu, Antonio Jules and Amy Helfman.   GOOD NEWS Spreading the word on good deeds Dafna Michelson is traveling America putting together a most unusual collection — not of objects, but of ordinary people who do extraordinary deeds. CBS News Going organic helps dairy farm endure It's awfully tough to make money selling milk. But after a couple of years with an empty barn, a Vermont dairy farm gave it another go — this time, as part of an organic co-op. NPR Tragedy propels Sunnyvale engineer to assist the homeless Propelled by his own tragedy, Rafi Litmanovitz brings blankets and clothing once a week to the about three dozen denizens who make Columbus Park near the Guadalupe River their living room. San Jose Mercury News WORLD US: Unrest in Iran opens window for immediate sanctions The Obama administration says the internal unrest in Iran and signs of unexpected delays in their nuclear program make the Iranian government especially vulnerable to swift and serious sanctions. Haaretz Special section: Iran's nuclear program New York Times Karzai suffers Cabinet vote setback The Afghan parliament has rejected two-thirds of the ministers nominated by President Hamid Karzai. Al Jazeera UN official: rejection of Afghan president's Cabinet picks will delay needed reforms Hartford Courant Iceland president weighs anti-Icesave petition, delays decision Iceland's President Olafur R. Grimsson is delaying his decision on an accord that lawmakers passed, as he weighs voter opposition to the bill against the prospect of souring international relations. BusinessWeek Iceland votes to repay billions Reuters BUSINESS History will judge As the second decade of a broken century limps into view, some in the United States and abroad are doing the math and demanding an accounting. Toronto Star Can microfinance make it in America? Microfinance has become a financial staple of the developing world, but by coming to the U.S. it is taking on a different sort of challenge: one of the planet's richest countries. TIME Economic crisis abated; effects linger Economic recovery has been anemic in many countries and the global recession has had repercussions that are likely to be felt for a long time. NPR Americans doing more, buying less New York Times LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT As spiritual films bring in the bucks, Hollywood gets more religious It's everywhere at the multiplex these days: religion. Or if that word makes you uncomfortable, you can go with the more general "spirituality." Washington Post Soundgarden reunion planned for 2010 Soundgarden will reunite for concerts in 2010, according to a Twitter message from frontman Chris Cornell which directs fans to a new Web site, Soundgardenworld.com. Billboard SPORTS Lake Tahoe wants 2022 Winter Olympics With the XXI Winter Games about to open, the head of the Squaw Valley Ski Corp. is among those plotting to make sure that the next time the Games come West, they return to Lake Tahoe. San Francisco Chronicle Tough coaching style getting blitzed Mike Leach is branded by many as a "goofy guy," but his treatment of a player has ignited a national debate. Denver Post HEALTH Depression saps endurance of the brain's reward circuitry A new study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests that depressed patients are unable to sustain activity in brain areas related to positive emotion. Medical News Today UK drinking culture puts strain on health care system The cash-strapped National Health Service now spends $4.4 billion a year treating patients for drink-related problems, double the amount of five years ago. USA TODAY   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Energy guru says green needn’t be grim If someone said America's long-term energy needs could be met without oil or nuclear power, would you think he was crazy? Amory Lovins says he has the financial numbers to prove it. MSNBC   Photo of the Day Bjoern Kircheisen of Germany soars during the Nordic Combined 9th World Cup competition in Oberhof, Germany.  (Photo by Matthias Rietschel / 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 Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in. 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