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Vietnam veteran Chris “Hammer” Hamilton pays his respects to a friend and fallen comrade at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day in Philadelphia.  (Photo by Matt Rourke / AP) No money, no nukes Nuclear power may be one issue both President Barack Obama and the new Republican Congress can agree on, but unless more money is pumped in, a big new build-out of nuclear power plants remains unlikely. CNNMoney Special section: How nuclear power works HowStuffWorks Dem donors split on 2012 strategy Major liberal donors will meet in Washington to talk fundraising strategies in the wake of the midterm Republican landslide propelled in part by the GOP’s huge spending advantage in political advertising. Politico   Dealing with the unseen scars of war Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury say military commanders, policymakers and communities need to help with their transition into the civilian community. CNN Faces of D-Day TIME The residents of Arlington Cemetary Smithsonian Deficit panel touches 3rd rail A special panel exploring ways to reduce the federal deficit released a dead-on-arrival proposal to reduce Social Security benefits and repeal a number of popular tax breaks. McClatchy Newspapers Blog: Pelosi, political left rip debt proposal  (The Hill) On the Money Flamingos apply ‘makeup’ to impress Flamingos apply “makeup” to impress mates, a new study says. Scientists had long assumed that their feathers change color only when the plumage becomes faded by the sun or when stained. National Geographic   NATION CMA Awards 2010: Paisley wins entertainer of the year Brad Paisley tipped his trademark white cowboy hat as he graciously took home the coveted entertainer of the year award. Paisley has been nominated for the honor every year since 2005. NY Daily News Gwyneth Paltrow sings at CMAs ABC News Social Security, taxes mulled by panel Raising the Social Security retirement age, simplifying the tax code and ending tax deductions for mortgages are being mulled by a special commission set with finding ways to deal with the national debt. ABC News Budget deficit in US narrows to $140.4 billion BusinessWeek POLITICS Earmark dispute splits GOP senators As they prepare to welcome 13 newly elected Republicans into their ranks, GOP senators have fired the opening salvos in an intraparty ideological battle over spending. MSNBC Americans want GOP, Dems to compromise  (CBS News) Political Hotsheet Former German chancellor: Bush ‘not telling the truth’ in memoir Gerhard Schroeder accused former President George W. Bush of “not telling the truth” in his memoirs over claims that the former German chancellor had broken his word over support for the Iraq war. Spiegel International BUSINESS Bank seizures of US homes drops Foreclosures in the U.S. fell 9 percent in October, the biggest decline in a year, as attorneys general began a nationwide probe into lender foreclosure practices. Bloomberg US Sept. foreclosure numbers worst in history ABC News General Motors reports $2.16B profit ahead of share sale General Motors Co. reported a third-quarter net income of $2.16 billion as the automaker prepares for an initial public offering. Earnings before interest and taxes rose to $2.28 billion, revenue was $34.1 billion. Bloomberg EDUCATION Experts search for best content to train teachers and improve quality Researchers are trying to identify the most beneficial information to give teachers to help them in their professional growth. Education Week Donor challenges for universities Endowments help many public universities offset declines in government contributions and let many private universities increase financial aid. In 2009, giving to universities and colleges plummeted 11.9 percent. New York Times SPORTS Late season is bonus season for college football coaches As the college football season winds down, coaches’ bonuses are adding up, according to an examination of contracts by USA TODAY. USA Today Heisman voters stick by Cam Newton Cam Newton was on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy — until allegations were made that he sought money to play at Mississippi State and cheated on his schoolwork while a student at Florida. ESPN Special section: Brief history of the Heisman Memorial Trophy HeismanTrophy.com RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Iraq’s Christians vow to survive — with Muslim help A series of deadly attacks on Iraq’s Christians has left the religious community, one with ancient roots in Mesopotamia, feeling vulnerable and reeling with fear. TIME When is a Jew not Jewish enough? When is a Jew not Jewish enough? It‘s a question that’s troubling the Israeli Defense Forces these days — and it’s affecting a number of American Jews. NPR ENVIRONMENT Nail salons make green choices San Francisco has just passed the country’s first Healthy Nail Salon Recognition ordinance. The city will publicly identify establishments that use polishes free of the so-called toxic trio. New York Times Radiation leaving whales sunburned Scientists say some whale species off the Mexican coast are showing signs of severe sunburn that may be caused by the damaged ozone layer’s decreased ability to block ultraviolet radiation. ABC News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (James Pethokoukis): US debt panel’s good sense upsets left and right  (Reuters) Reuters Breakingviews Column (Andrew J. Rotherham): Teachers’ $500B pension problem TIME Column (Jonathan Weil): Stupidest lawsuit ever has us suing ourselves Bloomberg Column (Diane Bryant): The kids are all right. Or are they? Huffington Post Column (Drew Brees): WWII vets still deserve our attention USA TODAY Column (Daniel Rubin): Portrait helps girl in her brave fight Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Joel Schectman): US monetary policy questioned Newsweek Blog (Helen Davey): Faking positive emotions for our jobs: at what cost? Huffington Post   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Tanya Flowers, Anne Lawver, Cat Van Le, Brian Kebel, Paul Wertheim, Daishi Sato, Kathie Raikes, John Allen, Charles Weiss, Mike Revzin and Brigitte Leschhorn.   GOOD NEWS Galleries, photographers capture spirit of children in need of homes As part of National Adoption Month, renowned photographers will take pictures of children in need of permanent adoptive families in hopes the kids will be seen in a different light. CNN Archeologists use robot to explore ancient tunnel in Teotihuacan The first robotic exploration of a ruin in Mexico has revealed that a 2,000-year-old tunnel at Teotihuacan appears stable enough to enter, archaeologists announced. San Francisco Chronicle WORLD Iraq reaches power-sharing accord Iraqi politicians have broken an eight-month political impasse by agreeing to take part in a new unity government headed by the incumbent prime minister, supporting another four-year term for al-Maliki. Al Jazeera Special section: Guide to political groups in Iraq BBC Jump in China inflation paves way for more tightening Chinese inflation sped to a 25-month high in October and bank lending blew past expectations, highlighting the challenge faced by Beijing as it battles to keep a lid on price pressures. Reuters China stakes its claim as US rival in innovation LiveScience China buys up the world Economist SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MIT builds game space of the future Playtime Computing at MIT combines computer graphics projected on a wall and floor, motion-capture sensors and a robot to let children interact with characters. Variety How to pick the right HDTV Clearly, HDTVs are among the most prized holiday gifts. So whether you‘re giving one to a loved one, your family or yourself, it’s important to pick the right one. MSNBC Can a PC beat Google TV and Apple TV? TechNewsWorld Genetically engineered plants grow ingredients for making green plastic In a new breakthrough, scientists from the Brookhaven National Laboratory and Dow AgroSciences have engineered a relative of cabbage to create the raw material for producing plastics. Popular Science HEALTH Probiotics shorten diarrhea episodes Probiotic bacteria given as therapies for diarrhea reduce the length of time sufferers are affected and lessen the chance of episodes continuing for more than four days. Medical News Today ‘Fake marijuana’ users showing up in emergency rooms A form of synthetic marijuana known as “K2” is sending young people to the hospital with racing heart beats, extreme anxiety and hallucinations, toxicologists warn. HealthDay LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT How cell phones are changing the world In just 40 years cell phones have gone from being suitcase-size novelty to personal lifelines. The cultural impact extends from politics to business, medicine and war. Newsweek Special section: Cell phones CNET News Showtime at the Apollo A stellar roster of African-American singers, dancers and comedians got their start at the venue, celebrating its 75-year history. Smithsonian Tina Fey accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Tina Fey may have burst into the American comedic consciousness barely a decade ago, but it’s been a pretty rich, and very amusing, decade. Washington Post   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Work-from-home scams on rise Whether it involves stuffing envelopes, processing medical insurance claims or assembling toys, most victims never get paid for their work or ever recoup their startup fees. ABC News   Photo of the Day A statue salutes as the sun rises at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.  (Photo by Amy Sancetta / 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 Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you. 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