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A Yemeni policeman takes position outside the state security court in San’a, Yemen, where U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki was tried in absentia for plotting to kill foreigners and belonging to al-Qaida.  (Photo by AP Photo) Senior boom begins amid economic bust The first of the baby boomers are turning 65. How will a generation defined by its youthfulness and optimism deal with old age and hard times? USA TODAY Boomers to remain politically powerful Honolulu Star Bulletin Holiday hiring mood is muted With holiday sales expected to be up only slightly this year, the bulk of the nation‘s retailers plan to keep seasonal hiring in check as well. But the outlook isn’t all grim. Star Tribune   US assassination policy divides human rights groups Human rights advocates and civil liberties groups have split over a legal challenge to the Obama administration’s policy of targeted assassinations. Guardian Aung San Suu Kyi challenges Burma junta to begin journey towards reform The recently freed democracy leader wants “reconciliation” and appears to soften her support for international sanctions against Burma’s military junta. Guardian Suu Kyi’s liberation met by euphoria, fear MSNBC Mandatory flu shots or your job? Hospitals get tough with workers After cajoling employees to get a flu shot for years, hospitals are getting tough on employees this year, with controversial policies that require some workers to mask their face for months if they skip a flu shot. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Interview: Dr. Donohue on flu and flu vaccine San Jose Mercury News   NATION Downsizing the American Dream: the shrinking house Home ownership has long been a symbol of the American Dream and for a while there, we supersized it. But since the recession, we’ve been downsizing it. USA TODAY Renting vs home ownership in the US San Francisco Chronicle Sex addiction rehab a thriving industry For-profit sex addiction rehabilitation is booming, thanks largely to Tiger Woods and other celebrities whose public visits to rehab have moved sex addiction into the mainstream. Los Angeles Times POLITICS Rangel ethics trial set to begin in House One awkward piece of unfinished business on Capitol Hill is the ethics case against 80-year-old veteran Democratic lawmaker Charles Rangel, who faces 13 ethics charges. NPR Charlie Rangel faces rare trial Politico Chicago mayoral hopefuls stand in line to get on ballot The race for Chicago mayor is on. Candidates were waiting in line to file their nominating petitions when the Chicago Board of Elections opened at 9 a.m. Chicago Sun-Times BUSINESS Caterpillar buys Bucyrus in mining bet Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. set the largest deal in its history, saying it would buy Bucyrus International Inc. for $7.6 billion, accelerating its expansion in mining. Reuters Retail sales probably rose, production rebounded as US recovery sped up “It’s a good sign for the economic recovery when you see consumers spending more consistently,” said Jonathan Basile, an economist at Credit Suisse in New York. Bloomberg EDUCATION More millionaire college presidents The club of private college and university presidents earning seven figures is getting less exclusive. Thirty presidents received more than $1 million in pay and benefits in 2008, according to a recent analysis. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Black colleges look to increase online presence Many historically black colleges and universities have yet to enter a booming cyber-education market that could be particularly lucrative for black colleges. MSNBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Tough times for traditional church music Across the nation, there aren’t enough organists to fill all of the open church positions. Many previous volunteers are too busy working now, and fewer young people are studying the organ. ABC News How the hajj has become big business for Saudi Arabia An estimated 2.5 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage and the total number of tourists to Mecca and Medina, home to the prophet Muhammad, is expected to rise from 12 million to almost 17 million by 2025. Guardian Catholic Church struggles to deal with disciplined priests Nearly a decade after the priest sex abuse scandal ignited in the U.S., the emotional issue continues to split the Catholic Church. Detroit Free Press SPORTS Tom Brady tosses 3 scores; Patriots trounce host Steelers Tom Brady’s precision passing and a big end zone spike after a touchdown run of his own put the New England Patriots in control early en route to a 39-26 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a duel of AFC leaders. USA TODAY Patriots vs. Steelers highlights NFL.com Manny Pacquiao unanimous winner Manny Pacquiao turned Antonio Margarito into a bloody and nearly blind fighter with a dizzying array of punches in a lopsided decision victory that wasn’t close from the opening rounds on. ESPN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Spencer Ackerman): The legal basis for the drone strikes is … the assertion of their legality  (Firedoglake) Attackerman Editorial: Education reform may hurt, but it’s no time to be timid Honolulu Advertiser Column (David Barnhizer): Give skilled immigrants reasons to think ‘Cleveland’ Plain Dealer Blog (Michael Taube): God in the funnies: Is there a place for religion on the comics page? Weekly Standard Editorial: Bailouts have worked Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: In defense of the deficit commission The New Republic Column (Michael Booth): Election hasn’t likely ended flow of outside-funded advertisements Denver Post Cartoon (Jeff Darcy): Deficit panel’s harsh recommendations Plain Dealer   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Tanya Flowers, Brigitte Leschhorn, Elizabeth Quinn, John Harvell, George Knowles, Adrian Smith, Kathie Raikes, Sara Stewart and Jayalaxmi Arasalike.   GOOD NEWS Cocoa genome ‘will save chocolate industry’ The public release of the genome of the cacao tree — from which chocolate is made — will save the chocolate industry from collapse, a scientist has said. BBC A new plan for nurturing business Members of the newly-created Iowa Innovation Council say the state needs to drive its economy through innovation, a long-term structural change that promises Iowans better-paying jobs. Des Moines Register Device may cut heart patient deaths A Canadian study suggests a sophisticated heart device called a cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator may reduce deaths in patients suffering from mild heart failure. Star Tribune WORLD APEC countries to launch free-trade zone After two days of talks in Japan, the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation agreed to press ahead with plans to create an expansive regional free trade zone in coming years. Christian Science Monitor Rifts remain after APEC summit Al Jazeera Leaders air grievances at APEC YouTube Flawed projects prove costly for Afghanistan, US Afghan police chief Rajab Mohammed and his men have worked out of a dark, cramped mud home while waiting for construction to finish the U.S.-funded police station across the street. Pioneer Press Israel ponders US incentive offer on settlement freeze Israel’s prime minister has briefed his cabinet on a package of incentives the U.S. has proposed if it renews a partial freeze on settlement construction. BBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Can brain scans tell us who makes a good chief executive? Neuroscientists and other experts at Reading University are collaborating on a study which aims to examine the brains of chief executives and leaders in other fields, like the military or voluntary organizations. BBC Ice Age history frozen in time at dig near Snowmass Village The Ziegler Reservoir has kept Denver Museum of Nature and Science crews busy unearthing prehistoric treasures. The ancient watering has been preserved because of its high altitude. Denver Post For the first time, mathematical equation calculates cost of walking Do kids and small adults walk differently from taller people or do they tire faster for some other reason? ScienceDaily HEALTH The deadly mix in caffeinated alcohol drinks that make them so risky While there have always been drinks that mix caffeine and alcohol, health experts say these pre-mixed cocktails are much more dangerous than rum and Coke or even Red Bull and vodka. Newsweek Bereavement ‘raises risk of dangerous heart changes’ Recently bereaved people have heart rhythm changes which may make some of them more vulnerable to health problems, say researchers. BBC Death of spouse or child causes heart rhythm risks, study shows Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Gulf corals adapt to warmer water, but still in peril Twenty years ago, divers in Dubai could swim through coral gardens teeming with brightly colored fish and sea turtles. Today, marine biologist Tom Goreau says, dead reefs stand like gravestones. Reuters Interview: Plans for turning saltwater into fresh San Francisco Chronicle Department of Energy pours funds into cleantech industry When Congress passed the landmark stimulus bill, more than $90 billion was targeted at clean energy — the largest investment of federal dollars in the energy sector ever. San Jose Mercury News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The lost history of Calif. punk They were fast, loud and furious — and when things got out of hand the police sent in the snipers. Alexis Petridis pays tribute to America’s west coast punks. Guardian Critics accuse library of selective history Timothy O’Brien, a historian with Gregory Library Watch, a group that monitors the activities of the taxpayer-funded public library, said a library in Houston excludes certain historical information. Houston Chronicle What‘s Coney Island without Ruby’s? The landmark’s landlord is giving his part of the boardwalk a face-lift, and Ruby’s is among the funky concessions that don’t fit the new image. 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