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Smoke billow from Yeonpyeong island near the border against North Korea, in South Korea. North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire Tuesday after the North shelled an island near their disputed sea border, killing at least two South Korean marines.  (Photo by Yonhap / AP) Radiation worries for children who visit the dentist Children are vulnerable to radiation, but dentists use X-ray film requiring high levels of it, and orthodontists are embracing technology that emits even more radiation. New York Times Businesses using their lunchrooms to make sure workers eat right In a week in which rich meals and overeating will abound in American homes, it’s timely to note that corporate food service operations are encouraging moderation. Kansas City Star   North Korea’s attack leaves island ablaze North Korea bombarded a South Korean island with dozens of artillery shells in one of the fiercest attacks on its neighbor since the Korean War ended in 1953. MSNBC Blog: NKorea fires on SKorea – live coverage Guardian Koreas exchange fire at disputed border TIME 2 South Korean marines dead CNN Army faces growing steroid use problem Steroid use in the Army has been on the rise. To prepare for combat tours of duty, some soldiers told investigators they turned to steroids to boost their brawn. McClatchy Newspapers John F. Kennedy assassination still intrigues, 47 years later 47 years have passed since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, but the man still casts a long shadow over politics and American culture. ABC News 4 unanswered questions over assassination Christian Science Monitor   NATION White House to consider body scan concerns of travelers The White House says the government will take into account the public’s concerns and complaints as it evaluates the Transportation Security Administration’s tough new airline boarding security checks. San Jose Mercury News TSA asks passengers not to boycott Star Tribune Tips to getting through TSA CNN St. Louis named most dangerous US city St. Louis overtook Camden, N.J., as the nation’s most dangerous city in 2009, according to a national study finding the city had more crimes per person than the national average. AOL News Green card lottery: 15M entries received for 50K spots A long-standing government program hands out 50,000 green cards each year to foreign applicants who do nothing more than put their name in a hat. A record 15 million people applied this year. CBS News POLITICS GOP leadership warns freshmen about press, ethics traps The incoming class of House Republicans is being urged to reread the Constitution, carefully deal with the press and become very familiar with congressional ethics rules. The Hill Cap and trade likely to be buried The Republican rout on Nov. 2 swept in dozens of new representatives and senators opposed to using a cap and trade scheme to tackle greenhouse gas emissions. San Francisco Chronicle BUSINESS Gulf Coast offshore drilling firms threaten to go abroad Gulf Coast offshore drilling companies, hoping for a stronger partnership with the Obama administration to make drilling safer, came away disappointed from a meeting with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. Christian Science Monitor Oyster producers face deadline on compensation USA TODAY Pre-Black Friday sales raise retail spirits Shoppers spent a bit more in early November, raising retailers’ spirits about the holiday season right before it kicks into high gear. Early discounting and free shipping deals helped lure shoppers. USA TODAY Netflix rolls out streaming-only video subscription for US market Netflix Inc. will offer its first unlimited streaming-only subscription plan in the United States and raise prices on some of its other streaming and DVD plans. Reuters ENVIRONMENT Cow manure generates electricity in largest-ever methane capture system A gigantic Chinese dairy farm is now the world’s largest methane farm, turning a massive source of greenhouse gas emissions into a lucrative renewable energy source. Popular Science Carbon dioxide emissions fell in 2009 Carbon dioxide emissions worldwide fell in 2009. That‘s the good news heading into Cancun global warming talks. The bad news is that the carbon dioxide emissions aren’t likely to stay down for long. Christian Science Monitor SPORTS Manny Pacquiao eyes retirement Manny Pacquiao says he plans to retire in three years and doesn’t see himself boxing beyond the age 35. The boxing champion also told a news conference he’s willing to fight Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez again. ESPN Cincinnati slugger Joey Votto is near unanimous NL MVP The Cincinnati Reds first baseman was the runaway winner of the NL MVP Award, garnering 31 of 32 first-place votes by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. USA TODAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Rod Stewart ‘over the moon’ at son`s engagement Rod Stewart has told how he is ‘over the moon’ after son Sean announced he is to wed his ‘cougar’ lover. Monsters and Critics Does MTV glamorize teen moms? Attention on teen moms prompts the question of whether the young women’s rise to pop prominence glamorizes teen pregnancy and motherhood, says child psychologist Laurie Zelinger. USA TODAY New Deal art flourishing Workers found buried treasure when they yanked down drywall during a renovation of a University of Rhode Island building. Behind the plaster were six murals that art historians had thought were lost. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Robert J. Samuelson): Our burgeoning budget and the politics of avoidance Newsweek Column (Mike Lupica): If George W. Bush can become president, why not Sarah Palin? NY Daily News Column (Sally Kempton): Play your part Yoga Journal Column (Bill McClellan): Immigration rift strikes a chord at Thanksgiving St. Louis Post-Dispatch Column (Stephanie Coontz): Is marriage becoming obsolete? CNN Column (David Limbaugh): Save us from the intellectuals Creators Syndicate Editorial: Calling billionaires: You can help Calif. San Jose Mercury News Blog (John Tamny): Modern Fed history points to imminent resignation by Bernanke  (Forbes) Political Economy   Site edited by: Ayesha Sharma, Charles Weiss, George Knowles, Elizabeth Quinn, Ranjini Kutty, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Tanya Flowers, Sara Stewart, John Harvell, Paul Wertheim and Kristen Toland.   GOOD NEWS Method to erase traumatic memories may be on the horizon Soldiers haunted by scenes of war and victims scarred by violence may wish they could wipe the memories from their minds. Researchers say that may someday be possible. Baltimore Sun Facebook, social media draw scattered veterans together Traditional veterans groups are updating their recruiting for younger veterans. Groups have opened Facebook and Twitter accounts to connect with veterans and replenish a decline in membership. USA TODAY Man gives free houses to US veterans CNN Woman fighting sex slavery named Hero of the Year Anuradha Koirala, whose group has rescued more than 12,000 women and girls from sex slavery, was named the 2010 CNN Hero of the Year at a ceremony in Los Angeles. CNN WORLD Stampede kills 345 in Cambodia At least 345 people have been killed in a stampede at a water festival on a small Cambodian island, the country’s prime minister has said. Al Jazeera Cambodian stampede ‘rapidly growing tragedy’ BBC Irish debt crisis forces collapse of government The Irish government faced imminent collapse only a day after it signed off on a $100 billion bailout, injecting the threat of political instability into a European financial crisis that already has markets on edge. New York Times Postponing Haiti polls could threaten stability: EU A raging cholera epidemic in Haiti may deter some voters from participating in Sunday‘s national elections, but postponing or canceling the polls could threaten stability in the Caribbean country, the European Union’s envoy said on Monday. Reuters Haiti, a cholera emergency Doctors Without Borders SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Barnes & Noble’s Nook Color takes on Amazon’s Kindle The ungainly dual-screen E Ink/LCD interface has given way to a full-blown 7-inch color LCD touchscreen, making the Nook Color the first true color e-reader from a major company. TIME Cyberthieves still rely on foot soldiers Sitting at a computer somewhere overseas in January 2009, computer hackers went phishing. Within minutes an employee unwittingly clicked on an e-mail that gave them the keys to the firm’s bank account. San Jose Mercury News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Israeli scholar takes ancient Talmud to the masses Lacking a rabbi’s traditional booming voice, he speaks so softly one often has to lean in closer to hear his insights. But Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s message resonates clearly to the far corners of the Jewish world. San Francisco Chronicle Pioneering Muslim university takes root in Berkeley, Calif. A pioneering Muslim university has quietly opened in California, aiming to counter hatred and distrust for Islam by promoting a moderate, firmly American view of Islam. Reuters HEALTH US issues health overhaul minimum-spending rules Millions of Americans might be eligible for rebates in 2012 under regulations released detailing the health care law’s requirement that insurers spend at least 80 percent of their revenue on direct medical care. MSNBC Organic produce not more nutritious There are plenty of good reasons to buy organic produce, but nutrition may not be one. A new study found no difference in antioxidant levels between organically and conventionally grown vegetables. Discovery News Is organic food better for you? WebMD EDUCATION High school tries single-gender classes Normandy High School in St. Louis is the latest in a growing number of public schools to embrace single-gender classrooms. The intent is to improve learning and reduce classroom distractions. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Consensus or groupthink? The last two years have seen the emergence of the closest thing in arguably 50 years to a national higher education agenda in the United States. Is that a result of consensus or groupthink? Inside Higher Ed   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 40 billionaires pledge to give away half their wealth 40 wealthy families have joined Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett in a pledge to give at least half their wealth to charity. 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