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People wait for a train at the Princeton Junction station in West Windsor, N.J. The weekend storm has disrupted train schedules.  (Photo by Mel Evans / AP) Bonding with newborn baby in intensive care unit The separation between parents and newborns admitted to the intensive care unit can disrupt the early development of parent-child relationship. ScienceDaily Khodorkovsky trial: Russia hits back Western nations Russia has accused Western nations of exerting “unacceptable” pressure over the trial of jailed oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky. BBC Khodorkovsky found guilty in test for Russia Reuters   Winter storm slows transit in the Northeast Despite sunny skies, rail and transit systems in the Northeast were still struggling to get back to normal operations. Christian Science Monitor Airports reopen after monster blizzard BBC The Northeast blizzard: 1 more sign of global warming TIME Pilot who angered TSA with YouTube video goes public The pilot who posted a cell phone video on YouTube revealing potential loopholes in airport security identified himself and said he is “pretty shocked” by the national uproar he has caused. McClatchy Newspapers How dangerous is dioxin? In 1982, a Missouri town had to be abandoned because the Environmental Protection Agency found high levels of dioxin. The EPA still can’t seem to decide how dangerous it really is. NPR   NATION Health care repeal tops list of Obama’s showdowns with GOP President Barack Obama and Republicans taking over the House are girding for a series of showdowns set to begin almost immediately after Congress resumes. The Hill Can trains and subways be protected from terrorist attacks? The government’s top security officials say they are upgrading subway and rail defenses against terrorist attacks throughout the country, but a USA TODAY examination finds gaping holes. USA TODAY Salmonella outbreak sickens nearly 100 people in US A salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened some 94 people in 16 states and the District of Colombia. CNN POLITICS Pondering a ‘plan b’ in Afghanistan Things could go well in Afghanistan in the next six months. But if that doesn’t happen, there are several people beginning to plot out alternatives. NPR Afghanistan’s graffiti wars TIME GOP hopefuls trip, explain 2012 jockeying Early campaigning by potential Republican challengers to President Barack Obama is a reminder that running for president is harder than it looks, and Obama will stand against a flesh-and-blood nominee. San Francisco Chronicle Team Obama prepares for 2012 election CBS News EDUCATION Student project fosters healthy curiosity The classroom news conference is part of Healthy NewsWorks, a student media initiative in 11 Philadelphia-area schools that uses journalism as a way to educate students about health issues and lifestyles. Philadelphia Inquirer Special educators look to tie IEPs to common core The widespread adoption of common-core academic standards is expected to accelerate a growing movement to link individualized education programs for students with disabilities. Education Week HEALTH Cow milk formula leads to quicker weight gain in infants Researchers report that infants fed cow milk formula gained more weight more quickly than infants fed protein hydrolysate formulas meant for babies that have problems digesting certain proteins. WebMD Emotional intelligence peaks as we enter our 60s, research suggests Older people have a hard time keeping a lid on their feelings, especially when viewing heartbreaking or disgusting scenes in movies and reality shows, psychologists have found. Medical News Today Shortening a pregnancy could pose health risks for newborns Shortening a pregnancy could affect a baby’s lung development, vision, weight and some fine-tuning of the brain, experts say. San Francisco Chronicle Graphic: Scheduled, early births affecting health of newborns California Watch ENVIRONMENT Devastation from above J. Henry Fair is known in ecological as well as art circles for his strangely beautiful photographs of environmental degradation, most of them made out the open windows of small airplanes at about 1,000 feet. Smithsonian Magazine The Economist speculates on the future of vertical farming A recent Economist article asks the question of vertical farming, “Does it really stack up?” In theory, it’s a win-win-win concept for the environment. Environmental News Network SPORTS Obama to Philadelphia Eagles: Thanks for hiring Michael Vick What has been a fairy tale year for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has now apparently received a presidential seal of approval. Christian Science Monitor Green Bay Packers beat New York Giants 45-17 at Lambeau Field More than anything, the Green Bay Packers had to stand up to the New York Giants’ brute physical force. Green Bay Press Gazette Giants finally leave Wisconsin ESPN Duke still No. 1 in USA TODAY/ESPN men’s basketball poll Duke rolled to an easy win against Elon to maintain its unanimous hold on the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY/ESPN Top 25 coaches poll. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Jody McIntyre): 2 years after Operation Cast Lead, Gaza remains imprisoned  (The Independent) Eagle Eye Editorial: Return of ROTC? Boston Herald Blog (Brad Tuttle): How to return lousy gifts before ever receiving them  (TIME) It's Your Money Blog (Barry W. Lynn): Wish for 2011: better news  (AOL News) 2010 Snapshots Blog (Glenn Greenwald): The worsening journalistic disgrace at Wired  (Salon) Unclaimed Territory Column (Rupert Cornwell): The march of American conservatism Guardian Editorial: Our view on airport screening USA TODAY Column (Walt Gardner): Public schools and money Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Mahvish Kazmi, Diana Shaw, George Knowles, Laura Hardman, Jeff Bromberg, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Sara Stewart, Shahinaz Ayoub, John Harvell, Anuja Seith, Alexa Even, Charles Weiss, Brigitte Leschhorn, Robert Hang and Lynne Adams.   GOOD NEWS Random act of hospitali-T Boston transit workers often get a bad rap. But for every rude remark or apathetic response some might utter, there are countless acts of unexpected kindness. Boston Herald There are more farmers markets that are expanding to year-round A steady stream of customers filled baskets with vegetables, cranberries, cheese, fresh-baked breads and pies while chatting with the dozen or so farmers selling goods at a local museum. Seattle Times Hard-hit construction sector helps build young workers The construction sector is taking steps to solve a shortage problem by working proactively with school systems to teach kids how to use math on the work site, in an effort to spark interest and boost skills. McClatchy Newspapers WORLD South Korea must unite to survive, says President Lee South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has told his nation it must unite in the face of military aggression from the North. BBC Cuban medics in Haiti put world to shame A medical brigade of 1,200 Cubans is operating all over earthquake-torn and cholera-infected Haiti as part of Fidel Castro’s medical mission, which has gotten little international recognition. The Independent Ivorians’ reaction to general strike highlights divisions Ivorians unevenly followed a general strike aimed at pressuring their incumbent leader, Laurent Gbagbo, to step down, largely along lines that marked the West African nation’s civil war eight years ago. Sarasota Herald-Tribune Exclusive Al Jazeera interview with Gbagbo YouTube BUSINESS Google pushes education software through App store Google is talking with software makers to help build a marketplace for online learning programs, an industry whose value may approach $5 billion. BusinessWeek Sony to focus $1.4B in image sensors Sony plans to spend $1.4 billion to double production of advanced image sensors used in cameras and phones, even as it steps back from in-house manufacturing in other parts of its business. Financial Times SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Astronomers identify the epoch of 1st fast growth of black holes Astronomers from Tel Aviv University have determined that the era of first fast growth of the most massive black holes occurred when the universe was only about 1.2 billion years old. ScienceDaily How low can life go? There is a thriving realm of mysterious microbes of potential importance to the global carbon budget hidden beneath the sea floor near where the Earth’s crust is being pulled apart. Discovery News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY In India, a struggle for moderation In Ahmedabad, India, imams fanned out into the region’s poorest Muslim areas, some bringing with them Wahhabism, the fundamentalist form of Islam practiced in Saudi Arabia. Washington Post Muslim women gain higher profile in US Around Sept. 11, 2001, not long after she founded the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta, Soumaya Khalifa heard from a group whose name sounded like “Bakers Club.” It wanted a presentation. New York Times LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Baby boomers to inherit trillions A new study released states “that two-out-of-three boomers should get something,” with $64,000 being the median amount. ABC News Top 10 music festivals of 2011 Here are details about some of the biggest music festivals worldwide, chosen for their lineup, location or history. The Independent Review: ‘Paris — the Luminous Years’ Twentieth century Paris may seem like well-trod history, but documentary, “Paris — the Luminous Years,” begs to differ. San Francisco Chronicle   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Voters want to know who funds the ads Turn on a TV just about anywhere in the country right now, and you’ll see tough political attack ads. Millions of dollars are being spent on these ads by groups that are organized as nonprofits. 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