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As ordered by President Obama, the American flag flies at half-staff over the White House in observance of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and the other victims of an assassination attempt outside a Tucson, Ariz., supermarket.  (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite / AP) A cold, hard look at the faults of the fireplace A crackling fire is cozy. But what a waste. Although the room feels toasty, the chimney spews out heat indiscriminately. About 90 percent of the warmth heads up and out, taking the heat from your furnace too. Philadelphia Inquirer Emerging generation of TVs, accessories melds many types of media The living room of the future is where you’ll check e-mail, send a tweet, play a game and make a dinner reservation — all on your Internet-connected television set. Denver Post   Shooting fuels debate over rhetoric The shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has fueled a debate over whether the partisanship and anti-government feel in American politics have created a climate that invites violence. USA TODAY Will ‘People’s House’ be less accessible? McClatchy Newspapers Special section: The attack and aftermath Washington Post VP Biden arrives in Afghanistan on visit Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Afghanistan on a visit to assess progress in the war-ravaged nation. The surprise visit comes a little over a month after President Barack Obama visited the troops in person. Houston Chronicle New ‘fighting season’ to begin in Afghanistan MSNBC The CIA is spying on a changing climate As intelligence officials assess key components of state stability, they are realizing that the norms they had been operating with — such as predictable river flows and crop yields — are shifting. McClatchy Newspapers   NATION BP shuts Alaska pipeline after leak BP shares slid nearly 2.5 percent after the company, following the discovery of a leak, shut a major Alaskan pipeline that carries around 12 percent of America’s oil output. Guardian How high will gas prices climb? Omaha World-Herald Travel affected as winter storm rolls in Some airlines began to announce flight cancellations ahead of a major winter storm that is expected to dump snow and ice across the southeastern United States. CNN Ice and snow take aim on the South The Weather Channel Economists foretell of US decline and China’s ascension To hear a number of prominent economists tell it, it doesn’t look good for the U.S. economy — not this year, not in 10 years. Reuters TRAGEDY IN TUCSON Evidence points to methodical planning Evidence seized from Loughner’s home indicated that he had planned to kill Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., according to documents filed in Federal District Court. New York Times Loughner’s writings, actions analyzed for clues Bloomberg Giffords’ intern stays by her side Arizona Republic Gifford’s shooting puts focus on security Reaction to the Arizona massacre is pouring in from around the country, especially from lawmakers and others close to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., who was shot and wounded in the incident. NPR Blog: 2 lawmakers to carry guns in home districts  (CBS News) Political Hotsheet Real lesson is not leaping to conclusions The false report that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords had died after being shot in the head provided media outlets another lesson in the danger of leaping to conclusions. San Jose Mercury News POLITICS Nation’s eyes are on the Texas GOP How Republicans govern the iconic red state during the next five months will have consequences for the state’s future, but it also is likely to have national implications. Houston Chronicle Conservative pundit says criticism of Palin like ‘McCarthyism’ A conservative pundit ripped liberals who have suggested that Sarah Palin is to blame for the tragedy in Arizona. Bill Kristol of Weekly Standard called the criticism of the former governor “a disgrace.” The Hill EDUCATION The big squeeze is on in Calif. classes, jeopardizing education As California crams kids into classrooms, students are sitting in aisles and on windowsills. Fewer are paying attention and are certain to be left behind. San Jose Mercury News Students eye up foreign universities Worried about the crush for a place at university? As degrees become more expensive and places hard to get, more U.K. students are applying abroad as a backup. Guardian LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Favorite music evokes same feelings as good food or drugs Ever had goosebumps or felt euphoric chills when listening to a piece of music? If so, your brain may be reacting to the music in the same way as it would to some delicious food or a psychoactive drug. Guardian ‘True Grit’ rides tall with No. 1 finish “True Grit” seized the reins at the weekend box office with $15 million, taking the No. 1 spot and becoming the first Western to top the $100 million mark since the 1990s, according to studio estimates. Yahoo! News SPORTS No. 2 Ohio State survives scare from 21st-ranked Minnesota No. 2 Ohio State survived a scare when Austin Hollins’ three-pointer came up short in the final seconds, allowing the Buckeyes to remain unbeaten with a 67-64 victory over 21st-ranked Minnesota. USA TODAY Rodgers, Starks lead Packers past Eagles, into divisional round After James Starks played a key role by rushing for 123 yards in Green Bay’s 21-16 victory over Philadelphia in an NFC wild-card game, it would appear the committee approach has run its course. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Chuck Todd): 1st thoughts: a new chance for civility?  (MSNBC) First Read Column (Albert Hunt): Reagan offers lesson for Obama on fixing tax code BusinessWeek Blog (Frederick E. Allen): Gabrielle Giffords and media vitriol  (Forbes) Leadership View Editorial: Gun rampage: America peers into its soul Toronto Star Blog (Irene Levine): Facebook tragedy lessons  (Psychology Today) The Friendship Doctor Editorial: On NPR’s Giffords coverage NPR Blog (Jay Newton-Small): Time for a new era of political correctness?  (TIME) Swampland Column (Bob Greene): College sports: sweatshop? CNN   Site edited by: Kristen Toland, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Elizabeth Quinn, Diana Shaw, Tanya Flowers, Laura Hardman, Cat Van Le, Adrian Smith, John Harvell, Kathie Raikes, Charles Weiss, Ranjini Kutty, Shahinaz Ayoub, Priya Joshi, Brigitte Leschhorn, Rachel Wright and Michael Makofka.   GOOD NEWS DC tops rankings for most literate cities Washingtonians are the nation’s most well-read citizens, but they’re reading less these days. And so, it appears, are city dwellers everywhere. USA TODAY Doctor is following in father’s footsteps to treat wounded service members As Christian Paletta takes on his new job — with a team at military hospitals in Washington overseeing the treatment of severely wounded soldiers — he is also doing the work his father did. St. Louis Post-Dispatch An isolated wait in the mountains for the perfect shot Andrew McLean was working on a project called Mountain National Parks Photos. He returned to the Rockies he had explored as a youth to make photographic portraits of strangers against a breathtaking backdrop. Globeandmail.com WORLD A year on, hubris and debris clog Haiti quake recovery When the ground shook Haiti on a Caribbean winter afternoon a year ago, killing around 250,000 people, world leaders promised quick action to rebuild the country. Reuters Street music and Voodoo art in Haiti BBC Toll rises to 77 from Iranian jet crash as investigators find black box An IranAir passenger jet carrying 106 people crashed as it was making an emergency landing in a snowstorm in the country’s northwest and broke into several pieces, killing 71 of those on board. Star Tribune 1,000s rally over blasphemy laws Thousands of demonstrators marched in Pakistan to oppose changes to blasphemy laws and to praise a man charged with murdering a provincial governor. San Francisco Chronicle BUSINESS Playboy agrees to Hefner buyout offer The publisher of Playboy magazine has agreed to a sweetened offer by founder Hugh Hefner to take the company private. Forbes Micro bust? Several city businesses in Worcester, Mass., that got loans using public dollars have been lax in making payments, and in the case of one popular restaurant, payments are overdue. Telegram & Gazette SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The future of cars: drivers not needed It’s conventional wisdom in the auto industry, but the rest of us may be a bit shocked to find out that cars of the future likely will drive themselves. In some ways, they already do. CNN Test drive: GM’s EN-V electric transporter, half a smart car on a Segway base Popular Science With WikiLeaks, journalists take the 5th Not so long ago, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could count on American journalists to support his campaign to publish secret documents that banks and governments didn’t want the world to see. McClatchy Newspapers HEALTH The antibiotics crisis: How did we get here and where do we go next? In recent years, there has been a lot of news about the impending antibiotics crisis. Is this the beginning of the end of antibiotics, as scientists are predicting? Medical News Today Autism risk rises in closely spaced pregnancies, study finds Parents planning more than one baby may have a new reason for giving extra thought to timing. A new study shows that the risk of autism may go up when a second child is conceived shortly after the first. MSNBC ENVIRONMENT Changing climate reveals security threat One of the most worrisome national security threats of climate change is the spread of disease, among both people and animals, U.S. intelligence and health officials say. McClatchy Newspapers Climate change may continue for a millennium Bloomberg Butterflies switch roles, scientists say Males born in wet season beat their wings to flash their spots, but in dry season females grow brighter spots to take the lead in social interaction. BBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Threats to religious freedom abound, including in West, Pope says Religious freedom and religious diversity are not threats to society and should not be a source of conflict, Pope Benedict XVI told diplomats from around the world. Catholic News Service St. Stanislaus scrum is going to trial A trial that could finally end the battle over the control of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church begins in St. Louis, Mo., circuit court. St. Louis Post-Dispatch   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Driving while tired: officials slow to react A sleep-deprived person behind the wheel or in the cockpit is just as dangerous as a drunken driver. That’s one of the conclusions scientists have reached after years of study on sleep. MSNBC   Photo of the Day Southern Sudanese line up to vote at dawn in the southern capital of Juba.  (Photo by Pete Muller / 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 I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I’ve written for myself, and so my purpose is to have the utmost fun playing my part. Shirley MacLaine Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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