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In this August 1978 file photo, CBS News producer and correspondent Andrew Rooney poses for photos in his New York office. CBS says former “60 Minutes” commentator Andy Rooney died at age 92.  (Photo by Carlos Rene Perez / AP) Andy Rooney, a voice of ‘60 Minutes,’ dies at 92 Andy Rooney, whose prickly wit was long a mainstay of CBS News and whose homespun commentary on “60 Minutes,” delivered weekly from 1978 until 2011, died in New York City. New York Times Andy Rooney’s little essays had lasting impact USA TODAY Journalist Andy Rooney dies at 92 ABC News Where coal is king in China Inner Mongolia has become the center of the coal industry in China — the nation that burns the most coal and, as a result, emits the most greenhouse gases in the world. Scientific American   Greece’s Prime Minister survives confidence vote Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou won a confidence vote in Parliament by a narrow margin, giving his country’s stricken economy some breathing room. CNN Greek PM faces unity challenge Bloomberg Papandreou: ‘I do not care if I am re-elected’ BBC At least 69 dead in North Nigeria Boko Haram attacks Residents fearfully left their homes to bury their dead in northeast Nigeria following a series of coordinated attacks that killed at least 69 people. ABC News Nigeria Boko Haram attack has killed 63 BBC US jobless rate falls, but barely The U.S. Department of Labor reported that the jobless rate fell one-tenth of one percentage point, leaving the country’s jobless rate hovering in the 9 percent range — where it has been stuck all year. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Stores may be slow to hire for the holidays NPR   NATION Marines now treat boot camp injuries instead of dismissing them To reduce injuries, the Corps has hired certified athletic trainers — most with experience tending professional and college athletes — to oversee training. It’s a big change from the old ways. Los Angeles Times How Dubuque is becoming the smartest city in America By providing its citizens with a steady stream of personalized, real-time data, Dubuque, the ninth-largest city in Iowa, is changing the world. Popular Science America’s 20 dirtiest cities Forbes More young American adults living at home with parents A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that more young American adults are living with their parents, especially men, a trend that does not appear to be linked to the recession. Medical News Today Census: 1 in 15 Americans among the poorest of the poor PBS POLITICS Generation X divided over 2012 candidates Generation Xers — grown up now and in their 30s and 40s — are feeling hardest-hit by the recession, and are the most divided over the presidential candidates for 2012. NPR Obama‘s jobs record looks a lot like Reagan’s As Republicans gear up to run against President Obama‘s record for creating private-sector jobs, they may encounter an unexpected glitch: Obama’s record looks a lot like Ronald Reagan’s. USA TODAY Probe of Herman Cain’s campaign finances sought A consumer group asked U.S. regulators to probe allegations that Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain received illegal campaign cash from an influential conservative group. Reuters Herman Cain allegation: accuser breaks silence Politico BUSINESS Treasuries gain most since August as Europe stalls on debt-crisis plan Treasuries advanced as European leaders struggled to agree on a coordinated approach to stem the sovereign-debt crisis, stoking demand for refuge. Bloomberg Bank dumping days begin Customers are dumping their banks in droves ahead of the nationwide “Move Your Money” and “Bank Transfer Day” movements. CNNMoney EDUCATION Tougher school test standards worsen past results A new look at old test results is providing a sobering glimpse into just how poorly Michigan students have done in the past on state exams. Detroit Free Press Michigan anti-bullying law allows bullying of gay students, activists say A new anti-bullying law passed by the Michigan Senate this week could be harmful to gay, lesbian or transgender students, advocates say. NY Daily News Idaho becomes first state to require online education Idaho is set to become the first state in the nation to require high school students to take at least two credits online to graduate. USA TODAY RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Millions of Muslims start annual hajj pilgrimage near Mecca Wearing white robes to symbolize purity and equality under God, millions of Muslims began their annual hajj pilgrimage by climbing a rocky desert hill outside Mecca. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Vatican stunned by Irish embassy closure Catholic Ireland’s stunning decision to close its embassy to the Vatican is a huge blow to the Holy See’s prestige and may be followed by other countries which feel the missions are too expensive. Reuters LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Permanent daylight saving time? Might boost tourism Supporters of year-round daylight saving time have traditionally touted energy savings, but permanent DST is also being prescribed as a tonic for the tourism industry. National Geographic Tips to manage this weekend’s time change HealthDay ‘Castle’ helped Asian-American actors “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle” didn’t look like a cultural game-changer when it opened in 2004, but its influence has been quietly substantial. Philadelphia Inquirer Live, at a field near you: Why the music industry is singing a happy tune Music festivals are a rare bright spot in the struggling music industry. The festival business has grown from almost nothing a few decades ago to a multi-billion dollar market. TIME   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Jonah Goldberg): Obama needs to get over his China envy Baltimore Sun Editorial: Will Occupy be occupied? Denver Post Column (Joel Franklin): Radical action is needed in jobs crisis Star Tribune Blog (Jordan Weissmann): Are teachers paid too much? How 4 studies answered 1 big question The Atlantic Column (Walter Rodgers): At least I haven’t been shot going through airport security Christian Science Monitor Cartoon (Dave Brown): Acropolis Now The Independent Column (Amy Sullivan): Why does Michigan’s anti-bullying bill protect religious tormenters? TIME Editorial: Oakland, Occupy movement need to work together San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: Valerie Serrano, Brian Lam, Brooke Coggiano, Cynthia Vidal, Erkinaz Shuminov, Shahinaz Ayoub, Harsha Malik, Kevin Augustine, Tanya Flowers, Joanne Pelton, Cassidy Pham and Virginie Gilles.   GOOD NEWS Innovative philanthropists help investors and the poor A growing trend seems to be that instead of just writing a big cheque, entrepreneurs actually use their innovative business acumen to develop and support sustainable funding for charities. Calgary Herlad ‘I’ve donated a kidney in wife’s memory’ A heartbroken husband in the U.K. who lost his young wife to cancer has turned his grief into a determination to help others — even going to far as to donate a kidney to a friend. The Star Lady Gaga launches foundation with MacArthur, Harvard Lady Gaga is launching the Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit focusing on youth empowerment and “issues like self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring and career development.” Kansas City Star WORLD FARC leader Alfonso Cano killed in military raid The top leader of Colombia’s main rebel group, the bookish ideologue Alfonso Cano, was killed in combat hours after his nearby camp was bombed, authorities said. Msnbc.com Top FARC leader killed in Colombia YouTube Flotilla ships brace for Israeli interception as they near Gaza Two ships carrying pro-Palestinian activists prepared to be intercepted by the Israeli navy as they neared Gaza in a fresh attempt to break the blockade on the coastal strip. Telegraph.co.uk HEALTH Nicotine could act as a gateway drug In a new study, scientists have identified a biological mechanism in mice that could provide insight into how tobacco products could act as gateway drugs — those increasing the risk of abusing other drugs. Medical News Today Drugs to make you look beautiful but at what price? Skimpy eyelashes and wrinkles aren’t diseases, but society “medicalizes” normal conditions by producing drugs not to cure but to enhance. HealthDay Earthquakes have a bigger health toll than other disasters Earthquakes have a bigger impact on health than other natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes, U.S. researchers say. BBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Most common stars are more life-friendly than thought They may be Small and cool, but red dwarfs, the most common kind of stars, may be more likely to support life than we previously thought. New Scientist The origin of spray paint Searching for a way to demonstrate his aluminum coating for painting radiators, a paint salesman invented a tool of modern expression. New York Times Magazine Why pioneers breed like rabbits According to new research, the desire to expand into new territory may have provided an evolutionary advantage to those who had it over those who lacked it. Scientific American ENVIRONMENT With only trace evidence to go on, experts discuss drugs in the water There is little data on how much excreted and dumped medicines are in the environment, and even less showing a cause-effect relationship between an active ingredient and an adverse effect. Science A huge iceberg the size of Berlin has formed in Antarctica A huge iceberg that will grow to around 340 square miles — an area the size of Berlin— is forming in a shelf of floating ice in West Antarctica. Telegraph.co.uk Birth of a huge Antarctic iceberg YouTube SPORTS Sources: Jim Thome agrees with Phillies Jim Thome took the stage at the City Club in Cleveland and spoke in generalities about continuing his career and agreeing to a one-year contract with the Phillies. ESPN Olympic boxing body considering skirts for women After winning a long fight to get into the Olympics, female boxers are at the center of a dress code debate ahead of the 2012 London Games, including whether they should wear skirts in the ring. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Is politics becoming more like Hollywood? Early ads from 2012 candidates look more like movie trailers for a summer blockbuster. Sarah Palin will be the subject of a feature-length documentary. Do voters have to be entertained into paying attention? 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