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Anti-Syrian regime protesters carry revolutionary flags during a protest outside the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has rejected calls from the league for him to hand over his power to a deputy.  (Photo by Nasser Nasser / AP) Last of the cave people A nomadic people in Papua New Guinea were rumored to be living in remote caves in the forest. When they were found, they sent a surprising message to the modern world. National Geographic Special section: Papua New Guinea profile BBC Florida’s winner-take-all primary heats up GOP race In the race for the Republican presidential nomination, the tally stands at 1-1-1. Former House speaker Newt Gingrich re-established himself as a presidential contender with a resounding victory. NPR Republican candidates are digging in for lengthy primary battle Guardian   Arab League plan rejected by Assad Syria has rejected an Arab League call for President Bashar Assad to hand over power to his deputy. A government official called the plan “flagrant interference” in Syria’s internal affairs, state TV said. Philadelphia Inquirer Head of the Arab League’s observers in Syria rejects criticism CNN Arab League’s plan for Syrian Assad to step down YouTube Supreme Court limits police use of GPS to track suspects The Supreme Court has ruled that police attachment of a GPS device to monitor a suspect’s vehicle was a search protected by constitutional privacy rights. Reuters Giffords’ resignation sets up Ariz. race The race to replace Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begins in earnest as the Arizona congresswoman’s planned resignation sets up a free-for-all in a competitive district. Msnbc.com Toddlers to tweens: time for relearning Children’s play is threatened, say experts who advise that kids — from toddlers to tweens — should actually be relearning how to play. Christian Science Monitor   NATION Tornadoes and storms menace south Twisters downed trees and powerlines in Arkansas, and forecasters warn that tornadoes and heavy storms could mete out damage to several southeast states. Reuters Hearing on Mississippi pardons set Four convicted murderers who were released from prison earlier this month after receiving pardons are among those who could have their fate determined in a Mississippi court. CNN POLITICS Obama’s State of Union sets table for campaign against Congress President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address tomorrow night will take the populist economic rhetoric he’s been polishing over the past few months and use it to frame his re-election campaign. Bloomberg Obama reflects on significance of Roe v. Wade case President Obama marked the 39th anniversary of the Supreme Court‘s Roe v. Wade decision by saying the ruling was more than just about establishing a woman’s right to an abortion. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Special section: Roe versus Wade ABC News Giffords to step down from Congress U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will step down from Congress this week to focus on her recovery, her staff announced. Arizona Daily Star Giffords to resign TIME BUSINESS ‘Social Network’ for real First, there was Bill Gates. Then, there was Mark Zuckerberg. Now, there are dozens of Harvard students hoping to be the next tech billionaire. Boston Herald BlackBerry maker co-CEOs step down BlackBerry maker Research in Motion’s co-CEOs, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, announced they would step down as co-CEOs of the once-iconic company that has struggled to compete in recent years. USA Today Office Depot tests PayPal’s new point-of-sale system Office Depot’s Kevin Peters said he was eager to experiment with anything that would help faster checkout in stores, but that the chain would take its time before rolling out the initiative to more stores. Reuters SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY A tale of Apple, the iPhone and overseas manufacturing A new report on Apple offers up an interesting detail about the evolution of the iPhone and gives a fascinating — and unsettling — look at the practice of overseas manufacturing. CNET News How the CIA tracks public information for the private eye The rise of social media, hash-tags, forums and blogs has revealed a new kind of secret — those hiding in plain sight. This “open source” material is changing the way America’s top spy agency does business. NPR LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Pennsylvania town awaiting groundhog’s weather pronouncement Winter caught its second wind just in time for the Western Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney. Phil, the town’s world-famous groundhog, will emerge Feb. 2 to predict if winter will meet an early end. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Year of the dragon brings world the promise of change In myths and fairytales, dragons may breathe fire and hold fair princesses captive until they can be rescued by their handsome heroes. CBC News Where have all the common teenage babysitters gone? The window of opportunity from the time adolescents are old enough to baby-sit until they get a “real job” is small. Add this to teens’ busy schedules, and you’ll find a shrinking pool of available teen sitters. Star Tribune Blog: Are men’s contributions to childcare equal to those of women’s? Psychology Today RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Mormon church works to dispel mystery as profile is raised The Broadway play “The Book of Mormon” and Mitt Romney’s campaign have brought more attention to Mormonism, not all good. But the church is seeing this as an opportunity to educate. Tampa Tribune Blog: How Mormons see the world  (Vancouver Sun) The Search Football and its faith on a collision course at Basilica The Rev. John Bauer intends to do everything he can to protect Minneapolis’ Basilica of St. Mary against what he considers its greatest threat — a new Minnesota Vikings football stadium. Star Tribune   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Cartoon (Various Cartoonists): Ongoing issues USA TODAY Editorial: 49ers’ season just shy of super San Francisco Chronicle Column (Drew Sharp): Remember Joe Paterno the man, not the mess Detroit Free Press Editorial: Rep. Markey’s gas pains Boston Herald Column (Torie Bosch): He was Penn State Slate Editorial: Examining Christie’s plan to treat non-violent drug offenders Times of Trenton Column (Phil Sheridan): Requiem for the soul of Penn State Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Steven Rosenfeld): The hard truth about Citizens United Salon   Site edited by: Sam Dieter, Shahinaz Ayoub, Harsha Malik, Kathie Raikes, Jessica Duncan, Kevin Augustine, Valerie Serrano, Diana Shaw, Maria Laverghetta, Carla Baranauckas, Brooke Coggiano and Elizabeth Stoycheff.   GOOD NEWS Pa. building’s design helps bring people with disabilities into the community Words on the wall make a mission statement — “Access is part of every project we do,” says designer of the new United Cerebral Palsy/Community Living and Support Services building. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Gift reverberates inside hospital Marion Henderson still makes people smile, over a year after she died. She made Concord Hospital smile with her $3 million donation, the largest gift the hospital has ever gotten. Concord Monitor Programs help foster youth, achieve college success It‘s just another meeting of UCLA’s Bruin Guardian Scholars. Yet the hugs, laughter and cheerful chatter among the 40 or so students gathered in a study room make it feel more like a family reunion. USA TODAY WORLD EU Iran sanctions: Ministers adopt Iran oil imports ban European Union foreign ministers have formally adopted an oil embargo against Iran over its nuclear program. BBC Iranians react to proposed EU sanctions Al Jazeera Historians revisit the rise and fall of the Third Reich In 1960, only 15 years had passed since the end of World War II. But already one could read an essay describing a “wave of amnesia” with regard to the events of 1933 to 1945. Smithsonian Magazine Jewish couple who escaped Nazi Germany tell us why we must never forget Daily Record Yemen’s leader will be coming to USA for treatment President Ali Abdullah Saleh left the country’s capital for medical treatment in New York but vowed to return to lead his party and apologized “for any failure that occurred” during his 33-year rule. USA TODAY EDUCATION Promise is finally paying off for most Kalamazoo students The Promise program has spent more than $30 million helping to give students from Kalamazoo a chance to finish college. In Detroit, education officials hope to have a similar program up and running this fall. Detroit News State higher education spending declines State funding for higher education has declined because of a slow recovery from the recession and also due to the end of federal stimulus money, according to a study released. ABC News ENVIRONMENT Arctic Ocean freshwater bulge detected U.K. scientists have detected a huge dome of freshwater developing in the western Arctic Ocean. Of interest is what might happen if the wind that formed the bulge changes behavior. BBC Exploring the Arctic Ocean YouTube Mexico City closes noxious landfill but fails to find alternative dump As one of the planet’s greatest crushes of humanity, the sprawling and chaotic Mexican capital hemorrhages garbage. Houston Chronicle HEALTH Don’t be lulled by mild flu season This winter‘s flu season has been mild so far, but the usual flu peak comes next month, so it’s not over yet, federal health officials say. USA TODAY Lots of fun in the sun, but little use of sunscreen by kids According to a new study, most pre-adolescents don’t regularly use sunscreen, despite having suffered sunburns at some point during childhood, which increases the risk of skin cancer later in life. ABC News Health overhaul lags in states Here‘s a reality check for President Barack Obama’s health overhaul: 3 out of 4 uninsured Americans live in states that have yet to figure out how to deliver on its promise of affordable medical care. Virginian-Pilot SPORTS Skier sets record for solo Antarctic trek British adventurer Felicity Aston finished her Antarctic crossing, becoming the first woman to ski across the icy continent alone. Kansas City Star Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT to reach Super Bowl The New York Giants have discovered their own Super Bowl formula: in overtime, on the road and with Lawrence Tynes’ foot, as Tynes booted game-winning 31-yard field goal in overtime. USA TODAY Patriots in Super Bowl, beat Ravens 23-20 Sports Illustrated   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Climate bill mounts as the dash for gas speeds up The accelerating dash for natural gas risks a bitter backlash as the environmental cost of exploiting new shale deposits and of transporting it in liquid form spoil its credentials as the greenest fossil fuel. Reuters   Photo of the Day People watch fireworks on the Chinese Lunar New Year’s Eve in Beijing.  (Photo by Alexander F. Yuan / 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 Good people are good because they’ve come to wisdom through failure. We get very little wisdom from success, you know. 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