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A bicyclist shares a snowy street in downtown Denver with other vehicles. After a blizzard dumped 2 feet or more of snow on the interior West last week, another storm has taken aim on the region packing high winds and heavy snows for residents already weary of winter.  (Photo by Andrew Otto / AP) Piled-high city: Second major storm slams Colorado Coloradans still digging out from under the remnants of last week's blizzard had to contend with the arrival of a second major holiday-season snowstorm. Denver Post Denver airport struggles to stay open Rocky Mountain News Bush both 'hero' and 'villian' of 2006 When people were asked in an Associated Press-AOL News poll to name the villains and heroes of the year, President Bush topped both lists. Boston Globe Ancient Arctic ice shelf breaks free A giant ice shelf the size of 11,000 football fields has snapped free from Canada's Arctic, scientists said. CNN   Judge: Saddam to be executed by Saturday Saddam Hussein has been transferred from U.S. custody, and an Iraqi judge said he would be executed no later than Saturday. Yahoo! News Saddam bids family farewell Gulf Times Day of mourning set for President Ford; tributes start in California The formal mourning of Gerald Ford begins with a viewing at a church pulpit just feet from where he and his wife sat every Sunday after their White House years. Yahoo! News S. Korean report calls N. Korea a threat South Korea's Defense Ministry said North Korea is believed to have about 110 pounds of plutonium, enough to produce up to seven nuclear weapons. USA Today Ethiopian, Somali troops tighten grip on Mogadishu The Somali transitional government is making moves to assert its authority over the capital Mogadishu, a day after its forces moved into the city. BBC   NATION Drug gangs unleash havoc in Rio, 18 die Heavily armed drug gangs unleashed a wave of attacks on police stations and public roadways, and at least 18 people were killed in the confrontations. International Herald Tribune India police find child skeletons Indian police say they have found bags containing the clothes and skeletons of a number of small children near Delhi. BBC Muslim pilgrims pray for peace at Mount Arafat More than 2 million elated Muslim pilgrims crowded onto holy Mount Arafat near Mecca, praying for Muslims around the world and hoping for a safe haj. Reuters BUSINESS Apple says options probe clears execs Apple Computer Inc. said its probe of stock-option grants found no misconduct by current management. Yahoo! News Clean and green ETFs Socially responsible funds for years were large-cap funds with alcohol and tobacco cut out. Offerings have evolved considerably in recent years. Forbes Sen. Johnson still in critical condition A spokeswoman for South Dakota Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson says he will not be present in the first days of the new Congress next week but is continuing to improve. MSNBC Arlen Specter 'would meet' Ahmadinejad Senator Arlen Specter, who recently met with Syrian President Assad, said he would now like to sit down and talk with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Jerusalem Post SPORTS Knight's quest for wins record falls short Steve Alford, John Havlicek, Jerry Tarkanian and Fuzzy Zoeller traveled to cotton country to see Bob Knight make history. If they don't mind sticking around a few days, they can watch him try again. ESPN Ohio State says no violations occurred at fundraiser An investigation has concluded no NCAA rules violations occurred at a spaghetti-dinner fundraiser in Akron to help families of four Ohio State players attend the national championship game. ESPN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Stem cells: Tapping a different source A biotech CEO thinks companies should aid in the storage of umbilical cord blood, a source of cells that can play a vital role in curing diseases. Business Week Scientists discover gene therapy for depression Scientists have discovered a new gene that makes mice happy, a finding that suggests another avenue of drugs for improving depression in humans. Live Science   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Good man, minor president Newsday Editorial: Stall drunk drivers USA Today Editorial: Ford guided U.S. through turbulence Indianapolis Star Column: A happy, normal president Real Clear Politics Editorial: Large debt owed to Ford Washington Times Column: Candidate Edwards: Version 2008 Nation Blog: Can stem cells help heal the body politic? Huffington Post Blog: The Ford legacy Real Clear Politics   Site edited by: Tom Regan, Jim Scripps, Yvonne Lee and Rich Garcia.   GOOD NEWS Holding husband's hand can relieve stress Husbands and wives lean on each other, but it turns out that lending a hand is good, too. Research found that women experienced less anxiety when they held their husbands' hands. San Francisco Chronicle Simple act turns hairdresser into hero The Weber family is counting their blessings this holiday season that people like Amy Hutzel still take the time to worry about the welfare of others. Dayton Daily News NATION FBI joins search for missing twins, mother Feds believe woman fled to Canada after taking kids from adoptive parents. MSNBC Duke lacrosse prosecutor faces ethics complaint The N.C. State Bar accused Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong of violating ethics rules. News & Observer EDUCATION Bright pupils in UK to receive vouchers for extra lessons A voucher system to provide extra lessons for the brightest 10 percent of children in England is being introduced in schools, the Department for Education and Skills said. Guardian Learning for every age Since the beginning of the school year, the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin school has been trying out the multiage classroom as a way to raise student achievement and forge better relationships with parents and students. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Carbon nanotubes could disperse in environment According to EPA-funded research led by the Georgia Institute of Technology, multi-walled carbon nanotubes show significant potential for dispersal in aquatic environments. Occupational Hazards Report: Pollution data faked in China China's environmental watchdog is investigating whether local officials submitted fake pollution data to the central government after failing to meet annual clean air targets. BusinessWeek ENVIRONMENT Who will kill Harry Potter? You-know-who leads bets Sorry to break everyone’s hearts, but the odds on Harry Potter surviving the Deathly Hallows is lessening. India Times Thousands pay respects to James Brown A growing crowd of mourners, numbering in the thousands, gathered outside Harlem's Apollo Theater in New York to pay their final respects to soul legend James Brown. CBC ***** Empty. Click here to edit. ***** Most Americans want public policies to prevent obesity A large majority of Americans say they support changes in public policy to stem the rising tide of obesity among adults, a new survey shows. HealthDay SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION Graham cited as 'most admired' for 50th Time Evangelist Billy Graham has been named in the Gallup Poll's top 10 "most admired" men list for a record 50th time. BeliefNet   Photo of the Day	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 These days there's all too much coverage of pseudo-events about extraordinarily inauthentic people doing inauthentic things. David Halberstam 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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