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Iraqi children play by a defaced mural of the deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in his hometown of Tikrit, Iraq, 80 miles north of Baghdad.   (Photo by Hameed Rasheed / AP) Iraq on alert for anniversary of Saddam Hussein's death Iraqi security forces were on high alert around Baghdad and in the Sunni heartland north of the capital as the country marked the one-year anniversary of Saddam Hussein's execution. ABC News Bloody year in Iraq ends with hopes of growing calm McClatchy Newspapers Kenya: tally halted amid protests Chaos and angry protests halted the announcement of results from Kenya's general election with only 38,000 votes separating the two leading presidential candidates. allAfrica.com Kenya's vote shows tight race Reuters   Bhutto's son appointed chairman of party Benazir Bhutto's 19-year-old son, Bilawal, has been appointed co-chairman, with his father, of the former prime minister's Pakistan People's Party. Times Online Special section: Q&A: Benazir Bhutto assassination BBC The funeral of Benazir Bhutto Guardian CIA videotapes created and killed over concerns about image Current and former intelligence officials say the agency's every action in the prolonged drama of the interrogation videotapes was prompted by worry about how its conduct might be perceived. International Herald Tribune The city of lights is starting to see 'green' The latest marvel in the Nevada desert isn't a hotel casino. It's a solar thermal plant that provides peak power to nearby Las Vegas, one of the most unlikely places to be showing signs of green fervor. Christian Science Monitor   NATION Debate continues on Missouri’s new ‘castle doctrine’ law Advocates praise a Missouri law saying it allows innocent people to defend themselves against criminals. Opponents fear it could cause unnecessary deaths, such as killings of petty thieves. Kansas City Star Americans clearly divided on gun control Angus Reid Tiger may have scaled wall in zoo attack The tiger that killed a visitor and mauled two others at the San Francisco Zoo this week may have simply scaled its exhibit's wall to attack the three, a top U.S. tiger expert said. Reuters POLITICS Nomination race: Huckabee leading in Iowa, Romney in New Hampshire The Republican presidential race is a tale of voters' divisions over religion. Mike Huckabee rides support from evangelical Christians dominating Iowa. Mitt Romney heads in a more secular New Hampshire. Bloomberg Will Iowa caucuses shake up Republicans? Yahoo! News Obama's character, Clinton's experience split early-vote states Democrats are locked in a tight struggle in the initial Iowa and New Hampshire presidential contests, a survey of the two states shows. Bloomberg Bush attempts to assuage country’s economic worries President Bush touted the strength of the economy and tried to alleviate the worries many Americans have expressed with regard to pocketbook issues. The Hill BUSINESS Bonded by Buffett As Berkshire Hathaway quietly moves into the business of municipal bond insurance, rivals and bond issuers question the outcome. BusinessWeek Gold to pass record in 2008 on inflation, survey says Gold will rise to a record in 2008, increasing for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year, as investors seek protection from accelerating inflation, metal analysts say. Bloomberg SPORTS Patriots make history with perfect season With one mighty heave, Tom Brady and Randy Moss took care of the record books. Now it's down to business for the unbeaten New England Patriots: stamping themselves as the greatest team in NFL history. ESPN League scores by putting game on TV Sports Illustrated Bode Miller wins Stelvio downhill Bode Miller has won the gruelling Stelvio downhill in Bormio, Italy, for his first World Cup victory since breaking away from the United States ski team. Telegraph.co.uk Jackson ties Auerbach's record Lakers coach Phil Jackson pulled even with Red Auerbach in regular-season victories, 5 1/2 seasons after tying the Boston Celtics coach for the most NBA championships. Sporting News HEALTH Wealth and waistlines Health economist Eric Finkelstein, co-author of the new book "The Fattening of America," explains how the obesity epidemic has been shaped by economics, and what we can do to reverse the trend. Newsweek President Bush signs child health bill President Bush signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice vetoing attempts to expand it. AOL News RELIGION Belly dancing: a vehicle for spiritual exploration and practice Belly dancing began as a fun way to exercise has for many women turned into a spiritual practice that empowers them to explore their physical and artistic selves free from male judgment. USA Today Bogus Romney card sent to Republicans Many South Carolina Republicans got a bogus holiday greeting card, purported to be from White House hopeful Mitt Romney, that cites some controversial passages of the Book of Mormon. MSNBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Calories, capital, climate bring on anxiety in Asia Bloomberg Column: Obama's European problem Salon.com Editorial: Why vote when you can bet? Slate Editorial: US politics has been wrecked by rigid party allegiances Guardian Editorial: FAA stalls on project runway USA Today Editorial: Freed to kill again NY Daily News Editorial: Taxes shouldn't pay for prison ministry Des Moines Register Editorial: Small miracles Houston Chronicle   Site edited by: Rachel Wright, Jim Scripps, Beverly Stiles, Carolina Pinto and nicole miller.   GOOD NEWS Philanthropy lands boy on Cheerios' box Nine-year-old Connor Bailey recently landed a place of honor on a Cheerios' box for his tireless effort since kindergarten in raising money -- pennies, in the beginning -- to help feed the hungry. Newsday Holiday haircuts for the homeless Since 1994, Terrell Mayhall has spent every Christmas Day cutting hair for local homeless people. He opened his shop in 1999, and shelters have brought vanloads of patrons ever since, he said. News Journal WORLD Purported bin Laden message has warnings for Iraq, Israel Osama bin Laden warned Iraq's Sunnis against fighting al-Qaida and vowed to expand the holy war to Israel in a new audiotape, threatening "blood for blood, destruction for destruction." CNN Flying India's unfriendly skies The explosive growth of India's airline industry has had no accompanying growth in infrastructure, severely compromising air safety. TIME ENVIRONMENT Air Force to fly on synthetic fuel? The U.S. Air Force is experimenting with a synthetic fuel that could become a cheaper fuel-alternative for the entire U.S. military and even commercial aviation. Christian Science Monitor Vanishing ice biggest weather story The dramatic disappearance of Arctic sea ice is so shocking it takes the No. 1 spot among Canada's Top 10 weather stories of 2007. Toronto Star 'Green fatigue' leads to fear of backlash over climate change British people are now convinced about the dangers of global warming, but are either baffled about how to stop it or are ignoring the issue. Guardian SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY An introduction to 'Enterprise 2.0' No doubt, you view "Enterprise 2.0" as another buzzword invented by vendors who are vying for your attention. But, you will discover that it's a useful set of technologies for business. CIO Magazine The year in gaming 2007 was a great year in the gaming industry, with three great home console platforms, some hand-held goodies and the venerable PC platform still firing strong. iTWire Best tech ideas of 2007 International Herald Tribune LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Obama Girl and Britney boy are top YouTube videos Videos by a self-styled Obama Girl, a fan's tearful defense of Britney Spears and an attack by a herd of buffaloes on a pride of lions were among the most popular clips on YouTube in 2007. Hollywood Reporter Letterman makes deal with writers "Late Show with David Letterman" and "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" will be back with their writers airing joke-filled new hours, the shows' production company said. Showbuzz EDUCATION Internet opens elite colleges to all An MIT initiative called "OpenCourseWare" makes virtually all the school's courses available online for free -- lecture notes, readings, tests and often video lectures. Associated Press Schools strive to stem violence For a new principal, picking the school's uniform seemed like a simple decision: The students would wear royal blue polos and khaki pants. Then fights started breaking out in the first days of the year. Baltimore Sun   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 50th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine In May 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that separate educational facilities were inherently unequal. Eisenhower then ordered federal troops to protect the rights of African Americans. 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