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Larissa Starchenko, an employee who was inside a Von Maur store when a gunman opened fire, is comforted by her daughter Yara, back, in Omaha, Neb. Police locked down the Westroads mall in Omaha after several people were shot dead.  (Photo by Nati Harnik / AP) White House: Bush knew Iran had halted nuclear weapons program During a press conference, President Bush told reporters that he was briefed that there was new intelligence information about Iran. However the White House is saying the President was told much more. ABC News Iran claim nuclear 'victory' Yahoo! News Czech govt unchanged on missile shield after Iran report Forbes Bill to cut greenhouse gases heads to fight on Senate floor San Francisco Chronicle Following Kyoto reversal, Australia meets with U.S. Christian Science Monitor   9 killed in shooting at Omaha mall A gunman killed eight people and wounded five others at the popular Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, before apparently turning the gun on himself, police said. CNN Nebraska shootings BBC Gunman opens fire at Omaha mall Reuters Supreme Court showdown on detainees The U.S. Supreme Court is holding a hearing on two cases that are being seen as a legal showdown over the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba. BBC Supreme Court will address Guantanamo question Yahoo! News Petraeus: Iraq violence down 60 percent Violence in Iraq has dropped 60 percent in the past six months, the top U.S. commander in Baghdad told reporters. United Press International Garage collapses in Florida; 1 missing A parking garage under construction in downtown Jacksonville, Fla., partially collapsed, injuring about two dozen workers with one person missing, officials said. CBS News   NATION Treasury secretary to unveil mortgage plan to Congress President Bush is expected to announce on an interest rate freeze on some sub-prime mortgages as part of a deal brokered by Hank Paulson, Treasury secretary. Financial Times Deal reached to end mortgage crisis CBS News Teen births tilt up, unmarried rate hits record number The birth rate for teenagers increased in 2006 in the United States for the first time since 1991, while childbearing among unmarried women surged to the highest level on record, health officials said. Reuters Northwest faces massive cleanup Much of the Pacific Northwest remained waterlogged, as thousands struggled with power outages and highways closed by flooding and mudslides. CNN POLITICS Romney vows Mormon church would not run White House Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney vowed the Mormon church would not run the White House if he is elected, as he sought to reassure Americans wary of his religion. Reuters JFK's Speech on His Religion NPR Murder victim's mother assails Huckabee The mother of a woman murdered by a convicted rapist after he was paroled while Mike Huckabee was Arkansas governor is now speaking out against the GOP presidential hopeful. CBS News Debate forces immigration issue If there is one issue that has challenged presidential candidates of both parties in Iowa this year, it is immigration, and the Democratic contenders were confronted with it again, in a provocative way. Houston Chronicle BUSINESS Nardelli: Chrysler will lose $1.6 billion Chrysler LLC Chief Executive Robert Nardelli told a group of employees this week that the company is headed for a $1.6 billion loss this year, according to a person familiar with his statements. MSNBC Weak jobs number in store(s) A generally modest employment report is due from the Labor Department, and don't be surprised to find weakness in an area where you'd expect strength this time of year: the local shopping mall. CNNMoney Poll: Consumers to pay off holiday debt quickly Reuters SPORTS Florida's Tebow leads Heisman finalists A Heisman Trophy race that once seemed so muddled has been dwindled to four contenders and even has a favorite, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. Associated Press Willingham will return as Huskies' coach Despite an 11-25 record in three seasons at Washington, and becoming the first Huskies coach to have three consecutive losing seasons, Tyrone Willingham will return as the team's coach next season. San Jose Mercury News HEALTH 2 deaths spur bed-wetting drug warning The FDA warned that some patients taking the drug desmopressin, including children who take desmopressin to stop bed-wetting, may be at risk of seizures and death. WebMD Overweight children face premature heart attacks, strokes A growing epidemic of childhood obesity worldwide will lead to an increase of premature heart attacks and strokes, say two studies. USA Today RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Preacher rebuffs Senate inquiry One of six Christian ministries under investigation by a Senate committee is rebuffing inquiries into its spending, challenging the panel's watchdog role over religious groups. Yahoo! News U.S. woman awarded $500,000 in church abuse case A woman who was sexually abused by seven Roman Catholic priests and had a baby by one of them received a $500,000 settlement from America's largest archdiocese. International Herald Tribune   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: End of a long road San Francisco Chronicle Column: Sudan embarrasses me, if I let it Christian Science Monitor Column: The right way to keep tabs on Iran's nuclear program Christian Science Monitor Editorial: A key moment for justice International Herald Tribune Editorial: Penny a pound Slate Column: Message from a teddy bear USA Today Editorial: Save America from the mosh pit Christian Science Monitor Editorial: About Face(book) CNNMoney   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, nicole miller, Walt Chiu, Jim Scripps and Carolina Pinto.   GOOD NEWS Polar bear celebrates 1st birthday Celebrity polar bear Knut, who won the hearts of millions around the globe as a roly-poly orphan cub, celebrated his first birthday with a cake made from 300 eggs and 20 pounds of marzipan. CNN Jobless claims make big drop The number of laid off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week by the largest amount in three months. Associated Press WORLD Gates makes unannounced visit to Iraq ABC News 'Canoe Man' arrested by police John Darwin, the missing kayaker who stunned England by walking into a London police station more than five years after he vanished, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, police said. TIME 1 killed in Paris explosion One person has been killed and at least one other seriously injured in a parcel bomb explosion in central Paris, the French Interior Ministry said. CNN ENVIRONMENT U.N. chief says climate his top priority U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said his top priority is persuading the world — and its biggest polluter, the U.S. — to agree to new controls on global-warming gases before the end of 2009. Yahoo! News U.S. not all bad on climate change Reuters In Indonesia's shrinking forests, a glimmer of hope A test case for a carbon-trading plan may be set in a province where deforestation had been proceeding at a breakneck pace. International Herald Tribune LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Striking writers propose new contract Striking Hollywood writers called for a formula for the thorny issue of online compensation that's different from the one studios proposed last week in an effort to end the five-week walkout. CBS News '24' star Kiefer Sutherland begins serving 48 days Actor Kiefer Sutherland checked into Los Angeles’ Glendale City Jail, just hours after he was sentenced to 48 days for his second drunken driving arrest in three years. New York Daily News Tiny limestone lion sets auction record A 3 1/4-inch limestone lion from ancient Mesopotamia fetched the highest price ever paid at an auction for a sculpture — $57 million. Yahoo! News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Facebook revamps ad system Seeking to keep the peace in its popular online hangout, Facebook Inc. has overhauled a new advertising system that sparked privacy complaints by turning its users into marketing tools. TIME Text messages a 'cultural phenomenon' Billions of text messages fly through the air every day, they have their own shorthand, and relationships live and die by them. International Herald Tribune Atlantis launch delayed NASA halted preparations for the launch of space shuttle Atlantis after the spacecraft's fuel sensors showed abnormal readings, NASA spokeswoman Candria Thomas said. USA Today EDUCATION State board of education backs stricter graduation requirements Graduating from Connecticut high schools will be a bit tougher in a few years under stricter requirements endorsed by the state board of education. Newsday Why high school seniors drink WebMD English-language instruction case goes to federal court Warring factions in the state's legal battle over English-language instruction went to court looking for resolution - and got a suggestion that they hold their own peace talks on the controversial matter. Arizona Republic   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Aerobic, weight training combo best against diabetes Most people know that exercise can help beat type 2 diabetes, but one type of fitness regimen might work best, a new study shows. HealthDay   Photo of the Day Thai people light the candles and sing songs honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his birthday celebration at the Royal Ground outside the Grand Palace, seen in the background, in Bangkok, Thailand.  (Photo by Wasant Wanichakorn / 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 You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round. James J. 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