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Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, right, and the U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, talk during their meeting in Baghdad, Iraq. Rice made a surprise visit to Baghdad.  (Photo by Iraqi Government / AP) Iraq defense minister sees need for US until 2018 The Iraqi defense minister said his nation would not be able to take full responsibility for its internal security until 2012, nor be able on its own to defend Iraq's borders until 2018. International Herald Tribune Rice in Iraq for pep talk CBS News Bush talks to Saudi king over oil prices President Bush nudged OPEC powerhouse Saudi Arabia and other cartel members to produce more oil, recognizing that soaring prices are straining the U.S. economy. ABC News How to decorate like an emir TIME   Michigan's sagging economy is big issue Michigan's Republican presidential primary is this election year's first clear referendum on who voters think can best manage the slumping economy, which has hit this state harder than most. McClatchy Newspapers Economy looms over Michigan primary NPR GOP candidates take on the auto show Reuters 4 dead as blast hits US Embassy car An explosion ripped through a U.S. Embassy vehicle as it traveled along a coastal highway north of Beirut, killing four Lebanese civilian bystanders, a U.S. State Department spokesman told CNN. CNN Bombing near US Embassy in Lebanon Yahoo! News NTSB likely to cite design flaws in Minneapolis bridge collapse Federal investigators have identified a design flaw as the cause of last year's Interstate 35W Minneapolis bridge collapse that killed 13 people, a congressional official said. Star Tribune   NATION Report: 121 Iraq, Afghanistan veterans kill after return to US At least 121 U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan have either committed homicide or are suspects in homicide cases upon their return to life in their own country, the New York Times reported. Earth Times Article on veteran murders stirs debate Newsweek Storm closes schools in New England New England's first major winter storm of 2008 snarled workers' commutes with heavy snow and closed hundreds of schools. Houston Chronicle At least 2 killed in Montana avalanche Seattle Post-Intelligencer Authorities: reward for Marine suspect Federal authorities were posting billboards nationwide with the picture of a Marine wanted in the slaying of a pregnant colleague, and the sheriff announced a $25,000 reward for information. U.S. News & World Report The military and domestic violence CBS News POLITICS Stimulus or stalemate on economic plan President Bush and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson face a choice: Deliver an economic stimulus plan able to pass in Congress, or risk doing nothing and possibly pay a price in the 2008 elections. Bloomberg Appropriation seat will be a test of the GOP on spending House Republicans this month will face a defining moment when they fill an opening on the Appropriations Committee: appoint an anti-earmark lawmaker or risk further alienating grassroots conservatives. The Hill BUSINESS Citigroup suffers $9.8 billion loss Citigroup Inc. delivered some of the worst quarterly results in its history, reporting a nearly $10 billion loss that was much worse than Wall Street had anticipated. CNNMoney Apple shares volatile ahead of Macworld Technology shares sold off amid broad market weakness and ahead of a highly anticipated keynote address from Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs. MarketWatch SPORTS Clemens may be OK with 'interview' The NY Daily News reported on its Web site that after a meeting between Clemens' and government attorneys that he would agree to talk without having to be subpoenaed. Sporting News Hearing on steroids in baseball Yahoo! News Serena opens Aussie Open with win The first round is about survival. Serena Williams and Justine Henin handled it, but Jelena Jankovic and Lindsay Davenport struggled to find top form at the Australian Open. Sports Illustrated HEALTH Trial fails to show drug can lower heart attacks and strokes A clinical trial of Zetia, a cholesterol-lowering drug prescribed to about 1 million people a week, failed to show that the drug has any medical benefits, Merck and Schering-Plough said. Salt Lake Tribune San Francisco General researchers follow strain of drug-resistant bacteria S.F. General Hospital researchers first isolated a drug-resistant staph called USA300 seven years ago. With every turn, the aggressive and persistent bug keeps getting worse. San Francisco Chronicle Putting a price on happiness For Ellie Couch, happiness is colored black and red, with a 4-inch heel — she feels it with every glance at her brand-new pair of Christian Louboutins. MSNBC RELIGION School choice 'boosting baptisms' Children are being baptized several years after birth to boost chances of getting into Roman Catholic schools, research has suggested. BBC More and more Americans' spiritual growth nurtured within A growing number of Americans are recognizing a need to develop their inner life — if not as a spiritual practice, as a way to cultivate balance and depth in an increasingly hectic, chaotic, 24/7 world. USA Today   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The next president must pay attention to our problems Detroit Free Press Column: Oedipus Bush? Slate's Jacob Weisberg puts president on couch Bloomberg Column: The right to vote is sacred Denver Post Column: How to get drunk at the airport San Francisco Chronicle Column: ‘Idol’ needs a makeover to keep it attractive MSNBC Editorial: Mitt vs. Michigan Slate Editorial: The real reason for Kenya's violence Christian Science Monitor Column: A plea to evangelicals — from an evangelical USA Today Editorial: Ethics investigators Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: It's the economy Houston Chronicle   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Rachel Wright, Jim Scripps and Carolina Pinto.   GOOD NEWS In death, girl serves as a teacher Last summer young Caitlyn MacKenzie died from an accidental electrocution. Now, family members say they hope her tragic death will help others learn about electrical safety. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Gimme a break Luigino F. Paulucci creates jobs for people with troubles. In helping others, he helps himself. Forbes WORLD At least 6 slain in militant attack in Kabul According to a report prepared by the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, a militant assault on a luxury hotel in Afghanistan that killed at least six appears to have been a coordinated attack. ABC News Israeli Gaza City raid kills 14 BBC Colombian rebels abduct 6 tourists The same leftist rebel group that recently released two long-held hostages has kidnapped six tourists at a remote beach on Colombia's Pacific coast, the Colombian navy said. CNN ENVIRONMENT Biofuel crops that destroy forests not green enough for EU In a sign of growing concern about the impact of supposedly "green" policies, European Union officials will propose a ban on imports of certain biofuels. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Victory for Greenpeace as protest ship chases off Japanese whalers Anti-whaling activists said they had chased the flagship of Japan's whaling fleet from hunting grounds near Antarctica, but were divided over how far to take protest action if it returned. Daily Mail SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY T. rex, the teen mother of its time New evidence suggests that dinosaurs had pregnancies as early as age 8. But they had good reason to be frisky. They matured fast and died young, living from 25 to 30 years. San Jose Mercury News Britain's fastest supercomputer unveiled A supercomputer that could help answer some of science's biggest questions will be unveiled. With the power of 12,000 desktop PCs, the mammoth machine is one of the most powerful. Reuters Gaming makes young kids dumber Concerns have emerged during a summit at the Consumer Electronics Show. They center around the continued use of electronic games and toys by an increasingly younger population. iTWire LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Boomers' eagerness to retire could cost The oldest of the 79 million baby boomers turn 62, which means they become eligible for Social Security, but many will fail to maximize their benefits. USA Today Mary J. Blige named in steroid report Grammy-winning singer Mary J. Blige blasted a report linking her and other A-list celebrities to doctors and pharmacists targeted in a statewide steroid investigation. NY Daily News ‘Atonement’ wins best drama The first Golden Globe went to Cate Blanchett for her supporting role in “I’m Not There” — and that pretty much said it all about the awards ceremony that was wiped out by the Hollywood writers strike. MSNBC EDUCATION 2 innovative works take top awards in children's books Two books taking fresh tacks to storytelling have won the American Library Association's top awards for children's literature. Houston Chronicle School year brings new class: parenting High school health teachers will offer hefty doses of parenting advice in the next school year. A new Texas law requires that parenting and paternity awareness be included in the curriculum. Houston Chronicle   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Nike designs shoes for American Indians Nike unveiled the Air Native N7 — its first shoe designed for the American Indian foot — with the stated goal of improving health on U.S. tribal lands. The Oregonian   Photo of the Day A South Korean female surfer rides a wave during a surfing ride party at the Everland Caribbean Bay swimming pool in Yongin, east of Seoul.  (Photo by Ahn Young-joon / 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. 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