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Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich waves as he leaves a downtown office building in Chicago.   (Photo by Morry Gash / AP) Obama to announce energy posts as Blagojevich questions linger President-elect Barack Obama is expected to announce key members of his energy team as questions linger and media attention remains on the scandal involving Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. CNN Obama seems to take soft line on lobbying by appointees' spouses International Herald Tribune More banks and investment funds reveal exposure to Madoff scandal Banks and investment funds across the world lined up to admit investing billions of dollars in the companies of Bernard Madoff, whom U.S. authorities accused of masterminding a massive fraud. Reuters   Blagojevich's impeachment looms Republicans and Democrats alike are calling for Illinois lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings against Gov. Rod Blagojevich, saying the step is necessary to restore public confidence in state government. Baltimore Sun Blog: RNC highlights Obama-Blagojevich relationship Politico Blagojevich's political links CBS News Bush says auto bailout not ready President Bush said an announcement on an auto industry rescue was not imminent, leaving the industry's fate clouded in uncertainty for a little longer. Reuters Is family control keeping Ford from tapping bailout money? TIME Fed likely to cut key rate The Federal Reserve is ready to slash its key interest rate — perhaps to an all-time low — in hopes of cushioning some of the economic fallout felt by many struggling Americans. Baltimore Sun   NATION Oregon bank bombing suspect arrested Police arrested a suspect in the Oregon bank bombing that killed two officers and critically injured a police chief. CBS News Utilities struggle to restore power Utility crews worked around the clock to restore electricity to more than 400,000 homes and businesses in five states still without power three days after the region's devastating ice storm. MSNBC Four deaths blamed on ice storm CBS News US ice storms BBC POLITICS Turnout in presidential elections hit 40-year high Enthusiasm among blacks and Democrats for Barack Obama's candidacy pushed voter turnout in this year's elections to the highest level in 40 years. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Obama, Biden plan celebratory train trip on way to inauguration U.S. News & World Report Minnesota's vote: cast into doubt Minnesota's reputation for pristine elections is still mostly intact, but it has taken a few hard hits under the harsh light of a protracted recount. Star Tribune Experts review 50 challenged ballots Star Tribune ENVIRONMENT European leaders agree on climate change plan European leaders agreed to battle climate change through growth in renewable energy sources and 20 percent cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, and on ways to share the costs. Environment News Service Pacific World War II wrecks pose risk of toxic leaks In the Pacific Ocean, amid a chain of tiny islands that make up the Federated States of Micronesia, more than 50 World War II shipwrecks lie below the placid surface. National Geographic LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Top outrageous celeb contract demands From Blige's toilet seat to Aguilera's Flintstones vitamins, celebrity requests reveal quirks. ABC News Japan cracking US pop culture hegemony Sarah Palin's famous glasses came from a Japanese designer. Tokyo has the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. Even America's favorite food show, "Iron Chef," is a Japanese import. Christian Science Monitor SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Scientists ponder how to get nuclear genie back in the bottle A new nuclear weapons report by a panel of scientists and two new books by weapons scientists show just how deeply the nuclear genie still haunts the scientific heirs of the Manhattan Project. USA Today Survey: East-West divide in media habits The so-called digital divide between emerging and developed economies worldwide might not be that wide after all. Reuters RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Hajj makes Muslims more tolerant Muslims who undertake the hajj "return with more positive views towards people from other countries," and more likely to say "that people of different religions are equal." CNN GPS technology used to track baby Jesus It's a seasonal crime perpetrated by the ultimate grinch — snatching baby Jesus, so tender and mild, from a nativity scene. But one suburban Chicago church is fighting back with a GPS tracker. Chicago Sun-Times   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Revisionist history about the Iraq war San Francisco Chronicle Column: FDR's new deal blueprint for Obama CBS News Column: We told you so Salon.com Editorial: Revisionist history about the Iraq war San Francisco Chronicle Column: Hot air from Obama The Australian Column: Obama's struggle to quit smoking San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Fix college football system? Yes, we can Denver Post Editorial: Rescue US autoworkers first Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Idea of car czar has merit San Jose Mercury News Column: What are Obama's health care plans? Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Site edited by: Binal Ghelani, Jasmine Jernberg, Tom Moran, Orion McClure, Andrew McMillan, Carlos Wall, Lauren Thurmond and Chris Yu.   GOOD NEWS London's double-deckers to get eco- and wheelchair-friendly overhaul They guzzled gas, belched fumes and were usually grubby, littered with trash and suspiciously smelly. Even so, the double-decker buses are an iconic part of late-20th century Britain. International Herald Tribune Israel frees Palestinian prisoners Israel has begun releasing more than 200 imprisoned Palestinians as a gesture of support towards Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president. Al Jazeera WORLD Mind set: Ending terror's vicious cycle As Mahatma Gandhi said, “We must be the change we wish to see.” The effort towards seeing a world with less anger, hatred and hostility has to begin with each of us. Times of India Athens hit by new protest rallies Hundreds of people are staging fresh protest rallies in Athens after days of rioting sparked by police killing of a teenager in Greece. BBC Riots erupt again in Athens Reuters BUSINESS US homes lose $2 trillion in value in '08 American homeowners will collectively lose more than $2 trillion in home value by the end of 2008, according to a report. CNNMoney Uh-oh: Gas prices on the rise After 86 consecutive daily declines, the average price of gas nationwide has now increased for the past two days. Have gas prices bottomed? CNNMoney SPORTS Steelers playing like destiny's team Build an entire season on the kind of razor's edge victory Pittsburgh has specialized in and you start to think you might be special enough to ride the wave all the way to the Super Bowl. Sports Illustrated Holt says referee cheated Rams receiver Torry Holt said an official used scoreboard video to call a penalty, taking away St. Louis' biggest play of the second half against the Seattle Seahawks. International Herald Tribune HEALTH Video games may sharpen older minds Playing strategic video games may improve memory, reasoning, and other "executive" mental skills in older adults, according to a new study. WebMD US health care better than we believe Except for China and India, no other country in the world provides health care to as many people as the United States. Star Tribune EDUCATION CEO behind SATs resigns after details of perks uncovered The head of the government exam agency behind the SAT's marking fiasco resigned, hours after the Mail uncovered details of his taxpayer-funded perks. Daily Telegraph More colleges cater to transfers For many, the first-year college experience is a dizzying array of activities and opportunities. Not so for transfer students, a growing but largely neglected group. USA Today Cuts to after-school havens stirs worry that kids may be left home alone Directors of after-school programs around the nation fear the deepening recession will force more children to spend afternoons home alone or on the street as cash-strapped governments slash funding. 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