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Palestinians inspect the rubble of a Hamas security building from an Israeli missile strike in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.  (Photo by Hatem Omar / AP) 200,000 without power in Michigan Crews were working to restore electricity to nearly 200,000 Michigan homes and businesses, a day after strong winds knocked down tree limbs and power lines. USA Today Thousands will have to wait for power Detroit Free Press Unusual weather wrapping up 2008 MSNBC Child 'slavery' now being imported to US Around one-third of the estimated 10,000 forced laborers in the United States are servants trapped behind the curtains of suburban homes, according to a study. MSNBC   Israel in an 'all-out war' with Hamas Israel is now in "all-out war" with Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that rules Gaza, Defense Minister Ehud Barak told Israel's parliament. CNN Renewed protests at Israeli raids BBC White House blames Hamas for violence International Herald Tribune Protests range across Middle East CBS News US stocks drop as Dow Chemical, Rohm overshadow energy gains U.S. stocks fell as Dow Chemical Co. and Rohm & Haas Co. plunged after financing for their merger fell through, raising concern companies may be unable to complete deals as funding disappears. Bloomberg Pakistan urges 'de-escalation' with India Pakistan and India should reduce tension inflamed by last month's militant attacks in Mumbai and resume a peace dialogue, Pakistani military chiefs told a visiting Chinese official. Reuters   NATION Murders among black youths on rise The number of young black men and teenagers who either killed or were killed in shootings has risen at an alarming rate since 2000, a new study shows. ABC News Kwanzaa celebration focuses on youth Quad-City Times Fewer illegal immigrants caught sneaking into US in '08 The U.S. catches fewer people sneaking in from Mexico. Border arrests are at their lowest level since the mid-1970s, signs of tougher enforcement and a weaker U.S. economy, officials say. USA Today Report: Too much time in jail for illegal immigrants Daily News Tribune Chinese aliens slipping into US Yahoo! News POLITICS Obama could inherit Gaza crisis As the violence rages in Gaza, President-elect Barack Obama is keeping a low profile and sticking by his belief that "there is only one president at a time." CNN Engel: Elections a key factor in Israel's offense MSNBC Obama's halcyon Hawaiian holiday NPR Jeb Bush poised for Florida Senate run Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — son of one president and the brother of another — has been working the phones since Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) announced he won’t seek reelection in 2010. Politico LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Amid economic woes, a bull market for online dating A surge in new member enrollment added to the ranks of some 60 million visitors to online dating sites each month. TIME 'Marley & Me' box office top dog Hollywood got just what it wanted this holiday weekend: a puppy. "Marley & Me" easily won a robust holiday weekend at the box office. Entertainment Weekly Grief for Christmas box office numbers? NPR SPORTS No letdown for Lakers in rout of Warriors The Lakers breezed to a win in their 92-83 victory over defending NBA champion Boston on Christmas Day, the Celtics stumbled again the following night and lost at Golden State. MSNBC Mangini fired after 3 seasons with Jets Eric Mangini is out as head coach of the New York Jets a day after the team lost for the fourth time in five games and failed to make the playoffs. ESPN ENVIRONMENT Drillers eye California offshore oil The federal government may open California's fabled coast to oil drilling in as few as three years, raising the specter of spills, air pollution and increased ship traffic into San Francisco Bay. San Francisco Chronicle Food needs 'fundamental rethink' A sustainable global food system in the 21st Century needs to be built on a series of "new fundamentals," according to a leading food expert. BBC RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Huge pro-family rally in Madrid Hundreds of thousands of people attended an open-air mass in central Madrid aimed at promoting family values in defiance of some government reforms. BBC At prison church, inmates find faith behind the razor wire Inmates help plan worship, assist in the service and, in time, are elected elders and deacons. Three dozen pastors and volunteers from several churches support the church. Religion News Service   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Risks of India, Pakistan confrontation Reuters Column: Why Israel and Hamas are trading fire Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Reasons for hope Philadelphia Inquirer Column: Top 10 political upsets of 2008 Politico Column: 2008: We learned what we don't know Real Clear Politics Column: Gregory replacement for Russert Salon.com Column: My year in politics Salon.com Column: Facebook for the 40-somethings Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: A green stimulus for the people The Nation Editorial: Stop paying for murder Economist Blog: The GOP's white supremacy Huffington Post   Site edited by: Binal Ghelani, Charles Jones, Erin La Rosa, Joe Gold, Danny Bittker, Eli Greenlaw, Carlos Wall, Chris Yu and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Officers killed by gunfire in 2008 declines 40 percent The number of police officers killed by gunfire in 2008 dropped to its lowest level in more than 50 years, says a report out today by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. USA Today Publicity-shy philanthropist 'a great lady' Alba Witkin may be 89, but she takes youthful delight and deep joy in quietly giving away the small fortune that continues to flow from the life work of her late husband. San Francisco Chronicle WORLD 8 missing in Canadian avalanches Eight snowmobilers remained unaccounted for after two avalanches in western Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. CNN Remembering Bhutto one year on Workmen are putting the finishing touches to a small shrine marking the place where she was killed, elevating her to an almost saint-like status. BBC BUSINESS A big payday for Chrysler, GM It's payday for two of Detroit's Big Three automakers, due to receive over $13 billion in taxpayer funds to keep the American auto industry running. ABC News GM, Chrysler to thin dealer ranks as US gives aid Bloomberg Wall Street set to edge higher Wall Street was set to begin the final three days of 2008 trading with a modest gain, with the spotlight on the financial sector. CNNMoney SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Green fuel technologies pick up speed U.S. President-elect Obama may have appointed a "green dream team" to help him govern, but we may already have the solutions among the latest crop of innovations in green fuels. New Scientist NASA study links severe storm increases to global warming The frequency of extremely high clouds in Earth's tropics associated with severe storms and rainfall is increasing as a result of global warming, a study by NASA scientists finds. Science Daily HEALTH States cut Medicaid coverage further States from Rhode Island to California are being forced to curtail Medicaid, the government health insurance program for the poor, as they struggle to cope with the deteriorating economy. CBS News Lung cancer: Still the biggest cancer killer, by far It's the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, killing more people each year than breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney and melanoma cancers combined. HealthDay Gastric bypass can reverse diabetes in some teens Weight loss surgery can reverse diabetes in teens, according to a small study released in a pediatric journal. USA Today EDUCATION Wanted: more science and math teachers in the US School officials hope financial and training incentives will help fill the need for 200,000 new teachers. Christian Science Monitor College students find comfort in their pets during hard times Research showed that pets can improve the quality of life for aging people, but researchers at Ohio State University found college students may also benefit from owning a cat or a dog. Science Daily   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The race against identity thieves The economic turmoil of late is benefiting at least one group: Identity thieves are tapping into news about bank failures and other mayhem to prey on potential victims. MarketWatch   Photo of the Day Women queue up to cast their votes in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to choose a new prime minister and restore democracy after two years of emergency rule. This is the country's first election in seven years.   (Photo by Saurabh Das / 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 Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. 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