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Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga sign a power-sharing agreement in Nairobi, Kenya, after weeks of bitter negotiations on how to end the country's deadly post election crisis.   (Photo by Jerome Delay / AP) Deal offers fresh hope to Kenya Many Kenyans had feared the imminent outbreak of renewed violence when peace talks were suspended but instead there is now fresh hope after the two rival leaders agreed to share power. BBC Special section: Kenya’s election chaos Guardian Technology fuels Kenyan conflict ABC News Harvard scholars to explore Net safety Leading Internet scholars at Harvard University will convene a yearlong task force to explore how children can avoid unwanted contact and content when using MySpace and other online hangouts. Yahoo! News Recession? What recession? President Bush said the country is not recession-bound and, despite expressing concern about slowing economic growth, rejected any additional stimulus efforts. MSNBC   Explosion at shopping center in suburban Chicago Six people were taken to a hospital after the explosion blew the top off a shopping plaza in Waukegan, about 40 miles north of Chicago. USA Today Explosion at shopping plaza WTMJ-TV Fact check on wiretapping law claims Nearly two weeks after a temporary surveillance law expired, President Bush and congressional Democrats are at odds over who is to blame for the delay in producing new legislation. Google News Bush urges wiretap immunity law BBC Turkey declines to pledge quick Iraq exit, US mounts pressure Turkey insisted that its offensive against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq will continue "as long as necessary," while President George Bush mounted pressure on Ankara to wrap up its incursion quickly. Agence France-Presse Gates presses Turkey to stop Iraq incursion NPR Microsoft e-mails detail Vista woes A number of e-mails have surfaced as part of the litigation involving Microsoft, over a program in 2006 that labeled some PCs as Windows Vista Capable, ahead of the operating system's release later in 2007. CNET News   NATION Deadly toxin found at Las Vegas hotel Police in Las Vegas, Nev., investigate the discovery of a deadly poison in a hotel room. Preliminary tests show the substance is ricin, authorities said, but other tests to confirm it are under way. CNN Immigration: no correlation with crime Despite our melting-pot roots, Americans have often blamed the influx of immigrants for rising crime rates. Among men ages 18 to 40, those born in the U.S. were 10 times more likely than to be incarcerated. TIME Report: 1 in every 100 Americans behind bars Houston Chronicle Louisiana governor pierces business Six weeks into the term of Gov. Bobby Jindal, an extensive package of ethics bills was approved in Louisiana, signaling a shift in the political culture of a state proud of its brazen style. International Herald Tribune Universities struggle to recover in New Orleans NPR POLITICS Clinton campaign raised $35 million money haul Sen. Hillary Clinton says her campaign raised $35 million this month, an amount she says represents support from donors who want to see her campaign continue to challenge Sen. Barack Obama. Baltimore Sun In red-state Texas, new signs of rising Democratic tide The drawn-out fight for a Democratic presidential nominee is driving left-leaning Texans into the open, infusing them with a sense of relevance for the first time in a generation. Christian Science Monitor Mayor Bloomberg's 'bully pulpit' in presidential race A day after he ended speculation about a White House bid, Mayor Michael Bloomberg continued to stoke buzz about his role in the election, saying he will "use the bully pulpit of New York" and his bankroll. Newsday Blog: Nader chooses running mate CBS News BUSINESS Bernanke says inflation, slowdown and complicates policy Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke tried to assuage lawmakers' concerns that the central bank's interest-rate cuts will exacerbate inflation. Bloomberg Wachovia employees under investigation Wachovia, the nation's fourth-largest bank, said the Department of Justice is investigating two company employees for possible misconduct related to competitive bids in the municipal derivative markets. CNNMoney US economy: GDP rose 0.6 percent, less than anticipated The U.S. economy expanded less than forecast in the fourth quarter as domestic spending declined and only an increase in exports prevented an overall contraction. Bloomberg Column: The Wal-Mart puzzle Newsweek SPORTS Favre's agent denies retirement story on Packers' Web site A link on the Green Bay Packers' Web site that led to a page that declared quarterback Brett Favre was retiring appeared briefly. ESPN FBI confirms Clemens perjury probe The FBI has opened an investigation into whether Roger Clemens lied to Congress under oath about his use of performance enhancing drugs. ABC News HEALTH Is it safe for children to get the flu shot? Doctors and parents have differing views on the necessity of flu shot. Some people worry about adding a 12th vaccine to the 11 already recommended for children. ABC News Fish fed cheap food may be less nutritious for humans When farmed fish diets are altered, the food we ingest also changes. A scientist exchanged fish oils in fish feed with other oils to investigate what consequences this might have on both fish and human health. Science Daily RELIGION Muslim anger mounts over Danish cartoons and Dutch movie Outrage continued to rise in parts of the Muslim world over the depiction of Islam in Danish newspapers earlier this month and the possible release of a film in the Netherlands critical of the religion. Christian Science Monitor Most Muslims 'desire democracy' The largest survey to date of Muslims worldwide suggests the vast majority want Western democracy and freedoms, but do not want them to be imposed. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Time and time again International Herald Tribune Editorial: Why we're disappointed with nature Christian Science Monitor Column: The Wal-Mart puzzle Newsweek Editorial: A little night music and nuclear talks International Herald Tribune Editorial: You can't be serious, Ralph ... San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: It's academic Houston Chronicle Column: When Congress judges itself, ethics fall by the wayside USA Today Editorial: On a fence at the US-Mexican border Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Carolina Pinto, Walt Chiu, Rachel Wright, Bryan Panhorst, nicole miller, Brian Levine, Naeema Whatley and Ryan Dowse.   GOOD NEWS Blind Irishman sees with the aid of son's tooth in his eye An Irishman blinded by an explosion two years ago has had his sight restored after doctors inserted his son's tooth in his eye. Yahoo! News Endangered species leopard cub takes first steps outside This inquisitive bundle of fur is a rare leopard cub — one of the most endangered animals in the world. And she is taking her first steps into the chilly outdoors at a British zoo. Daily Mail Hero swims 12 hours through shark-infested waters to rescue friends A fisherman was acclaimed as a hero after swimming for 12 hours through shark-infested seas to raise the alarm for two colleagues he left behind after their boat sank. Times Online Fisherman survives 24 hours in ocean Sydney Morning Herald WORLD Bomb blast in Spain ahead of elections A bomb has exploded at a political party office in northern Spain, causing damage but no injuries — just 10 days ahead of national elections. CNN Prince Harry fighting in Afghanistan The deployment had been cloaked in secrecy under a news blackout deal agreed across the U.K. media to prevent details reaching the Taliban and endangering him and his comrades. Telegraph.co.uk Harry is pulled out of Afghanistan - but now is a terror target back home Prince Harry was tonight preparing to pull out of Afghanistan as the Taliban threatened more attacks in the face of what it has described as "aggression against Muslims." Daily Mail In pictures: Prince Harry in Afghanistan BBC Russians' political apathy frustrates feisty young journalist Anastasia Chukovskaya in Moscow sees a desire for stability that comes at the expense of freedoms under President Vladimir Putin. Christian Science Monitor Britons more likely to see Russia as foe Angus Reid ENVIRONMENT Developing countries get help to cope with climate change Assistance for developing countries to manage water resources, combat drought and measure climate change will be made under a new agreement signed by the World Bank and NOAA, a U.S. agency. Environment News Service Biofuel labeling often inaccurate Biofuel blends may not always be what the label claims. A study at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution found that many smaller distributors could be "splash blending." Environmental News Network SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Keep on truckin’ all the way to the Moon NASA is developing a way to drive a truck on the lunar surface, complete with crab steering, six-wheel drive, active suspension, no doors or windows and no seats. iTWire Google's JotSpot Wiki reborn as Google Sites Google plans to introduce Google Sites, a new addition to its Google Apps suite that provides simple, intuitive tools for collaborative Web site creation. InformationWeek LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Will Ferrell scores points for comedy in 'Semi-Pro' Although not exactly a slam dunk, "Semi-Pro" is definitely more than semi-funny. Will Ferrell's latest sports spoof is significantly better than his last attempt, "Blades of Glory." USA Today Will Philharmonic's Korean concerts build a lasting bridge? The New York Philharmonic played in Seoul, South Korea. Can their Korea tour restart the dismantling of North's weapons program? Christian Science Monitor New trend: stars before pickups With the pilot season truncated to three months due to the writers strike, broadcast networks are switching the order of pilot casting to save time and have a better shot at sought-after talent. Hollywood Reporter EDUCATION Green schools healthier, smarter? Schools with clean air, plenty of natural light, wastewater recycling, renewable power offer health and educational benefits for students and faculty, said a leading congressional advocate. Honolulu Advertiser Making it easier to fill out college financial aid forms In an example of bipartisanship, Democrats and Republicans are pushing for a simplification of the long, complicated and confusing federal financial aid application that 10 million students fill out every year. U.S. News & World Report   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Vitamin D lowers cancer risk Building hope for one pill to prevent many cancers, vitamin D cut the risk of several types of cancer by 60 percent overall for older women in the most rigorous study yet. TIME   Photo of the Day A survivor of Gulbarg Society lights a candle to pay homage to riot victims on the sixth anniversary of Gulbarg carnage in Ahmadabad, India.  (Photo by Ajit Solanki / 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 From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life. 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