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GOOD NEWS

Man leaves millions for scholarships

After a life of frugal living and wise investing, Walter Schmitt, a 94-year-old retired blacksmith and a lifelong learner, gave to others in death what he didn't have in life: a college education.

Omaha World-Herald

Afghan girls return to school

Despite persistent threats and a brutal acid attack on several students and teachers, the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar is thriving.

International Herald Tribune

WORLD

North Korea: US must alter 'hostile' policy

North Korea refused to give up its nuclear weapons until after the United States alters its "hostile policy" toward the regime and proves it does not pose an atomic threat to the wartime rival.

Examiner

EU warns of legal action over gas

The European Commission has warned Russian and Ukrainian gas companies of legal action over a dispute, which has left many Europeans without heat.

BBC

New row over gas to Europe

Reuters

BUSINESS

Technology giant Nortel Networks Corp. files for bankruptcy protection

After spending years ringing up multiple rounds of layoffs, technology giant Nortel Networks Corp. — America's biggest maker of telecommunications equipment — has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Newsweek

Chrysler in asset sale talks

U.S. automaker Chrysler is in talks to sell assets to Renault-Nissan and parts supplier Magna, though the French automaker denied such talks were under way.

Reuters

ENVIRONMENT

Ecosystem markets take off

While global financial markets crumble, a new form of markets is on the rise: Ecosystem markets, exchanges of nature's various services, are adding new dimensions to conservation.

Environmental News Network

Time to cool the planet running out

Ending the emission of the greenhouse gas CO2 by 2050 will be necessary to avoid "catastrophic disruption to the world's climate," according to the Worldwatch Institute in its 26th annual assessment.

Environment News Service

SPORTS

Judge upholds $28.1M verdict in favor of retired NFL football players

A federal judge has upheld a jury award of $28.1 million to retired football players who sued the NFL for allegedly failing to properly market their images.

Sports Illustrated

Howard shines and Magic make NBA-record 23 3s as Orlando cruises

Even the guys at the end of the bench were making 3-pointers on a record-setting night for the Orlando Magic.

ESPN

EDUCATION

States told to redouble high school improvement push

Despite tougher coursework requirements and other improvements, states need to do much more to make sure high school students are poised for success.

Education Week

Senate hearing spotlights school reform

President-elect Barack Obama's choice for education secretary, Arne Duncan, said he wants to improve the No Child Left Behind law and lure more people into teaching.

Seattle Times

RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

Priest creates stimulus plan for his parish

When President-elect Barack Obama takes office, he might want to give the Rev. Joseph Breen of St. Edward Catholic Church in Nashville, Tenn., a call.

USA Today

Bush's legacy likely to be shaped by faith-based programs

Love it or hate it, the faith-based program started by Bush after he entered the Oval Office has been a major contributor to the debate over the proper intersection of God and government.

Religion News Service

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