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Secretary of State-designate Sen. Hillary Clinton, center, stands with Senate Foreign Relations Committee members Sen. John Kerry, right, and Sen. Richard Lugar in Washington before her nomination hearing.  (Photo by Susan Walsh / AP) UN building shelled in Gaza Israeli aircraft and artillery struck targets inside densely crowded Gaza City, and witnesses said one of the buildings damaged was the local headquarters of the U.N. refugee agency. MSNBC Cairo set for talks on proposed 10-day Gaza truce An Israeli delegation is due in Cairo for talks on an Egyptian 10-day ceasefire plan aimed at ending the war on Gaza, which has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians. Al Jazeera Special section: In depth: Gaza conflict BBC Cheney: US does not engage in torture Responding to accusations that at least one Guantanamo detainee was tortured, Vice President Dick Cheney acknowledged there may have been a "problem" with the way prisoners were interrogated. ABC News   Senate panel approves Clinton nomination to be Secretary of State Sen. Hillary Clinton was approved by a Senate panel to become the next U.S. Secretary of State, clearing a crucial hurdle to becoming the next top diplomat. Reuters Obama defends treasury choice YouTube Senators vow to block $350B bailout A Senate fight looms over President-elect Barack Obama's attempt to release the second $350 billion of the TARP funds to the Treasury Department. CNN GOP to meet Obama advisers on bailout Reuters Swindlers find growing market as foreclosures skyrocket As home values across the U.S. continue to plummet, authorities say a new breed of swindler is preying on the thousands of homeowners desperate to avoid foreclosure. International Herald Tribune Home repossession numbers double CBS News US initial jobless claims rise to 524,000 First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose more than forecast, signaling companies stepped up the pace of firings at the start of the year. Bloomberg   NATION Economy starts 2009 on weaker footing; outlook dim The U.S. economy started the new year on weaker footing as recession-shocked Americans retrenched further, forcing retailers to ring up fewer sales. Forbes Retail stocks driven down on poor December sales data CNNMoney Deep freeze blankets Midwest, moves towards the East Temperatures continue to reach Arctic levels as a severe cold wave rolls across the upper Midwest on the heels of yet another snowstorm, making most people think twice before going outside. CBS News POLITICS House votes to approve health insurance for 4 million more children Making a down payment on President-elect Barack Obama's promise of universal health coverage, the House voted to expand government-sponsored insurance to four million more children. Philadelphia Inquirer Federal judge orders White House to preserve e-mails A federal judge has ordered the Bush administration to preserve its e-mails — a decision that stems from allegations that the White House failed to properly monitor its internal communications among staff. CNN Ill. Gov. Blagojevich presides over Senate that will try him Stony silence greeted impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich as he presided over the swearing in of a new Senate that will decide whether to toss him from office. Boston Herald Blago swears in Senate that will try him MSNBC LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT 'Slumdog,' 'Button' lead BAFTA race Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” and David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” lead the field in the nominations for the British Academy Film Awards with 11 apiece. Yahoo! News Despite big stars, Golden Globes gets smallest TV audience in years The Golden Globes award ceremony reeled in the big stars, but had the second-lowest TV audience since 1995, according to Nielsen Media Research. MSNBC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pterosaurs took flight on all fours Pterosaurs took flight using all fours, a discovery that flies in the face of previous research on the ancient reptiles, a new study says. National Geographic New browsing apps for the iPhone We're guessing that they won't surpass iBeer in popularity any time soon, but this is big news for the Apple Store: Apple has quietly started allowing Web browser applications in. CNET News First look: New web browsers for iPhone PC World HEALTH Newer antipsychotics risky for heart People who use newer antipsychotic drugs are twice as likely as those who don't use any antipsychotics to have sudden cardiac death. WebMD Surgeon's checklist saves lives A simple checklist that ensures everyone in the operating room is on the same page reduces complications and saves lives. HealthDay RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY The providential God Bush refers to Throughout the past eight years, President George W. Bush frequently made references to God, but instead of using the traditional Judeo-Christian term, he often chose the more generic “Almighty.” Religion News Service Atheists want God stricken from inaugural oath Sacramento Bee Bush's eight years BBC Blacks, Jews see a new era under Obama Historically, Jews and blacks in America struggled together for civil rights. But that alliance was strained in recent decades as some leaders within the two communities clashed publicly. Beliefnet   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Nouriel Roubini): A global breakdown of the recession Forbes Editorial: Financial rescue deserves Act 2 USA Today Column (Helen Thomas): Almost done with bizarre Bushisms Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: 'Green' means personal commitment Environmental News Network Column (Alan Brinkley): Worse than Hoover New Republic Column: 6 serious medical symptoms WebMD Column: Is Israel losing the media war in Gaza? TIME Column: The drama of reciprocal self-destruction Truthdig   Site edited by: Orion McClure, Eli Greenlaw, Binal Ghelani, Charles Jones, Walt Chiu, Lauren Thurmond and Emily Naughton.   GOOD NEWS Partnership brings Wi-Fi to more than 100,000 low-income families Meraki and One Economy announced a new partnership that continues the push for digital inclusion by globally delivering affordable broadband Wi-Fi to more than 100,000 low-income housing families. PNN Record volunteerism predicted for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Organizers expect President-elect Barack Obama's call to service to lead to record numbers of volunteers working in communities across the U.S. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. USA Today WORLD Quietly, Chávez reopens the door to Western oil firms It is a telling sign of how deeply the global economic crisis has cut: President Hugo Chávez, who once reveled in describing the crash as proof of capitalism's flaws, is quietly courting Western oil companies. International Herald Tribune Hugo Chavez seeks unlimited rule CBS News Pakistan 'holds 71' over Mumbai Pakistan says it has so far arrested 71 people in a crackdown on groups allegedly linked to the Mumbai attacks in India. BBC BUSINESS Apple without its core? Steve Jobs' medical leave comes at a time when Apple is well-positioned, but no one can fill his many roles. BusinessWeek Special section: Quick facts about Apple CEO Steve Jobs Reuters China's economy surpasses Germany's China has become the world's third-largest economy, surpassing Germany and closing rapidly on Japan, according to government and World Bank figures. CNN ENVIRONMENT EPA nominee promises to embrace science and act on climate issues Lisa Jackson, Barack Obama's nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, got a warm reception from both sides of the aisle at her hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Grist Global warming forecast to leave half the world hungry by 2100 Climate change will desiccate crop yields in the tropics and subtropics by the end of this century, leaving half the world's population facing a food crisis, new research shows. Environment News Service SPORTS Some owners calling for salary cap Some baseball owners say it may be time to reconsider a salary cap after the New York Yankees spent nearly a half-billion dollars on free agents during a recession that may cause some teams to retrench. Sports Illustrated Bradford to return for junior season Sam Bradford, the Heisman Trophy winner, said he will pass on the NFL draft and return to Oklahoma for his junior season. The Sooners lost to Florida 24-14 in the BCS national title game. Denver Post Sam Bradford 2008 highlights YouTube EDUCATION US school segregation on the rise Black and Latino students are educated in U.S. schools that are increasingly segregated, said a report that undercuts optimism about race in America surrounding the presidency of Barack Obama. Reuters Students learn science outside of school Informal science activities, such as trips to museums and zoos, viewing of television shows and conversations between parents and children have the power to improve students’ learning in that subject. Education Week   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 10 innovations inspired by nature Scientists and engineers are getting some wild ideas from the wild kingdom. For example, they are making an adhesive derived from the gecko. HappyNews.com   Photo of the Day A man skates with a sail on the frozen lake Neusiedlersee, eastern Austria, during the cold winter.  (Photo by Lilli Strauss / 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 Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know. Daniel J. 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