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People gather on the National Mall during the " We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" in Washington.  (Photo by Carolyn Kaster / AP) Obama honors King on final pre-presidency day After a celebration in the shadow of Abraham Lincoln, President-elect Barack Obama is shaping the final day of his pre-presidential life around another giant figure, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. TIME MLK activists reflect on Obama's ascension ABC News Three generations: Little Rock to Obama BBC Automakers Fiat and Chrysler in partnership talks, says report Report claims that Fiat is in talks with Chrysler to form a strategic partnership that could lead to the Italian car maker taking a stake in its U.S. peer. Reuters   We the people: Obama faces 'new' America We have a new president. But he, too, has a new nation to lead, one that's changing almost beyond recognition. Newsweek Obama faces big challenges with inaugural address Reuters Obama sees his race as opportunity CBS News Hamas vows to rearm after Gaza war Hamas has vowed to rearm in defiance of any Israeli and international efforts to prevent the Islamist militant group from replenishing its arsenal of rockets and other weapons after the Gaza war. Reuters Special section: Timeline: Gaza crisis Al Jazeera Hamas, Israel declare separate ceasefires NPR Rulings of wrongful detentions at Guantanamo Bay The Bush administration has maintained the detention camp holds "the worst of the worst." But for critics, the timing of decisions on 24 detainees adds urgency to a review of all Guantanamo cases. International Herald Tribune   NATION More Americans joining military as available jobs dwindle As the number of jobs across the nation dwindles, more Americans are joining the military, lured by a steady paycheck, benefits and training. International Herald Tribune Consumers urged to use caution eating peanut butter Federal officials are urging consumers to put off eating foods that contain peanut butter until it's assured they do not contain products from Peanut Corp. of America, which were found to contain salmonella. CNN Little Debbie products join snack food salmonella recall Arizona Republic POLITICS Secret Service countersnipers hunt for real snipers Look up at any presidential event and you're likely to see them: men dressed in black, armed to the teeth, looking back. CNN Special section: Obama inauguration schedule Newsday Star-studded show launches inauguration festivities President-elect Barack Obama joined a vast throng at a joyous celebration. "Anything is possible in America," declared the man who will confront economic crisis and two wars when he takes office. CBS News "We Are One" inaugural celebration ABC News Bush gives his closing argument: Is anybody listening? President George W. Bush said farewell to the nation, but the nation wasn't paying attention. TV barely cut to him in time for his first words and couldn't wait to cut away when he finished 13 minutes later. TIME Iconic images of the Bush presidency CNN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Why so many minds think alike Decades of research show people tend to go along with the majority view, even if that view is objectively incorrect. Now, scientists are supporting those theories with brain images. CNN Deep-sea discovery shows origin of life The most ancient specimens on Earth are 3.5 billion-year-old, dome-shaped clumps of bacteria called stromatolites, which were found in western Australia and suggest that shallow seas were the birthplace of life. MSNBC To genome them is to love them: nature's building blocks The Australian HEALTH Our president-elect and his lethal puffing The svelte president seems to be a role model in all ways but one: his smoking. Philadelphia Inquirer China warns of bird flu risk over Lunar New Year China has warned of the risk of further human cases of bird flu in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday after reporting two new cases over the weekend. Reuters EDUCATION Michigan school enrollment nosedives An enrollment drop in metro Detroit comes at an enormous financial cost in lost state aid. The downward trend has forced districts to close buildings, increase class sizes, eliminate programs and lay off staff. Detroit Free Press Teacher uses Obama as vocab builder Eugene Williams Sr., an educator for 40 years, has published a book about the new president that uses descriptions of the Obama family to help boost vocabulary and reading skills. Baltimore Sun RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Bush's faith-based legacy Critics mocked Tony Blair as "Bush's poodle." But Blair told CT that he has always considered his and Bush's views on the role of faith in foreign policy to be "essentially the same approach." Christianity Today Rick Warren: redefining 'Evangelical' While conservative on issues like same-sex marriage and abortion, Rick Warren has routinely reached across political and theological lines to combat poverty, AIDS and global warming. Florida Times-Union   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (David Sirota): Obama sells out to Wall Street Salon.com Column (Chris Dodd): A day to serve Huffington Post Column (Joan Walsh): Are we there yet, Martin? Salon.com Column (Ramesh Ponnuru): A conservative view of Obamamania TIME Column (Anne Applebaum): EU's lack of an unified energy policy Slate Editorial: Bush's Guantánamo legacy International Herald Tribune Column (Kenneth Weisbrode): West suffering historical amnesia U.S. News & World Report Column (George Will): 43, for a final time Newsweek Column (Roger Cohen): Start the fire International Herald Tribune Column (Neal Peirce): The stimulus bill test Denver Post Column (hua hsu): The end of white America? Atlantic Online   Site edited by: Binal Ghelani, Charles Jones, Jasmine Jernberg, Danny Bittker, Lauren Thurmond and Eli Greenlaw.   GOOD NEWS DVD teaches autistic kids about smiles A new DVD teaches autistic children how to recognize emotions like happiness, anger and sadness through the exploits of a train with a human face. Guardian Give back to community on MLK Day The observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will include many opportunities to reach out to people in need and celebrations of civil rights gains, including Barack Obama's election as president. MSNBC WORLD Mexico biggest crime threat to US? The U.S. and a number of experts say Mexico is becoming one of the world's biggest security risks due to indiscriminate kidnappings and killing of government agents. CBS News Zimbabwean rivals hold unity talks A crucial meeting of Zimbabwean rivals aimed at ending the country's political stalemate has opened in the capital Harare. Al Jazeera BUSINESS UK unveils second bank rescue plan The U.K. government unveiled a second bank rescue plan designed to jumpstart lending and bolster the stability of the nation's financial system. CNNMoney China shares rise on buying by government fund Chinese shares rose after an arm of the country's sovereign wealth fund said it was buying more shares of major banks. Associated Press EU sees euro area in deepest slump in 10-year history The euro-area economy will contract this year for the first time since the currency was introduced a decade ago, the European Commission forecast, cutting its outlook for the region. Bloomberg LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Mall comedy triumphs in US chart Kevin James, who starred in The King of Queens, co-wrote and co-produced the movie about a security guard who takes on a gang of high-tech thieves. BBC ENVIRONMENT Electric car evangelist sees battery-powered future Owning the car batteries and charging stations, drivers will pay a fee based on miles driven. The company will build a network of charging spots and battery-switch stations. Philadelphia Inquirer Bush administration has altered Appalachian landscape President George W. Bush's push to preserve coal's position as the biggest source of electricity has lasting impacts on the Appalachian landscape. NPR SPORTS Polamalu leads Steelers past Ravens The Steelers took one more step toward their league-record sixth Super Bowl title with a 23-14 victory against the Ravens in the AFC championship. As expected, the game was dictated by defense. Sporting News Cardinals another Cinderella story Less than four months after the Rays went to the World Series, the Cardinals are headed to the Super Bowl, after beating the Eagles in the NFC Championship game, 32-25. Sports Illustrated   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Why are public schools so bad at hiring good instructors? Researches have looked at just about every possible determinant of teaching success, and it seems there's nothing on a teacher's résumé that indicates how he or she will do in the classroom. Slate   Photo of the Day Bell-ringers are seen on a belfry of Dormition Cathedral in Rostov, Russia. 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