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US Marine 1st Lt. Aiden Katz, of Queens, N.Y., right, walks with Afghan National Army local commander Lt. Mohammed Hussein, in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.  (Photo by Brennan Linsley / AP) 3 Americans receive 2009 Nobel physics prize Three scientists who created the technology behind digital photography and lightning-fast fiber-optic communication networks shared the 2009 Nobel Prize for physics. Columbus Dispatch Special section: The Nobel prize in physics 2009 Nobelprize.org DNA sequencing in a holey new way IBM will announce on how it intends to hold DNA molecules in tiny holes in silicon in an effort to decode their genetic secrets letter by letter. BBC   Afghan war units begin 2 new efforts The Pentagon is establishing two new units devoted to the Afghan war, highlighting the military's focus on the conflict even as the White House considers scaling back the overall U.S. mission there. Wall Street Journal Gates: military to adhere to Obama’s decision Nashua Telegraph Blog: Sen. Webb calls McChrystal's public statements 'odd' The Hill Gates: 'Taliban have the momentum' CNN Skepticism over North Korea's talks offer North Korea's offer to return to talks about its nuclear program has been met with skepticism by experts. BBC North Korea nuke talks back on? Reuters 2 Ohio death-row inmates reprieved Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland issued reprieves for two death-row inmates as Ohio reworks its lethal injection process in the wake of an aborted execution attempt. Toledo Blade 2 death row inmates freed as charges drop Witchita Eagle   NATION Obama weighs spending to stem job cuts without 2nd stimulus President Barack Obama is considering a mix of spending programs and tax cuts to respond to widening job losses that would amount to an additional economic stimulus without carrying that label. Bloomberg A sick economy Times Union Justice Sotomayor takes spotlight on first day of new term A recast Supreme Court kicked off its new term with newly seated Justice Sonia Sotomayor immediately taking center stage. Denver Post Special section: Test your Supreme Court knowledge CNN POLITICS Critics blast $3M mining handout A mining company partially owned by Goldman Sachs is set for a $3 million earmark — raising questions as to why Congress would take on risk for a bailed-out giant that’s already making a profit. Politico Push for earlier credit card legislation With the holiday shopping season just weeks away, some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pushing to move up the effective date of the Credit Card Reform Act. NPR LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Gourmet magazine closes after 70 years Gourmet, which has amassed a devoted following over nearly 70 years of publication, will be shut down, publisher Condé Nast said. CNNMoney Condé Nast's Gourmet decision NPR The best low fat treats: skinny snacks that fit your diet It seems as if every snack now comes in a handy 100-calorie pack. But it's important to keep your skinny snacks low in fat and low in calories, not just one or the other. ABC News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Tweet bust: Twitter's 1st political prisoner An activist has been arrested for using the social networking site Twitter to spread information about police actions during the recent G-20 protests in Pittsburgh. Pacific Free Press 'Smart' speed bumps being developed Environmental concerns have prompted one Mexican state government to embrace a "smart" speed bump that could make driving smoother, without sacrificing safety. USA TODAY Termite altruism might have roots in war When a warring termite colony loses its king and queen (the only members capable of reproduction) then its survivors treat former enemies as if they were siblings. Wired EDUCATION College technology 'catching up' with students in today's interactive world Today's college classrooms are high-tech marvels, with overhead projectors and grease pencils replaced by document cameras, handheld clickers and interactive white boards. USA TODAY Universities ‘discriminating’ against private school pupils Elite institutions such as Durham are penalizing teenagers from the fee-paying sector to “compensate for the failure” of the majority of state schools, it is claimed. Telegraph.co.uk RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Recent Stonehenge find shows the site's religious significance Researchers say a new find near the famous Stonehenge monument shows the religious significance of the site. San Jose Mercury News Jesuit law school professor embroiled in gay marriage debate A Boston College Law professor found himself embroiled in the same sex marriage debate in Maine when he appeared in an advertisement urging voters to support traditional marriage. The Bulletin   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog: Michael Moore's problems are our fault TRUE/SLANT Column: Put a sock in it, Stan Truthdig Editorial: More than a Nobel cause Baltimore Sun Column: Russian anti-Americanism New York Times Column: What to watch, night by night San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Action on climate, environment overdue Des Moines Register Column: 2 arguments about Afghanistan TIME Column: The vast right-wing conspiracy is back Salon.com   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Jennifer Yirinec, Benjamin Wu, Jayanthi Nathan, Sevim Yolacti, Andreea Chirita, Jennifer Rivera, Lynne Adams, Darling Gutierrez, Leslie Wendel, Beth Ruiz and Heather Norberg.   GOOD NEWS New campaign to save children's lives Save the Children has launched its biggest and most ambitious campaign to reduce infant and child mortality worldwide. WalesOnline Making a difference: Gunnar Swanson One Iraq war veteran has dedicated his life to helping children affected by conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Christian Science Monitor WORLD Pakistani Taliban claim UN attack The Pakistani Taliban have said they launched the attack on the U.N. World Food Programme offices in the capital Islamabad, killing five people. BBC Who are the Taliban? CBS News New Greek PM sworn in Greek socialist leader George Papandreou was sworn in as prime minister and is expected to announce a leaner cabinet focused on taking Greece out of an economic crisis. Reuters BUSINESS Business blitz seeks fast passage of Senate climate bill Executives from more than 140 companies and venture capital firms will convene in Washington to lobby Senate lawmakers to pass a comprehensive climate and energy bill quickly. New York Times US retail may show slump will persist U.S. retailers likely saw sales decline again, signaling weak demand leading into the holiday season that will require chains to sharpen their focus on value. Reuters Blue Christmas would be retail's 2nd straight MarketWatch HEALTH H1N1 flu vaccine to be distributed through local providers As the first H1N1 vaccine arrives in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is leaving it up to local health agencies to decide who will and who will not receive the medicine. Columbia Missourian Concern about spreading flu in churches Religion News Service Discussion: Immunizing against the swine flu New York Times Why nondrinkers may be more depressed than regular drinkers A new study suggests that people who never drink are at significantly higher risk for not only depression but also anxiety disorders, compared with those who consume alcohol regularly. Times Online ENVIRONMENT Obama: agencies to reduce pollution President Barack Obama is ordering all agencies to do what he wants companies operating power plants, running refineries and making automobiles to do: reduce heat-trapping gases. ABC News America makes first move to allow independent fund for poor countries Guardian Energy from waste powers US army BBC Jordan faces up to water crisis In Jordan, the government can provide tap water to the capital only once a week. Every day private distributors fill the tanks of their trucks with private well water, for sale to the residents of Amman. BBC The high stakes of melting Himalayan glaciers CNN SPORTS Angels hope to vanquish ghosts of postseasons past, beat Red Sox Before the Angels and Red Sox met for the final time of the regular season, Abreu and Ortiz talked about the teams facing each other for a third consecutive year in an American League Division Series. USA TODAY Brett Favre shows vintage form Maybe Brett Favre was just warming up his arm when he dinked and dunked his way through the Vikings' first two games. Sporting News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Climate change shrinks sheep Climate change is causing a breed of wild sheep in Scotland to shrink, according to researchers. Scientists say milder winters are helping smaller sheep to survive. BruDirect   Photo of the Day A woman plays with her dog on the beach at the Baltic Sea, northern Germany.  (Photo by Heribert Proepper / 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 Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. 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