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Passengers walk along the track away from the site of a train derailment near the town of Uglovka, Russia. An express train carrying hundreds of passengers derailed, killing dozens of people and injuring scores of others in what may have been an act of sabotage, Russian officials said.  (Photo by Ivan Sekretarev / AP) Russian train wreck 'an act of terror' Officials have found "elements of an explosive device" at the site of the derailment of a Russian train and believe an act of terror caused the incident. CNN Derailment of train rekindles Russian fears BBC Dozens killed as explosives found at site YouTube Starving polar bears turn to cannibalism Scientists say shrinking Arctic sea ice may be forcing some polar bears into cannibalizing young cubs. Toronto Star Much less stable ice for polar bears, expert says MSNBC   State dinner crashers met Obama in line The White House says that Michaele and Tareq Salahi not only got past layers of experienced, executive-branch security, they shook the president's hand during the Obamas' first state dinner. Detroit News Secret Service director faces difficult questions Politico Gate-crashers safety breach YouTube Hajj stoning ritual marks beginning of Eid Vast crowds of pilgrims converging on Mecca cast stones at walls representing the devil on the third day of the annual Hajj, as Muslims began celebrating Eid al-Adha. NPR With 'Cyber Monday' approaching, online scams proliferate If past patterns follow, "Cyber Monday" will be one of the biggest online shopping days of the year — and a prime time for identity theft and other scams. Kansas City Star Online holiday shopping scams KATV   NATION CIA goes hiring in heart of Arab America In dire need of agents fluent in Arabic, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has made an unusual public show of its recruiting effort in Dearborn — a city of 100,000 with the densest Arab population in the U.S. Reuters Port of Palm Beach hopes to revive trade with Cuba The Port of Palm Beach has struggled trying to reestablish its long-lost dominance over the U.S.-Cuba trade route, despite hopes that the Obama administration could further loosen or end the embargo. Palm Beach Post POLITICS Obama, Congress crafting jobs bill President Barack Obama and the Democratic majority in Congress are assembling a jobs package that would devote billions of dollars to projects meant to put people back on payrolls in 2010. Baltimore Sun These cities are poised to recover the fastest MSNBC Schwarzenegger's office blames $79,000 tax lien on 'paperwork' problem A gossip Web site revealed that the IRS filed a federal tax lien against the governor last spring seeking $79,000 — a discovery Schwarzenegger's office blames on "a minor paperwork tracking discrepancy." San Jose Mercury News New fight develops over rights of fetuses A ballot initiative that sponsors hope will outlaw abortion in Alaska by declaring fetuses to be "legal persons" appears headed for a court fight. Anchorage Daily News HEALTH Experts say Swine Flu mutations do not warrant new alarm The World Health Organization tried to dampen fears about mutations seen in the swine flu virus in several countries, noting that both mutations had been found in very few people. New York Times Mother taken to court for refusing daughter's swine flu vaccination Telegraph.co.uk More foot power, less car pollution may promote better health Walking and cycling plus low-emission vehicles may reduce future disease burden, researchers say. HealthDay Awakenings: what did doctors miss? A neurologist who runs a coma study group made a startling discovery: a patient who suffered a brain injury in a car accident in 1983 was not in a vegetative state at all. TIME BUSINESS G-20 switch shaping local world After decades of spectacular financial globalization, the world economy and investment horizon may be turning more local and unpredictable. Reuters Recession changes tone of Black Friday Black Friday meant something different for one segment of the population — the realities of a still-flat economy. Denver Post Retailers may get lift from high-income shoppers ABC News 'Black Friday' shoppers buy but spend less green NPR Mercedes ups its stake in Formula One The polluting auto sport is suffering from sponsor defections. But Daimler's Mercedes unit sees a bargain in backing the Brawn GP team. BusinessWeek EDUCATION Cell phones as learning tools for lessons Cell phones, the subject of tugs of war between parents, teachers and students across the nation, are taking on a new role in the classroom: learning tool. Seattle Times Salaries grow $8 million in education department of La. Salary costs have jumped in Louisiana's education department since Paul Pastorek took charge of the agency. The Tuscaloosa News School helps students fend off bad times In addition to the regular lunch program for needy kids, the Whitney Elementar school operates as an emergency food bank. CNN Recession sends many to food pantries San Francisco Chronicle SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 'Apps' that transform software into gold The proliferation of smartphones and global open platforms has created potentially lucrative opportunities for programmers. San Jose Mercury News Hammerhead shark mystery solved The mystery behind the strangely-shaped heads of hammerhead sharks may now be solved by a study showing that a hammerhead gives sharks an ability to see through 360 degrees. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Triple-dipping retired brass USA TODAY Column: Wikipedia doesn't have all the answers The Independent Column: The Irish church's legacy of abuse Guardian Blog: What to do about White House gate-crashers Huffington Post Column: Free speech and the Internet New York Times Editorial: Congress: hands off the Fed San Francisco Chronicle Column: Female cops in Iraq? Christian Science Monitor Editorial: A danger in Dubai Times Online Blog: Can new urbanism save America? Huffington Post   Site edited by: Jennifer Huang, Rick Dossey, Jennifer Yirinec, Andrew Evans, George Knowles, Jayanthi Nathan, Jeff Bromberg, James Morris, Leslie Wendel and Alen Amini.   GOOD NEWS Teacher aims to save lives with musical Jamal Speakes, drama teacher at Dorsey High in Los Angeles's inner city, dreams big. He wrote a high-school musical — one dream come true — but his big dream is saving lives. CBS News Radiohead, Elbow and other rockers donate to charity auction An auction of memorabilia from some of music's biggest names will raise funds for a landmine charity. Manchester Evening News WORLD Abu Dhabi to aid Dubai only on a 'case by case' basis Abu Dhabi, wealthy capital of the United Arab Emirates, will "pick and choose" how to assist debt-laden neighbor Dubai, a senior official said, after fears of a Dubai default sent global markets reeling. Reuters The world's biggest debtor nations CNBC Bangladesh ferry capsizes at dock A triple-deck ferry packed with hundreds of travelers heading home for an Islamic festival capsized as they disembarked in southern Bangladesh, leaving at least 37 dead and scores missing. USA TODAY SPORTS Reining in tailgate parties a challenge for most colleges Tailgating has grown exponentially, to a point where officials say there are concerns for public safety at some games. NPR Throwing in the towel on homophobia For athletes who feel they must choose between their identity and the love of the game, Brendan Burke's coming out has got the sports world talking. Globeandmail.com Woods, wife, unavailable for interview The Florida Highway Patrol says Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin, are not available to be interviewed by state troopers and asked police to return to try to clear up questions. USA TODAY ENVIRONMENT Scientists turn trees into carbon banks There is an experiment going on in the redwood forests of northern California: an attempt to turn trees into "carbon banks." NPR Oil companies press industry-enviro group on refinery emissions An internal document circulating among members of an industry-environmental coalition provides a window into the oil industry's fight to scale back mandates in Democratic climate-change bills. The Hill RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Priests, police, hid years of child sex abuse in Ireland A shocking report released reveals that sexual abuse by Catholic Priests in Ireland was covered up for decades by both the church and police. Australian Broadcasting Corporation Catholic church admits child abuse Al Jazeera Serenity Prayer skeptic now credits Rienhold Niebuhr A Yale librarian who cast doubt on the origins of the Serenity Prayer says new evidence has persuaded him to credit Protestant theologian Reinhold Niebuhr as the author. New York Times LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT For some, a search for celebrity Is worth any risk In totalitarian regimes, some people take huge risks for the freedom to be themselves; in this democracy, some people take huge risks for the freedom to be someone else — a celebrity. New York Times 'Everybody's Fine' drives home a wistful message about family If you stared at empty seats around your Thanksgiving dinner table, Robert DeNiro's newest film could help. CNN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Holiday bargain: 100 toys for $10 Wal-Mart is looking to jump-start holiday sales by expanding the $10 toy incentive tenfold, the company said. CNNMoney   Photo of the Day Germany's Vanessa Low competes in the women's long jump during International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation World Games 2009 in Bangalore, India.  (Photo by Aijaz Rahi / 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 I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have. Abraham Lincoln Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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