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In this April 1998 file photo, exiled al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden is seen in Afghanistan. Osama bin Laden was within reach of U.S. troops in Tora Bora when military leaders made the crucial and costly decision not to pursue the terrorist leader with massive force, a Senate report says.  (Photo by Anonymous / AP ) Iran planning to build '10 new uranium enrichment sites' The Iranian nuclear agency will begin work on five sites, with five more over the next two months. It comes days after the UN nuclear watchdog rebuked Iran for covering up a uranium enrichment plant. BBC Iran: IAEA resolution mistake, hidden agenda YouTube Phasing out pennies in a bid for change The future of America's one-cent coin has been the subject of much debate, and one store owner in Berkeley, California, has decided to take a personal stand. NPR   Osama bin Laden 'within grasp' in 2001 The U.S. military missed an opportunity to capture or kill Osama bin Laden when he was "within grasp" in the Tora Bora mountains of Afghanistan in 2001. Al Jazeera Rumsfeld decision let Bin Laden escape Google News Blog: Report: bin Laden 'expected to die' NPR Special section: Al-Qaida's reach MSNBC Swiss ban on minarets approved by 57 percent of voters To the great surprise of pollsters and the regret of the government, the Swiss said yes to a ban on the construction of minarets. According to final results, 57.5 percent of voters backed the initiative. SwissInfo Swiss vote on banning minarets YouTube Release of secret reports delayed President Barack Obama will maintain a lid of secrecy on millions of pages of military and intelligence documents scheduled to be declassified by the end of 2009, according to administration officials. Boston Globe   NATION Gays seek renewed focus on civil unions In the weeks since Maine voters handed the gay marriage movement its 27th electoral defeat in five years, other activists have voiced similar qualms about making marriage their main goal. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Ft. Hood rampage raises questions about gun control Anything involving guns in the U.S. is sure to stir up the debate over government gun control. And the recent rampage at Ft. Hood, Texas, where 13 people were killed and 38 wounded, is no exception. Christian Science Monitor Proposal to allow 'mentally defective' veterans buy guns triggers debate Kansas City Star Federal judges argue for reduced sentences for child-porn convicts In a nationwide series of hearings, the U.S. Sentencing Commission has heard from federal judges seeking reduced sentences for possessors of child pornography. Denver Post POLITICS Obama's challenge: keep Latino support While the latest Associated Press-GfK poll showed a 68 percent approval rate for President Barack Obama among Hispanics, maintaining such support is far from certain. Houston Chronicle Racial chasm in Obama approval rates Gallup Afghanistan action could test alliance between Obama, Pelosi Conflicting views concerning Obama's change in military strategy could test the strong alliance between Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Hill Political parties both struggle with ideological infighting The focus of many Republicans and Democrats is not on within their own party who have strayed from the party base on hot-button issues. Fort Worth Star Telegram SC rift highlights debate over GOP's future Barre Montpelier Times Argus BUSINESS US Treasury to push lenders to finish more home modifications The U.S. Treasury Department will step up public pressure on lenders to finish modifying more home loans to troubled borrowers under a new campaign. Bloomberg An empire at risk If the U.S. succumbs to a fiscal crisis, as an increasing number of economic experts fear it may, then the entire balance of global economic power could shift. Newsweek Leggo our Eggo Eggos, the frozen waffle made by Kellogg, will be in short supply until the middle of 2010, it says. Toronto Star SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Prices of supercomputers dropping For decades, the world's supercomputers have been the tightly guarded property of universities and governments. But what would happen if regular folks could get their hands on one? San Jose Mercury News Science of memory: researchers to study pieces of unique brain Molaison lost the ability to form new memories after surgery removed part of his brain and, by agreeing to be studied over several decades, transformed the way we understand memory. Hartford Courant RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Feuding sons, questionable finances threaten Unification Church Church officials say it's unclear how Unificationism will fare when the Rev. Sun Myung Moon dies. Followers of the church believe that Moon is a messiah sent to complete Jesus' unfinished work. Kansas City Star Parishioners can wear collars too Services offered at Covenant Presbyterian Church are part of a growing interest among those whose pets are central to their lives. NPR SPORTS Head trauma remains a danger in high school football Football remains the most dangerous high school sport, with an average of 25.5 injuries per 100 players a season, and 12 percent of all injuries involve head trauma. San Jose Mercury News Steelers officially rule Roethlisberger out Sports Network Super Molinari brothers win World Cup of Golf for Italy Francesco and Edoardo Molinari edged a dramatic three-way final round tussle with Sweden and Ireland to claim a first World Cup of Golf for Italy by one stroke. Reuters   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Real chance of averting a climate crisis? Observer Column: American politics a big 'reality' show The Independent Blog: Why Obama understands China very well Huffington Post Column: Lahore rocks on Guardian Column: New version of Islamism a greater threat Philadelphia Bulletin Column (Patrik Johnsson): Fame at all costs Christian Science Monitor Editorial: The barren fruits of the 'Kelo' decision San Francisco Chronicle Column: A year of magical thinking Weekly Standard Column: Goodbye, Dubai? New York Times   Site edited by: Jennifer Huang, Jennifer Yirinec, Michael J. Bobak, Jessica Flier, Leslie Wendel, Rick Dossey, James Morris, Walt Chiu and Alen Amini.   GOOD NEWS Rescue Mission helps families in need With a budget of nearly $22 million a year, the 117-year-old Rescue Mission supports at least a half-dozen programs and facilities for the needy in metro Denver. Denver Post Climbing to success, and helping others along the way Patrick Alvarez, 19, founded a nonprofit group that provided Thanksgiving dinners for 200 people. New York Times WORLD Hondurans to elect new president Hondurans will vote for a new president in the latest chapter of a months-long political standoff triggered by a coup that has divided the United States from Latin American powers Brazil and Argentina. Reuters Post-coup violence in Honduras TIME Cars burned at trade protest Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to separate violent demonstrators in Geneva during a protest opposing a meeting of top world trade officials. MSNBC WTO opponents burn cars, break windows YouTube Russia police issue appeal after blast derails train Russian police are appealing for witnesses following a bomb blast which derailed an express train north of Moscow, killing 25 people. BBC Aftermath of the Russian train crash Guardian HEALTH Diabetes cases may double in 25 years The number of people with diabetes in the United States is expected to double over the next 25 years, a new study predicts. ABC News Seniors struggle with holiday blues For many seniors, the holiday season can trigger melancholy as they think about lost loved ones, struggle with health issues or worry about money problems, according to the American Geriatrics Society. HealthDay ENVIRONMENT Protecting forests, hoping for payback The U.S. Forest Service's priorities are improving forest health and protecting against devastating wildfire while still supporting the timber economy. New York Times Commonwealth endorses climate deal Leaders at the Commonwealth summit have endorsed a call for a legally binding agreement on climate change and a fund to help poor nations meet thier mandates. Al Jazeera Special section: The Copenhagen climate summit BBC LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT For stars, high-tech gaffes hard to hide So, you fail to take a deep breath and to count to 10 — and you post something you probably shouldn't on Twitter or Facebook, or somewhere else online. San Francisco Chronicle In comedy, 2nd to none They've been knocking 'em dead for half a century at Second City, 50 laugh-a-minute years that have spawned two resident companies, four touring companies, and theatres in Chicago and Toronto. CBS News EDUCATION Colorado schools closing digital divide in chase for stimulus funds As part of Colorado's bid for a share of the $4 billion 'Race to the Top' grants, educators are trying to bridge the so-called digital divide by improving technology in all school districts. Denver Post Mission: educational engagement Milwaukee Public Schools will spend some $4 million in federal stimulus money over two years to support a major parental involvement program in 35 schools. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel At this school, marijuana in every class At Med Grow Cannabis College, marijuana is the curriculum: the history, the horticulture and the legal how-to's of Michigan's medical marijuana program. New York Times   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Camp helps military kids cope with fears The camp was one of 90 organized nationally. The goal is to have fun, but also to provide a chance for military children to talk with peers who know what they are going through. 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