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South Korean Prime Minister Chung Un-chan reviews the North Korea side of the demilitarized zone in Yeonchon County, Seoul, South Korea.   (Photo by Lee Sang-hak / AP) Gates: Iran could face 'significant additional sanctions' Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said that world powers will soon impose "significant additional sanctions" on Iran over its failure to engage in talks on its nuclear ambitions. Washington Post Iran seeks nuclear parts through Taiwan Telegraph.co.uk US teens ignore laws against texting while driving a car With momentum building for all 50 U.S. states to outlaw text messaging behind the wheel, there is evidence that the key demographic targeted, teen drivers, will not pay much attention. Reuters   North Korea warms to nuclear talks North Korea has signaled its willingness to resume nuclear talks after three days of discussion between officials and the U.S. special envoy. Guardian Special section: North Korea: secretive state BBC US-North Korea relations Associated Press Latino youths straddle 2 worlds The fastest growing group of young people in America are optimistic about the future, but they're also more likely than most other American youth to drop out, live in poverty and become teen parents. San Jose Mercury News Latino assimiliation CNN Hikers discovery reveals where dinosaurs originated Long ago, some of the first dinosaurs walked the Earth. But scientists have not known with any confidence where those initial dinosaur prints were made — until now. LiveScience   NATION Sens. outline bipartisan climate approach A bipartisan covey of senators outlined for President Barack Obama a framework for climate change legislation that they say could pass the Senate early next year. Politico US favors biological-weapons treaty, opposes verification The U.S. undersecretary of state for arms control said she wanted to revitalize the Biological Weapons Convention, which Washington walked out of in 2001 when it rejected international monitoring. Philadelphia Inquirer Retail sales unexpectedly increase Sales at U.S. retailers rose more than forecast in November, a sign consumer spending is gathering speed. Bloomberg POLITICS House nears passage of financial rules Lawmakers approved an amendment to the bill offered by Democratic Representative Stephen Lynch that would limit financial firms to 20 percent ownership in OTC derivatives clearinghouses. Reuters Geithner defends TARP Reuters Same-sex marriage advocates delay NJ Senate vote A crucial New Jersey Senate vote on same-sex marriage, was called off as advocates struggled to find the support needed for passage. Philadelphia Inquirer SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Super-computer to predict climate change German scientists inaugurated what they describe as the world's most powerful climate-predicting super-computer. Earth Times New fossils shed light on evolution Newly described dinosaur fossils from New Mexico are helping scientists better understand the early development of these ancient creatures. U.S. News & World Report SPORTS Defending champ Steelers have playoff hopes sacked by Browns There's nothing super about the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore. The defending NFL champions lost their fifth straight and had their playoff hopes thrown for a loss by the lowly Cleveland Browns. ESPN In 8 games, John Wall proves he's college hoops' biggest star John Wall received plenty of scrutiny from college recruiters because he was the No. 1-rated point guard prospect in the country, and Duke, Miami and Kentucky, waged a fierce recruiting battle for his services. Sports Illustrated RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Russian supreme court outlaws Jehovah's Witnesses The community of Jehovah's Witnesses in the city of Taganrog, Neklinov and Matveeva -Kurgan are outlawed, they can not carry out any activities and must be withdrawn. asianews.com Remembrance, and maybe sainthood, for Bishop Fulton J. Sheen It is the 30th anniversary of the death of America’s first and most prominent Roman Catholic televangelist. New York Times Eritrea arrests 30 praying women Thirty elderly women have been arrested in Eritrea while praying together, one of their relatives living in the United States has told the BBC. BBC ENVIRONMENT The conundrum over nuclear energy Nuclear power poses a major conundrum. Nobody's thrilled about nuclear waste, people fear potential accidents, and proliferation of nuclear weapons is scary. NPR Climate change fears may worsen depression MSNBC Real Christmas trees 'greener' than fake It may not sound like "tree-hugging," but cutting down a real tree for Christmas is actually greener than going with the artificial kind, one scientist says. LiveScience   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Bernanke’s unfinished mission New York Times Editorial: Go virtual with your canned food drive USA TODAY Column: For global finance, global regulation Wall Street Journal Column: An image-rehab plan for Tiger Woods ESPN Column: Why I like the Senate health compromise Slate Blog: Health care for everyone ... errr, almost TRUE/SLANT Column: 1 hot mess The American Prospect Column: Deficit commission dysfunction Huffington Post Column: Oprah's rise, and network news' fall Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Beth Ruiz, Jeff Bromberg, Darling Gutierrez, Deionna Pope, Michael Makofka, Justin Roche, Andrew Evans, Jennifer Huang, George Knowles, Nadine Natour, Alen Amini, Rick Dossey, James Morris, Megan Morris, Amy Helfman and Laurie Hauptli.   GOOD NEWS Calif. nonprofits receive over $4 million to provide emergency services The Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced it has provided $4.3 million in grants to California nonprofits in 2009. PNNOnline Donor leaves $1,000 coin in Salvation Army donation kettle in Maryland Capt. Richard New almost missed the 1-ounce gold coin at the bottom of a Salvation Army donation kettle from downtown Annapolis. The Capital WORLD Blackwater private guards participated in secret raids by CIA Private security guards from Blackwater Worldwide participated in some of the CIA’s most sensitive activities, according to former employees and intelligence officials. New York Times Officials say top al-Qaida leader killed MSNBC Americans rejected for jihad training The five American terror suspects arrested in Pakistan where they allegedly sought training for jihad may have had more ambition than actual ability. ABC News Deradicalizer used in case of 5 Muslim men arrested in Pakistan CNN India to create new state in south The Indian government has announced it will carve a new state out of the southern Andhra Pradesh state. Al Jazeera HEALTH Swine flu death toll at 10,000 since April Federal health officials said that almost 10,000 people had died of swine flu since April, a significant jump from mortality numbers released in November. New York Times MRI detects breast cancer at an earlier stage Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) coupled with mammography detects almost all cancers at an early stage, thereby reducing the incidence of advanced stage breast cancer in high-risk women. esciencenews Alcohol and breast cancer CNN BUSINESS Goldman Sachs suspends bonuses Goldman Sachs has blinked in the face of public outcry over its multimillion-dollar pay packages by suspending bonuses for its top 30 executives. Guardian Goldman execs accept new bonus policy ABC News AOL-Time Warner divorce is official After seven months' preparation, AOL is set to be officially independent of media giant Time Warner Inc., closing the book on their 2001 merger and opening a new chapter for the Internet company. Wall Street Journal McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell add to fast food value deals Many big names in fast food are rolling out products geared to drag in slow-to-spend consumers. McDonald's makes official plans to nationally roll out a Dollar Breakfast Menu in January. USA TODAY LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Final score: future 1, past 0 It may not seem obvious at first, but Clint Eastwood’s “Invictus,” a rousing true story of athletic triumph, is also that director’s latest exploration of revenge, the defining theme of his career. New York Times Thomas Hoving: the man who made the modern Met Museum In his ten years as director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas Hoving, who was 78 when he died, didn't just transform the Met. He remade the very idea of museums. TIME EDUCATION Reading can strengthen brain 'highways' Intensive reading programs can produce measurable changes in the structure of a child's brain, according to a study in the journal Neuron. NPR Tough economy squeezes Pell Grant An unexpected surge in college enrollment has created an $18 billion shortfall in the Pell Grant program, the largest in the 36-year history of the program. ABC News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Lehman Monday morning lesson lost with Obama regulator-in-chief One year after the demise of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. paralyzed the financial system, “mega-banks” are as interconnected and inscrutable as ever. Bloomberg   Photo of the Day United States Marine LCpl. Grayson Barnette gives candy to Afghan children during a patrol in Khan Neshin, in the volatile Helmand province of southern Afghanistan.  (Photo by Kevin Frayer / 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 Things do not change; we change. 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