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President Barack Obama during his statement in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.  (Photo by Susan Walsh / AP) Storm-walloped East Coast returns to work Millions of East Coast commuters returned to work over slick roads and icy sidewalks after a weekend winter storm dropped record snowfall. Associated Press East Coast airports bounce back after storm CBS3 Southern states pull a U-turn on toll roads Toll roads — or at least plans for them — are becoming as common in Dixie as pecan pie, pickups and porch swings. The newest twist: high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes that are free for multi-passenger vehicles. USA TODAY   Obama: Health care progress a victory for American people Democrats won a major victory in their push for health care reform as the Senate voted to end debate on a package of controversial proposals to a sweeping $871 billion bill. CNN Obama lauds ‘big victory’ for healthcare reform The Hill Controversial US health bill passes Reuters Top 10 health care reform players TIME Ahmadinejad hedges on freeing hikers Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hedged on his promise to help free three young American hikers who claim they accidentally crossed into Iranian territory. ABC News Iran's perilous path MSNBC Cyber Challenge tests top hackers The competition is aimed at identifying young people with exceptional computer skills and inspiring them to join the ranks of cybersecurity specialists. CNN US drones won't be hacker-proof until 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald   NATION DOT imposes 3-hour limit on strandings The Transportation Department, responding to tarmac horror stories, ordered airlines to let passengers stuck in stranded airplanes to deplane after three hours. MSNBC Judge mulls pivotal issues in Kansas abortion trial A judge is weighing a critical legal question in the case of a man who confessed to killing a late-term abortion provider: Can he claim the slaying was justified to save the lives of unborn children? Associated Press New programs aim to lure young people into digital jobs Hybrid careers that combine computing with other fields will increasingly be the new American jobs of the future, labor experts say. But not enough young people are embracing computing. New York Times POLITICS Moon mission gets help in Congress A bipartisan group of lawmakers slipped a provision into a government spending package that would force President Barack Obama to seek congressional approval for changes to the Bush-era space program. Houston Chronicle The secret life of Blackwater's Erik Prince Erik Prince, recently outed as a participant in a C.I.A. assassination program, has gained notoriety as head of Blackwater, a company dogged by the voluntary-manslaughter trial of five ex-employees. Vanity Fair Blackwater linked to CIA raids ABC News BUSINESS On Wall Street, many investors seem to believe in Santa Claus For stock-market statisticians, there's not much debate: the year-end lift known as the Santa Claus rally is no myth. CNBC Labor data show surge in hiring of temps The hiring of temporary workers has surged, suggesting that U.S. employers might soon take the next step, bringing on permanent workers, if they are convinced the upturn in the economy will be sustained. New York Times Jobs forecast USA TODAY Citadel files for bankruptcy Citadel Broadcasting Corp., the owner of radio stations in cities including New York and Chicago, filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection in Manhattan with a deal to shed $1.4 billion of debt. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Violence could be next in mountaintop mining battle The uniquely Appalachian form of coal strip mining that involves blowing tops off mountains has drawn more scrutiny. Active protests have led to online threats and throat-slitting gestures. MSNBC Global warming likely to be amplified by slow changes to Earth systems According to a recent study by Yale geologists, increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide taking place today could have a significantly larger effect on global temperatures than previously thought. ScienceDaily Climate change freakonomist CNN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY New lens may produce better images A new lens resembling tiny Venetian blinds can precisely focus the direction of microwaves and could lead to better digital cameras and other imaging devices, scientists say. LiveScience Russian rocket blasts off to space outpost A Russian Soyuz spacecraft with three astronauts on board blasted off from Kazakhstan to join a U.S.-Russian duo manning the International Space Station. Reuters RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY 'Hollywood types' describing Tantra as just sex anger Hindus Hindus are strongly critical of what they call "Hollywood types" who apparently think and describe of Tantra as nothing more than sex. Scoop Meditation restores the body, spirit Meditation is an age-old tradition globally, but increased awareness and understanding of the benefits it can provide is prompting a surge of interest in the United States. MLive.com   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Public cooling on global warming Forbes Column: Risky business Newsweek Column: The Salvation Army — naughty or nice? Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: Is this a spiritual crossroads? San Francisco Chronicle Blog: After disaster in Copenhagen, it's up to us Huffington Post Blog: 2009: the most impulsive year ever Daily Beast Editorial: At airport, turbans shouldn't alarm Sacramento Bee Column: Playing beat the clock in Afghanistan RealClearWorld Column: Democrats worried about a backlash Detroit News   Site edited by: Beth Ruiz, Michael Makofka, Darling Gutierrez, Michael J. Bobak, George Knowles, Thomas Plagens, Yvonne Lee, Megan Morris, Leslie Wendel, Peter Dunn, Tanya Flowers and Rick Dossey.   GOOD NEWS New Orleans community reopens neighborhood school Hurricane Katrina closed most New Orleans schools for an entire year. But on Jan. 4, 2010, a new school will open its doors to a neighborhood that is still recovering. NPR Former conjoined twins celebrate birthday at home When conjoined twins Trishna and Krishna were wheeled into a hospital, their guardian was convinced that at least one of them would die or suffer brain damage. Times Online WORLD Returning Mexicans endure strict rules, long waits Fewer people are expected to travel to Mexico for the holidays. Many families are skipping the trip this year because of the poor economy, Mexican authorities say. Arizona Republic Clashes reported at funeral of Iranian dissident cleric Iranian reformist supporters have clashed with police following the funeral of a dissident cleric, opposition websites say. Earlier tens of thousands took part in a procession for the cleric. BBC Iran cleric Montazeri dies Reuters Philippines volcano eruption likely soon Philippine authorities raised the alert status of the country's most active volcano to level four, saying an eruption is imminent. CNN LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Actress Brittany Murphy dies aged 32 Murphy was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center near Beverly Hills after reportedly going into cardiac arrest at her home in West Hollywood. Reuters Foul play not suspected in Murphy's death People Awful and astounding movie accents of the decade Some actors spend hours, days, even months painstakingly perfecting accents for their roles. A great accent can enhance a performance, but an awful one can derail the whole thing. NPR HEALTH Diners eat fewer calories when menu lists entrees' contents Diners consume far fewer calories at dinner and afterward when the calorie content of entrees is listed on the menus along with information on how many calories they should consume in a day. USA TODAY US birthrates highest ever, teen pregnancies up Birthrates increased among all age groups — notably teenagers, who have seen a rise in pregnancies, according to Melonie Heron, Ph.D., of the CDC. MedPage Today Robotic ankle close to daily use An Arizona team that has been working to develop a prosthetic leg believes they are close to perfecting one called Spring Ankle with Regenerative Kinetics, which offers amputees more fluid movement. Arizona Republic SPORTS Eagles, Chargers, Vikings, Cards get playoff spots The Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers are used to making the playoffs. For the Arizona Cardinals, going to the postseason in consecutive seasons is unfamiliar turf. Associated Press Highlights: Eagles 27, 49ers 13 NFL.com NFL partnering with BU study ESPN Bengals find going tough without Henry Signs of how deeply Henry's death touched his teammates were everywhere. Chad Ochocinco, a fellow receiver, carried Henry's jersey onto the field before the game and fought back tears after. CBS SportsLine EDUCATION States assemble Pre-K-20 data Spurred by the prospect of grant funding, more states are taking strides to link K-12 data systems with postsecondary agencies to develop a more holistic picture of each and every student. Education Week Christian group wages fight against censorship on campus The non-profit Alliance Defense Fund, armed with a $9.2 million donation from an anonymous family plus its own matching funds, is stepping up efforts to combat censorship at public colleges. Arizona Republic   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Sun possibly helps battle skin cancer Sunbathing is known to cause skin cancer — but it may also help people survive when they get it, scientists are saying. 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