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Thais gather during candlelight ceremonies in Phuket, Thailand, to remember those killed in the Asian tsunami five years earlier.  (Photo by David Longstreath / AP) US jet bomb plot investigation in London U.K. police are searching addresses in central London after reports that a man suspected of trying to bomb a trans-Atlantic flight is a student in Britain. Times Online Expert: Beef up airport security Detroit Free Press Obama monitoring security from Hawaii MSNBC Nestle mislabeled its products, FDA finds The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chastised Nestle for labeling its juice boxes for kids as 'medical foods' in ads. The Money Times   Tears, prayers on tsunami anniversary Thousands prayed at mosques in Indonesia to mark the fifth anniversary of the Asian tsunami that left 230,000 people dead. NPR Tsunamis and how they work Los Angeles Times 5 years after the tsunami Kansas City Star Assault on Pope Benedict XVI prompts Vatican review of protection The Vatican has said that it will review security procedures for protecting Pope Benedict XVI after a woman knocked him down at Christmas Eve Mass. Press TV Protecting the pope: keeping him safe but open TIME Previous attacks on popes Telegraph.co.uk Social networking sites are changing how colleges recruit As social networking sites gained popularity, universities are using these sites as inexpensive marketing tools. Daily Press   NATION Holiday snowstorm hits much of central US The dream of a white Christmas was turning into a nightmare for some as forecasters predicted a heavy snowstorm would continue across parts of the central United States. CNN Heavy snow blankets US Telegraph.co.uk The lingering Bush legacy: what to do about those tax cuts In the back of every Washington politician's mind is this sobering fact: unless Congress acts, the temporary tax cuts it passed when George W. Bush was president will expire at the end of 2010. McClatchy Newspapers From New Deal to new hard times, the town of Eleanor endures For the town of Eleanor, which took its name from the first lady of the New Deal, government action still works. New York Times POLITICS GOP lawmakers change tune on costly health plans Democrats are troubled by the inconsistency of Republicans who approved a major Medicare expansion that has added tens of billions of dollars to federal deficits, but oppose health overhaul plans. San Francisco Chronicle Catholic group supports Senate compromise on abortion aid In an apparent split with Roman Catholic bishops over the abortion-financing provisions of the health care bill, Catholic hospitals have signaled that they back the Senate's compromise on the issue. New York Times Senate clears 2 EPA officials after GOP members drop holds The Senate confirmed two senior EPA officials after GOP senators dropped procedural "holds" on the nominees. The Hill BUSINESS Lured by deals, shoppers treat themselves as well Maria Prieto couldn't resist. Shopping for Christmas presents at a Gap Kids recently, she thought about that 25 percent off coupon she had. Why let it go to waste? MSNBC Some retailers make it easier to return items Denver Post Treasury uncaps credit line for Fannie, Freddie for 3 years The U.S. Treasury Department will remove the caps on aid to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for the next three years, to allay concerns that the companies will exhaust government assistance. Bloomberg Rock-bottom lobster prices have fishermen in dire straits About 80 percent of the lobster landed in Canada is exported to the U.S., where the recession has reduced demands for the tasty crustaceans. Toronto Star HEALTH Is running bad for your knees? New studies reveal that there is no connection between running and arthritis and that running may even help protect people from joint problems later on. TIME Operation could 'cure' high blood pressure A revolutionary new operation which could effectively cure high blood pressure has been developed by scientists, offering hope to hundreds of thousands of sufferers. Telegraph.co.uk EDUCATION Fresno State bestows degree on ex-internee In a ceremony attended by about 35 people at Selma City Hall, John Otomo, 87, of Selma, became the first Japanese internee to receive an honorary college degree from California State University, Fresno. Fresno Bee Special section: Japanese internment during World War II St. Louis Post-Dispatch School offers a haven in a world of woe Nearly two-thirds of the 224 students enrolled at Longfellow are learning English as a second language, Principal Doug White said. The teachers know there are stories behind every one of those faces. Kansas City Star SPORTS Bout in serious jeopardy What began as an apparent simple disagreement over how to handle drug testing has spiraled so out of control that the potential biggest money fight in boxing history was in serious jeopardy. ESPN Blog: McCain lobbied to mediate boxing dispute The Hill Cavaliers rout Lakers in showdown of the NBA's top 2 teams The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 102-87 in a showdown between the NBA's top two teams. Reuters Christmas in the NBA Houston Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog: Resolve to read more Huffington Post Editorial: FSU leader brings a scholarly vision St. Petersburg Times Editorial: On Iran, another year squandered Houston Chronicle Column: Mexico covers health care. Why can't we? McClatchy Column: 'Fear' drives students to apply early Examiner Column: A world both shrunken and more divided The Independent Column: We can end hunger, but will we? San Jose Mercury News Column: Democrats face challenges for elections Times Online   Site edited by: Jessica Flier, Jennifer Yirinec, George Knowles, Jayanthi Nathan, Jeff Bromberg, Jodi McMaster, James Morris, Rick Dossey, Rachel Wright, Michael Makofka, Yvonne Lee, Alen Amini, Antonio Jules, Tanya Flowers and Amy Helfman.   GOOD NEWS Teen Santas deliver to the less fortunate Santa didn't wait for nightfall to bring a sack of toys to a house in Philadelphia. But for the children, the details were secondary in a year when presents have been few. Philadelphia Inquirer Police toy giveaway a hit in Calif. About 500 jubilant children descended on East Palo Alto City Hall on Christmas morning as part of the police department's annual toy drive and giveaway. San Jose Mercury News WORLD Renewed clashes reported in Iran Iranian security forces and opposition activists have clashed in the center of the capital of Tehran, according to reformist Web sites and witnesses. BBC Special section: Iran Guardian 45 dead in India bridge collapse Forty-five people are believed dead after a bridge collapsed in the north Indian industrial hub of Kota, officials said. CNN US rights activist crosses into N. Korea A U.S. human rights activist trying to raise global attention about the suffering of the North Korean people has crossed into the reclusive state, other activists and South Korean media said. Reuters SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Voyager spacecrafts discover how solar system stays together Two NASA Voyager spacecraft are flying near the edge of the solar system. They have discovered that the "solar system is passing through an interstellar cloud that physics says should not exist." iTWire The past matters to plants It's a known fact that plants interact with each other. Now, researchers have learned that plants also respond to the past. ScienceDaily ENVIRONMENT Nature's race against time Global temperatures are set to rise faster than the speed at which most animals and plants can move to cooler areas, according to a recent study estimating the velocity of climate change. The Independent Special section: The future of climate change EPA.gov Green new color for up-and-coming lawyers — and some older ones, too The renewable energy industry boom is expected to create much-needed jobs for electricians and construction workers in Nevada. And the green push already is putting more lawyers to work. Las Vegas Sun Tugboat runs aground on same reef as Exxon Valdez A tugboat put in service to help prevent another oil spill disaster ran aground on the same reef as the Exxon Valdez in what remains the nation's worst oil spill. ABC News Tug grounding on Bligh Reef Anchorage Daily News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT African-American youth take to the Web A Web site launched out of the University of Chicago aims to be a "one-stop shop" for all things pertaining to black youths. It also serves as a platform for African-Americans to blog about their experiences. ABC News Why doing nothing is good for you A few days rest give you the chance to catch up on one of the most neglected aspects of a fitness schedule — sleep. Times Online Food shows are whipping TV networks into a frenzy Holiday revelers might overindulge this weekend, but viewers are gorging on food television shows. USA TODAY RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Reviving the spirit of Islam Close to 17,000 Muslims came to Metro Toronto's Convention Center to learn about their religion and being a Muslim in a modern world. Toronto Star Iraqi Christians face uncertain future At the church of the Virgin Mary in Baghdad, hymns sung in the ancient Aramaic language float through intricately carved wooden doors into a small courtyard outside. BBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Exclusion of menthol cigarettes in ban worries health experts The Food and Drug Administration may have banned candy- and fruit-flavored cigarettes, but some public health experts still see a big hole in their efforts to keep teens from starting to smoke. USA TODAY   Photo of the Day Sri Lankan tsunami survivors carry offerings at a temple, in memory of tsunami victims on the fifth anniversary of Tsunami, in Peraliya, Sri Lanka.  (Photo by Eranga Jayawardena / 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 You don't know what you can get away with until you try. 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