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A soldier guards the gate of the Yemeni Foreign ministry in San'a, Yemen. Yemen's foreign minister said that his country opposes any direct intervention by U.S. or other foreign troops in the fight against al-Qaida.  (Photo by Nasser Nasser / AP) Jackson Health System halts dialysis for poor patients Jackson Health System has stopped paying for dialysis treatments for 175 poor patients with failing kidneys, a decision that experts say could be deadly. Miami Herald Prop. 8 trial will be shown on YouTube A lawsuit challenging the initiative that banned same-sex marriage in California won't be televised live, but it will be videotaped for delayed Internet release on YouTube, a federal judge ruled. San Francisco Chronicle Marriage rite, gays focus on just unions USA TODAY   Airline bomber report to 'shock' Americans James Jones, a retired four-star Marine general, says Americans will feel "a certain shock" when a report is released today detailing the intelligence failures that could have prevented the Christmas Day attack. USA TODAY US guards knew terrorist was on flight Telegraph.co.uk Yemen official tells AP US Troops not wanted New York Times Obama faces fallout from bombing YouTube Justice Department awaiting Ticketmaster, Live Nation concessions The U.S. Justice Department is waiting for Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. and Live Nation Inc. to offer further concessions before deciding whether to block the music-industry merger. Bloomberg Cell phone exposure may protect against and reverse Alzheimer's disease Long-term exposure to electromagnetic waves associated with cell phone use may protect against Alzheimer's disease, says a new study. ScienceDaily   NATION Gunman at North Side power company A gunman armed with an assault rifle stormed a power company this morning in north St. Louis, shooting at least three people. Some employees at the business ran to the rooftop to escape the gunfire. St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis business shooting MSNBC Why cable is going to cost you even more Your cable bill is going up this year — and next year, and the year after that — with no end in sight. CNNMoney Time Warner and Direct TV raise rates YouTube POLITICS US readies Middle East peace push The Obama administration is gearing up for a fresh attempt to relaunch stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks after the effort hit a dead end last year. Kansas City Star Unresolved questions for 2010 This week's retirement announcements by Sen. Chris Dodd, Sen. Byron Dorgan and Gov. Bill Ritter delivered a sharp reminder that the landscape for this year's elections is far from fully settled. Politico ENVIRONMENT 1970s-style rationing as UK National Grid cuts off gas to factories Factories in the northwest of England and east Midlands are having their energy supplies cut off for the first time in years as the severe weather and creaking power infrastructure lead to 1970s-style rationing. Guardian Energy-efficiency grants can likely create 1,000 jobs The nation's first mandatory carbon trading scheme is being credited with potentially creating nearly 1,000 jobs while promoting energy-efficiency projects in industries across Maine. Portland Press Herald EDUCATION 2 Maine teachers recognized for excellence in math, science President Obama honored two Maine teachers for excellence in math and science education. He also announced new initiatives to improve students' performance in these areas over the next decade. Portland Press Herald Obama directs $250 million to science and math Christian Science Monitor Calif. passes major school-reform package The California Legislature sent Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger landmark education reforms designed to overhaul the state's worst schools and let parents send their children elsewhere. San Francisco Chronicle SPORTS Ala. vs. Texas for national title The undefeated Crimson Tide and Longhorns will each try to add another championship to their considerable pedigrees. Philadelphia Inquirer Special section: Ala. vs. Texas NBC Sports Dawson elected to Hall of Fame Andre Dawson received 420 of 539 votes in results announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, 15 more than the 75 percent necessary to gain election. Sports Illustrated NBA commissioner suspends Wizards star Arenas indefinitely NBA commissioner David Stern has sidelined Wizards star Gilbert Arenas indefinitely for bringing guns into the Wizards locker room. NY Daily News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The King: beyond the fame Behind the Elvis of legend, fame and cliche lived an actual human being. And it's that Elvis, the one behind the image, that Bud Glass hopes to introduce to fans via "The King's Ransom Museum." Las Vegas Review Journal Vampires rule People’s Choice Awards “The Twilight Saga,” “True Blood” and “The Vampire Diaries” all sucked up trophies at the 36th annual People’s Choice Awards. MSNBC 2010 People's Choice Awards CBS News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Crime dropping, no time for backsliding USA TODAY Blog: Global warming, the planet doesn't lie USA TODAY Column: Solar energy’s dirty little secret Grist Column: What’s holding up the nuclear review? Weekly Standard Column: AT&T prepares for life after iPhone BusinessWeek Column: Democrats aren't dead yet Salon.com Column: 5 options to turn the tide on terrorism Newsweek Blog: LA intends to poach the Jaguars or Bills Yahoo! News   Site edited by: Tanya Flowers, Megan Morris, Amy Helfman, Sevim Yolacti, Jessica Flier, Deionna Pope, Michael J. Bobak, Laurie Hauptli, Michael Makofka, Antonio Jules, Brad Hess, Leah McRae, Leslie Wendel, Rick Dossey and Jodi McMaster.   GOOD NEWS Young pianist thrust into elite group The Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival named Kirill Gerstein the sixth recipient of the Gilmore Artist Award. Kalamazoo Gazette Chihuahuas off to NY flying first class A red carpet guided 15 Chihuahuas' entry onto two airplanes bound from San Francisco International for New York City. San Francisco Chronicle Chihuahuas fly to NY to find homes YouTube Girard College is focal point for MLK day of service Global Citizen is the nonprofit group that leads the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. Thousands of volunteers will gather to participate in community service projects. Philadelphia Daily News WORLD Indian student killed in Australia: racism or hard times to blame? The killing of Nitin Garg has thrust concern about the safety of Indian students in Australia back into the spotlight while reenergizing debate over whether racism or just criminal behavior is the problem. Christian Science Monitor South Sudanese cattle raid kills 140 At least 140 people have been killed in ethnic clashes in Southern Sudan, officials say, as aid agencies warn that the country faces a return to war. BBC BUSINESS Geithner’s New York Fed told AIG to limit swaps disclosure The Federal Reserve Bank of New York told AIG to withhold details from the public about the bailed-out insurer’s payments to banks during the financial crisis. Bloomberg I spy a 'stealth Starbucks' Of the 15,000 Starbucks in the world, none is like this one in Seattle. Officially the coffee shop is called "15th Ave Coffee and Tea" but the store has earned another name: "the Stealth Starbucks." CNN Calorie postings trim Starbucks consumption Reuters SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 'Small-in-1' devices reign, proving content is king Converged handhelds aim to revolutionize mobile computing as the annual International Consumer Electronic Show opens in Las Vegas. MSNBC AT&T adding more devices to wireless network MarketWatch What's hot at the Consumer Electronics Show ABC News Breaking through the language barrier IBM has 100 staff working on an internal project named "n.Fluent" that offers instantaneous translation across a variety of platforms. CNN HEALTH A solution to obesity? When it comes to our muscles, a little less efficiency might be just what the doctor ordered, a report suggests. ScienceDaily Dieters beware: Calorie counts are frequently off According to a new study, prepared foods may contain an average of eight percent more calories than their package labels own up to and restaurant meals may contain a whopping 18 percent more. TIME RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Mary Daly, a leader in feminist theology, dies at 81 Mary Daly, a prominent feminist theologian who made worldwide headlines a decade ago after she retired from Boston College rather than admit men to some of her classes, died in Gardner, Mass. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Black churches team with hospitals to push better diets Research funded by the National Cancer Institute found that church members significantly increased their fruit and vegetable consumption through congregation and pastoral support. Beliefnet   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Recession may boost life expectancy During the Great Depression, the average life expectancy in the U.S. actually rose. This surprising bump in the population’s health is also seen in other economic downturns. LiveScience   Photo of the Day A man lights candles during a ceremonial burning of dried oak branches — the Yule log symbol for the Orthodox Christmas Eve in St. Sava temple in Belgrade, Serbia.   (Photo by Darko Vojinovic / 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. 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