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People walk past a sand sculpture made by activists of Oxfam, a group of non-governmental organizations, during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico.  (Photo by Israel Leal / AP) Salvation Army testing credit card donations at kettles Across the country, the Salvation Army has been rolling out machines that accept credit card donations, in hopes of soliciting contributions from cashless consumers who would otherwise walk by their kettles. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Graying of givers bad news for big charities San Francisco Chronicle No cash? New Salvation Army accepts credit Baynews9 Parents blamed for education problems Blaming teachers for low test scores, poor graduation rates and the other ills of American schools has been popular, but a new survey wags a finger closer to home, blaming the parents. Houston Chronicle   UN climate change talks reach a deal United Nations talks in Cancun have reached a deal on climate change, including a fund to help developing countries. BBC Global climate talks agree on modest package Reuters Climate change summit: week 2 in pictures Guardian Obama wants tax cut measure passed, acknowledges anger among Democrats President Barack Obama calls his tax-cut agreement with Republicans far from perfect but a good deal overall for Americans, while acknowledging that many fellow Democrats aren’t happy. Baltimore Sun Tax breaks for special interests sweeten tax cut McClatchy Newspapers Afganistan bomb ‘kills 15 civilians’ At least 15 people have been killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan. The explosion reportedly hit a pickup truck carrying civilians in Helmand province. Reuters Audio slideshow: Afghan sings for peace BBC   NATION FAA missing key data on 119,000 planes The FAA admitted that it has lost key information necessary to identify 100,000 private planes in the United States, creating a possible risk to national security. MSNBC Wells Fargo opposes banks on mortgage-risk rule Wells Fargo & Co., the biggest U.S. mortgage company, has broken with rivals to lobby for rules requiring banks to retain a stake in home loans packaged for investors. San Francisco Chronicle POLITICS 9/11 responders bill defeated by Senate GOP filibuster Senate Democrats failed to win a procedural vote to open debate on a bill that would provide medical benefits and compensation for first responders on the scene on September 11, 2001. CNN Cash still rolling in for Senate candidates Joe Miller and Sen. Lisa Murkowski have raised a half million dollars since Election Day as Miller continues to dispute the vote. Anchorage Daily News EDUCATION Rural schools get nearly a quarter of turnaround grants Data released by the U.S. Department of Education on the $3.5 billion School Improvement Grant program show that the federal turnaround grants haven’t just gone to schools in urban areas. Education Week 5 mistakes to avoid on college application The Monitor checked with counselors and admissions officers to get their take on the most common mistakes students make when applying to college. Christian Science Monitor SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Of mice and men on diets Ask any mouse in Tracy Bale’s lab and he’ll tell you he was minding his own business, eating whatever he pleased, when wham! Someone filched his food supply. ABC News Foods that can both boost mood and fight holiday weight gain WebMD Stork once roamed Indonesian island Fossils of a giant stork have been discovered on an Indonesian island of Flores, once home to many extreme-sized creatures. The bones were found during excavations of the Liang Bua cave. CBS News Geminid meteor shower expected to be heavenly show Geminid meteor shower will come hurling toward earth. These shooting stars will be visible across the world. USA TODAY The Geminids: the mystery meteoroids CBS News HEALTH Why surgeons dread redheads In numerical terms, people with red hair are a decided minority. They comprise just 2-6 percent of the population of the northern hemisphere and 1-2 percent worldwide. It’s genetics that make them such rare birds. TIME Seniors, beware of pushy Medicare tactics Seniors need to be on high alert for pushy and unethical practices during the Medicare open enrollment period, which runs until the end of the month, regulators say. Star Tribune Eating disorders a problem among Orthodox Jews Health experts say eating disorders are a serious, underreported disease among Orthodox Jewish women as families are reluctant to acknowledge the illness. ABC News SPORTS Navratilova hospitalized after attempt to climb Kilimanjaro Tennis great Martina Navratilova has been hospitalized in Kenya with an accumulation of fluid in the lungs after attempting to climb Africa’s highest peak. Sports Illustrated Troubles shouldn’t prevent Newton’s Heisman landslide Recent Heisman Trophy races have been some of the closest ever. When tonight’s vote totals are revealed at the 76th award ceremony in New York, this one should buck the trend. Kansas City Star   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Nobel Peace Prize: more powerful China not smarter San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Congress should aim for budget stability Detroit Free Press Column (Lindsey Pollak): What 20-something women want (and why you should care) Christian Science Monitor Column (Liam Lacey): What’s behind Hollywood’s affliction addiction? Globeandmail.com Column (John Merline): So who’s holding the unemployed hostage now? AOL News Column (Tom Foreman): You say you want a revolution? CNN Column (David Harsanyi): No, we’re not No. 2, not yet Denver Post Column (Eleanor Clift): How President Obama can fill in the blanks Newsweek   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Sara Stewart, Laura Hardman, Priya Joshi, Elizabeth Quinn, Ranjini Kutty, Daishi Sato, Adrian Smith, Kristen Toland, William Ellis, Paul Wertheim, Robert Hang, Rachel Wright and Jeff Bromberg.   GOOD NEWS Drug combo may beat back aggressive breast cancer Combinations of therapies for an aggressive type of breast cancer could potentially usher the majority of affected patients into remission, researchers said at a major breast cancer meeting. HealthDay Drug combination helps women with early breast cancer BusinessWeek MTV bash collects 10 tons of food for hunger drive MTV staffers got their groove on and boosted the Daily News’ annual Readers Care to Feed the Hungry drive by over 20,000 pounds of food. NY Daily News Indiana infant to get transplant after all An Indiana infant who was denied a life-saving transplant surgery by Medicaid will now have his operation paid for. CNN WORLD Embedded with the Taliban Rarely seen by outsiders, the daily life of a regional Taliban commander named Dawran and his militant fighters is dominated by extremes: love and war, attack and retreat, life and death. CNN Taliban exposed by embedded journalist Examiner Gaza boys take trip of a lifetime The distance from Gaza to New York is 5,685 miles, but for Motaz al-Jamal the gulf between the rubble of his hometown of Rafah and the neon glitz of Times Square could have been interplanetary. Guardian Documentary follows 15 boys from Gaza on trip to US Guardian RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY 1 small NY town’s battle for tolerance Instead of peace, one Sufi Muslim’s burial ignited a war — one that would erupt nine months later, hurling Sidney into the national spotlight, bitterly dividing some residents while transforming others. San Francisco Chronicle Islamic school Universal School in Buffalo is an Islamic school for students in pre-k through eighth grade. It’s one of 240 private Islamic schools in the country and is supported through tuition and fundraising. Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly BUSINESS US trade gap falls, leaving a smaller surplus for China The trade deficit in the United States narrowed, according to the latest data, though America’s largest trading partner, China, still exports more than it brings in. CNNMoney Build America borrowers race countdown clock before year end From California to New York, issuers are rushing to take advantage of Build America Bond subsidies by accelerating sales of the securities before the program ends. Bloomberg LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Morrison in Miami: The Doors’ Manzarek tells the story Florida’s clemency board conceded that there was inadequate evidence to convict Doors singer Jim Morrison of indecent exposure at a Miami concert in 1969. NPR Shine on, moonshiners Modern moonshiners are among the artisanal, locavore, do-it-yourself foodies who made home-brewed beer and at-home pickling part of the modern lexicon. And their numbers are growing. Newsweek Eco-friendly fashion options Using less fossil fuels, choosing renewable materials and cutting down on waste products have all become part of modern day living. A growing trend is searching for eco-friendly fashions. Earth Times ENVIRONMENT Men skeptical of ‘green’ products Men aren’t buying into the environmental product movement. That’s because men and those over the age of 55 are much less likely to buy into the environmentally friendly green movement. LiveScience Ancient desert oasis echoes Eden The waters of the Persian Gulf may cover one of humanity’s oldest and largest footholds outside Africa. Discovery News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Americans’ views of God shape attitudes Surveys say about nine out of 10 Americans believe in God, but the way we picture that God reveals our attitudes on key issues. USA TODAY   Photo of the Day Caribbean flamingos bask in the sun at a pond at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, N.M.  (Photo by Susan Montoya Bryan / 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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