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FIFA President Joseph Blatter, center, with officials of Russia, right, and Qatar, left, after the announcement that their nations will host future World Cups.  (Photo by Michael Probst / AP) Africa ‘can feed itself in a generation’ A new book claims Africa could feed itself within a generation and become a major agricultural exporter. The book calls on African leaders to make agricultural expansion central to all decision-making. BBC Investors try new tactics with African agriculture Reuters Curing the creative classes Across the country, health systems and artists’ collectives are trying to find ways to make care more accessible to artists and others in nontraditional work environments. Newsweek   US loses 2022 World Cup bid to Qatar The United States lost its bid to host the 2022 World Cup today to Qatar in a stunning rebuke to the country that many had considered the front-runner to host the world’s grandest sporting event. CNN Qatar win right to host 2022 World Cup BBC Tough fixes on table for taming US deficit Confronted with a deficit-reduction plan, members from both parties set aside ideological orthodoxy sparking hope that their work could ignite an effort to reduce government debt. Arizona Republic Obama coming around on tax cuts CBS News Taxing issues before Congress MSNBC ‘Premature’ to end military ban on gays: Sen. McCain It may be premature to end the U.S. military‘s ban on gays, Senator John McCain warned, as Republicans geared up to block President Barack Obama’s push to repeal the “Don‘t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Reuters   NATION Jobless claims average at 2-year low More Americans applied for unemployment benefits recently, but the broader trend in layoffs points to a slowly healing job market. The average over the past month fell to a two-year low. CBS News Distressed homes in US sell at biggest discount in 5 years U.S. homes in the foreclosure process sold for about 32 percent less than non-distressed properties in the third quarter, the biggest discount in five years, according to RealtyTrac Inc. Bloomberg Fed wants to strip a key protection for homeowners McClatchy Newspapers Blog: House prices fall again  (Economist) Daily Chart The legacy of George F. Johnson and the Square Deal Sixty-two years ago, the nation witnessed one of the largest funerals in U.S. history. It marked the passing of not a president, but of a captain of industry. NPR WIKILEAKS WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces new warrant Swedish authorities have issued a fresh arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange following a procedural error with the first. BBC Julian Assange speaks with TIME TIME Australia braces for its own WikiLeaks damage control Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard lambasted WikiLeaks as the government braced itself for the publication of 1,500 diplomatic cables relating to Australia. Christian Science Monitor Blog: Canadian political advisor regrets call for retaliatory WikiLeaks assassination Globeandmail.com POLITICS Colin Powell gives Obama backing on START nuclear deal President Barack Obama rallied support for a stalled nuclear treaty from former Secretary of State Colin Powell, as Republican lawmakers indicated a greater willingness to ratify the agreement with Russia. Christian Science Monitor GOP blocks childhood nutrition bill Republicans used a procedural maneuver to try to amend the $4.5 billion bill, which would give more needy children the opportunity to eat free lunches at school and make those lunches healthier. CBS News The soul of the tea party The fight is on for the soul of the tea party. On one side: libertarian-minded grassroots activists. On the other: the leaders of the wealthy, powerful and better-established Christian right. Newsweek HEALTH Vitamin D requirements tough to meet through diet Several top national nutritionists say many people will need to fine-tune their diets to reach the vitamin D recommendation of 600 International Units a day. USA TODAY Can omega-3 foods prevent eye disease in seniors? Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids appears to protect seniors against the onset of a serious eye disease known as age-related macular degeneration, a new analysis indicates. HealthDay RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Holiday battle: Catholics vs. atheists As if trying to negotiate the traffic wasn’t hard enough, drivers coming into New York City via the Lincoln Tunnel are getting caught up in a battle of beliefs. CBS News Review: plant porn and physics prayers One man from San Francisco is targeting priest, scientist and artist in a playful rally against authority. Religion Dispatches LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT A yuletide gift of kindness Seventy-five years later, Ted Gup learns the astonishing family secret about his grandfather’s generosity during the Great Depression. Smithsonian Magazine ‘Harry Potter’ actors are adults now, and ready to move on You can see it on their faces and hear it in most of their remarks: They’re ready to move on with their lives. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Major infrastructure projects to go ahead as Russia and Qatar win World Cup bids NCE Blog (Frederick M. Hess): Time to really rethink teacher pay Beltway Confidential  (San Francisco Examiner) Editorial: Earmark reform won’t drain red ink Grand Rapids Press Blog: How powerful is the tea party anyway?  (Mother Jones) MoJo Column (Ben Lieberman): Unleashing US energy resources could spark economic recovery Washington Examiner Editorial: AIDS battle continues Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Amy Goodman): WikiLeaks and the end of US ‘diplomacy’ Truthdig Editorial: Between lines on WikiLeaks, some reassuring revelations Detroit Free Press   Site edited by: Ayesha Sharma, Diana Shaw, Anuja Seith, Lynne Adams, Tanya Flowers, Cat Van Le, John Allen, Sara Stewart, Sevim Yolacti, John Harvell, Daishi Sato, Jodi McMaster, Robert Hang, Jeff Bromberg, Charles Weiss, Elizabeth Quinn and Alexa Even.   GOOD NEWS Men worldwide grow mustaches for cancer effort “Movember,” which inspired 500,000 men all over the world to grow mustaches last month, has raised more than $100 million, as men collected sponsorships that earned more money as those mustaches grow. Las Vegas Sun Brain scan ‘best thing’ for early detection of autism The way autism is diagnosed could become less subjective by using a brain-imaging-based test that is being developed by researchers and that, in early trials, was 94 percent accurate. MSNBC Steroids and own blood help kick pain in the butt, says study A shot of a patient’s own blood in addition to steroids and “dry-needling” can reduce the pain associated with hamstring tendinopathy, according to a study. MedPage Today WORLD 2 Republicans hint at hope for arms treaty with Russia President Barack Obama’s hopes of winning Senate approval for a new arms control treaty with Russia by the end of the year were encouraged by two Republican senators, including John McCain. New York Times Medvedev warns of arms race Reuters Boosting solar power ‘could help create jobs’ in South Africa Increasing capacity for solar power would enable South Africa to become “a major player” in the industry and create thousands of jobs. Business Day BUSINESS Federal Reserve’s report: We loaned banks trillions The Federal Reserve has lifted its veil of secrecy regarding special lending programs during the financial crisis by revealing the specifics of transactions with firms like Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. Christian Science Monitor Fed trough fed many TheStreet.com Special section: Federal focus CNNMoney Ky. Gov. Steve Beshear announces theme park with $250M impact Gov. Steve Beshear said that a creationism theme park, expected to open in Northern Kentucky in 2014, would have a $250 Million annual impact on the state’s economy. Courier-Journal ENVIRONMENT Amazon deforestation on decrease Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest rate for 22 years, the government says. BBC Natural gas drillers feeling pressure The Obama administration is considering forcing energy companies to reveal more details about the chemicals they use to help extract natural gas from public lands, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said. Houston Chronicle Feds won’t end drilling ban off Fla. The Daily Star SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Starry starry night: count may triple The universe may glitter with far more stars than ever imagined. A new study suggests there are a mind-blowing 300 sextillion of them, or three times as many as scientists previously calculated. AOL News At CERN, art collides with science Inspired by the world‘s largest particle detector, a young artist found a way to paint a mural of part of Geneva’s famous CERN project — right on the building itself. PBS 1st coca chewed 8,000 years ago Peruvian foraging societies were already chewing coca leaves 8,000 years ago, archaeological evidence has shown. BBC EDUCATION Read all about it: textbooks are still in College students are sticking to the traditional printed versions, saying they want to be able to highlight and write in the margins. Other bonuses: No Facebook distractions or batteries needed. Star Tribune Information unstacks the deck When choosing a college, many prospective students opt for the easiest or closest choice. Would giving them better information make for wiser decisions? Inside Higher Ed SPORTS The lowdown on the World Cup bid ballot FIFA‘s executive committee will sit down in the Zurich headquarters of soccer’s world governing body to vote on which nations will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals. CNN Even with numbers on decline, Tim Duncan a force for Spurs This has been the worst season for Tim Duncan, but it could shape up to be one of his best with the San Antonio Spurs. USA TODAY   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Genetically modified plants thriving In North Dakota researchers have found new evidence that genetically modified crop plants can survive and thrive in the wild, possibly for decades. BBC   Photo of the Day A man walks behind candles forming a ribbon for World AIDS Day in Thessaloniki, Greece.  (Photo by Nikolas Giakoumidis / 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 In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich. 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