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In this file photo, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange speaks at a press conference in London, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Lennart Preiss / AP) High Court to hear Ariz. immigration debate concerning sanctions The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed suit against Arizona for a law that severely sanctions employers for knowingly hiring illegal immigrants. The Supreme Court will now hear arguments in the case. ABC News Conservative files Ariz.-style immigration bill San Francisco Chronicle Are we running out of antibiotics? As more bacteria become resistant to the most powerful drugs in our arsenal, new weapons are getting harder and harder to find. Experts suggest we need to change the way we think about treating infection. Newsweek Effort to curb antibiotic use stalls Sydney Morning Herald   WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail in sex case British police said that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange had been arrested on a Swedish warrant seeking his detention for questioning in a sex-crimes investigation. CBS News WikiLeaks criticized over release of security sites USA TODAY Julian Assange arrested CNN Tax cuts in exchange for payroll levy President Barack Obama said he would agree to sustain tax cuts for high-income taxpayers in exchange for extending federal unemployment insurance and cutting the payroll tax by $120 billion. Bloomberg Obama: tax deal will help strengthen economy CNN Numbers don’t add up for math students in the US Scores from the 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment are out today and U.S. students did not shine. Out of 34 countries, the U.S. ranked 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math. USA TODAY DC education reforms go national CNN   NATION Waning support for college radio sets off a debate As colleges across the country look for ways to tighten budgets, some administrators have focused on college radio, leading even well-endowed universities to sell off their FM stations. New York Times Soldiers use extreme methods to meet military weight rules Soldiers are dangerously starving themselves, gobbling diet pills and laxatives — even resorting to costly liposuction surgery — all to meet the Army’s weight standards. USA TODAY Push to legalize Internet poker could give US casinos share of $25B pie A draft bill would legalize online poker playing in the U.S., and establish licensing and reporting requirements for companies. It would also generate tax revenue from wagers for state and federal governments. ABC News POLITICS Supreme Court will act on immigration, even if Congress doesn’t The Supreme Court takes up the national immigration debate that continues to stymie Congress. The court is sure to do something; Congress is not. McClatchy Newspapers Officials to hear challenges to Emanuel candidacy for mayor Chicago election officials are handling petition challenges in the mayor’s race including more than two dozen objections to the candidacy of former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel. Huffington Post ENVIRONMENT Plant species ‘undiscovered in cupboards’ More than 35,000 new species of flowering plants may be lying undiscovered in cupboards around the world, it is claimed. BBC Bioplastics not so green Plant-based plastics appeal to green-minded consumers thanks to their renewable origins, but their production carries environmental costs that make them less green than they may seem, research says. Discovery News The birth of bioplastics BusinessWeek GOP’s global warming skeptics to take House chairs on energy, science All of the contenders in line to head the prestigious House committees responsible for setting America‘s energy and science policy are global warming skeptics. ABC News SPORTS Former Dallas Cowboys QB Don Meredith dies after brain hemorrhage Don Meredith, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback turned ABC “Monday Night Football” broadcaster, has died at 72. Star Tribune McDowell wins US Open, upstaging Woods in season’s finale The clutch shots and happy endings belonged to U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell. McDowell capped off his greatest season with the biggest comeback ever against Tiger Woods. Sports Illustrated EDUCATION Former school chancellor to raise $1 billion to fight teachers’ unions Former D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee, famous for battling teachers’ unions, creates Students First to forward her education reform priorities. Christian Science Monitor Schools, lawmakers cut sabbaticals as part of efforts to trim costs Under pressure to cut costs, state universities and lawmakers across the nation are going after one of the oldest traditions in the academic world: the professor’s cherished sabbatical. St. Louis Post-Dispatch ‘Superlibrarian’ Librarian Cynthia Dobrez uses e-readers, bibliotherapy, and her own intuition in her middle school library in Michigan to encourage reading among kids. Christian Science Monitor RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Church left out of 9/11 renewal Towers are rising again at the site of the World Trade Center, a place of devastation turned into a construction hub. But the cross-topped belfry of St. Nicholas Church isn’t among them. USA TODAY International adoptions changing face, identity of American Judaism The Suissas are parents of two children from Guatemala, both of whom they converted to Judaism. Clergy and congregants say they are noticing more of these children. Religion News Service Ronald Isley found inspiration in an unlikely place: prison Ronald Isley, of the Isley Brothers, has kept his voice in shape by leading gospel services and a Christmas show in the prison. He recently plotted a solo album, called “Mr. I.” USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Ben Adler): Senate Republicans‘ ’hostage taking’ on tax cuts not unprecedented Newsweek Blog (Ben Adler): Education does not explain growth in inequality  (Newsweek) The Gaggle Blog (Ari Berman): Obama caves on tax cuts, endorses ‘Bush-McCain philosophy’  (The Nation) The Notion Column (Uri Friedman): Bernanke ‘100 percent certain’ he can control inflation The Atlantic Column (Froma Harrop): American dream has many meanings Detroit News Column (David Frum): Why obesity is a national security threat CNN Column (Chris Hedges): Happy as a hangman Truthdig Column (Deepak Chopra): A spiritual solution for America’s woes San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: George Knowles, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Charles Weiss, Anuja Seith, Brigitte Leschhorn, Sara Stewart, Rachel Wright, John Harvell, Alexa Even, Daishi Sato, Diana Shaw, Kristen Toland, Ayesha Sharma and Elizabeth Quinn.   GOOD NEWS Philadelphia teacher’s methods make math add up Students in Thomas Gaffey‘s ninth-grade algebra class at Philadelphia’s High School of the Future use laptops while sitting in rolling chairs at trapezoidal tables spaced out in hexagonal classrooms. Philadelphia Inquirer Homeless write to put life in context In Iowa a homeless man reads an essay about his experiences to seven other homeless residents, all of whom are participating in a new free writing workshop. Des Moines Register Israeli device lets paralyzed people walk A new device called ReWalk can help paraplegics to stand and walk, using crutches for stability, when they lean forward and move their upper body in different ways. Sci-Tech Today WORLD A well-worn path out of Afghanistan Despite nine subsequent years of effort and billions of dollars in support, the U.S. has been unable to establish security or a strong central government in Afghanistan. NPR British PM Cameron hints at Afghanistan troop withdrawal BBC US, Japan and South Korea united on North Korea In a show of unity, the U.S., Japan and South Korea said they would not resume negotiations with North Korea until it stops its “provocative and belligerent” behavior. San Francisco Chronicle Leaders discuss raised Korea tensions Guardian Eurozone worries pressure Wall Street Stocks dipped with investors taking profits and looking for further action from European officials to prevent a debt crisis from spreading. Reuters BUSINESS US exits Citigroup stake and earns profit of $12B The U.S. government sold off its remaining shares in Citigroup Inc. for $4.35 each, marking an exit from ownership in the bailed-out banking giant with a $12 billion gross profit for taxpayers. Reuters Wal-Mart class-action appeal goes to Supreme Court The Supreme Court said it would decide if the largest sex-discrimination class-action lawsuit in U.S. history against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. can proceed. Reuters HEALTH Daily aspirin linked to steep drop in cancer risk, but experts urge caution Long-term use of a daily low-dose aspirin dramatically cuts the risk of dying from an array of cancers, but the study’s lead author urges caution. HealthDay Benefits of taking aspirin daily MSNBC Accepting parents boost mental health of LGBT teens Parents who advocate for their non-heterosexual teens may be protecting them from ill health as adults, suggests a new study on families with gay, lesbians bisexual and trans-gender children. LiveScience SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Google e-books: Are book prices headed down? To zero? In this new future, your library becomes electronic and virtually unlimited. The books you’re reading move seamlessly from, say, your computer to your e-reader to your smartphone. Christian Science Monitor Google opens e-book store, competes with Amazon and Apple USA TODAY Photos: Google Earth goes green silicon.com Now you see it: Neuroscientists reveal magicians’ secrets Five years ago, on a trip to Las Vegas, a pair of neuroscientists realized that a partnership was in order with professionals with an older and more intuitive understanding of how the brain works. LiveScience LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT In Paris, a display from Hockney’s pixelated period The 73-year-old artist, David Hockney thinks his current exhibition may be the first one that’s ever been 100 percent e-mailed to a gallery. NPR More education means more faith in marriage, new report says The amount of education a person has plays a big role when it comes to deciding whether to make a long-term commitment to that special someone or to have a child outside of marriage, a new report says. CNN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Flip-flops aren’t always easy on the feet People everywhere seem to be tossing their closed-in shoes for cool, convenient pairs of flip-flops. But many foot doctors say that when it comes to healthy feet, the lightweight sandals can be a flop. 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