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Firefighters search for victims on a collapsed building in Concepcion, Chile. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes.  (Photo by Natacha Pisarenko / AP) US consumer spending increases more than initially forecast Spending by U.S. consumers increased in January for a fourth consecutive month, and several major retailers predict sales for this year. Bloomberg Celiac disease genetic links may help diagnosis and drug search Scientists have identified new genetic links to celiac disease and say their findings could speed the search for better ways to diagnose and treat the disorder which causes gluten-intolerance. Reuters   Big quake coming for US? Is another major earthquake due to strike our country? It is not a matter of if, but when Americans will face an event similar to those in Chile and Haiti. CBS News Chilean earthquake hints at dangers of 'Big One' for US USA TODAY 10 largest earthquakes since 1900 Reuters Quake victims get Web help CNN Finding untainted jurors in the age of the Internet and instant publicity The Supreme Court’s decision about how trial courts should respond to claims of prejudicial pretrial publicity may have a lasting and widespread impact. New York Times Internet, TV main news sources for Americans, says study An "overwhelming majority" of Americans — 92 percent — say they use multiple resources for news, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project and Pew's Project for Excellence in Journalism. MSNBC   NATION US Supreme Court aims at gun rights The U.S. Supreme Court is about to take dead aim at the fierce debate over gun regulations in cities and states across the country. San Jose Mercury News USDA to boost wildlife habitat The federal government will maximize enrollment in the land-idling Conservation Reserve, a policy that would reduce U.S. cropland by 1.5 percent if successful. Reuters Nearly 200,000 still powerless after winter storm NPR JFK airport's repair job spells long lines Delays at Kennedy Airport are expected to get worse when its main runway shuts down for a repair project. NY Daily News POLITICS Pelosi says she’ll get votes needed for health bill Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she is confident she will be able to get the votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation in the House, even if it threatens the political careers of some members of her party. New York Times Reconciliation showdown on health care? With the health care summit showing no sign of getting either side to budge, lawmakers are staking out positions in the battle many believe is imminent. CNN HEALTH BPA may raise risk of asthma in kids Mouse pups whose mothers were exposed to a common, but controversial chemical developed allergic asthma, research shows. BusinessWeek Parents still worried about vaccine safety Although most American parents vaccinate their children, many are concerned about the safety of vaccines and some choose not to have their children protected from potentially deadly diseases. HealthDay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Premature babies 'see' with their hands Even premature babies at about 2 months before term can recognize and distinguish objects of different shapes. ScienceDaily Cybercriminals stealing virtual objects Computer gamers are increasingly finding that there's a serious side to their virtual fun: their hard-earned virtual objects are being stolen from them, and in some cases their entire game as well. Earth Times ENVIRONMENT Chile's defense minister: Navy made mistake not sounding tsunami alarm Chile's defense minister blamed the Navy for not issuing a tsunami warning after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the South American country. CNN Chile earthquake BBC How do you convince people of global warming in a snowstorm? The dead of winter – especially this winter with its massive snow storms in the eastern United States – is not the easiest time to make the case for global warming. Christian Science Monitor Al Gore addresses climate change skeptics Reuters Special section: Climate change BBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY A spiritual perspective on family courts Spiritual progressives believe that practical public policies flow from the application of spiritual principles to national problems. Our spiritual consciousness provides practical guidance in a complicated world. Tikkun Police 'in Jerusalem holy site' Israeli police have clashed with Palestinian protesters at the Jerusalem compound housing one of Islam's holiest sites, the al-Aqsa mosque. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Financial reform endgame New York Times Column: Obama should expand court Philadelphia Inquirer Column: The Republicans poll advantage RealClearPolitics Column: Buffalo soldiers a vital history lesson San Jose Mercury News Column: Engineers tired of being outshined USA TODAY Column: Whose God wins for divorcing parents? Newsweek Blog: Passing health care The Atlantic Column: An Olympic Games as white as snow Vancouver Sun   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Laura Noueihed, Jessica Flier, Jessica Duncan, Michael J. Bobak, Amy Helfman, Selena Williams, Deionna Pope, Antonio Jules, Tanya Flowers, Darling Gutierrez, Megan Morris, Rick Dossey, Michael Makofka, Jennifer Yirinec and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Fitness is key for physically disabled When Jothy Rosenberg was told after losing a leg and part of a lung to cancer that he would not survive, the teenager went to Utah and skied 100 days straight. Reuters HSBC and Standard Chartered bosses to give bonuses to charity The bosses of Standard Chartered and HSBC will this week pledge their bonuses to charity in an attempt to defuse any row over bankers' pay. Telegraph.co.uk WORLD France declares violent storms 'national disaster' after deadly wake France has declared a national disaster after violent storms battered parts of the country leaving death and destruction in their wake. BBC At least 58 dead as storm sweeps Europe CNN Karadzic defends Bosnian Serb 'holy' cause at trial Former leader Radovan Karadzic has said the Serb cause in the Bosnian war was "just and holy" as he began his defense at his genocide trial at The Hague. BBC BUSINESS Credit unions seeking relief from cap on small-business loans As Congress pleads with banks to increase lending to small businesses to juice the recovery, one group of lenders is begging Congress to let them make more loans: credit unions. USA TODAY Growing airline fees annoy passengers In the space of 18 months, the concept of a plane ticket has been transformed from an all-inclusive purchase to a pay-as-you-go plan, turning the relationship between airlines and customers sour. San Francisco Chronicle US airline, union disputes could disrupt flights USA TODAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Does happiness equal selfishness? The latest in a series of revelations suggests that happiness changes how you think – and not in a good way. ABC News New spin put on Mozart's last Mozart's Requiem went unfinished at his death, and the "real" conclusion has been debated since. Conductor Roberto Abbado offered a not-the-usual version of Mozart's final work. St. Louis Post-Dispatch SPORTS An exuberant end to bittersweet Winter Olympic games An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended with an exuberant celebration in Canada. A festive crowd of 60,000 jammed into BC Place Stadium for the closing ceremony. Houston Chronicle Special section: Winter Olympic medals New York Times NFL pondering changes to overtime playoff rules An NFL spokesman said the league could change its overtime format for playoff games at a meeting next month. Sports Illustrated EDUCATION Colleges enlist parents to help curb problem drinking At Virginia Tech, where tailgating and raucous apartment complex parties are time-honored rituals, university officials are turning increasingly to Mom and Dad to curb problem underage drinking. MSNBC Extracurricular spending adds up at budget-cutting Colo. school districts A Denver Post analysis of spending at the state's three largest districts found millions of dollars being spent with limited oversight on food, travel and other discretionary items. Denver Post   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Bankruptcies hit retirement communities Elderly residents who thought they'd secured their futures are finding their homes and savings at risk. 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