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Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., is photographed on Capitol Hill in Washington. Patrick, the last Kennedy in Congress, has officially left the building saying, “my life is taking a new direction and I will not be a candidate for reelection.”  (Photo by Alex Brandon / AP) For the Kennedys, the end of an era When Congress reconvenes, it will be the first time in 64 years that there has not been a Kennedy in office. The symbolic change on Capitol Hill is hard to escape. ABC News Special section: The Kennedys PBS Iran claims it shot down ‘Western spy planes’ over Persian Gulf Iran said it had shot down what it described as two Western spy planes over the Persian Gulf, according to Iranian media reports. The aircraft were described as spy drones “which can take pictures.” CNN   Health care changes are arriving Millions of Americans are already exploring realities of the health care overhaul and provisions likely to remain in place even as lawmakers threaten to repeal or defund it. Philadelphia Inquirer Blog: Health care repeal bill coming before Obama’s annual address  (The Hill) Blog Briefing Room ‘Obamacare’ kicks in Jan. 1 CBS News U want a job? Help for ‘gen text’ Blame texting. Blame tweeting. Blame the relaxation of social norms. Regardless of the cause, many of today‘s young adults are a bit thin on the do’s-and-don’ts of the interviewing process. Star Tribune Financial habits to break in 2011 MSNBC Marketing to Muslims tentative in US American Muslims seeking more acknowledgment in the marketplace argue that businesses have more to gain than lose by reaching out to the community. Detroit Free Press   NATION US Capitol evacuated after plane loses radio contact An airliner lost radio contact as it approached the nation’s capital, prompting the dispatch of fighter jets and the evacuation of the U.S. Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings. Seattle Times Blog: Another day, another airspace violation  (Yahoo! News) Associated Content New Calif. laws affect everyone Among others changes to California law, carrying a small amount of pot is no longer a crime, and children with pre-existing medical conditions will have better insurance access. San Jose Mercury News New Calif. laws for 2011 CNBC Public workers facing outrage as budget crises grow A wounded economy has blown gaping holes in state, city and town budgets, and revealed that some public pension funds dangle perilously close to bankruptcy. New York Times POLITICS Spending showdowns will test new Congress leaders Two early showdowns on spending and debt will signal whether the new Congress can find common ground despite its partisan divisions or whether gridlock is impending. Philadelphia Inquirer Green skeletons lurk in GOP closets It may be heresy to conservatives, but a trip down memory lane shows nearly all of the top-tier Republican presidential contenders want to save the planet from global warming. Politico BUSINESS Wages rise for all, but a gap widens Thanks to its colleges and universities, Massachusetts has one of the best-educated, best-paid workforces in the nation, but a study shows the gap between the haves and have-nots has widened. Telegram & Gazette Silicon Valley jobs: a recurring cycle of boom and bust Over the past 15 years, Silicon Valley has created some of the world’s most successful companies and best-paid workers, while shedding the jobs and industries it no longer needs. San Jose Mercury News EDUCATION Colleges find Mo. freshmen unready President Barack Obama has set a national goal of having the world’s highest proportion of college graduates by 2020. But with college remediation on the rise, it could be a difficult goal to attain. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Poor South Africans turn to private schools, with government schools failing As the public school system collapses in South Africa, a free market replacement is emerging: private schools for the poor. Star Tribune RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Rehab for religious terrorists: Pakistan tries reintegration program Once a terrorist always a terrorist? Not so, says Pakistani military officials, who are using psychiatry, education and religion to rehabilitate more than 150 teenage extremists involved in terrorism. ABC News Pope rallies Christians not to despair in face of recent attacks During his New Year’s Day homily titled, “Religious Freedom, the Road to Peace,” Pope Benedict XVI asked followers and governments to join efforts in combating religious persecution. CNN SPORTS TCU triumphs in Rose Bowl The No. 3 Horned Frogs won’t win a national title, but they made a major statement by beating No. 4 Wisconsin 21-19. NBCSports TCU completes their 1st undefeated season in 72 years ESPN NBA fines Stan Van Gundy $35,000 Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for publicly saying after Orlando’s 112-103 win that officials are targeting center Dwight Howard this season. ESPN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Marc Hansen): Former inmates find real gift is to give Des Moines Register Column (Neal Peirce): America needs to shrink its urban waistline Sun Herald Editorial: Change, Mich. — or die trying Detroit Free Press Editorial (Mark Whicker): Old-school ways still work for Wis. NBCSports Column (Monona Rossol): We‘re hip to the dangers of lead and asbestos, but not PCBs AlterNet Blog (Robin Hackett): Let’s talk about Becks  (ESPN) On The Move Editorial: Fascinating political year sets stage for a new battle in 2011 The Day Editorial: Sad saga of Guantanamo Bay: Obama administration throws up its hands in defeat Philadelphia Daily News   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Brigitte Leschhorn, Diana Shaw, Elizabeth Quinn, Walt Chiu, Kathie Raikes, Sevim Yolacti, Tanya Flowers, Kristen Toland, Paul Wertheim, William Ellis and Charles Weiss.   GOOD NEWS Iowa war hero skillfully, yet reluctantly, handles new fame Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta had time to talk with his wife about the “what if” question. He’d been recommended for the Medal of Honor. If chosen, his name would be in headlines. His face in the spotlight. Des Moines Register Kindness you can count on Jeanne Powers Quann’s mantra is simple. “No matter what your situation is, everybody needs a little kindness — even if it means saying hi to a neighbor, taking time for or opening a door for somebody.” The Telegraph Herald WORLD North Korea calls for peace, warns of potential for ‘nuclear holocaust’ North Korea called for dialogue and peace on the Korean Peninsula in a state-issued New Year’s Day editorial, warning that a breakout of war with the South “will bring nothing but a nuclear holocaust.” McClatchy Newspapers Special section: Daily life in North Korea Associated Press Brazil swears in 1st woman president A one-time Marxist guerrilla who was tortured under Brazil‘s long dictatorship became the first female president of Latin America’s largest nation. MSNBC Brazil’s new president pledges to eradicate poverty BBC Estonia is 1st ex-Soviet state to become part of eurozone Estonia entered the euro area with “no glitches” in banking and retail, shrugging off the sovereign debt crisis rippling through Europe, to extend the currency block into the former Soviet Union. Guardian Map: Eurozone in crisis BBC Estonia joins euro club in New Year Reuters HEALTH Year in dieting: distraction, noise can cause overeating With America‘s still-expanding waistline, researchers have a new focus — not what’s going on in our bellies, but what’s going on in our brains. NPR Ground beef recall: 34,000 pounds of contaminated beef in 6 states A California company is recalling approximately 34,373 pounds of organic ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, federal officials said. Christian Science Monitor ENVIRONMENT Kiss your 100-watt lightbulb goodbye Californians can start saying goodbye to traditional 100-watt incandescent light bulbs now that the state has become the first in the country to require a new standard for the screw-base bulbs. San Jose Mercury News Md. aims to curb wildlife, human fatalities on roads Roads are death traps for animals, and sometimes for motorists, too. Maryland authorities are trying to get more animals to cross roads safely — often by going under them. Baltimore Sun LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT What embarrasses a teen? A parent’s mere existence Mom is not cool in her leggings and Uggs. Dad’s a dork who drives a wreck. Together they’re unbearable, singing along with “Do They Know It‘s Christmas?” in the supermarket. San Jose Mercury News Boomers take the ‘retire’ out of retirement It may be hard to believe, but the generation that transformed America as it came of age in the 1960s is now entering its senior years. NPR Health care reforms hit seniors after ball drops CBS News Website aims to be Facebook for gays in the military After nearly two decades of hearing “don‘t ask, don’t tell,” gay U.S. military men and women are now hearing, “do ask, do tell,” and even “find a friend” from a new social network website, Out Military. Reuters SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Consumer 10.0: High-tech thievery is lurking at ATMs Is there much you can do to avoid ATM- card skimmers? Perhaps not. Still, a little knowledge about the crime can’t hurt. Philadelphia Inquirer Budding research links climate change and earlier flowering plants According to the recent research of a University of Cincinnati faculty member, native plants in southwestern Ohio are flowering significantly earlier, a finding he attributes to global warming. 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