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A help-wanted sign is shown in WorkSource Oregon in Tualatin, Ore. The nation’s economy added 103,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 9.4 percent.  (Photo by Rick Bowmer / AP) Justice department investigates carriers UPS and FedEx The U.S. government is investigating UPS and FedEx over their policies that may prevent customers from using third-party consultants to seek lower shipping rates. AOL News Banks lose pivotal foreclosure case U.S. Bancorp and Wells Fargo & Co., in a ruling that drove down bank stocks, lost a foreclosure case before Massachusetts’s highest court that will guide lower courts in bank disputes involving real-estate law. Bloomberg Bank stocks drag markets lower CNNMoney   Obama: Economy moving in right direction President Barack Obama sees clear and encouraging movement by the economy, trumpeting private-sector job growth and lower unemployment. “The trend is clear” on the economy — and it’s encouraging. Houston Chronicle Labor market recovery may take years Bloomberg Obama’s weekly address The Hill Somali Islamists ban men and women from speaking or traveling together Al-Shabab insurgents threatened to whip, imprison or execute anyone found breaking the edict that unrelated men and women are baned from shaking hands, speaking, walking or traveling together. Baltimore Sun Napolitano target of DC package Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano was reportedly the intended recipient of an incendiary package. Two such parcels aroused alarm in Md., but did not appear to contain explosive material. Christian Science Monitor   NATION More snow in blizzard-weary North Snow fell across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, bringing several inches of fresh accumulation to a region that has scarcely dug out from the Christmas weekend blizzard. Reuters More snow for the Northeast The Weather Channel Southeast braces for snow MSNBC Obama revamps his economic team President Barack Obama is revamping his economic policy team and signaling cooperation to Republicans and the business community at a pivotal moment in the nation’s recovery. Detroit Free Press POLITICS Republicans find governing isn’t easy From the substantive to the absurd, the opening of the 112th Congress provided GOP leaders with lessons in the difficulty of getting all 242 members of their majority marching in the same direction. Politico GOP: Focusing on the people’s priorities CNN Congress to pass problems to states States are going to wind up in worse financial shape as a result of the new desire for budget-cutting in Washington. NPR EDUCATION Governor to eliminate education post California governors have appointed secretaries of education for decades, but political observers say it is no surprise Gov. Jerry Brown plans to eliminate the office. San Francisco Chronicle PG-13 films: too hot for classrooms? It’s a teenage cry for freedom that illustrates what can be a difficult question for parents and teachers: When, if ever, are students old enough to watch movies with mature content at school? Star Tribune RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY NY’s 41 percent abortion rate riles clergy New York’s Archbishop Timothy Dolan wants religious leaders to work together to make abortion “rare” in New York City, which has one of the highest rates in the country. CBS News A man walks into a bar in Minn. to preach Spending Sunday mornings in a bar sounds like an activity for those running from God. For this small group in a watering hole in Twin Harbors, about 160 miles northeast of Minneapolis, it’s about chasing God. St. Louis Post-Dispatch SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Apollo missions help define moon The first-ever direct detection of the moon’s core provides scientists with a better idea of the formation and evolution of Earth’s only natural satellite. iTWire Tablets do battle at gadget show The tablet wars are on and industry watchers say it will come down to a battle between Apple and Google for domination. BBC Lady Gaga unveils Polaroid photo sunglasses, printer and camera YouTube New gear dazzles ZDNet ENVIRONMENT Chlorine substitutes in water has risks Water systems across the country are changing the way they disinfect drinking water because the traditional disinfectant, chlorine, can leave behind toxic chemicals. NPR Too much fluoride causes splotchy teeth YouTube Australia reviews sustainable forestry The Australian Government has stepped up its efforts to ensure the sustainability of the country’s forest plantations. Officials have commissioned a review of the codes governing plantation farming. Earth Times   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Jed Babbin): War forecast RealClearPolitics Editorial: Cursing isn’t always a crime Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Ibrahim Sharqieh): Sudan, after the breakup: Can violence be prevented? Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Take dramatic steps if schools flunk test Star Tribune Column (Daniel Howes): Poll points finger at failure Detroit Free Press Editorial: Our view on health care: Nonsense about ‘death panels’ springs back to life USA TODAY Column (Dominic Streatfeild): How the US let al-Qaeda get its hands on an Iraqi weapons factory Guardian Column (Robert Lamb): Are smart phones worth it? Discovery News   Site edited by: Adrian Smith, Sara Stewart, Michael Makofka, Alexa Even, Elizabeth Quinn, Ranjini Kutty, Tanya Flowers, Kathie Raikes, Priya Joshi, Brigitte Leschhorn, Rachel Wright, Robert Hang, Jayalaxmi Arasalike and Jeff Bromberg.   GOOD NEWS Sisters leave prison to share kidney Two sisters whose life sentences were suspended on the condition that one donates a kidney to the other have been released from a Mississippi prison. CBS News Sisters in kidney donation case leave prison USA TODAY Young people prefer praise Sex, booze or money just can’t compare with the jolt young people get from a boost to their self-esteem, says a new study of college students that found the desire for praise trumped other desires or needs. USA TODAY WORLD Algerian Guantanamo Bay detainee sent home against his will U.S. officials said an Algerian national who was held at Guantanamo and cleared of terror suspicions by a U.S. judge was repatriated, despite his objections. The Australian Pentagon chief heads to China, hopes to improve relations After a rocky year for U.S.-Chinese relations, Defense Secretary Robert Gates heads to China in hopes of strengthening relations with the rising military power and global competitor. Baltimore Sun So. Sudan’s Salva Kiir calls for peace Southern Sudanese leader Salva Kiir says there is no alternative to peaceful co-existence with the north, on the eve of an independence vote. BBC BUSINESS Verizon finally lands iPhone The iPhone is finally coming to Verizon Wireless. The largest U.S. wireless carrier will make the long-awaited announcement at an event in New York City. Wall Street Journal Europe is the market’s biggest wild card Investors are optimistic that stocks will continue to recover in 2011, but it will be far from a smooth ride, thanks to a number of potential road blocks along the way. CNNMoney LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Can ‘Spider-Man’ fly on Broadway? When she was an untested director doing a new Broadway musical, Julie Taymor spent a summer in Minneapolis. TIME Do winnings guarantee happiness? Research in psychology and economics has found that people do get happier as their income increases, but only up to a certain level where they are comfortable. CNN HEALTH Extreme obesity raises risk from H1N1 Extreme obesity was associated with an increased risk of death for people infected with the H1N1 pandemic flu. MedPage Today Breakthrough to hit the world market A University of Adelaide reproductive biologist has achieved a breakthrough that is expected to help millions of women who have suffered miscarriages after treatment. ScienceDaily SPORTS Jim Harbaugh lured from Stanford to San Francisco 49ers Characterizing it a “perfect competitive opportunity,” Jim Harbaugh accepted the job as coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia Inquirer Class differences: Luck stays, Harbaugh bolts Chicago Sun-Times No. 11 LSU rallies past No. 18 Aggies in Cotton Bowl Jordan Jefferson threw three touchdown passes to Terrence Toliver and ran for a score to help the 11th-ranked Tigers rally for a 41-24 victory over No. 18 Texas A&M in the 75th Cotton Bowl. CBSSports Highlights: Cotton Bowl FOXSports   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT How we can prevent medical errors Incorrect diagnoses, needless infections, drug mix-ups and surgical mishaps have prompted a push to tackle one of medicine’s biggest problems: medical error. Newsweek   Photo of the Day Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup Soccer at Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar.  (Photo by Kin Cheung / 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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