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Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters during a town hall meeting at Memminger Auditorium in Charleston, S.C.  (Photo by Rainer Ehrhardt / AP) Václav Havel, leader of the Velvet Revolution, dies Václav Havel, the Czech playwright who led a revolution to bring down the country‘s communist regime, has died. Havel was one of Eastern Europe’s foremost dissident writers and a champion of human rights. NPR Václav Havel dies at 75 BBC Clashes continue to simmer in Cairo Egyptian soldiers have clashed with hundreds of rock-throwing protesters for a third straight day in Cairo. Al Jazeera Tunisia honors birthplace of Arab Spring CBS News   Iowa economy conflicts with GOP theme Iowa, one of several Midwestern states that largely sidestepped the reckless rise of the housing market and the crash that followed, has remained relatively stable through these difficult years. New York Times Factors that may determine Gingrich’s fate USA TODAY Blog: Mitt Romney snags Des Moines Register endorsement in Iowa  (MSNBC) First Read House leader rejects Senate tax plan House Speaker John Boehner said he opposed the plan to extend the payroll tax cut into next year. CNN Economy losing debt but pessimism remains Reuters Explorers reach the South Pole A Norwegian team of explorers led by Roald Amundsen was the first to reach the South Pole. Another team led by British Navy Captain Robert Falcon Scott reached the pole just 34 days later. ABC News   NATION Key witness excused from testifying in US leaks case A key witness was excused from testifying in the case against Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning after he invoked his right against self-incrimination during the hearing. Reuters Manning’s sexual orientation discussed in court CBS News SOPA hearings cast debate as old media vs. new media Congressional hearings over the Stop Online Piracy Act highlighted the controversial nature of the bill. Washington Post POLITICS US Senate pushes pipeline The U.S. Senate has approved a budget legislation that contains a provision demanded by the Republicans to pressure President Barack Obama into approving construction of an oil pipeline. Herald News Did Perry overstate budget cut? As he discussed his plans to remake Washington, Rick Perry pledged he would put forward a budget that cut $5 trillion from the one President Obama offered. CBS News BUSINESS Fewer holiday cards make their way via snail mail In an age where hundreds of millions of people are wired together via electronic connections, sending Christmas, Hanukkah or other holiday greetings poses a dilemma: Stick with tradition or change it. USA TODAY Fitch says comprehensive eurozone deal ‘beyond reach’ A comprehensive solution to the eurozone debt crisis is beyond the region’s reach, rating agency Fitch said, warning that six of its economies, including Italy and Spain, could be hit with credit downgrades. Reuters BofA, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup credit ratings cut by Fitch BusinessWeek Credit warning for eurozone nations BBC EDUCATION School bullying report makes recommendations to address issue School bullying does not directly cause more students to skip school, but challenges to the underlying social and emotional complexities still do exist, new research shows. Huffington Post Do expensive homes actually make for wealthy kids? A new study from the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Economic Mobility Project shows a correlation between the housing boom and education gains for students from low and middle-income families. U.S. News & World Report HEALTH ‘Ecstasy’ may cause long-term changes in brain chemistry Recreational use of the illegal drug known as ecstasy is associated with long-term changes in brain chemistry, a small, new study reveals. USA TODAY Louisiana issues Neti pot warning after 2 fatal infections The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has issued a warning about improper Neti pot use, which has been linked to two deadly infections. ABC News UCSF study challenges current thinking on anorexia The standard approach to feeding patients hospitalized with anorexia nervosa — starting with a low number of calories and increasing them very gradually — is being challenged by new research from UCSF. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Minn. nuns find new home at Christmas The Sisters of the Good Shepherd, aging and facing the rising costs of their convent, have found a new home in a luxurious senior village, while learning how to continue their mission of serving God. Star Tribune Report slams Dutch Catholic Church over sex abuse As many as 20,000 children endured sexual abuse at Dutch Catholic institutions over the past 65 years, and church officials failed to address it or help the victims, according to an investigative report. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Mark Sappenfield): Iowa newspaper backs Mitt Romney? Weird GOP race gets weirder...  (Christian Science Monitor) The Vote Editorial: Mitt Romney is best to lead Des Moines Register Editorial: Make it the law to ‘hang up and drive’ Star Tribune Editorial: Judge should heed a mother’s fair plea Chicago Sun-Times Column (Carl Steward): Darting here and there ... San Jose Mercury News Blog (Gully Wells): When I introduced Hitchens to my then-boyfriend Martin Amis...  (Slate) Fighting Words Editorial: Loss of liberty: The military spending plan undercuts due process Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Column (Llewellyn King): Congress could use some Christmas spirit Philadelphia Inquirer   Site edited by: Maria Laverghetta, Erkinaz Shuminov, Carla Baranauckas, Sam Dieter, Kathie Raikes, Kevin Augustine, Sara Stewart, Brian Lam, Cynthia Vidal, Brooke Coggiano and Harsha Malik.   GOOD NEWS With new museum, Arkansas seeks image overhaul A one-time advertising buy will pitch Arkansas as a destination for arts and culture, while still promoting the state as a place for outdoor activities. USA TODAY Pet tales: Bid to save a horse leads to heroic effort In his youth, the bay thoroughbred horse was a race horse whose name was Really Now. When his track career was over, he ended up on a Pennsylvania farm where he was ridden and loved for 11 years. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Food drop hands send donations to needy families The cars were lined up already at 8 a.m. at Hungerford Elementary School, in Florida, with families needing food for the holidays. Orlando Sentinel WORLD French credit downgrade could come ‘within days’ France could be stripped of its triple-A credit rating before Christmas, raising new doubts about the survival of the euro, analysts have predicted. Guardian Vaclav Havel, Czech playwright and former president, dead at 75 Vaclav Havel, the dissident playwright who wove theater into politics to peacefully bring down communism in Czechoslovakia at the end of the Cold War, has died. He was 75 years old. Msnbc.com IRAQ: END OF A WAR Last US troops withdraw from Iraq Vehicles carrying the last U.S. soldiers crossed the border into Kuwait, bringing to an end nearly nine years of America’s military campaign there. BBC Blog: For these vets, Iraq is a never-ending war  (CNN) security clearance Transitioning back to civilian life LiveScience Memorable images from the Iraq War Discovery News Political turmoil flares in Iraq Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is asking lawmakers to withdraw confidence from his deputy after Saleh Mutlaq made controversial comments over American forces that are withdrawing from Iraq. CNN ENVIRONMENT Report: Africans must adapt to drought in warming world Flexible farming methods and the ability to quickly change tactics to deal with unpredictable swings in rainfall will be vital if African nations are to survive climate change in the coming decades. National Geographic British fishing industry lands controversial EU deal A new EU deal for British fishing fleets will cut days at sea but increase net sizes. Industry officials say it is a “bitter blow” as tons of fish will be thrown back into the sea due to quota restrictions. Guardian SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Will we create a dinosaur from a chicken’s egg? A research team is analyzing the genes involved in dinosaur tail development in order to “awaken the dinosaur within.” Discovery News Artificial intestines near reality A team of researchers has created a tiny intestine made from collagen and stem cells. They plan to scale the tube up within three years so it can be tested in human trials. Discovery News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Spielberg vs. Spielberg at the holiday box office Steven Spielberg, arguably the most popular filmmaker of the 20th century, meets his match this week: Steven Spielberg. Star Tribune Review: A magical production of ‘Nutcracker’ Carolina Ballet’s new “Nutcracker” bedazzles. The addition of some grand illusion magic plus some gorgeous new sets makes this holiday favorite rich beyond belief. The Herald-Sun SPORTS Phils, Jimmy Rollins reach deal The Philadelphia Phillies have reached agreement with shortstop Jimmy Rollins on a three-year, $33 million contract, according to a baseball source. ESPN US golfer wins in Dubai, youngest on recent tours American teenager Lexi Thompson, 16, shot a 5-under 67 to win the Dubai Ladies Masters, becoming the youngest professional winner on of the golf tour that side of the Atlantic. ABC News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT An accurate way to predict miscarriage British fertility researchers have developed an accurate way to predict which pregnancies are most likely to miscarry and say it could help doctors target treatment at women who really need it. 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