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North Koreans pass a row of flags flying at half mast on the morning after the day that the death of their leader Kim Jong Il was announced, in Pyongyang, North Korea.  (Photo by Anonymous / AP) Deadly snowstorm halts travel across Great Plains A late-autumn snowstorm lumbered into the Great Plains, unleashing snow and fierce winds that turned roads to ice, reduced visibility to zero and jeopardized thousands of holiday motorists’ plans. CBS News Special section: Intense, dangerous winter storm The Weather Channel The strange saga of a made-up activist The life and tragic death of Uzbek woman Gulsumoy Abdujalilova turned out to be a Facebook hoax, but her meaning for dissident movements in closed societies like Uzbekistan’s is all too real. The Atlantic Social media and Syria’s revolution Rudaw   US officials hope North Korea will follow the ‘path of peace’ Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the U.S. hopes North Korea will follow the “path of peace” and urged the country to work with the international community. Reuters Kim Jong Un and other heirs apparent BBC Blog: North and South Korea: To reunify or not?  (TIME) Global Spin Special section: Timeline: US - North Korea relations for the past century Virginian-Pilot House Republicans to reject stopgap payroll tax cut House Republicans are moving to shelve a bipartisan two-month extension of the Social Security payroll tax cut that cleared the Senate and want their fellow lawmakers return for negotiations. ABC News House to vote on Senate payroll tax plan CNN US hopes music and art can soothe traumatized soldiers The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan etched scenes of violence and death into the memories of thousands of soldiers. Now, military researchers are exploring if writing, art and music can sooth their pain. BBC   NATION She waited until it was time to go A journalist, author, political activist, bank executive, rare-book dealer and literary aficionado, Barbara Dudley was an iconic figure to many in her hometown, including Andy Rooney, her life-long friend. Times Union Plastic bags banned in Seattle The Seattle City Council passed a broad ban on plastic bags, outlawing them not just in grocery stores, but in department stores, convenience stores, home-improvement stores and farmers markets. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Prosecutors claim Bradley Manning wanted to remove ‘the fog of war’ U.S. army prosecutors claim to have found email correspondence between alleged WikiLeaks source Bradley Manning and Julian Assange, the founder of the whistleblowing website. Guardian Blog: Army eases ban on Dan Choi at Bradley Manning hearing  (Politico) Under the Radar Bradley Manning military hearing underway YouTube POLITICS Gingrich’s popularity fading in US polls Former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich’s status as the front runner for the 2012 Republican nomination is fading after weeks of attacks by rivals and media scrutiny of his political record. Al Jazeera Romney goes on TV to attack Gingrich Reuters Feinstein earmark quietly paves way for easier Calif. water sales Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein quietly used a $915 billion spending bill to accomplish a long-standing and, in some circles, controversial goal of easing Central Valley, Calif., water sales. McClatchy Newspapers BUSINESS BofA shares fall below $5 for 1st time since March 2009 Shares of Bank of America Corp., the second- biggest U.S. lender, fell below $5 in New York trading for the first time since March 2009 amid concerns over Europe’s continuing debt crisis. Bloomberg Company to launch free ATMs Starting next year, you may be able to visit a non-bank ATM without having to fork over a fistful of dollars in fees. There is one catch, however: You’ll have to watch a commercial while you wait. CNNMoney EDUCATION Culture gap An Iowa professor’s critique of small town life in his adopted state reflects tensions many faculty members must overcome as they take jobs in places they never imagined they would call home. Inside Higher Ed Teachers publish own textbooks When a teacher in Utah decided to combine two of his areas of expertise — athletics and psychology — into a new course, he ran into one major roadblock. Yahoo! News HEALTH In California mental hospitals, assault is rarely a crime Violent incidents occur often in California‘s psychiatric hospitals — and it’s been a challenge for the criminal justice and mental health systems to figure out how to deal with assaults by the mentally ill. NPR Where germs lurk on planes Air travelers suffer higher rates of disease infection, research has shown. And the holidays are a particularly infectious time of year, with planes packed full of families — and all those germs. Wall Street Journal Airports increase nutritious options USA TODAY Vitamin D prevents fractures, but role in cancer remains unclear Taking vitamin D, along with calcium supplements, may reduce your risk of breaking a bone, but there’s not enough evidence yet to say whether it may lower your risk of cancer. Scientific American RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Native American to be canonized as a Catholic saint The Vatican has announced a 17th-century Mohawk-Algonquin woman will be canonized as a Catholic saint, the first Native American from North America so proclaimed. USA TODAY Angels send message of peace to Mexico In the violent border city of Juarez, Mexico, young evangelical Christians are dressing up as “Messenger Angels” to bear silent witness against murder and corruption, to the dismay of the police. NPR   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (DeWayne Wickham): Column: Iraq War is over. Will GOP replace it with Iran? USA TODAY Blog (Larry Doyle): Please gimme some real truth for Christmas  (TIME) Ideas Editorial: Cornell and Technion — Israel to create super science school NY Daily News Editorial: North Korea is not less of an enigma after Kim Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Holding the line against mercury Detroit Free Press Editorial: Higher education should not lose in budget game again St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blog (Elaine Aron, Ph.D.): Holiday depression Attending to the Undervalued Self  (Psychology Today) Column (Irin Carmon): Womanhood’s bad year Salon Cartoon (Martin Sutovec): Double Take ’Toons: Iconoclass-ics NPR   Site edited by: Brian Kendall, Cynthia Vidal, Maria Laverghetta, Kathie Raikes, Brooke Coggiano, Diana Shaw, Tanya Flowers, Harsha Malik, Rachel Wright, Sarah Alender, Valerie Serrano and Lynne Adams.   GOOD NEWS Wayward dachshund reunited with Olathe teen at KCI Crista Banks, a dachshund owner and volunteer, helped Abby Mason, 14, reunite with her missing dog, Addison, by using her own frequent flier miles for the dog and dog owner. Kansas City Star Aquaculture could help feed rising world demand for protein According to a report, aquaculture, one of the fastest growing food production systems in the world, could play an important role in meeting rising global demand for freshwater products. Christian Science Monitor WWI vet to be considered for honor that anti-Semitism may have thwarted Almost a century after her father’s act of wartime bravery, 82-year-old Elsie Shemin-Roth of Missouri is nearing the end of her own determined battle. McClatchy Newspapers WORLD Evading arrest, Iraqi VP denies hit squad claim, killing government officials Iraq‘s Sunni vice president denied charges he ran a hit squad during the nation’s wave of sectarian bloodletting, accusing the Shiite-led government of waging a campaign of persecution. CBS News Paroled American Berenson arrives in US from Peru Lori Berenson, who stirred international controversy when she was convicted of aiding Peruvian guerrillas, arrived in the U.S. for the first time since Peruvian authorities arrested her in 1995. NPR Philippine floods: President declares national calamity Philippines President Benigno Aquino has declared a national calamity after a typhoon killed nearly 1,000 people. Some villages have been entirely washed away by the flash flooding. BBC Philippines steps up flood relief efforts Al Jazeera ENVIRONMENT The city speaks — and an artist finds fresh ways to listen Artist Candy Chang calls her work “a kind of love child of urban planning and street art.” Her goal: to get urban neighborhoods to reflect the goals of it’s residents. Grist Power plant closures to cost US towns jobs, taxes For more than 90 years, the coal-fired power plant in Glen Lyn, Va., has been contributing to local prosperity, so when the plant unexpectedly shut down, so might the community of 200. ABC News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Welcome to Amazon town Retirees in RVs flock to Amazon.com warehouses in remote towns to help the online-retail giant fulfill its influx of holiday orders. Wall Street Journal ‘Star Wars’ universe is getting bigger That disturbance in the Force is millions of voices crying out in delight as they join the battle of Jedi vs. Sith in “Star Wars: The Old Republic,” a huge new online game and universe. USA TODAY Apple wins partial victory over HTC in smartphone claim A federal agency ruled that a set of important features found in smartphones are protected by an Apple patent, a decision that could force changes in how Google’s Android phones function. Msnbc.com LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Shoppers insist on good customer service from retailers A study this year by American Express found that nearly 80 percent of Americans have ditched intended purchases because of poor customer service experiences. Kansas City Star AP Entertainer of the Year: Lady Gaga After a year of extravagant globe-trotting and relentless advocacy of tolerance, Lady Gaga has been voted Entertainer of the Year by members of The Associated Press. Plain Dealer SPORTS Ravens must work very hard on game to make postseason For the Ravens to keep control of the division — and ultimately have success in the postseason — they have a few major concerns to address, ones that resurfaced in a humbling loss in San Diego. Baltimore Sun Panthers’ Chudzinski shows off creative playbook vs. Texans Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski has a bag full of tricks and he‘s not afraid to use them — even if it means borrowing a play from a kids’ movie. Sports Illustrated Shawn Marion feels Mavs not getting due as champions Are the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks getting their deserved respect entering the new season? Not if you ask Shawn Marion. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Google vs. Facebook by the numbers As the two Internet heavyweights are poised to battle it out in the social networking arena, how do the companies stack up? A look at some data. Computerworld   Photo of the Day In the months of December and January, northern India experiences cooler temperatures which often results in fog, causing disruptions to air, ground and rail transport.  (Photo by Kevin Frayer / 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. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. 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