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Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, speaks to the media before a meeting with the conference committee on the payroll tax cut in Washington amid recent gridlock in congress over passing an extension of the tax cut.  (Photo by Evan Vucci / AP) ‘Layaway angels’ have landed in US Reacting to news stories of a Michigan woman who paid off strangers’ layaway accounts, anonymous donors have been paying off accounts at Kmart stores across the country. Las Vegas Sun Covert Santas cover the layaway bills Palm Beach Post Gold, frankincense and myrrh are harder to buy than ever; extinction fears Times for wise men have never been tougher. Gold prices are soaring on commodity markets, myrrh crops have been hit by drought — and now frankincense could soon be no more. The Independent The frankincense trail, Saudi Arabia YouTube   Obama presses Boehner to compromise In a bid to end a worsening standoff over extending a tax break to Americans, President Barack Obama urged Republican House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner to pass a short-term extension. Reuters Payroll tax politics pose risk for House and Senate Republicans BusinessWeek Obama: ‘This is no game’ Msnbc.com North Korea: Kim Jong Un ‘to share power with his uncle’ Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s new leader, will share power with an uncle and the military after the death of his father Kim Jong Il as the isolated country shifts to collective rule from strongman dictatorship. The Telegraph Special section: Timeline: North Korea’s history CNN Hong Kong culls chickens at market, bans trade as H5N1 found Workers began culling 17,000 chickens at a wholesale poultry market in Hong Kong after a dead chicken there tested positive for the deadly H5N1 avian virus. Reuters Armageddon virus: Should recipe be secret? Sydney Morning Herald   NATION More young people are seeing opportunity in farming While fresh demographic information on U.S. farmers won’t be available until after the next agricultural census is done next year, there are signs more people in their 20’s and 30’s are going into farming. San Jose Mercury News Jump in housing points to recovery Housing starts and building permits jumped to a 1 1/2-year high in November as demand for rental apartments rose, suggesting the housing market was entering a tentative recovery. Reuters How to read the surge in housing MarketWatch Ohio set to see oil boom due to fracking Ohio hasn’t been an oil powerhouse for nearly 100 years. But thanks to a controversial new drilling technology, the state could once again be significant. CNNMoney POLITICS Despite money and support, still no lead for Ron Paul Texas Rep. Ron Paul can raise millions of dollars in a single day, has a solid base of supporters and has been moving up in the polls, yet few mainstream Republicans are willing to give him the “front-runner” title. USA TODAY 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 BUSINESS Fed bolsters tools to avert collapse of big financial firms The Federal Reserve sought to curb the threat of financial turmoil by compelling the biggest banks to follow a tougher standard for risk management and demanding stricter oversight by banks. Bloomberg With Detroit auto show, GM, others to show off the future Pace of information about 2012‘s Auto Show has picked up: Chevrolet will reveal concept cars for millennials, Maserati’s Kubang SUV will debut and Lexus will showcase a new design direction. Detroit Free Press Need a last-minute gift idea? How about a car? San Francisco Chronicle Review: 2012 Detroit auto show: what to expect  (cars.com) Kicking Tires EDUCATION Oy vey! Yiddish making a comeback at American colleges Emory and other universities like Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and McGill University in Canada are working to bring the Yiddish language back, and with it, an appreciation of European Jewish culture. Philadelphia Inquirer Winning football, falling grades The lists of arguments for and against big-time college football programs are both long. A new study suggests adding one item to the latter list: winning football teams may make male students stupider. Inside Higher Ed HEALTH Many police officers battle sleep woes Sleep problems are common among police officers and are associated with more health issues and poorer performance on the job, a new study shows. HealthDay Scientists find the secret to a long, indulgent life Italian researchers have identified a molecule produced when people diet that could lead to the development of a drug that mimics the effect of restraint, offering a longer life without self-denial. The Independent Seniors benefit most from ‘exergames,’ medical experts say A meta-analysis by researchers at Michigan State University evaluated if active video games provide the same cardiovascular benefits as a nonvirtual workout. The short answer is, “kind of.” CNN RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Jewish families celebrate Hanukkah in Christmas communities In a culture dominated with Christmas decorations and Santa sightings, local Jewish families celebrating Hanukkah say creativity and adaptation help them survive what some call the “December dilemma.” The Times Menorahs lit around the world for the first night of Hanukkah MSNBC Study: Christian population has shifted from Europe The Christian population has shifted dramatically over the last century away from Europe to Africa, Asia and the Americas, yet Christians overall remain the largest religious group in the world. Philadelphia Inquirer   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Cartoon (Nick Anderson): Various cartoons Houston Chronicle Blog (Susan Shapiro Barash): Our daughters at holiday time  (Psychology Today) Friend or Foe Editorial: When politicians speak of Christ Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Expand visa program to create more new jobs soon Orlando Sentinel Blog (Sarah Zielinski): ‘Evolution’: a book that turns science into art  (Smithsonian Magazine) Surprising Science Cartoon (Jim Morin): The new great leader is Kim Jong Uh-Oh USA TODAY Column (Rhoda Koenig): Ambrose Bierce is the new anti-Santa Los Angeles Times Blog (Larry Doyle): Please gimme some real truth for Christmas  (TIME) Ideas   Site edited by: Erkinaz Shuminov, Harsha Malik, Sam Dieter, Brooke Coggiano, Jessica Duncan, Brian Lam, Kathie Raikes, Valerie Serrano, Sarah Alender, Brian Kendall, Charlene Morisseau, Cynthia Vidal and Maria Laverghetta.   GOOD NEWS Autism-friendly Santas are a hit Recently, sensitive Santa sessions have been used in malls nationwide to educate low-key Kris Kringles on how to adjust their demeanor to the special needs of their young guests. Houston Chronicle Some jobless are saved by the Salvation Army bell The Salvation Army bell ringers and their iconic red kettles have been a familiar sight during the holidays for more than 120 years. Today, this temporary job has become a lifesaver. NPR Thrifty-minded shopper shares her savings by couponing for causes Jenny Sanford of Colorado, whose day job is in banking, uses “tactical couponing” to help others fill kitchen cupboards. After counting receipts for 2010, she even had enough to help a family pay back rent. Denver Post WORLD ‘Massacre’ in Syria: Opposition calls for UN action The Syrian opposition has called for emergency meetings of the UN Security Council and the Arab League amid an apparent massacre in the north-west part of the country. BBC Blog: Syria live blog  (Al Jazeera) Live Blog Philippines buries dead, rebuilds after deadly storm Residents of two southern Philippine cities battered by a storm that left over 1,000 people dead and displaced hundreds of thousands started the hard work of reclaiming their lives. Reuters Philippine flood toll rises NEWS.com.au ENVIRONMENT Texas Forest Service: Drought may have killed a half-billion trees As many as a half-billion trees may have died across Texas from the 2011 drought, the state’s forest service says. Early estimates show effects of the drought are numerous and widespread. CNN Sea Shepherd’s Cove Guardian crew raided by Japanese police Twenty officers of the Wakayama Prefecture Police raided the Charmant Hotel where Sea Shepherd’s Cove Guardians have been staying near Taiji. Environment News Service Google invests $94 million in California solar farms Google announced a joint clean-energy investment in four California solar farms, aiming to generate enough power for more than 13,000 average American homes. Christian Science Monitor SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Proposed law aims to shine light on conflict metals Delly Mawazo Sesete wants consumers to know what is in their smart phones, computers and other electronics, and where U.S. companies like Apple are getting the rare metals for making them. NPR Chimps rarely needed for research Aside from the small African country of Gabon, the United States is the only nation in the world that still conducts research on chimpanzees. Christian Science Monitor The heliotrope house automatically follows the sun like a plant The sun is the greatest source of energy. Instead of spending money to fight its power in the summer (and supplement it in the winter), revolving homes maximize solar heat and electricity. Scientific American LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Marriage economy: ‘I couldn’t afford to get divorced’ A new paper in the B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy found that for every 1 percent increase in the unemployment rate, the divorce rate goes down by 1 percent. NPR Why we feel nostalgic during the holidays Holidays bring holiday memories, and often a sense of nostalgia for good times long gone. LiveScience Baltimore chocolatiers create sweetness to savor Even with plenty of national brands, true connoisseurs know the only way to get the finest is from local chocolatiers with old-fashioned, handcrafted techniques that create luxurious confections. Baltimore Sun Rogue chocolatier: 24-year-old starts successful natural chocolate company YouTube (MetromixTwinCities) SPORTS Penguins defeat Blackhawks, 3-2 Evgeni Malkin had another big night with three assists as the Penguins downed the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, at the Consol Energy Center. The Blackhawks entered the evening in first place in the NHL. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette NCAA gives Ohio State bowl ban, hits Tressel with show cause The NCAA hit Ohio State with a one-year bowl ban and additional penalties for violations that started with eight players exchanging Buckeyes memorabilia for cash and tattoos. Star Tribune   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Heart disease: Know the signs of the No. 1 silent killer of women Many women with heart disease are caught unaware, and what they don’t know may cost them their lives, since women face a greater likelihood of death from a first heart attack than men do. HealthNews   Photo of the Day An Indian man drinks from a tap on a water pipe as he bathes outside near a sewage drain on a cold and foggy morning in New Delhi.  (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. 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