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Palestinian Christians attend Christmas celebrations at the Church of Nativity, believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem.  (Photo by Bernat Armangue / AP) Thousands visit Bethlehem on Christmas Eve Thousands of pilgrims, tourists and local Christians gathered in the biblical West Bank town of Bethlehem to begin Christmas Eve celebrations in the traditional birthplace of Jesus. San Francisco Chronicle Christmas spirit crushed in besieged Bethlehem Sydney Morning Herald Pilgrims gather in Bethlehem MSNBC Modern-day Cratchits get big break during holiday season As soon as the calendar flips to 2012, accountants face their busiest time of the year — so managers want their CPAs, bookkeepers and other staffers rested and ready for the months ahead. Detroit News   Obama ends year on a political high note The White House has ended a year with a political victory before, but this time the stakes are higher and the president is by no means assured of carrying the momentum deep into an election year. ABC News Payroll tax-cut extension sets up 2012 fight over long-term plan Bloomberg Boehner speaks on payroll tax cut deal YouTube Thousands take to Moscow streets, calling for fair elections Thousands of people took to the streets of Moscow, braving bitterly cold weather to demand fair elections after what they claim were rigged results that returned Vladimir Putin’s party to power. CNN Protests and counterprotests in Russia TIME New Air Jordans cause shopping frenzy Fights, vandalism and arrests marked the release of Nike’s new Air Jordan basketball shoes as a shopping rush on stores across the country led to unrest that nearly turned into rioting. Denver Post Release of new Air Jordans sparks nationwide shopping frenzy YouTube   NATION Keeping it weird in Austin, Texas Hipsters of all kinds trek to Austin, Texas. By hipsters, I mean people who love irony but are suspicious of symbolism. But, aren’t these residents just traditionalists at heart? Smithsonian Magazine Blog: Austin’s musicians caught in a conundrum  (NPR) The Record Arizona sheriff faces new setback over immigration enforcement America’s “toughest sheriff” faces a setback to his immigration enforcement efforts from a federal judge’s ruling barring deputies from detaining people whom they think are in the country illegally. Seattle Post-Intelligencer The bank around the corner This has not been a time of great love for bankers. From the continuing foreclosure crisis to Occupy Wall Street’s campaign against “the 1 percent,” it is easy to forget that not all banks are complicated giants. New York Times POLITICS Economic inequality an important issue for 2012 campaign Fighting to win over American voters, President Obama and his Republican challengers are seizing on a potent issue: the struggling middle class and the widening gap between rich and poor. Yahoo! News Gingrich, Perry won’t be on Va. ballot Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has failed to qualify for Virginia’s Republican primary, a development that adds to the challenges faced by the recent frontrunner in the GOP presidential race. USA TODAY South Carolina voter identification law is blocked as discriminatory South Carolina’s new law requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls was blocked by the U.S. Justice Department, which said it would “significantly” burden non-white voters. BusinessWeek BUSINESS Mighty Monday looms for retailers The day after Christmas, dubbed “Mighty Monday,” is expected to be the third biggest shopping day of the year in terms of foot traffic. Houston Chronicle Sales up as US weather helps year-end surge BusinessWeek Fast-casual restaurants are gobbling up market share Fast-casual restaurants like Chipotle and Panera are just a slice of the restaurant market, but they are steadily building a following among customers looking for better quality and moderate prices. Los Angeles Times EDUCATION School accused of putting autistic student in bag In Kentucky, Mercer Country Public School employees are under investigation of mistreating students who are diagnosed with autism. MSNBC Georgia high schools emphasize career Starting in 2012, incoming high school freshmen in Georgia will be required to complete a series of courses in one of 17 career pathways. The Telegraph RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Car designers to craft ‘green’ popemobile A Vatican newspaper announced details of a competition to design a low-emission popemobile that meets the Vatican’s high security standards. USA TODAY Nun famous for kissing Elvis is praying for a miracle Dolores Hart, who walked away from Hollywood stardom in 1963 to become a nun in rural Bethlehem, Conn., now finds herself back in the spotlight. Hartford Courant Faith helps veterans return to normal life, study says Faith has played a large role in determining how easily a post-9/11 service member adjusts back to civilian life, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. The Augusta Chronicle SPORTS NBA hoping to pick up where it left off The NBA is coming back Christmas Day, and the belief is strong that the league can pick up right where it left off. San Francisco Chronicle 21 former players sue NFL Nearly two dozen former NFL players are suing the league over severe and permanent brain damage they say is linked to concussions suffered on the job. ESPN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Lynn McCarty): Going to church to find peace, comfort and joy The Trenton Times Column (Cal Thomas): For families of war dead, Christmas brings grief Baltimore Sun Column (Robert Creamer): Why GOP collapse on the payroll tax could be a turning point Huffington Post Editorial: The desperation down the block Detroit Free Press Editorial: Gingrich court bombast is irresponsible Des Moines Register Editorial: Dickens of a Christmas: celebrating the tale of a redeemed Scrooge Christian Science Monitor Column (David Gergen): Why the winds are shifting toward Obama CNN Column (Bob Ray Sanders): Bah, humbug to this ‘War on Christmas’ stuff McClatchy Newspapers   Site edited by: Brooke Coggiano, Kevin Augustine, Cynthia Vidal, Sam Dieter, Harsha Malik, Maria Laverghetta, Tanya Flowers, Diana Shaw and Brian Lam.   GOOD NEWS Basement pageant keeps the Christmas spirit alive An annual play held in one Illinois family’s basement has not only entertained relatives and neighbors on Christmas Eve, but also has helped dozens of the area’s poor and suffering. St. Louis Post-Dispatch An impact felt even in death When President Barack Obama signed a law last month to protect Peace Corps volunteers around the globe, a young woman with Delaware ties was on the minds of many. News Journal 7 years later, girl swept away in tsunami reunited with parents A teenager who was swept away in the Indian Ocean tsunami seven years ago and forced to beg in the streets said that she broke down in tears after tracking down her parents. The Star WORLD Cuba to free 2,900 in sweeping amnesty Cuba will release 2,900 prisoners in the coming days for humanitarian reasons in a sweeping amnesty ahead of a visit next spring by Pope Benedict XVI, the Cuban government said. Reuters Blog: Cuba pardons 2,900 prisoners, but not jailed American  (USA TODAY) On Deadline Czechs, world leaders remember ‘irreplaceable’ Vaclav Havel at funeral Vaclav Havel, the humble Czech playwright who became his country’s first democratically elected president, was remembered today for his enduring legacy of hope, freedom, and human rights. Christian Science Monitor ENVIRONMENT After Fukushima: a changing climate for nuclear power Nuclear power had enjoyed 25 years of relative quiet, but the Fukushima accident in Japan reminded people that despite improvements in safety, nuclear plants could still go horribly wrong. NPR Analysis: Oil sands pipeline seems likely to endure The Obama administration confirmed that if forced by Congress to quickly decide the fate of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from western Canada to the Gulf Coast, it would probably kill the project. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Eau de DNA: Do genes determine our perfume preference? Scientists asked people to rate their preference for common scents and then tested participants for gene variations. Which version of a gene someone had correlated with the smells they liked best. Msnbc.com To flirt in cities, birds adjust their pitch A big part of being a bird is singing, often to attract other birds. Sometimes this is hard to do that amid all the noise in a city, which is where birds are literally changing their tune. NPR Astronauts reach International Space Station on Soyuz rocket A Soyuz spacecraft delivered a Russian, an American and a Dutchman to the International Space Station. But just as concerns over reliability eased, another rocket failed during an unmanned launch. Chicago Sun-Times HEALTH Experts discover ‘better’ and safer ways of spotting heart problems Patients are better off having magnetic resonance imaging to scan for heart diseases than the existing “gold standard” tests, experts say. Medical Daily Study: Brain scans help predict Alzheimer’s disease early Shrinkage in certain parts of the brain may herald Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms arise, according to new research. TIME LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Santa’s son watches him work with kids For the past 17 years, Timothy Bella‘s father has been dressing up as Santa Claus, so Timothy decided to witness Santa in action and tell us his story. The Atlantic ‘Santa’ dad surprises daughter, comes home early from Iraq CBS News ‘Natural Santas’ live by strict code Natural Santas live by a moral code — no public drinking, womanizing or grumpiness is allowed from them. Columbia Missourian   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT More 8th graders trying illegal drugs, but teen births drop The number of eighth graders who reported trying illegal drugs increased from 2009 to 2010, according to data released by the National Institutes of Health. 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