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Antxon, a Spanish unemployed homeless man, sleeps under a bridge in Pamplona, Spain. The Spanish Royal House announced the budget of the royal family for the first time. Spain suffers an economic crisis with more than five million unemployed.  (Photo by Alvaro Barrientos / AP) Noel Rockmore, the ‘Picasso of New Orleans,’ rediscovered Revered as an American throwback to Europe’s great expressionistic masters, he was then forgotten. After Katrina, 1,500 works were found, saved for 25 years by a patron seeking to revive his art. San Francisco Chronicle Noel Rockmore’s work New Orleans Times-Picayune North Korea calls successor Kim Jong Un ‘supreme leader’ North Korea declared Kim Jong Il‘s son and successor “supreme leader” of the ruling party, military and the people during a memorial for his father in the government’s first public endorsement of his leadership. ABC News North Korea ends mourning with eulogies heralding ‘Kim Jong Un era’ BusinessWeek   Euro falls to 17-month low, US dollar rises Selling pressure pushed the euro to its lowest level since mid-2010, when Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said the outlook was “unusually uncertain.” The currency could go even lower early next year. CNNMoney US jobless claims up for 1st time in 4 weeks MSNBC Abortion, immigration changes among new 2012 laws Many new laws reflect the nation’s concerns over immigration, the cost of government and the best way to protect and benefit young people, including regulations on sports concussions. CBS News US weapons sales to Iraq move ahead despite red flags The Obama administration is moving ahead with the sale of nearly $11 billion worth of arms and training for Iraq, despite concerns the move could backfire if Baghdad aligns closely with Tehran. MSNBC Special section: Who’s who in Iraq after US exit Christian Science Monitor BP may face criminal charges after spill Prosecutors are preparing what would be the first criminal charges against BP Plc staff after the worst U.S. oil spill last year, undisclosed sources say. Houston Chronicle   NATION Storm victims challenge debt notices from FEMA 6 years later FEMA seeks to recover $385 million it says was improperly paid to victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Many are angry at the prospect of repaying money spent years ago to rebuild lives. Star Tribune Foreclosure free ride: 3 years with no mortgage payments Delinquent borrowers facing foreclosure are learning that they can stay in their homes for years, as long as they’re willing to put up a fight. CNNMoney US police fatalities up 13 percent in 2011 The number of fatalities from departments across the country caused by firearms made 2011 one of the deadliest years in recent history for U.S. law enforcement. TIME POLITICS Greens say White House has no choice but to kill Keystone XL pipeline Republicans who lobbied aggressively to force President Barack Obama to make a speedy decision on the pipeline ensured its demise, environmental groups say. They believe Obama will be forced to reject it.  (The Hill) E2 Wire Support slips, but voters still favor pipeline Reuters Republican Johnson to run as Libertarian Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, who has been excluded from most Republican presidential debates, said he instead will seek the Libertarian nomination for the White House. BusinessWeek Iowa faces epic case of political indecision Seattle Times BUSINESS US stocks hit by Italian debt worries Stocks suffered significant losses, with the S&P 500 retreating to the loss column for 2011, on concern about Italy’s upcoming debt auction. The Dow holds a 5 percent gain for the year, with two sessions left. MarketWatch Gun sales at record levels, according to FBI background checks December holiday shoppers were not just interested in buying the hottest electronics and toys — they also were purchasing record numbers of guns. CNN EDUCATION Tucson’s ethnic-studies program violates Arizona law, judge rules Tucson‘s Mexican American studies program violates state law, an Arizona administrative law judge ruled, paving the way for the program’s possible demise. Chicago Tribune Cash-strapped universities look at cutting remedial classes In a largely overlooked but precedent-setting move, cash-strapped Ohio has said it‘ll soon stop footing the bill for remedial courses, phasing out funding at four-year universities beginning in 2014. McClatchy Newspapers HEALTH Obesity tied to older adults’ risk of falls Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potentially disabling fall — though the most severely overweight may be somewhat protected from injury. Reuters Blog: Could obesity change the brain?  (NPR) Shots Made of tissue or silicon, breast implants require a lifetime of care Women around the world are worried about implants from a now-defunct French company, but all products need to be watched carefully. The Atlantic RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Christian clergymen clash at Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity The annual cleaning of one of Christianity’s holiest churches deteriorated into a brawl, as dozens of monks feuding over sacred space battled each other with brooms until Palestinian police intervened. Houston Chronicle Priests fight in Bethlehem church Reuters Clergy, survivors sign plea for Milwaukee sex abuse victims to come forward An alliance of priests, clergy sexual abuse survivors and advocates for abuse victims composed and signed a full-page ad encouraging Milwaukee “victim/survivors” to come forward before Feb. 1. National Catholic Reporter   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Can bird flu research be put back in Pandora’s box? St. Louis Post-Dispatch Column (Paul Osterman): To save middle class, create good jobs CNN Editorial: Payroll tax holiday — quick fix, long-term burden San Francisco Chronicle Column (John Zogby): Romney’s ‘inevitability’ may make it so Forbes Blog (Sarah Hughes): US television in 2011: weak season, but plenty of nice surprises  (Guardian) TV & Radio Blog Column (Alia Malek): America’s big mistake on indefinite detention of terror suspects Christian Science Monitor Column (Cindi Ross Scoppe): Using technology to look for the perfect GOP nominee McClatchy Newspapers Column (Michael Shermer): In the year 9595 Scientific American   Site edited by: Charlene Morisseau, Brooke Coggiano, Tanya Flowers, Laura Hardman, Sarah Alender, Erkinaz Shuminov, Harsha Malik and Sam Dieter.   GOOD NEWS In Katrina’s wake, New Orleans enjoys start-up boom New Orleans has long been known as one of America‘s hardest luck cities, struggling with poverty, crime and tragic disaster. But the city’s darkest days have sparked a surprising new entrepreneurial spirit. NPR Philadelphia selects 1st poet laureate For years, people called her the “unofficial poet laureate of Philadelphia.” Now it‘s official. Sonia Sanchez, 77, poet, teacher, mentor and activist is named the city’s first poet laureate by Mayor Nutter. Philadelphia Inquirer Philippines: UN grant enables agencies to give help to storm survivors A $3 million allocation from the United Nations relief fund has enabled agencies to provide initial assistance to survivors of the tropical storm that devastated parts of the Philippines. UN News Centre WORLD Egypt forces raid NGOs, including several US-based offices Egyptian soldiers and police stormed non-governmental organization offices throughout the country, banning employees from leaving while they interrogated and searched computer files. CBS News US won’t ‘tolerate’ Iran’s threat to shut oil-supply route The U.S. Navy fired off a stern warning to Iran in response to the volatile Middle Eastern nation’s threat to shut down the crucial Strait of Hormuz. NY Daily News Iran threatening global oil supply ABC News Congress frees $40 million in assistance to Palestinians Lawmakers have freed up a little more than 20 percent of $187 million in U.S. assistance to the Palestinians that had been frozen over the Palestinian bid for U.N. membership. CBS News ENVIRONMENT Bugs may be resistant to genetically modified corn One of the nation’s most widely planted crops — a genetically engineered corn plant that makes its own insecticide — may be losing its effectiveness more quickly than scientists expected. Star Tribune Exotic creatures discovered living in deep-sea vent in Indian Ocean British scientists have found a remarkable array of creatures, some of them new to science, in one of the most inhospitable regions of the deep sea. Guardian SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2011: a year of transition for spaceflight Human spaceflight turned 50 this year, but 2011 was less about drawing inspiration from the past than about transitioning to an uncertain future as NASA ground its storied space fleet. SPACE.com Tiny sensors will give early warning of disease from within body’s cells Tiny sensors that monitor the health of cells have been developed by Scottish scientists and could improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other degenerative illnesses. Scotsman LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Cheers to Champagne! Bubbly, sparkling sips bounce back The economy may be in a funk, but there’s one glass that seems to be more than half full — flutes of Champagne, to be precise. Denver Post 1st US museum dedicated to Greek culture opens in Chicago Dolls a Greek woman made during World War II. Ice cream bowls from a candy store. Such heirlooms are at the “National Hellenic Museum.” CBS News SPORTS A’s deal Bailey, Sweeney to BoSox For Andrew Bailey, coming in from the bullpen at Fenway Park is a special feeling. He’ll experience that a lot more next season. New manager Bobby Valentine found his new man. Sports Illustrated SEC football schedules for 2012 released, with big changes The Southeastern Conference announced the entire conference schedule for 2012. While the league will be split into two seven-team divisions, some traditional game dates have been changed. FOXSports   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT For the military clean energy saves lives One out of 8 U.S. Army casualties in Iraq was the result of protecting fuel convoys. This statistic is a powerful incentive for the military to move away from oil and toward renewable energy. 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