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Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., joined by husband Marcus, left, family and friends, announces that she will end her campaign for president, in West Des Moines, Iowa.  (Photo by Chris Carlson / AP) Antarctic waters yield ghostly newly found species A newly-found deep-sea hot springs off Antarctica is host to an array of new species. One mystery is how these new creatures reached the vent, which is located amid frigid Antarctic waters. Discovery News Pale octopus, hairy-chested yeti crab and other new species found Guardian ‘Lost world’ uncovered on ocean floor YouTube Habitat goes green and saves new residents some green Antonio and Christie Miller of Nashville, Tenn., can smile when they talk about their utility bills, because they’re residents of new Habitat for Humanity homes built to meet top energy-efficiency standards. USA TODAY   Bachmann suspends presidential campaign Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign that began in Iowa has ended in Iowa. The congresswoman announced she would acknowledge the message sent by caucus voters and end her campaign. Des Moines Register Blog: Bachmann drops out of presidential race  (ABC News) The Note Bachmann suspends campaign CNN Big 3 automakers saw double-digit sales growth in 2011 Auto sales rose in December, as Ford, Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Co. each reported U.S. sales increases for 2011 amid growing confidence about the country’s economy. Detroit News Blog: Automakers vying for top honors at Detroit auto show  ((MSNBC)) Bottom Line Overall fatness, not just BMI, should measure obesity Experts comment that in tackling obesity we need to focus on people’s overall fatness and not just body mass index or body weight. Medical News Today Calories count in added fat that bathroom scales don’t detect BusinessWeek   NATION Proposed changes to child labor laws When asked if he planned on being a farmer like his dad, Adam Mershon, 11, replied, “I already am a farmer.” The Mershons call it a lifestyle. The federal government calls it child labor. Kansas City Star Tax relief for the ‘innocent spouse’ The IRS protects a spouse from the unfair burden of a partner’s secret tax fraud. Under new rules, people who were denied “innocent spouse” status due to a two-year statute of limitations can reapply. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Taliban ready to talk to US? The Afghan Taliban are prepared to open an “office outside the country for talks with foreigners,” a purported spokesman for the movement said in a statement. CNN POLITICS Iowa caucuses: Romney defeats Santorum by 8 votes Mitt Romney defeated Rick Santorum in Iowa’s caucuses by eight votes, the state GOP said, clinching what appears to be the closest-ever margin of victory in a Republican presidential contest. CNN Romney outpolls Santorum by 8 votes BusinessWeek Inside the Iowa caucuses CBS News Iowa invasion: media moves in Politico Gay rights in NC face scrutiny in spotlight of Democratic Convention As Charlotte and North Carolina take the national spotlight for this year‘s Democratic National Convention, one area will get particular scrutiny: the region’s climate for gays and lesbians. The Charlotte Observer BUSINESS Raising the minimum wage: Who does it help, who does it hurt? Washington state‘s minimum wage, indexed to the cost of living, was raised to $9.04 this year, the nation’s highest. Pro-business groups say it may prove to be a “tipping point” that discourages hiring. NPR BP sues Halliburton for Deepwater Horizon oil spill clean-up costs BP has handed the bill for clearing up the disastrous 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill to Halliburton, the U.S. contractor it claims botched the cement work on the failed rig. Guardian Signs point to tepid consumer spending throughout 2012 As the weak economy has trudged on, Americans have leaned on credit cards to pay for holiday gifts, many bought at discounts. They are dipping into savings to cover spikes in gas, food and rent. Msnbc.com EDUCATION Medical schools market themselves The newcomers to the national marketing game are academic medical centers — commercials help attract faculty and students, but they’re also aimed at getting paying patients to travel for treatment. NPR Nonprofit online school helps grown-ups finish college Western Governors University, a nonprofit online school, is challenging many traditional concepts about higher education with a new approach aimed to help adult students finish college. NPR HEALTH Study: US heart attack patients readmitted more often than other nations Heart attack patients in the U.S. are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days than in 16 other countries, a new study says. Lower average length of stays is the suspected reason. HealthDay Bracing for the fake sugar rush At the Whole Foods Market in Silver Spring, Md., the self-serve coffee counter offers four types of milk and nearly every imaginable alternative to granulated sugar. Wall Street Journal Physical activity may help kids’ grades too While physical activity is known to improve children’s physical fitness and lower their risk of obesity, new research suggests it may also help them perform better in school. ABC News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Scientologists in feud over leader The Church of Scientology has been rocked by accusations from one of its former senior executives that the religion is becoming a hollow moneymaking machine run by an autocratic ruler. Telegraph.co.uk From here to Scientology: worldwide leader David Miscavige’s Philly-area roots Philadelphia Inquirer US Catholic ordinariate for former Anglicans formed Pope Benedict XVI established a new nationwide U.S. ordinariate Jan. 1 for U.S. Anglicans (Episcopalians) who wish to become Catholic. It will be based in Houston. 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: Iowa race settles nothing Star Tribune Blog (Steve M. Cohen, Ed.D.): Workplace bullying is also called harassment  (Psychology Today) Worked Up At Work Interview (Megan Gambino): Finding the humor in history with cartoons Smithsonian Magazine Column (Katia Hetter): Friends in fun places? Be a good guest CNN Blog (Gary Belsky and Tom Gilovich): 5 tricks to make your New Year’s resolutions stick  (TIME) Moneyland Column (Gideon Rachman): Paradox of 2012 world politics: more cooperation needed, less likely Business Day Column (Gabriel Roth): The prevailing trouble with the federal financing of transportation Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Mary Sanchez): Getting America back to work is challenge for 2012 McClatchy Newspapers   Site edited by: Erkinaz Shuminov, Harsha Malik, Sam Dieter, Brooke Coggiano, Jessica Duncan, Charlene Morisseau, Kathie Raikes, Valerie Serrano, Sarah Alender, Paul Wertheim, Maria Laverghetta, Cynthia Vidal, Brian Kendall and Diana Shaw.   GOOD NEWS Charity gets personal for Pennsylvania 8th graders Melvin Sheppard‘s gratitude toward the hospital that saved his life stands at more than $1,500 — which doesn’t include the $487 his classmates recently collected for the “Pennies From Melvin” campaign. Philadelphia Inquirer At 90, shepherd for South Bay, Florida’s ‘lost lambs’ keeps busy LilyAnn Brannon runs a one-woman human services agency that keeps no office, does no fundraising and has no paid staff. At 90, her mind and memory are sharp and compassion unbounded. San Jose Mercury News Tutors teach seniors high-tech tricks Many older Americans are trying to figure out how to use the high-tech gadgets they got as gifts. A number of programs are finding just the right experts to help usher older adults into the digital age. NPR WORLD Arab League falters in Syria The Arab League has raised questions about its commitment to halting Syria’s crackdown by putting a Sudanese general with ties to a war-crimes suspect in charge of monitoring. Bloomberg Blog: Syria, Egypt and Middle East unrest: live  (Guardian) Middle East Live Iran threatens US Navy as financial sanctions hit economy Iran threatened to take action if the U.S. Navy moves an aircraft carrier into the Gulf, Tehran’s most aggressive statement as new U.S. and E.U. financial sanctions take a toll on its economy. Reuters Greece warns on euro exit if bailout not signed soon Greece may have to leave the eurozone if it fails to secure its latest bailout from the EU, IMF and banks, a spokesperson warned, as it struggles with public opposition to new austerity measures. BBC US to pull $30B worth of gear from Afghanistan in 2012 As the drawdown of U.S. troops steps up, NATO is figuring out logistics for moving massive quantities of alliance vehicles, weapons and other equipment from the mountainous landlocked country. Seattle Post-Intelligencer ENVIRONMENT Seismologist: Oil and gas ‘fracking’ wastewater caused 11 Ohio quakes A northeast Ohio well used to dispose of wastewater from oil and gas drilling almost certainly caused a series of 11 minor quakes since last spring, an investigating seismologist says. NY Daily News What about solar energy when the sun goes down? If solar energy is going to matter, the industry must find a way to store it when the sun isn’t shining. A solution may have been found. New York Times SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Researchers reengineer DNA to get spidery silk Spider silk is one of the toughest materials, but is also hard to produce. Researchers engineered DNA that encodes a hybrid of silkworm and spider proteins, and have gotten silkworms to produce it. Ars Technica Mobile digital divide: personal apps vs. work apps Today, consumers do almost anything on a mobile device, from banking to taking a sample driver’s license test. But employee apps have tiny fonts, ugly interfaces and endless menus. Why the divide? InformationWeek LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Bob Anderson, sword-fighting master, dies at 89 A 1952 Olympian in Helsinki for Britain and member of the Royal Marines in World War II, he choreographed sword scenes in films from “Lord of the Rings” to “Star Wars.” His first silver screen pupil was Errol Flynn. Los Angeles Times Bob Anderson: a life in screen clips Film Blog (Guardian) Broke your New Year’s resolutions already? Don’t stress Hopeful New Year’s resolutions abounded at “byüti salon” in downtown Sacramento recently. Among the clients and stylists busily performing hair tints and facials were a variety of resolvers. McClatchy Newspapers Loyal US subjects return to PBS’ ‘Downton Abbey’ miniseries The PBS hit telivision series “Downton Abbey,” which details the lives of British aristocrats and their servants on the eve of World War I, returns for a highly-anticipated Season 2. USA TODAY SPORTS Dolphins bring in Fisher as latest coaching candidate for next season Jeff Fisher, the fourth known candidate on the Dolphins‘ radar, has recently completed his interview for Miami’s head-coaching vacancy. NFL.com Dirk Nowitzki-led Mavericks send Thunder to 1st loss Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks finally looked like the reigning NBA champions. Loading up on easy baskets and forcing the league’s last unbeaten team to miss way more shots than usual. ESPN Thunder-Mavs highlights Sports Illustrated   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Forests still sucking it up, when it comes to carbon dioxide Recent studies have shown that the world’s oceans and soils are losing their appetite for our carbon emissions. But at least the world’s forests appear, for now, to be swallowing their share of carbon dioxide. 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