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In this file photo, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis transits the Straits of Hormuz near Iran. As Iranian warnings to keep U.S. carriers out of the Persian Gulf continue, the Pentagon will announce budget cuts to forces in other regions of the world.  (Photo by U.S. Navy / Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/ AP) 50 years on: 1962 The “Sixties” as we know them, began in 1962, a year of seismic events — the Cuban missile crisis, Berlin Wall, Mandela jailed, Telstar satellite TV, James Bond’s film, and the sexual revolution. Economist Special section: The sixties: years of a generation that shaped a nation PBS Sixties music: a musical tour YouTube Republican candidates get ready to rumble in South Carolina The brawl, known as the S.C. Republican presidential primary, is on. The Palmetto State hosts the first-in-the-South primary on Jan. 21. Voters have correctly picked the eventual GOP nominee since 1980. McClatchy Newspapers Ron Paul raises $13 million since September The Hill   US unveils plans for pared down military President Barack Obama traveled to the Pentagon to unveil his plan for a leaner, cheaper military that will retain the ability to fight terrorism and confront new threats, singling out China and Iran. CNN Critics question Pentagon’s new strategy NPR Obama’s speech at Pentagon CBS News Baghdad hit by deadly bomb blasts A wave of explosions struck two Shiite neighborhoods in Baghdad, intensifying fears that insurgents are stepping up attacks after the U.S. troop withdrawal. Msnbc.com Review: Timeline: deadliest attacks in Iraq Reuters Wall St. weighed down by EU banks U.S. stocks are slipping, pressured by worries over European banks. But concern was tempered by good domestic news, with unemployment claims falling and private sector hiring rising in December. Msnbc.com C.F. Martin & Co., a guitar pickers’ paradise for 6 generations Guitar-playing pilgrims travel to Penn. to tour the most coveted flattop guitars in the world. The story began in 1833 when Christian F. Martin opened a redbrick factory next to a family homestead. Philadelphia Inquirer   NATION CDC scientists deem study of health affects of fracking necessary The U.S. should study whether hydraulic fracturing used to free natural gas from wells is a hazard to people or food sources, a top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Bloomberg Unemployment soars in some college majors — architecture, arts If you want the best odds of getting a job after graduation these days, don’t major in architecture or arts. CNNMoney FDA bans certain uses of antibiotics in food-producing animals In a bid to protect antibiotics for treating humans and reduce the development of drug resistance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned certain uses of antibiotics in food-producing animals. Medical News Today POLITICS RFK’s grandson forming exploratory committee for Barney Frank seat Joseph P. Kennedy III is leaving his job as a prosecutor to lay groundwork for the House seat Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., held for three decades. A committee would allow him to raise funds.  (The Hill) Ballot Box John McCain endorses Mitt Romney Mitt Romney and John McCain have a history of tense relations dating back to the 2008 GOP presidential nomination, but have been put aside as McCain endorsed Romney to take on President Obama. Chicago Tribune Rick Perry surprises staff, stays in race Politico Iowa turnout barely tops 2008 number as voter enthusiasm muted Bloomberg Stymied by Congress, Obama to boldly seat nominees A defiant President Barack Obama took his boldest action yet to show voters he will confront Republicans, announcing he will install nominees into overseeing consumer lending and the labor force. Reuters BUSINESS Demand drops at French bond auction French borrowing costs rose, as a bond auction of long-term debt saw continued fears of being stripped of AAA credit rating. The euro was steady against the dollar and sterling following the auction. Telegraph.co.uk Blog: Eurocrisis live Guardian SEC says adviser defrauded investors using LinkedIn Securities regulators charged an Illinois-based investment adviser with using LinkedIn and other social networking websites to lure investors by offering more than $500 billion in fake securities. Reuters EDUCATION Michelle Rhee’s ‘StudentsFirst’ coming to Missouri to support school choice The education advocacy group founded by former Washington D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee will set up shop in Missouri this winter to help pass laws affecting public education. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Seattle chefs help schools trade corn dogs for couscous In the spring of 2010, Seattle schools formed a partnership with local chefs to revamp the cafeteria menu to encourage healthy eating. Grist HEALTH Misconceptions about HPV vaccine could deter safe sex, study finds More adolescent and young women receive the vaccine. But health campaigns may have unintended consequences: Some, believing they are now immune to all infections, engage in riskier behavior. Globeandmail.com Monkey vaccine hints at how to stop HIV Nature More US women having twins One in every 30 babies born in the U.S. is a twin — an astounding increase over the last three decades. The reason? Older moms and fertility treatments. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Atheists face uphill climb with new political party in US Last March, Troy Boyle and a friend founded the National Atheist Party, which they believe to be the first American political party organized on the belief that God does not exist. USA TODAY Missouri chapel gives comfort and counsel to workers and travelers The Interfaith Chapel, which has been at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport for more than 20 years, provides counseling, a daily Catholic Mass and a place for worshipers of all religions to pray. Salt Lake Tribune   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Dave Zirin): The year I learned to hate college football San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Indecision 2012: Republicans don’t know who they are Star Tribune Column (Robert Rabil): Why US must step carefully in Syria CNN Column (Dennis Jett): Let’s get rid of the State Department McClatchy Newspapers Blog (Ralph Reed): Iowa caucus punctured the myth of the ‘evangelical voter’  (CNN) Belief Blog Column (Suzanne Perry and Caroline Preston): Philanthropy and the 99 percent in 2012 The Chronicle of Philanthropy Editorial: All nations must pitch in to stop Iran’s nuclear plans NY Daily News Editorial: Iowa race settles nothing Star Tribune   Site edited by: Charlene Morisseau, Diana Shaw, Brooke Coggiano, Kevin Augustine, Brian Lam, Jessica Duncan, Sarah Alender, Erkinaz Shuminov, Harsha Malik and Sam Dieter.   GOOD NEWS Aging animal photos focus on dignity Isa Leshko, a fine art photographer, took pictures of geriatric animals for “Elderly Animals,” as she herself grappled with emotions from the year spent caring for her Alzheimer’s-afflicted mother. Houston Chronicle Flipped classroom changes dynamics of student efforts In a new twist on education, “flipped” classes allow students to view lectures online on their own time and get individual help on their homework from teachers during class. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Smartphones improve foreign aid missions for US military When an earthquake and tsunami ravaged Japan in 2011, U.S. civil affairs Marines expedited aid delivery with a powerful new tool — hand-held smart devices. It was a trial by fire. Marine Corps Times WORLD Prosecutor seeks death sentence, hanging for Mubarak Prosecutors formally requested death by hanging for Hosni Mubarak and fellow defendants. Mubarak is accused of ordering protesters killed last year, and of corruption. He denies the charges. CNN Iran moves to close Gulf to US Iran’s parliament said that it was preparing a bill that would prohibit all foreign warships from entering the Persian Gulf unless they received permission from the Iranian navy. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Syria accuses US of interfering in Arab League affairs Syria accused the United States of interfering in Arab League affairs, as a U.S. envoy travelled to Cairo for talks with the bloc about ending the Damascus regime’s crackdown on dissent. Khaleej Times Syrian role claimed behind Berlin attack Al Jazeera ENVIRONMENT European carbon regulation for airlines takes off The E.U. is now charging all airlines flying into and out of Europe for their carbon emissions. This new scheme is one of the widest-reaching measures adopted to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental News Network Chinese airlines refuse EU carbon tax Guardian Solar panels compete with natural gas Renewable energy is growing rapidly in the U.S., with wind and solar industries enjoying double-digit growth each year. Part of that growth comes from more homeowners installing solar panels. NPR Map: The potential for solar energy in the US Business Insider SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Airlines to take tourists to space in 2012 The first flights of the new airlines that will take tourists past the edge of space are poised to take off in 2012, and getting a seat on one is not all that different from booking a trip someplace on Earth. San Francisco Chronicle Smartphones and seemingly safe sites may be more vulnerable in 2012 Any organization that believes it shuttered all the back door channels hackers used to breach millions of systems last year should doublecheck the locks in 2012, say security experts. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1 small step: NASA launches open source portal, aims to open more code In its current form, a new NASA website provides documentation about NASA’s software processes. NASA intends to turn it into a development hub with a forum and hosted collaboration tools. Ars Technica LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The brilliance of braille shows throughout the age of technology “World Braille Week” celebrates a revolution that, comparable to inventing the printed press for sighted people, brought knowledge, independence and freedom to thousands across the world. The Independent Braille recipe book boosts Scottish charity BBC Documentary: Blind boy uses echo location for roller blading, karate and video games YouTube (Equivicae) ‘Safety-first’ playgrounds linked to bored, inactive kids: study Playgrounds for preschoolers today have low sliding boards, safer plastic climbers and platforms meant to prevent injury. But a study suggests an unintended result: unenthused, less active kids. HealthDay SPORTS Joe Torre to try to buy Dodgers Joe Torre has quit his job with Major League Baseball to pursue ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the league recently announced. ESPN West Virginia runs over Clemson in Orange Bowl, 70-33 Quarterback Geno Smith tied the record for any bowl game with six touchdown passes as the Mountaineers won their first Orange Bowl appearance and improved to 3-0 in Bowl Championship Series Games. MSNBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Live longer with only 15 minutes of exercise a day The standard belief is that people must exercise for at least 30 minutes for any real health benefits to kick in. Now there’s good news for those who don’t have even 30 minutes to spare. Earth Times   Photo of the Day Visitors view buildings made from blocks of ice for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province.  (Photo by Andy Wong / 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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