Pope Benedict XVI names new archbishop for Detroit
google.com — DETROIT (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI has selected a Michigan native as the new archbishop of Detroit. Cardinal Adam Maida introduced 60-year-old Allen H. Vigneron (VIG'-nur-on) at a news conference Monday......More… (Politics)
Leon Panetta Tapped to Head CIA Sources Say
foxnews.com — Leon Panetta, who was chief of staff under former President Clinton, is Barack Obama's pick to head the CIA, sources confirm to FOX News......More… (Politics)
Good New Monday - Quality of Life in a Down Economy
twilightearth.com — There was a lot of talk this holiday season, about returning to a life overflowing with family values and relationships while giving up on consumerism and the often fleeting feeling of acceptance garnered through the giving of inexpensive and low quality merchandise......More… (Politics)
The Village Voice Is Written Off
splicetoday.com — In an odd New Yorker article, Louis Menand offers a premature obit for the nation?s oldest ?alternative? weekly......More… (Politics)
Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan
edition.cnn.com — A Taliban rocket attack in southern Afghanistan has killed an Australian soldier, that country's defense ministry announced Monday......More… (Politics)
Nightmare in Gaza-Fear and Dire Shortages for Civilians.
npr.org — Gaza civilians are left exposed in Israel's ground invasion.The number of casualties on the Palestinian side is now more than 500 with more than 1,800 wounded. Basic food & water shortages have now reach a critical stage, affecting all of the 1.5 million Palestinians.The medical facilities are overwhelmed and short of even basic medical supplies. .....More… (Politics)
Obama transition team on track to meet money goal
uk.reuters.com — By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donors have contributed at least $3.8 million to help pay for US President-elect Barack Obama's transition to power, according to figures released on Monday that show him on track to meet his fundraising goal ........More… (Politics)
Poll- Kennedy’s Senate campaign backfiring
bizjournals.com — Caroline Kennedy's informal campaign to win one of New York's US Senate seats may be backfiring, according to a new poll. Forty-four percent of the New Yorkers surveyed by Public Policy Polling say they have a lesser opinion of Kennedy now than before ........More… (Politics)