Stories:

“Death Panels” Return
They couldn’t get want they want written into the legislation, so they just wrote it into the regulations.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/us/politics/26death.html?_r=1&hp
Global Warming Update
Europe freezes through Christmas. Many spend their holiday in the airport.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-europe-travel-woes-20101225,0,6621483.story
Of Course, the Cool Winter Is Explained by Global Warming
That is until you get to the last few paragraphs when scientists admit they really don’t know.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/expect-more-extreme-winters-thanks-to-global-warming-say-scientists-2168418.html
Here’s Another Explanation
But this guy is certain it’s the snows in Siberia.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/opinion/26cohen.html?src=me&ref=general
Established Authors Going Own Way
Shelf space at Barnes and Noble is less important than access to Amazon and author’s own reputation.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gatekeepers-20101226,0,7119214.story
Australia Starts Trial of Would Be Terrorists

These wanted to kill as many Australians as possible.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/8221279/Islamist-fanatics-plotted-Australias-worst-terrorist-attack-on-army-base.html
Dutch Arrest 12 to Prevent Terror Attack
What is it with these Somalis?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/world/europe/26dutch.html?scp=3&sq=dutch&st=cse
5 of 12 Released
Dutch authorities have til Tuesday to proceed against the remaining seven.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/26/AR2010122601028.html?hpid=moreheadlines
Muslims Killing Muslims, Part 156
Female suicide bomber in a burqa murders 45 people at a UN Food Distribution Center. And here’s the bonus: thousands more may now starve to death. Now that’s a job the worshippers of death can be proud of.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/afghanistan/sns-ap-as-pakistan,0,6050564.story