Today's Top Stories Thursday, December 22, 2011
| Wave of bombings ripped across Baghdad, injuring nearly 200 in worst violence Iraq has seen for months. | | Khan, 19, had been last seen on Dec. 16 on the University of Kansas campus in Overland Park. | | Eight soldiers charged in the death of Pvt. Danny Chen. "Danny had to die defending himself" not his country: friend. | | The Washington state ferry service isn't going to start turning away hefty passengers, but it has had to reduce the capacity of the nation's largest ferry system because people have been packing on the pounds. |
| | | | News | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | Editors Picks  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aries | | | It would be wonderful to get a few quiet days to reflect and get your mind together, but that's probably not going to happen. Extra responsibilities can take over your day-planner, and you can be busier than expected. It may not be easy to accomplish all of your tasks, but go with the flow and reschedule what you can for later. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Cancer | | | You are about to begin a new phase, and the stars indicate finances will be more positive. This is a time to enjoy, relax and be optimistic about the future. Even if all of your dreams are not granted immediately, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The best is yet to come! | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Libra | | | There may not be enough time to give someone a full update, but if you leave out too many details, it can cause them to think you are hiding something. If you don't have time to give a full debriefing, say there is more to the story, but you will try to fill in the details later. That small act of honesty may be all it takes to settle their uneasiness. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Capricorn | | | Venus affects your love life now, and this area along with the financial sector of your life can be significantly influenced. However, don't forget that for all of her beautiful traits, there are some unpleasant ones. Venus can be loving or jealous, extravagant or stingy. Keep control of both sides of her emotional yin-yang. Love someone unconditionally, but also keep a tight budget. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Taurus | | | Over the last few years, your life has changed. You have gone through a lot of highs and lows, and now, thankfully, you are about to find some success. Not everything comes along at once, but it will happen. Your dreams will be granted over time. Be patient, work hard, keep your work ethic high, and you will be rewarded! | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Leo | | | If you partner with someone and it concerns money, keep your dollars separate. While you are more relaxed than usual over the holidays, someone can sway you to spend more than you're comfortable with. Keep a separate bank account or charge-card account and let your partner deal with their own financial indiscretions. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Scorpio | | | The communication planet, Mercury, is back in phase, so you can discuss a financial situation. Choose the most comfortable place and time to have a sensitive talk. Plan what you want to say and make sure you get your point across. It is best to be diplomatic, rather than blunt and candid. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aquarius | | | There is never a dull moment for you, Aquarius. You may fantasize about a peaceful life, but realistically, you'd be bored out of your mind. Stability is one thing, but you like to experience all the world has to offer. You can stick to a daily routine and add periodic spontaneity for spice! The grass always seems greener on the other side, but it rarely is. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Gemini | | | If someone shows interest in taking an association with you further, make sure you are comfortable with the situation before proceeding. You will want to ensure you both have a level of common interests before you hand over the key to your heart. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Virgo | | | You may soon have to make a quick decision. If you do not have all the details at hand, you will have to think on your feet. Try to buy time and give yourself a chance to review your options. Ask questions to find out more information. If all else fails, remember to use your secret weapon: Tune in to your intuition. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Sagittarius | | | You can't assume anything. Just when you think you know what someone is going to do and say, they can change their game plan. Be open to embracing different ideas and concepts. A change in method or attitude can refresh your energy. Things might even work out better than you expected. Open your mind and you may be pleasantly surprised! | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Pisces | | | You may think it's that time of the year when you can chill out, but you can't totally check out, either. You've still got responsibilities. Just in case you're called, keep your phone nearby. When you show you are available, the head honchos will take notice. Make the most of these opportunities and demonstrate how valuable you can be. | | | | |