Today's Top Stories Wednesday, December 28, 2011
| The widow of a city cop killed by lung cancer after two months of toxic post-9/11 duty won a bitter four-year fight Tuesday to collect enhanced line-of-duty death benefits. | | Three NATO service members have been killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Afghanistan, the alliance said Wednesday. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the target was a U.S. military convoy. | | Newt Gingrich, targeted in millions of dollars in attack ads, used some free television time Tuesday to get some licks in against Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. The former House Speaker has been significantly outspent in Iowa as the GOP field has flooded television and radio with ads in the lead-up to the state's Jan. 3 caucus. | | A Long Island Army veteran and two co-workers were released from Iraqi military custody Tuesday after being held for almost three weeks, a congressman said. Alex Antiohos, a private contractor with a security firm doing work in Iraq, and his two colleagues were released from an Iraqi military compound, said Congressman Peter King. |
| | | | News | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | Editors Picks  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aries | | | Life has a positive feel about it for now and the future, but be careful not to drain your energy. Parties and business obligations can take their toll. Include some sensible routines into your daily grind as you will need the reserves for the opportunities that promise to cross your path. Let the vibe infiltrate your entire existence and fill your every thought right now. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Cancer | | | Seemingly whacky ideas are likely to be your ticket to win the attention and support of an influential person. There's nothing wrong with using extraordinary methods to get a point across as long as it doesn't compromise your integrity. When you have the magic touch, it's time to go for gold! Unconventional means can sometimes lead to unexpected rewards. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Libra | | | The best thing you can do for yourself right now, emotionally and professionally, is to get out there, network and have fun. Social connections can prove invaluable in introducing you to like-minded individuals. As hard as it is this time of the year to resist the temptation to overindulge, you will need all of your strength to capitalize on an awesome upcoming year. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Capricorn | | | Be careful not to make a mountain out of a molehill or you could do yourself a disservice in the process. Don't be so critical of yourself and others. To find some inner peace and clarity, beautify your surroundings and make your home a place to unwind. Miraculously uplift your mood and transform your habitat into a serene retreat. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Taurus | | | This could be an intense period for many of you, especially at work, so try to keep calm and you will remain in control. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity could make your head spin. Listen to what others say but look at the facts and figures before you agree to anything. At the end of the day you can listen to all of the advice available but it's up to you what direction you take. The choices you make are your responsibility alone. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Leo | | | The stars give you celestial permission to indulge yourself in any way that makes you feel good. However they also suggest while doing so, you pay special attention to your financial budget. You have a knack to attract what you need in life just when you need it the most. Remember it's up to you to keep the energy rolling in order to manifest whatever is on your wish list. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Scorpio | | | Business and health both demand attention. It may be necessary to instill some balance in your life right now, especially since you're on everyone's V.I.P list. Because love and family both play major roles in your life at the moment, it shouldn't be too hard to accomplish some stability. Healthy relationships equal happy people. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aquarius | | | If everyone clamors for your attention, it can feel like you are being pulled apart at the seams. With so much happening right now, it's a good idea to schedule in some time with a special friend who allows you space to think and unwind. Let them lend a supportive ear and you will feel uplifted immediately. The mere presence of someone who cares can comfort your frayed nerves. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Gemini | | | Whether it's a promotion, career change, or retirement plans on your mind, it's likely to have taken up a big chunk of your time. With the foundations now firmly in place, and light at the end of the tunnel, it's a perfect time to kick up your heels and treat yourself to some fun and frivolity – you deserve it. Enjoy the moments in your life where you can reflect on how fabulous you really are. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Virgo | | | If you are considering a dangerous liaison, or some kind of risky venture, it's best to hold off until the consequences won't be so overpowering or permanent. When you have big decisions to make timing is crucial. If the season has caused you to burn the candle at both ends, it's time to get back to business and focus on your highest priorities. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Sagittarius | | | Expect love affairs and dreams of romance to engulf your thoughts and emotions, but make sure you keep your feet firmly on the ground. It is important to balance realism and idealism, and it could lead to you achieve exactly what you want. Close your eyes and make a wish, you just never know what the universe has in store for you! | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Pisces | | | If you experience problems with a certain situation, especially with a certain somebody who seems to push your buttons, step back and rethink your approach. It's likely the issue is not your fault, but you don't want to aggravate it in any way either. You do need to keep productivity high so in this case it may be best to overlook someone's behavior. | | | | |