Short Takes

Egypt raided the offices of non-governmental agencies, including three from the U.S.

Same Old -- North Korea dashes any thoughts of rapprochement with South Korea.

To Boldly Go -- China plans to expand their role in the final frontier.

Jamaica's opposition party has won election in a landslide.

Verizon ticks off the web with news of a new $2 fee for payment.

A Day Ahead -- Samoa skips Friday, December 30, align itself with its neighbors on the International Date Line.