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Scientists turn DNA detectives to track spread of MRSA

The genetic fingerprints of germs are to be mapped to open a new front in the battle against hospital superbugs

Children 'reaching 3 without saying a word'

A significant minority of British children, particularly boys, are struggling to learn to speak, leading to later problems

Secret courts to be opened to media

Court of Public Protection, which deals with the vulnerable, attempts to restore public confidence after hundreds of complaints

Sport News  

Kallis stands tall after bowlers' star turn

South Africa v England: home batsman hits fine century after England had threatened to dismantle innings

• Anderson hit by rise of left-handers

• Swann: ugly duckling becomes high-flyer

Eduardo and Ramsey lead Arsenal fightback

West Ham 1 Arsenal 2: two goals in five minutes late in second half turns game in favour of Arsene Wenger's team

Sturridge doubles up to impress Ancelotti

Manager hails the performance of his 20-year-old striker, who scored twice in the 5-0 thrashing of Watford in the FA Cup

Business news  

Taxpayers face bill as banks shun rescue fund

Government is having difficulty raising necessary funds from private sources for National Investment Corporation

Finance chiefs upbeat, with fewer fears

Survey finds highest level of optimism in more than two years, although there are lingering worries that worst is not over

Kraft share rally may sweeten Cadbury offer

Shares in the American food company rose in last days of the year - which could save it £167m as it prepares to raise its bid

Comment  

Why the sea eagle has no right to land here

This is not about returning birds to ancestral homelands — it’s a costly gimmick to promote meddling ‘conservationists’

• Libby Purves

We’re picking up the bill for right-to-buy

It’s folly that taxpayers pay for poor families to live in luxury homes. We need more social housing

• Ross Clark

Belching cows can help to rescue our planet

The prodigious methane output of cattle is bad for the environment. But grazing on grass will soak up carbon

• Graham Harvey

Life and Style  

Think yourself slim with our hypnodiet podcast

The hypnotist to the stars explains how her techniques can bring you slimming success this January

Dr Mark Porter: a prescription for better living in 2010

A 12-point guide to the pursuit of happiness: become less self-conscious and more motivated in 2010 with these steps

Urban flocks: Brighton’s new shepherds

As shepherds watch their flocks by street light, Brighton and Hove Council is using sheep to save its grassy downlands

Arts & Entertainment  

Disney’s great leap backward

Computers had all but killed off hand-drawn animation; magically, The Princess and the Frog has given it the kiss of life

The landmark buildings shaping the next decade

Cultural construction projects are booming despite the recession; so which landmark buildings will shape the next decade?

Can tweeting make comedians wittier?

The 140-character limit on Twitter allows comedy writers like Peter Serafinowicz and Graham Linehan to hone their skills