Stories I'm noticing...

if you're looking for clues about the kinds of topics that might show up on this week's current events quiz... (also, please use the comments section to tell me: what important stories am I missing?)

Accusations against Assange's accuser - Unleashed (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Assange's 'poison pill' file impossible to stop, expert says

Hackers Defend WikiLeaks, Testing Online Speech

Oprah Winfrey: 'I'm Not a Lesbian'

19 Countries to Skip Nobel Ceremony, While China Offers Its Own Prize

U.S. Drops Bid to Sway Israel on Settlements

U.N. climate talks seek to avert damaging failure

Google Targets Laptops: PCs Running New Chrome OS to Rely on Web-Based Apps

Tax deal moves forward despite doubts

Aretha Franklin's family says she is doing well

'Don't ask' repeal gains steam

Elizabeth Edwards Dies of Cancer

Guilty Verdict in First Derrion Albert Trial

CPS good enough for candidates?

Receiver Appointed for Site of Chicago Spire

Ill. plan could include Chicago casino