"A dozen things to be thankful for from earth, space, and cyberspace."

Study up! Ammunition for your family's political arguments this Thanksgiving.

Christiane Amanpour on the Mumbai attack. BBC analysis of the terror tactics. More coverage here.

AFTERNOON NEWS:
* More in-depth analysis: Ryan Lizza on how Obama won.
* The BBC on presidential pardons.
* Don't know how I missed this: five myths about an election of mythic proportions.
* Cuts force the closing of regional news bureaus in Washington.
* Water on Enceladus?
* Should 'porn addicts and manga fans' get special versions of the Bible?
* Ooh! New artifacts from the beginning of Doctor Who.