In national news, expect big changes in our government as Congress begins the New Year with new leadership. In sports, a 14-year-old British teen sails through the record books by crossing the Atlantic Ocean ... alone! Meanwhile, millions of needy children may soon have their very own laptop computer thanks to a new international charity. In the weather, warming temperatures in the Arctic is making it hard for polar bears to find food and could put them on the endangered list. Finally, on the world scene, an international campaign seeks your vote in selecting the New Seven Wonders of the World. 60 Million Attend Hindu Festival Pilgrims celebrate Ardh Kumbh by bathing in rivers to wash away earthly sins. Origins of this festival lie in a mythical battle of gods and demons over a pitcher of divine nectar. Oprah Opens a Girls School in South Africa Oprah Winfrey donated $40 million to build an academy in Africa. Winfrey explained that she was very poor as a child and wanted to give needy girls an opportunity to succeed. Former President Gerald Ford Buried The 38th president of the U.S. died in late December. Ford was 93 years old. He was the first person to become president not by elections, but by dirty deeds.