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Family members and Immigration Police face off at the entrance of Swift & Co. meat processing in Greeley, Colo. Federal agents raided meat processing plants in six states and arrested an unknown number of suspected illegal immigrants in an identity theft investigation.  (Photo by Ed Andrieski / AP Photo) Iran's leader: 'Zionist regime will soon be wiped out' CNN Orthodox Jews attend Iran holocaust conference Monsters and Critics Judge gunned down at Gaza courthouse Gunmen dragged a judge from the Hamas movement out of a taxi and shot him dead in front of his courthouse in Gaza, increasing fears of a Palestinian civil war. MSNBC British police race time in serial killer hunt Police hunting a serial killer blamed in the deaths of five women in 11 days pleaded with prostitutes to stay off the streets. Reuters Government appeals currency redesign The Bush administration says an effort to force a redesign of the nation's currency so paper money could be more easily used by the blind would be too expensive. Yahoo! News   Bush postpones speech on new plan for Iraq The White House said President Bush knows the general direction he wants to move U.S. policy in Iraq but won't announce it until next month. Indianapolis Star Car bombs kill more than a dozen in Baghdad Yahoo! News Volunteers at California beach memorial can’t keep pace with Iraq war toll The group of veterans that organizes the weekly tribute in Santa Barbara has decided to stop adding crosses because it is struggling to keep pace with the tally of death in Iraq. MSNBC Giant jet stirs fuel tank concerns Federal accident investigators are worried that the Airbus A380 double-decker jet will be exempt from new U.S. rules designed to prevent fuel tank explosions like the one that downed TWA Flight 800 in 1996. USA Today Illegal immigrant raids in six states met with anger, cheers Customs Enforcement agents in six states arrested hundreds of illegal immigrants after a 10-month investigation into the suspected buying or stealing of identities. Yahoo! News Ex-Enron CEO Skilling reports to prison Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling arrived at a federal prison in Minnesota shortly after noon to begin serving his sentence for his part in the corporate scandal. Houston Chronicle   Poland marks Solidarity showdown Poland is marking the 25th anniversary of the former communist government's attempt to crush the opposition solidarity movement. BBC Pinochet's funeral draws 60,000 Sixty-thousand mourners stood somberly at the military funeral for former Chilean dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet, who has divided the country as much in death as he did in life. CBC Ethiopia's ex-ruler convicted of genocide After a 12-year trial, Ethiopia's Marxist ex-ruler, Mengistu Haile Mariam, has been found guilty in absentia of genocide. BBC Home Depot buys China's The Home Way U.S. home improvement retailer Home Depot Inc. has signed an agreement to buy Chinese home improvement chain The Home Way, marking its first foray into retailing in China. Reuters United, Continental Airlines explore merger A flurry of confirmed and reported talks among airlines may signal merger mania within the struggling industry, though analysts question whether consolidation is a sure — or even a good — thing. MSNBC Senator Clinton hosts 'intimate evening' in Iowa Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in another signal of her interest in the Democratic presidential nomination, held an "intimate evening" with a handful of key activists with Iowa ties to talk about the race. Forbes Dems keep Jefferson off Ways and Means committee House Democrats, insisting they will hold lawmakers to high standards, decided Rep. William Jefferson will not return to a key committee until a federal investigation involving him is complete. MSNBC Deadline nears for Red Sox, Matsuzaka Red Sox officials left agent Scott Boras' office after a late-night meeting, apparently still apart on a deal for Daisuke Matsuzaka, with the clock ticking toward a fast-approaching deadline. Sporting News Leather bounces back onto NBA courts Turnover, NBA -- the NBA will scrap its new microfiber composite ball and bring back the old leather one starting next month. Sports Illustrated EDUCATION No sex education please, we're European Sex education is still not fully accepted in Europe with rare exceptions, according to an international study co-conducted by the World Health Organisation. Daily News and Analysis Make the grade, make the green Some children needing more substantial incentives for earning good grades are now getting paid. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Group seeks probe of evangelical military video A watchdog group that promotes religious freedom in the U.S. military accused senior officers of using their rank and influence to coerce soldiers and airmen into adopting evangelical Christianity. Yahoo! News Religion for a captive audience, paid for by taxes A growing number of programs use tax dollars to pay for religious activities aimed at prisoners, recovering addicts, job seekers and others. Star News Online   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Patricia Pearson): Are BlackBerry users the new smokers? USA Today Editorial: Avoiding fireworks in China Christian Science Monitor Column: The politics of race Newsweek Editorial: Deniers of the Holocaust Newsday Column (Christopher Dunn): A panel on NYPD shootings would offer answers New York Daily News Column (Simon Robinson): In India, complaints about a U.S. nuclear deal TIME Column: Winning battles, losing wars Philadelphia Inquirer Column: Libertarian GOP defection? Real Clear Politics   Site edited by: Rich Garcia, Tom Regan, Jim Scripps, Jesse Glickstein and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Team Hoyt Dick Hoyt and his son Rick compete in marathons and triathlons across America, even though Rick has cerebral palsy and is unable to walk. Rocklin & Roseville Today Team Hoyt: part two Rocklin & Roseville Today A happy ending for Afghanistan's gold Twenty-two thousand pieces of gold thought to be stolen was actually saved by a mysterious group of Afghans who patiently kept them hidden away underground, at great personal risk. Happy News NATION E. coli outbreak widens in Midwest A suspected E. coli outbreak that began in Iowa widened in Minnesota, with health officials linking 14 apparent cases to Taco John's restaurants in two towns. Topix Taco Bell tries to win back customers Morning Call Most Americans see lingering racism in others Most Americans, white and black, see racism as a lingering problem in the United States, and many say they know people who are racist, according to a new poll. CNN Hope fades for missing Oregon climbers Hope is fading for those three climbers stranded near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood. They have not been heard from since Sunday. CBS Want to live longer? Toss back a few cocktails Moderate drinking may lengthen your life, while too much may shorten it, researchers from Italy report. MSNBC Chronic health, mental illness linked People with chronic health conditions are twice as likely to suffer mental illness than the general population, Australian researchers said. Australian SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Dinosaur skeleton found in Antarctica Scientists have recovered the fossil skeleton of a young plesiosaur, a marine reptile that lived some 70 million years ago, in Antarctica. News.com.au The 15 best Bond gadgets of all time From 007’s jetpack in Thunderball to his iconic laser-equipped Omega watch, the James Bond movie franchise has always had its finger on the pulse of its audience’s gadget lust. Popular Science Scientists: Global warming to melt Arctic sea ice away by 2040 A new scientific research report predicts that the frozen sea areas in the Arctic circle will be completely gone by summer 2040 due to the impact of global warming. iTwire South Africa delays endangered apes' return to Cameroon South Africa's government has delayed the return to Cameroon this week of four endangered gorillas smuggled to Malaysia four years ago. Environmental News Network Jolie tells details of romance with Pitt Angelina Jolie says she wasn't looking for a relationship when she began working with Brad Pitt on "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." San Jose Mercury News Princes line up Elton John for Diana concert Sir Elton John will be at the heart of a memorial concert to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Princess Diana's death. Guardian   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Study: Decaf coffee has some caffeine A new study by the University of Florida shows almost all decaf coffee contains some caffeine. USA Today   Photo of the Day	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Oh press - must you spread hate? Can’t you just stick to being wrong. 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