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FBI Director Robert Mueller, left, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, center, and CIA Director Michael Hayden, right, share a laugh, prior to President Bush speaking at the ceremonial swearing-in for Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell.   (Photo by Charles Dharapak/AP Photo) Iran defiant on nuclear program Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has rejected international calls for Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment, a day before a U.N. deadline runs out. BBC U.S. 'Iran attack plans' revealed BBC Older recruits find less success in Army Older recruits are washing out of the Army at nearly twice the rate of all new soldiers, according to the Pentagon. USA Today JetBlue snafu could cost $30 million The chief executive of JetBlue Airways Corp. said reimbursing passengers stuck on delayed flights and updating its operations could cost the airline $30 million or more. MSNBC   Court: Detainees can't challenge cases Guantanamo Bay detainees may not challenge their detention in U.S. courts, a federal appeals court ruled, upholding a key provision of a law at the center of President Bush's anti-terrorism plan. Yahoo! News McCain: Rumsfeld among worst defense secretaries Republican Senator John McCain said the war in Iraq has been mismanaged for years and former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld will be remembered as one of the worst in history. CNN Bomber strikes at Iraqi funeral BBC Rice's Mideast talks yield little A meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Israeli and Palestinian leaders produced little progress toward renewed peace, beyond a pledge to meet again. Chicago Tribune   NATION Moscow warns neighbors over U.S. shield Poland and the Czech Republic could be targeted by Russian missiles if they host elements of the planned U.S. missile defense system, the commander of Russia’s strategic missile forces warned. Financial Times Czech-Polish OK for U.S. missiles BBC Japan dismisses criticism over use of sex slaves The Japanese Government has criticized a proposed U.S. resolution condemning it for sexually exploiting so-called comfort women during World War 2, labelling the move "extremely regrettable". Sydney Morning Herald POLITICS Hillary Clinton election to set up Senator Bill Clinton? Could we be looking at President Hillary Clinton and Senator Bill Clinton of New York in 2008? Certainly the Clintonites hope this will come true. National Ledger McCain says Roe v. Wade should be overturned Republican presidential candidate John McCain, looking to improve his standing with the party's conservative voters, said the court decision that legalized abortion should be overturned. Houston Chronicle SPORTS Bryant, Stoudemire lead West's rout of East in NBA All-Star Game The five best records in the NBA this season belong to Western Conference teams and this year's NBA All-Star Game punctuated that dominance. USA Today Coach K gets 700th win at Duke Greg Paulus scored 15 points and Duke beat Georgia Tech 71-62 in coach Mike Krzyzewski's 700th victory at the school. Sporting News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY U.N. urged to take action on asteroids Scientists and former astronauts this weekend called upon the United Nations to protect Earth from cataclysmic asteroid strikes. National Post Lab-grown teeth transplanted in mice Japanese researchers said they have replaced natural teeth in mice with those grown in a lab dish from single cells. cbc LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Environment groups say Great Lakes legislation favors developers Legislation to protect Great Lakes water from being siphoned to regions not immediately surrounding the lakes is being finalized by Ontario, Quebec and eight U.S. states. Daily Herald Tasmanian devil may become endangered species because of cancer Over the past decade, a form of cancer has killed almost three out of four Tasmanian devils, the world's largest marsupial carnivore and inspiration for the cartoon character Taz. International Herald Tribune ENVIRONMENT Inca ruins cede to gastro-tourism in Peru Throughout their history of poverty and political turmoil, Peruvians have been fiercely proud of their elaborate, spicy food and new superstar chefs are now a magnet for culinary tourists. Reuters   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Judicial salaries: Pay them more Seattle Post Intelligencer Column: The war within Islam Slate Column: God, presidents and liberty Newsweek Editorial: Would C-SPAN count? Los Angeles Times Editorial: A shot for AIDS San Francisco Chronicle Column: Will the United States attack Iran? International Herald Tribune Column (Niall Ferguson): Obama's muddled stance on foreign intervention Los Angeles Times Editorial: Don't fall for hot pink camels International Herald Tribune   Site edited by: Tom Regan, Yvonne Lee, Joe Naroditsky, Jesse Glickstein, Walt Chiu and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Teen rescues 3 from icy NY creek Three young brothers who fell through ice into a frigid creek were rescued by a teenage neighbor who heard his mother's frightened screams for help, police said Houston Chronicle Autism gene breakthrough hailed Scientists have found new autism genes by scanning the largest collection of families with multiple cases of autism ever assembled. BBC NATION 'Virtual Iraq' helps U.S. soldiers overcome trauma of war American soldiers who returned from Iraq suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder have been successfully treated with a virtual reality simulation of the conflict, scientists announced. Times New video shows JFK moments before assassination A recently discovered home movie shows a brief but clear glimpse of President Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy just seconds before his assassination. Chicago Sun-Times Convicted sex offender commits suicide over signs A convicted sex offender apparently committed suicide in despair over signs posted in his neighborhood calling him a "child rapist." ABC Action News BUSINESS Moon ventures could bring in good money Even as NASA moves ahead with its $100 billion plan to return to the moon, it's also making room for the private sector to get in on the ground floor. MSNBC New CMO plans to clip Aflac duck's wings Jeff Herbert has a marketing problem. Everyone knows his advertising icon, but he believes most consumers don't know what it sells. So he intends to clip the Aflac duck's wings. Advertising Age HEALTH Science finds new ways to regrow fingers Researchers are trying to find ways to regrow fingers - and someday, even limbs - with tricks that sound like magic spells from a Harry Potter novel. U.S. News & World Report Exercise helps prevent breast cancer Exercise may help prevent breast cancer, and help those who do get it cope, two new studies show. WebMD EDUCATION Students, administration call off-campus theme party racist At first, the "South of the Border Party" thrown by Santa Clara University students didn't strike Nadine Rasch as offensive - until she saw students dressed as Latino janitors and pregnant homegirls. Contra Costa Times Free secondary education starts in Uganda Uganda began offering free secondary education to 250,000 students, which the government said would double the number of children continuing on in school. San Diego Union-Tribune SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION When priests pilfer Still recovering from the sexual abuse scandal of five years ago, the Catholic Church is facing another crisis: clergy who steal money from their parishes. TIME Anglican leader urges humility over gay clergy row The Anglicans' spiritual leader, faced with a deepening rift over homosexuality and scripture in the worldwide Anglican Communion, called for humility among bishops. Kansas City Star   Photo of the Day A drummer performs during the parade of Estacio de Sa samba school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Victor R. Caivano / AP)	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 That best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. 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