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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, is welcomed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. Rice called a Russian general's warning that Poland and the Czech Republic risk being targeted if they host American missile defense bases "extremely unfortunate."  (Photo by Herbert Knosowski/AP Photo) Suicide car bomber kills at least 8 in Najaf A suicide car bomber struck a police checkpoint near a market in the Shia holy city of Najaf, killing at least eight people and wounding 43. CBC Merck suspends lobbying for cervical cancer vaccine Bowing to pressure from medical groups, politicians and parents, Merck that it is immediately suspending its controversial campaign, which it had funded through a third party. ABC News Gas price jumps more than 5 cents to $2.30 a gallon The average price of gasoline bounced up 5.5 cents in the past week, to $2.296 a gallon, marking the third consecutive week of price increases. USA Today State by state gas prices AAA   Blair announces Iraq troops cut Prime Minister Tony Blair has confirmed that 1,600 British troops will return from Iraq within the next few months. BBC Former admiral says all American forces should pull out by year's end McClatchy Assessing Blair's Iraq troop plan BBC News Iraq copter attacks may indicate new militant strategy Washington Post Survey shows anti-American feelings have soared among Muslims The War on Terror has radicalized Muslims around the world to unprecedented levels of anti-American feeling, according to the largest survey of Muslims ever to be conducted. Times U.N. investigator says Philippines military responsible for killings Extra-judicial killings in the Philippines are distressingly high and the military appeared to be responsible for a number of them, a U.N. investigator said. CNN   NATION Italian government loses crucial vote on Afghanistan Italy's government lost a crucial vote in the Senate over foreign policy, including its military mission in Afghanistan — a result that could lead to its resignation. International Herald Tribune U.N. authorizes African Union force in Somalia The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to authorize an African Union force to help stabilize Somalia, setting the stage for U.N. peacekeepers to take over job of bringing peace to the nation. Forbes Police: 2 suspects jumped from India train before explosion Indian police released sketches of two suspects in the firebombing of a train to Pakistan, as details emerged of how the two men jumped from the train before the bombs went off. Independent POLITICS Cheney says British troop withdrawal is positive sign British Prime Minister Tony Blair's announcement that British troops will begin withdrawing from Iraq would appear to be bad news for the Bush administration. ABC News Cheney Says British Troop Withdrawal Is Positive Sign ABC News Clinton seeks aid for minority students Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton criticized President Bush's education policy as doing little to help minorities and said she wants to raise minority student test scores. Yahoo! News GOP donor hit with terror charges A New York man accused of trying to help terrorists in Afghanistan has donated some $15,000 to the House Republicans' campaign committee over three years. San Diego Union-Tribune SPORTS Confident Bonds takes the field San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, in a cheerful and vivacious mood, made sure nothing would spoil the vigor of his annual spring training commencement address. USA Today Morrison approved for return to ring Former World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison said he is staging a comeback after an inaccurate HIV test ended his career more than a decade ago. Sports Illustrated SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY New X-ray videos show animal skeletons in motion Scientists are filming alligators as they trot along treadmills and pigeons on the fly in wind tunnels, using a new 3-D video technique peeks beneath the skin to show skeletons on the move. LiveScience Studios, FBI teach Swedish cops to hunt file sharers The FBI and the Motion Picture Association of America have been training officers at the Swedish National Police Academy in copyright and piracy matters. PC World LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Study: Yellowstone air quality improving The air quality at two of the most popular winter spots in Yellowstone National Park continues to improve, a new study finds. Environmental News Network Environmental groups attack World Bank for endorsing plantation plan Environmental groups said a new World Bank report on Indonesia's forests is an endorsement of a government plan to create vast timber plantations that would damage local ecosystems and livelihoods. PlanetSave.com   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The romantic life of brainiacs Boston Globe Column: How Homeland Security harms U.S. image Newsweek Editorial: State-funded lies San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Wind, water and responsibility Chicago Tribune Editorial: Moral waivers International Herald Tribune Column: Welcome to McCain's flip-flop express Philadelphia Inquirer Column: Al Gore as president New York Sun Column: Both churches' obsession with sexuality Times   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Tom Regan, Jim Scripps, Walt Chiu, Yvonne Lee and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Record-breaking giving More than 20 Americans contributed at least $100-million to charity last year, a survey finds. The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blind can see again thanks to bionic eye People who have been blind for most of their lives have been able to see everyday objects with the help of a "bionic" eye that may one day restore sight to patients with degenerative eye diseases. New Zealand Herald NATION Judge rules California inmate transfers are illegal Already in crisis, California's troubled prison system was dealt a potentially crippling setback when a judge ruled the state cannot solve its severe overcrowding by transferring inmates. San Jose Mercury News Class action suit filed over peanut butter illnesses Seattle lawyer William Marler has filed a class action lawsuit seeking to represent people who became sick after eating peanut butter contaminated with salmonella. Seattle Post Intelligencer Crime increase turning New Orleans into Big Uneasy New Orleans, the "Big Easy" city famous for its good times and relaxed attitude, has become the Big Uneasy in recent weeks as its murder count has soared and anger grown at local leaders. Reuters BUSINESS Warner bid could spark EMI auction Warner Music has tabled a fresh takeover approach for troubled EMI in a move which could spark a £2 billion bidding war for the British music giant. Scotsman US Airways CEO sentenced to jail The CEO of US Airways will spend one day in jail for his drunken driving arrest shortly after his airline's $9.8 billion bid for Delta Air Lines was rejected. CNBC HEALTH Most women at risk of heart disease, doctors say Nearly all American women are in danger of heart disease or stroke and should be more aggressive about lowering their risk, the American Heart Association said in new guidelines. CBS News 3 patients given organs from HIV-positive donor Three patients at hospitals in Tuscany were mistakenly given organs from an HIV-positive donor in a case that raised serious concerns over transplant procedures in Italy. International Herald Tribune Gambia's AIDS 'cure' claim causes alarm CBS News ENVIRONMENT Medical examiner says time running out on Anna Nicole hearing A coroner said that despite being embalmed, Anna Nicole Smith's body is deteriorating "much faster than expected." Showbuzz Richie pleads not guilty in DUI case Nicole Richie's lawyer appeared in court without her client and entered a not guilty plea on Richie's behalf to a driving under the influence charge. Hollywood Reporter SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION Pope an Anglican? Church unity plan A radical proposal to reunite Anglicans with the Catholic Church under the leadership of the Pope has been delivered by bishops from both churches. Sydney Morning Herald School apologizes for questionable homework assignment An Auckland high school is apologizing after students were given an assignment in which they had to describe themselves as a murderer and detail how they would kill their victim and dispose of the body. New Zealand Herald   Photo of the Day Revelers dance during 'Imperatriz'' samba school parade in Rio de Janeiro.  (Photo by Jorge Saenz / 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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