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People search for bodies in the rubble of a house destroyed in an air strike in Ramadi, 70 miles west of Baghdad. U.S. forces who came under an attack responded with air strikes that hit four houses. 12 civilians died in the bombing and 15 were wounded.  (Photo by AP) 4 Britons dead in Iraq; U.S. helicopter down A U.S. Army helicopter went down south of Baghdad, injuring four of the nine soldiers aboard, while five U.S. troops died in separate attacks in Baghdad. Also, four British soldiers were killed. Washington Post Army: Friendly fire may have killed 2 soldiers MSNBC Sen. Dodd wants probe after Bush skirts Senate on appointment Sen. Christopher J. Dodd is challenging President Bush's appointment of a businessman to be U.S. ambassador to Belgium, saying it was "underhanded and an abuse of executive authority." Journal Inquirer Bush bypasses Congress to name ambassador AOL News   Sailors held in Iran returned to England British Prime Minister Tony Blair welcomed home 15 British service members held captive in Iran, saying their release was a moment to reflect on the relationship between the United Kingdom and Iran. CNN Blair: no 'ill will' toward Iranian people CBS News Syria: We helped in Iran-Britain dispute Yahoo! News Somalis clear bodies from Mogadishu streets after heavy fighting Ethiopian troops and clan members in the Somali capital of Mogadishu took advantage of a period of calm to remove bodies from city streets after days of fighting that killed nearly 400 people. CBC Thousands flee Mogadishu Reuters Taliban says it kidnapped two French aid workers in Afghanistan The Taliban said they have kidnapped two French aid workers along with two Afghan colleagues in the southwest of the country. eitb Lindh asks Bush to reduce 20-year sentence Newsday Ordinary Afghans struggle to survive BBC   NATION Three charged in London bombings Three men arrested by police last month will be charged in the July 7, 2005, terrorist attacks on London's transit system that killed 52 people. CNN Ukraine PM asks Austria to help Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych asked Austria to mediate in his crippling political dispute with President Viktor Yushchenko. BBC East Timor holds election a year after civil unrest East Timor called in extra security for its presidential election next week, as international peacekeepers patrol streets a year after violence drove 150,000 people from their homes. Bloomberg POLITICS Obama's fundraising success gives him a respite from stumbles Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's report that he raised $25 million from 100,000 donors couldn't have come at a better time for him. Bloomberg Republicans post fundraising totals NPR Giuliani stands by support of public funding for abortions Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani told CNN he supports public funding for some abortions, despite his personal opposition to abortion procedures. Toronto Daily News Carter supports Pelosi's Syria trip Former President Jimmy Carter expressed his support for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria, rejecting White House criticism. CNN Pelosi's trip to Syria Yahoo! News BUSINESS DaimlerChrysler confirms talks on Chrysler sale DaimlerChrysler confirmed for the first time that it is in negotiations with a number of parties about the sale of its money-losing Chrysler division. International Herald Tribune New owner sparks dismay at The Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Times was nothing but trouble for the Tribune Co., and it may prove even more of a challenge for its new owner, Samuel Zell. International Herald Tribune SPORTS Coaching legend Eddie Robinson dies Former Grambling State head coach Eddie Robinson passed away after a long bout with Alzheimer's disease. He was 88. Robinson was the first college coach to reach 400 victories. Sports Network The life and career of Eddie Robinson ESPN Quotes from former Grambling coach Eddie Robinson MSNBC A power game at the Masters, with small hope for the little guy Augusta National has been stretched more than a quarter-mile since Woods' first victory there in 1997, and each change seems to reduce the number of realistic contenders. San Francisco Chronicle All Tiger and Phil? ESPN Lady Vols are unanimous No. 1 in final poll Tennessee was the unanimous choice for No. 1 in the final ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll. The Lady Vols had been ranked fourth in the previous poll. ESPN NCAA Women's Championship: UT vs. Rutgers Tennessean HEALTH Study: Computer scan not best for mammograms An increasingly popular technology that uses computers to scan mammograms produces worse results than human reviewers using their eyes and experience, according to a study. San Jose Mercury News Soda and osteoporosis: Is there a connection? Experts aren’t sure why drinking soda is linked to osteoporosis. It may be simply that the soda is displacing healthier drinks in your diet. WebMD   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Hooman Majd): How Iran played the hostage 'crisis' Salon.com Column (Howell Raines): At last, the race to lead America is a talent contest Guardian Column (Jonah Goldberg): Will the real conservative please stand up? USA Today Column (Sidney Blumenthal): Matthew Dowd's not-so-miraculous conversion Salon.com Column (Philip Gourevitch): Hanging on New Yorker Column (Michelle Malkin): Whitewashing Jihad in the schools Real Clear Politics Editorial: Trading up with South Korea Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Globalization's offspring Economist Editorial: More than a feeling International Herald Tribune Blog (Michael Weiss): Mahmoud the magnanimous Slate   Site edited by: Jim Scripps, Yvonne Lee, Walt Chiu and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Lennon’s piano on tour to promote peace The famous piano on which John Lennon composed "Imagine" is being sent on a tour of sites where violence has occurred, to promote peace. Times Astronaut's long-lost medal turns up on eBay A Presidential Medal of Honor intended for an astronaut and lost since April 1970 has been recovered by the FBI after it was offered for sale on eBay, authorities announced. Chicago Tribune NATION States revising organ-donation law State legislatures are rewriting legislation governing organ donations in one of the most ambitious initiatives in at least 20 years. MSNBC Severe storms rake Tenn., Ky., Ark. Violent thunderstorms battered a three-state region with hail as big as softballs and wind that damaged several homes and caused power outages. Helena Independent Record 3 Yale students arrested for burning flag Three Yale University students, including a Briton and a Greek national, have been charged in a case involving the burning of a U.S. flag outside a Connecticut house, a court official said. Reuters ENVIRONMENT U.N. global warming report indicts humans as cause The newest United Nations assessment of humans' role in global warming is confident that greenhouse gas emissions are at least partly responsible for a host of changes already under way. Sydney Morning Herald Eagles born on Catalina; condor egg spotted in Baja Prospects are looking up for two species of Southern California birds pushed near extinction by human activities and, more recently, helped toward recovery by teams of scientists. San Diego Union-Tribune Castro in new U.S. biofuel attack Cuban leader Fidel Castro has written a second newspaper article within a week, again criticizing U.S. biofuels policy. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT CNN shakes up 'American Morning' The makeover of CNN continued as the cable news network announced a new team for its faltering a.m. show "American Morning," now to be anchored by John Roberts and Kiran Chetry. Los Angeles Times 'Christmas Story' director killed in crash Bob Clark, the versatile filmmaker who celebrated horny teens in Porky's, and chronicled youth in A Christmas Story, was killed by a suspected drunken motorist. E! Online SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Google makes mashups easy, even for me Mashups that overlay any kind of data on top of an online map are all the rage. But up until now I didn't know that even I, with no coding experience whatsoever, could make a customized map of my own. CNET News Joan of Arc’s relics are fake The relics of Joan of Arc’s body housed in a church museum are forgeries and not the remains of the 15th-century French heroine and saint, it was reported. LiveScience RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pilgrims flock to Jerusalem holy sites ahead of Easter Thousands of pilgrims retraced Jesus' footsteps as they celebrated Holy Week at the sites where Christians mark his crucifixion, death and resurrection. Ha'aretz Plan for Muslim prayer in Texas Senate angers some The first prayer ever by a Muslim cleric in the Texas Senate will be delivered — outraging some conservatives because it is occurring just before Easter. Houston Chronicle Pope opens Holy Week by encouraging youth morality Pope Benedict XVI opened the Roman Catholic Church’s most solemn week by urging youngsters to live pure, innocent lives. Irish Examiner EDUCATION Rules loosened for special ed students The Bush administration wants to loosen the rules so that many more disabled children can take tests that are simpler than those required by the president's signature No Child Left Behind law. Stamford Times BYU students protest upcoming Cheney appearance Vice President Cheney is to speak at Brigham Young University's commencement later this month, and that's not setting well with some students. WLOS   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Palestinians form human shield to protect militant's home from airstrike Hundreds of Palestinians formed a human shield around the home of a militant in the northern Gaza Strip late Saturday to prevent an Israeli airstrike on the building, residents said. International Herald Tribune   Photo of the Day Pallbearers carry the casket of Army Sgt. Jason Swiger out of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception following the funeral in Portland, Maine. Swiger was killed by a suicide bomber March 25 in Iraq.  (Photo by Joel Page / 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 If you were happy every day of your life you wouldn't be a human being, you'd be a game show host. Gabriel Heatter Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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