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British Prime Minister Tony Blair waves to supporters at the local Labour club in Trimdon, England, after announcing his resignation as leader of the Labour Party. Blair's resignation will open the way for a leadership contest which is expected to be won by present Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown.  (Photo by Owen Humphreys / Pool/AP) Blair bows out after 10 years Tony Blair announced he would step down on June 27 after a decade as prime minister, and told Britons disillusioned by the war in Iraq that he had always done what he believed was right. Reuters Bush lauds Kansas town's resilience President Bush hugged some survivors and prayed with others as he toured the skeletal remains of this tornado-damaged town. USA Today Greensburg devastation followed by political storm Kansas City Star Midwest floods force evacuations Cleveland Plain Dealer Some leeway for Wolfowitz, who gets a good word from Rice Bowing to pressure from the Bush administration, the World Bank board agreed to give Paul Wolfowitz slightly more time to defend himself against misconduct charges before it decides his future. International Herald Tribune   Pentagon to Congress: Keep Guantanamo open Reuters U.S. military kills 3 militants in raid Reuters Cheney says Iraq leaders pledge changes, no timetable During a visit to Baghdad, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney said he was "impressed'' by the commitment of Iraqi leaders to move forward on reconciliation in their war-ravaged nation. Bloomberg Bush would veto Dems new Iraq bill Forbes Poll: Most back Congress over Bush in war funding fight CNN Atlantic's first named storm whips up Georgia, Florida wildfires Winds from the first named storm of the year fanned wildfires in Georgia and northern Florida, more than three weeks ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. CNN Higher chance of Gulf Coast hurricane in '07 Reuters   NATION Videotape lists demands for kidnapped BBC reporter An Islamic group that claims to be holding kidnapped BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has sent a videotape of demands to the al-Jazeera Arabic news channel. CBC No way to win hearts and minds The American army delivered an apology and blood money to the families of 19 Afghan civilians killed in March by marines. Economist Congo army raids spread terror Some 113,000 civilians have fled fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu since February, and the province now has 600,000 displaced people, according to a U.N. humanitarian coordination agency. Reuters POLITICS Gonzales tells panel he doesn't recall any more details Democrats pressed for more answers on the firings of U.S. attorneys even as Attorney General Alberto Gonzales insisted he doesn't remember any new details and Republicans called for the probe to end. CNN Retired generals challenge GOP in ads Three retired generals challenged members of Congress in a new ad campaign, saying politicians can't expect to win re-election if they support President Bush's policies in Iraq. Houston Chronicle General Batiste: "Protect America, not George Bush" YouTube Romney's wife donated to Planned Parenthood in 1994 Ann Romney, the wife of GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, wrote a $150 check to Planned Parenthood in 1994, according to a Romney spokesman. CNN POLITICS Fed keeps focus on inflation The Federal Reserve kept rates on hold and reiterated that its "predominant policy concern remains the risk that inflation will fail to moderate as expected." MSN Money Dow's record run done The Dow Jones industrial average closed lower, ending its bid to claw out the longest up streak in Wall Street's history. MSN Money Fisher fires up Jazz in win over Warriors Derek Fisher, who missed Game 1 to attend to his daughter's cancer surgery, returned to the arena midway through the third quarter and hit a key three-pointer with 1:06 remaining in overtime. USA Today Derek Fisher relives his emotional day ESPN Earnhardt Jr. plans announcement about his future Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s future has been the topic of discussion this season, with seemingly everyone in NASCAR consumed with where the sport's biggest star will drive next year. Sports Illustrated HEALTH Drug safety in the crosshairs On the heels of the Senate's passage of a bill bolstering the power of the Food and Drug Administration to regulate drugs, lawmakers continued debate to fix the system. United Press International Study: Cervical cancer vaccine less effective in sexually active A vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer significantly cut the risk of precancerous changes in women who had not already been infected with the cancer-causing virus types. USA Today EDUCATION House to act fast on student loans Congress is expected to vote on compromise legislation, drafted jointly by Democrats and Republicans, that would severely restrict the relationships between the student loan industry and colleges. Inside Higher Ed Middle school students revel in Alvin Ailey dance education A school program shares the choreographer's legacy of learning and expression, with lessons tapping into the life of the famed African-American dancer to bring to light history and social issues. Christian Science Monitor   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Dems pledge to repair American justice International Herald Tribune Column (Bruce Mehlman): Flip-flopping in the age of YouTube Politico Column (David Bell): Casualty of war New Republic Column (Lou Dobbs): Dobbs: call to the faithful CNN Column (Jonathan Chait): Character flaw New Republic Editorial: Do the French really want change? Christian Science Monitor Editorial: The Gipper as diarist International Herald Tribune Column (Nassrine Azimi): Do not neglect culture International Herald Tribune   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Rich Garcia, Jim Scripps and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Climber saved by telescope A climber who fell 120 feet down a sheer rock face was saved — thanks to a telescope three miles away. Sun Online Chad demobilizes child soldiers Chad's government has signed a deal with the United Nations Children's Fund to begin demobilizing child soldiers from its national army. BBC NATION Colorado high school closed for day after lockdown A high school was closed for the day, shortly after being locked down amid unconfirmed reports that two masked men were seen entering the building. MSNBC Wildfire ravages Los Angeles Park Firefighters are battling a wildfire in the heart of Los Angeles. The blaze has already destroyed hundreds of acres in Griffith Park in the hills above Hollywood. NPR LA credits fire crews for saving homes Yahoo! News Report: lightning likely caused Sago Mine explosion Lightning likely traveled down a cable into the Sago Mine, where it sparked the methane blast blamed for the deaths of 12 miners last year, the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration said. MSNBC Lightning blamed for Sago tragedy U.S. News & World Report ENVIRONMENT Group hails bill on Everglades cleanup Environmentalists are hailing a new bill to expand Everglades cleanup by extending the effort to the northern reaches of the ecosystem. Environmental News Network Thinking outside the Fox The fast-growing cadre of corporate leaders pressing for climate action welcomes a new member: Rupert Murdoch, CEO of News Corp., the media empire that includes Fox News. Grist LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT HBO's Albrecht on leave, enters AA HBO chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht is taking a leave of absence pending a resolution of a police incident in Las Vegas this weekend, parent company Time Warner Inc. said. Hollywood Reporter Philip K. Dick: A pulp sci-fi writer finally wins respect It's hard to know what Philip K. Dick, who died in 1982, would have made of the fact that this month he has arrived at the pinnacle of literary respectability. International Herald Tribune SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY English 101 for bonobos Researchers in Iowa plumb the language skills of apes at a center where the primates even watch their own videos. Christian Science Monitor Yahoo! plans to close U.S. auction site Yahoo!, owner of the most-visited U.S. Web site, will close its online auction site in the United States after failing to match the popularity of eBay. International Herald Tribune RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pope says abortion supporters have no future in Church A combative Pope Benedict XVI vowed to stem the defections of Roman Catholics to evangelical Protestantism and gave a warning that the penalty for supporting abortion was excommunication. Times God . . . in other words Richard Dawkins may be Britain’s foremost atheist, but he is willing to be inspired and uplifted. Is he a believer after all? Times   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Riddle of the Great Pyramid's construction is turned inside out A French architect believes he's solved one of the most puzzling construction problems in history by working out how the Egyptians built such a massive structure without the benefit of iron tools, pulleys or wheels. London Independent   Photo of the Day Towering flames threaten the Griffith Park Merry-go-Round area as low humidity and hot winds placed southern California into an early fire season.  (Photo by Keith Collum / 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 We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance. Aesop 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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