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Traffic moves along a downtown Bangkok, Thailand street. International delegates brokered a report showing the world has the technology and the money to avoid catastrophic global warming by quickly cutting harmful greenhouse gas emissions with biofuels, renewable energy sources, greater fuel efficiency and other steps.  (Photo by David Longstreath / AP) Republicans focus on Iraq in first debate Guardian Watch entire debate MSNBC Israelis demand Olmert resignation Tens of thousands of protesters in Tel Aviv demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert because of a scathing report on his handling of last summer's bloody war in Lebanon. Sydney Morning Herald Head of gluten export company detained in China The general manager of one of the companies accused of selling contaminated wheat gluten to U.S. pet-food suppliers has been detained by the Chinese authorities, police officials said. International Herald Tribune   Delegates reach deal on climate change Delegates approved the world's first roadmap for stemming greenhouse gas emissions, laying out measures that must be rushed into place to avert a disastrous spike in global temperatures. CNN As the climate changes, bits of England's coast crumble International Herald Tribune House passes expanded hate crimes bill The House voted to expand federal hate crime categories to include violent attacks against gays and people targeted because of gender, acting just hours after the White House threatened a veto. Houston Chronicle Gay rights advocates launch campaign in Iowa, other early states San Diego Union-Tribune Senior U.S. and Iranian officials meet Senior U.S. and Iranian officials met at a big international conference on Iraq, but mediators failed to arrange a meeting at a higher level between the two old foes. Reuters U.S. policy shift as Rice meets with Syria Telegraph.co.uk Iraq summit starts Reuters U.S. fugitive due in Hong Kong court An American accused of raping his daughter and posting a video of the attack online was due to appear in a Hong Kong court for an extradition hearing. AOL News   NATION Cuba says 1 killed in fatal hijacking Fugitive army soldiers tried to hijack a plane bound for the United States and killed a military officer they took hostage during the failed attempt, the Interior Ministry said. Forbes Girl carrying ailing fetus tests Ireland’s abortion ban A pregnant teenager will learn if she has won the right to travel to England for an abortion when an Irish court makes a landmark ruling on the Republic’s controversial abortion laws. Times Prime Minister calls for a 'bold review' of Japanese Constitution Prime Minister Shinzo Abe marked the 60th anniversary of the Japanese Constitution by calling for a bold review of the document to allow the country to take a larger role in global security. International Herald Tribune POLITICS Former deputy attorney general official defends fired U.S. attorneys A former senior Justice Department official said he had concerns about only one of the eight U.S. attorneys the Bush administration fired, and wouldn't have recommended that the others be removed. McClatchy Newspapers Why Specter isn't calling for Gonzales' ouster Philadelphia Inquirer Obama gets Secret Service protection after reported threat Presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been put under the protection of the U.S. Secret Service, reportedly because of security concerns that include threats against the candidate. 6abc Reports: Ex-N.J. governor converting, going to seminary A church in turmoil faces a new controversy with word that James McGreevey, who made headlines as the nation's first openly gay governor, may become an Episcopal priest. Philadelphia Inquirer Priest McGreevey Yahoo! News POLITICS Employment growth lowest in two years, jobless rate increases Job growth in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in more than two years in April as payroll losses spread beyond struggling homebuilders and manufacturers. Bloomberg A bargain What it would cost to tackle climate change? About 0.1% of world GDP, a year. Economist Wolfowitz in last-ditch change of tack Paul Wolfowitz backed away from earlier claims that the World Bank’s ethics committee had been kept informed of his handling of the promotion of a colleague with whom he was involved. Financial Times SPORTS The Elite 8: Warriors oust favored Dallas Golden State smashed the Dallas Mavericks' brittle championship dreams, dethroning the defending Western Conference champions in the first round of the NBA postseason with a series-clinching, 111-86 victory. San Jose Mercury News Harrington buoyed by putting efforts Padraig Harrington was not impressed with his all-round game despite leading the field by one stroke at the end of the first round of the Wachovia Championship in Charlotte. Sporting Life Wachovia championship slideshow Golf.com HEALTH Pet food recall widens again Two months after it triggered the largest pet food recall in U.S. history, a key Canadian manufacturer has widened its recall once more on the threat of cross-contamination in some products. Health Day DNA mutation hikes heart attack risk A treasure hunt for genes has found a genetic mutation that significantly increases the risk of developing heart disease and the chance of a heart attack. Newsweek EDUCATION Attorney General Cuomo sends 90 subpoenas in loan probe New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has broadened his student loan investigation to alumni associations nationwide that steer students to loan consolidation companies. USA Today Many Va. Tech students skipping finals As final exams get underway at Virginia Tech, teachers may notice students are missing. In the wake of the shootings on April 16, many have decided not to take finals. WTKR   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Israel's answer to a failed war San Francisco Chronicle Column: The e-mail addict Slate Column: Duke's B-school cheating scandal Christian Science Monitor Column: Hooked on trivia while threats fester Real Clear Politics Column: George Tenet's real failure TIME Column: Five reasons the GOP faces an uphill climb in '08 USA Today Column: Bill Richardson deserves to get noticed Las Vegas Review-Journal Column: No longer inevitable: Hillary's in a real race New York Post   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Yvonne Lee, Jim Scripps, Walt Chiu and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Study: Doing good makes you feel good There's a new incentive to doing good things for others: it makes you happier. A new study found that the more people participated in meaningful activities, the more purposeful their lives felt. LiveScience Granny in love wins contest of phone text poetry A love-struck pensioner has come up trumps in a poetry contest with a difference: the poems had to be written in mobile phone "text speak." Reuters New orca calf in Puget Sound It's official: Puget Sound's endangered orcas have a new baby to show off. The calf was spotted on the west side of San Juan Island, by volunteers for the Center For Whale Research Seattle Times New orca calf born Center for Whale Research NATION Queen Elizabeth visits U.S. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are in Virginia to mark the 400th anniversary of England's original settlement. They plan to tour the site of the Jamestown fort. WBIR Queen Elizabeth lands in U.S. CBS News An elite escort service Washington is on edge as names of the clients of the accused "D.C. Madam" begin trickling out. But the women who worked for her might surprise you: college grads, even military personnel. Newsweek D.C. madam affair ABC News Cop suspended after arresting woman rushing to ill dad News-Press Cops behaving badly ABC News ENVIRONMENT Steve Jobs promises a 'greener' Apple Apple chief Steve Jobs is promising a more environmentally friendly Apple. He says in a letter that the company will eliminate toxic chemicals such as lead, cadmium and arsenic from its products. TG Daily Germany shades highest mountain from sun with tarpaulin Workers began stretching a huge sun-screen tarpaulin over parts of Germany's highest mountain in a battle against global warming which is melting the "eternal snow." Earth Times LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT U.S. spouses cheat like the French - but feel worse Men in South Africa say they cheat instead of taking second wives, Americans lament that love has died in their marriages, and the Japanese believe ex-marital sex isn't adultery if they pay for it. Reuters 'Star Wars': the legacy revealed Thirty years ago, an unheralded film known as 'Star Wars' opened in theaters and took audiences on a groundbreaking journey to a galaxy far, far away. It instantly seized the public's imagination. WTMJ 'Star Wars' honored in London ABC News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IBM: new chips are big breakthrough IBM has found a way to use the designs of nature in building powerful computer chips. The breakthrough marks the first time chips have been made with a self-assembling nanotechnology. San Francisco Chronicle New Horizons probe shows Jupiter up close and personal Small moons are acting as shepherds using their gravity to herd dust and boulders in Jupiter's faint rings, NASA scientists reported. Scotsman Stormy views of Jupiter ZDNet RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Religion gaining ground on campuses Peter J. Gomes has been at Harvard University for 37 years, and says he remembers when religious people on campus felt under siege. San Mateo County Times Christian non-profit co-owner indicted The co-owner of a non-profit Christian investment company says he was doing God's work. An Arizona grand jury says he bribed a police officer and filed bogus legal claims against public officials. Arizona Republic   Photo of the Day The U.S. BMW Oracle Racing waits for wind off the coast of Valencia, Spain. Lack of wind postponed the fifth flight of Louis Vuitton Cup match racing. It is the second delay in three days.  (Photo by Fernando Bustamante / 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 Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances. 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