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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, center, talks with Portugal's Foreign Minister Luis Amado, right, as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, looks on, as they prepare for a group photo with other key participants during a one-day conference about Darfur, in Paris.  (Photo by Michel Euler / AP) World leaders meet, seek plan for Darfur French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged swift international action toward deploying troops in Darfur, as key world players met to try to consolidate efforts and resources for the ravaged Sudanese region. ABC News Fire claims dozens of Lake Tahoe homes A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds near South Lake Tahoe destroyed more than 50 structures in just a few hours, including many homes, and was threatening as many as 500 more. San Francisco Chronicle Wind-whipped wildfire threatens Lake Tahoe Yahoo! News Lebanon 'bomb' kills U.N. soldiers At least five soldiers serving with the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) died when their vehicle was hit by an explosive device. BBC   6 tribal leaders among 41 killed in Iraq A suicide bomber killed six Iraqi tribal leaders opposed to al-Qaeda when he blew himself up at a busy Baghdad hotel, in one of four attacks that killed 41 people. Reuters Accused Asian terror leader warns more blood will be shed CNN Hamas posts Israeli soldier tape ahead of summit Hamas militants in Gaza posted an audio tape of a captive Israeli soldier on the Internet, just hours before their rivals for power among the Palestinians were to hold a summit with Israel. Reuters BBC captive in 'bomb vest' video The kidnappers of BBC correspondent Alan Johnston have released a new video of him in which he is wearing what he says is an explosives vest. BBC Kidnapped journalist video appeal Reuters Woman charged in connection with slain Ohio mother A woman has been charged with obstruction of justice in the case of the pregnant Ohio woman whose body was found over the weekend, the FBI said. CNN Boyfriend charged Yahoo! News   NATION Trial of Liberia's Taylor postponed The trial of Charles Taylor, the former Liberian president charged with war crimes during Sierra Leone's civil war, was adjourned for one week until a defense team is put together. Al Jazeera U.N.'s chief nuclear inspector leaves for North Korea visit Olli Heinonen, chief inspector of the United Nation's nuclear watchdog, set out for North Korea to discuss the return of IAEA inspectors to monitor Pyongyang's promised atomic shutdown. Malaysia Star Iran: Sanctions could derail talks Al Jazeera Brown takes over Labour from Blair Gordon Brown, the British finance minister, has taken over as leader of the country's governing Labour party from Tony Blair, the man he will officially succeed as prime minister later this week. Al Jazeera POLITICS Kennedy, immigration bill backers hunting for Republican votes Bloomberg Confidence in Congress dropping Yahoo! News The silent influence of Dick Cheney The vice president leaves few tracks as he pushes his policy views in nearly every area of the executive branch. Star Tribune Veterans defend right to question war Critics -- including some groups that have been the most supportive of the war -- say the crackdown on veterans critical of the war constitutes a blatant attempt to quiet dissension in the armed forces. Akron Beacon Journal BUSINESS Has boom in going private hit its peak? Signs are appearing that private-equity groups may be having more difficulty making deals, and how they conduct business is starting to change. Christian Science Monitor Tax rate threat for U.S. fund partners U.S. private equity and hedge fund partners would see the tax rate on a major part of their income more than double under legislation introduced in the House of Representatives. Financial Times SPORTS Rod Beck found dead in Arizona home Rod Beck, an All-Star relief pitcher who wore a bushy mustache while earning 286 career saves, has died. He was 38. Sports Illustrated A 'dream' realized: Blackhawks grab Nigerian forward at NHL draft Getaway day at the NHL draft ended up being the highlight of Akim "The Dream" Aliu's young life. Yahoo! News Racing's nasty secret: horse slaughter Congress is considering a bill that would ban the export of horses for slaughter for meat, a move that would seal the fate of an industry dominated by three foreign-based corporations. News Journal SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Cyber attack on Pentagon e-mail A hacker has managed to penetrate one of the Pentagon's e-mail systems, leading officials to take up to 1,500 accounts offline. BBC U.S. on guard against computer attacks San Francisco Chronicle New SIDS research to study protein link An Australia-first study led by the University of Adelaide could help identify the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), one of the world’s most tragic medical mysteries. Science Daily EDUCATION Bangladesh gets $100M education loan The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan, its third, to help Bangladesh in its efforts to reform its education sector. Reuters Struggling schools hope big pay lures teachers, lifts performance The Palm Beach County School District has hired hundreds of new teachers every year, but this year it faces an even bigger challenge to fill teaching positions. Palm Beach Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Above the law? USA Today Column: Sierra Leone must care for war-crimes victims Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Slow-motion Tet Weekly Standard Editorial: Women and health care San Francisco Chronicle Column: How to be the master of your destinies MSNBC Column (Antony Loewenstein): The public and the private Guardian Editorial: Wrong direction Houston Chronicle Editorial: Presidential hopefuls need to tell voters how they would tackle crisis San Jose Mercury News   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Jim Scripps, Josh Miles, Letia Gathright and Carolina Pinto.   GOOD NEWS Man’s wallet found ... after 43 years A California man who lost his wallet more than 40 years ago finally got it back when construction workers renovating a movie theater discovered the billfold in the metal casings of a radiator. MSNBC India to establish 30 universities The Indian government will establish 30 central universities to bring world-class higher education across the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced. Daily India NATION U.S. judge chides Bush for wiretaps without warrants A federal judge who used to authorize wiretaps in terrorist and espionage cases criticized President Bush's decision to order warrantless surveillance after the Sept. 11 attacks. Houston Chronicle Alaska wildfire destroys dozens of homes, cabins An enormous forest fire started by tool sparks has destroyed dozens of homes and cabins on the scenic Kenai Peninsula south of Anchorage. CNN Fewer blacks joining military The number of blacks joining the military has plunged by more than one-third since the Afghanistan and Iraq wars began, as other job prospects soar and relatives of potential recruits discourage them. Star Tribune ENVIRONMENT U.S.-Mexico barrier may be spurring damaging illegal foot traffic A barrier along Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument's boundary with Mexico has reduced vehicle traffic, but it may be prompting more foot traffic. National Geographic 100-foot deep Andes lake disappears A five-acre glacial lake in Chile's southern Andes has disappeared -- and scientists want to know why. CNN LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT San Francisco celebrates gay pride "Just grab some leather and hang on," instructed Margaret Chester, revving her motorcycle with other Dykes on Bikes lined up to lead San Francisco's Gay Pride parade. San Francisco Chronicle Paris reveals her new purpose With jail life almost behind her, a changed Paris says she's ready to open her own kind of Hilton, this one a transitional home for her fellow inmates. E! Online Interview: Paris talks to Ryan Seacrest E! Online Second place for Brian Williams One of the small indignities of a high-paying television job is rising after getting home from Texas at 3:05 a.m. for a conversation about why your ratings are going south. CBS News HEALTH High staph infection rates in hospitals stun public health officials Drug resistant breeds of staph bacteria are far more prevalent among hospitalized patients in the United States than previously thought, according to a new survey. San Francisco Chronicle HIV infection theory challenged A longstanding theory of how HIV slowly depletes the body's capacity to fight infection is wrong, scientists say. BBC U.S. predicts diabetes epidemic will go on unchecked By 2050, an estimated 48 million Americans will have type 2 diabetes as the epidemic continues unabated, according to new federal projections. Health Day RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Monks call off Thai constitution protest Buddhist monks and laypersons have decided not to demonstrate to demand the inclusion of Buddhism as a state religion in the new constitition. Bangkok Post Blair ready to become a Catholic Tony Blair used his last official foreign engagement before leaving office to tell Pope Benedict he wanted to become a Roman Catholic, a Vatican source said. Guardian Blair visits Pope Yahoo! News Catholics ponder Muslim coexistence It was the challenge of Christian coexistence with Muslims that formed the focus of this week's gathering in Venice of 15 Catholic leaders and scholars from Islamic-majority countries. TIME   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Scientists find natural HIV inhibitor in human blood A team of German scientists has found a compound in human blood that stops HIV-1 from entering immune cells. They suggest it may lead to the development of another class of drugs to fight HIV/AIDS.   Photo of the Day Emirates Team New Zealand sails during race two of the 32nd America's Cup off the coast of Valencia, Spain. Emirates Team New Zealand and Swiss Defender Alinghi raced in the best of nine series for the America's Cup Trophy.  (Photo by Rob Griffith / 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 It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. Anthony Robbins 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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