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Democratic presidential hopefuls, from left: former Sen. Mike Gravel, D-Alaska; Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.; former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C.; Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y.; Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.; New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson; Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del.; and Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio.   (Photo by Charles Dharapak / AP) Questions, not answers, highlight YouTube debate CNN Special section: 2008 election: Main contenders BBC Floods creating havoc in the U.K., Texas and Asia Thousands of people were forced from their homes in England after a month of heavy rain forced the rivers Thames and Severn out of their banks and into neighborhoods. International Herald Tribune 350,000 without clean water in England Emergency workers restored power to thousands of homes in western England, but 350,000 people were still without fresh water after the worst flooding in 60 years. CNN Deadly downpours in China MSNBC   New plan: U.S. may stay in Iraq until 2009 A revised U.S. military plan envisions local security across Iraq by summer 2008, and security conditions nationwide that Iraqi forces can sustain by 2009. MSNBC 26 dead in Iraq bombing International Herald Tribune Baghdad's forgotten children Yahoo! News U.S. and Iran resume Iraq talks The U.S. and Iranian ambassadors to Iraq met for a second round of talks on stabilizing Iraq, a session marred by a tense exchange over American allegations that Tehran is fueling the violence. International Herald Tribune Recall of meat is urgent health threat A recall of canned meat products made at a Georgia plant due to botulism fears could involve tens of millions of cans that pose an urgent public health threat. Monsters and Critics Georgia plant closes after botulism outbreak KCAL Senators asked to block EEOC nominee Eight former Justice Dept. civil rights employees have asked senators to block President Bush's nominee for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. McClatchy Newspapers   NATION HIV medics freed after Libya-EU deal Six foreign medics convicted of infecting Libyan children with HIV were freed after a "full partnership" deal between Tripoli and the European Union ended their eight-year ordeal. Reuters Families plead for release of South Korean hostages in Afghanistan The families of 23 South Korean captives in Afghanistan called for their early release, stressing the hostages were not engaging in evangelical activities but providing humanitarian services. Yonhap News Agency Taliban hostages were visiting with Christian group NPR Sarkozy’s wife accused of hijacking mission to free nurses in Libya Cécilia Sarkozy set off on a mercy mission to Libya and found herself at the center of a row over her role as the first lady of France. Times Online 2 migrants die in boat collision off Libya Reuters POLITICS Gonzales vows to stay U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, under congressional pressure to quit over the firing of nine U.S. prosecutors, vowed to stay and fix problems with the Justice Department. Reuters Sheehan arrested at U.S. Congress Calling for the impeachment of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, Cindy Sheehan and fellow protesters were arrested after refusing to leave a lawmaker's office. Reuters BUSINESS Minimum wage boost first in 10 years The first minimum wage increase in 10 years, from $5.15 an hour to $5.85, takes effect, with two more steps over the next two years taking base pay for millions of workers to $7.25. CNNMoney Minimum wage rise NPR Dig a bit deeper for that Starbucks latte Seattle-based Starbucks Corp. said that it would start increasing prices on lattes, Frappuccinos and other coffee beverages across the country by an average of 9 cents. Seattle Post-Intelligencer I'll take a venti ABC News SPORTS NFL commissioner orders Vick to sit out training camp NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has told quarterback Michael Vick not to report to the Falcons' training camp, a possible prelude to a lengthy suspension by the league or the team. Newsday Vick ordered not to report to camp ESPN Minor league coach dies after hit by ball A minor league baseball coach died less than an hour after he was hit on the head by a batted ball during a Texas League game, the Tulsa World newspaper reported. Reuters HEALTH Low literacy equals early death sentence Low literacy impairs people's ability to obtain critical information about their health and can dramatically shorten their lives, a new study shows. HULIQ Poor health literacy linked to death in elderly Insider Medicine Ovarian cancer vaccine may extend survival, study says A vaccine to ward off recurrences of ovarian cancer shows promise, both in terms of safety and effectiveness, U.S. researchers report. Health Day RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Archbishop warns conservatives in Anglican row Archbishop of York John Sentamu warned Anglican conservatives that boycotting a church summit next year means they will effectively expel themselves from the worldwide communion. Scotsman Catholic town in Florida opens it gates to the public The town of Ave Maria in Florida was revealed to the public for the first time. It is meant to be a utopia for Roman Catholics, centering on a new traditional Catholic university. CTV   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Iraq: the 20 percent solution Seattle Times Column: The YouTube debate TIME Editorial: A promising turn for Mexico San Francisco Chronicle Column: Why Blair can enjoy the Lebanon effect Times Online Editorial: Secretary Rice should follow her own example International Herald Tribune Column: Pakistan's chief justice is back - a blow for the president Economist Column: Al-Qaida family feud Newsweek Editorial: Gender bias in college admissions Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Jim Scripps, Julia McCallum, Ryan Dowse, Ritchelle Rala, Yvonne Lee, Angela Leland and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Insurance agent wins Papa Hemingway look-alike contest A white-bearded insurance agent from Florida won the Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, a highlight of the annual festival honoring the famed writer. IOL Close in likeness Yahoo! News Nonprofit laptop group: major rollout soon to come Governments have ordered 3 million inexpensive laptops for children through the One Laptop Per Child project, giving nonprofit groups a kick-start for mass production. Forbes NATION FEMA won't stop selling surplus trailers despite formaldehyde FEMA says it will keep selling and donating surplus disaster-relief trailers, despite concerns the trailers have unhealthy levels of formaldehyde. News 9 Austin House probes FEMA cover-up CBS News Study: diet drinks linked to heart risk For those who drink diet pops in the belief that sugar-free beverages are healthier than regular soft drinks, new research suggests that they should think again. Toronto Star Special section: Quiz: Are you food saavy? CBS News Injured Iraq war veterans sue VA head Injured Iraq war veterans accused VA Secretary Jim Nicholson of breaking the law by denying them disability pay and mental health treatment. Yahoo! News ENVIRONMENT Study: Humans are to blame for global changes in rain The world's rainfall patterns are changing, and they are doing so because of human-caused climate change, a new study finds. CTV England's battling the elements ABC News Giant squid with 40,000 sharp teeth take up residence in Monterey Bay A mysterious sea creature, up to 7 feet long, weighing up to 100 pounds, with 40,000 sharp teeth hunts in packs of hundreds, flying through the water at 25 mph while changing color. San Jose Mercury News China postpones pollution report China has indefinitely postponed the release of an environmental report on the costs of economic development. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Drew Carey, come on down! Drew Carey has been tapped to replace Bob Barker as game-show host of the daytime TV institution, "The Price Is Right," CBS confirmed. E! Online Rappers Ja Rule, Lil Wayne charged over illegal weapons Rappers Ja Rule and Lil Wayne were arrested on charges of carrying illegal .40-caliber guns, authorities said. Brisbane Times SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Researchers claim they found the first iPhone vulnerability Three security researchers claimed that they have found the first exploitable vulnerability in Apple's iPhone, a flaw that allows them to steal any data from the device. PC World Clues found in mystery of Antarctic mountain formation The origins of the highest peaks in Antarctica have long been shrouded in mystery. Now researchers suggest they are remnants of a gigantic high plateau that collapsed as the earth tore apart. LiveScience ISS crew to toss space junk Astronauts living aboard the International Space Station will toss more than 1,600 pounds of unneeded equipment toward Earth, perform some repairs and other clean up work during a spacewalk. Space.com EDUCATION College students pay more for the pill College students may have to pay more for birth control — in some cases doubling or nearly tripling their previous costs — at campus pharmacies when they return to school this fall. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Sacramento charter school will teach students in 3 languages A charter school opening in Sacramento this fall will teach students in three languages from the time they start kindergarten. They will be taught in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. San Diego Union-Tribune   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Air bags dangerous for tall, small people Short people and tall people can receive serious injuries from air bags, a new study found. It included results for both older air bags and the newer "smart" air bags.   Photo of the Day Rahman Hassan, 9, left, and Kadim Jawad, 7, right, play soccer at the refugee camp they call home in the Shiite holy city of Najaf 100 miles south of Baghdad.  (Photo by Alaa Al-Marjani / 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 The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts about reality. Theodore Roosevelt 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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