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An unidentified girl carrying a rubber duck with patriotic stickers on her shirt attends a campaign rally in support of Republican presidential hopeful, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., in Battle Creek, Mich.  (Photo by Charles Dharapak / AP) President Bush takes anti-Iran push to Saudis President Bush is set to arrive in Saudi Arabia to continue his push for Arab countries to confront Iran, which he described as "the world's leading state sponsor of terror." USA Today Bush soaks in Dubai’s culture on Middle East tour MSNBC Bush visits Saudi Arabia amid changing alliance NPR Tropical disease headed toward US, health officials warn U.S. health officials are warning that a sometimes-deadly tropical disease that's spread by mosquitoes is re-emerging worldwide and could gain a foothold in the United States. McClatchy Newspapers   Republican voters favor McCain Republican voters have sharply altered their views of the party's presidential candidates, with Sen. John McCain now viewed more favorably than any of his major competitors. International Herald Tribune GOPs in 3-way for Michigan CBS News Middle East talks on 'core issues' Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have begun talks in Jerusalem on what are seen as the most intractable issues in the peace process. BBC Israeli-Palestinian talks Reuters Military officials place bid for better military relations with China U.S. military officials are in China for their first high-level visit there since an international flap in November in which Beijing refused to allow U.S. warships into a port for a Thanksgiving visit. Christian Science Monitor Food commercials reach the supermarket Microsoft Corp. has been working on a grocery cart-mounted console that helps shoppers find products in the store, then scan and pay themselves. U.S. News & World Report   NATION Homeland Security proposes delayed Real ID rollout If the Bush administration gets its way, all Americans will be required to present Real ID-compliant identification documents — or risk facing "inconveniences" at airports and federal buildings — by 2017. CNET News Suspect in Marine killing spotted, manhunt under way A man suspected of killing a pregnant Marine in North Carolina may be heading to Texas, according to police. CNN The military and domestic violence CBS News POLITICS In Michigan, 3 in tight GOP race In Michigan, the next key primary state, a tight three-way race for the Republican nomination has emerged between Mitt Romney, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Sen. John Mc Cain. Christian Science Monitor Candidates offer plans for economy MSNBC Clinton, Obama spar on race Democrat Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton suggested that Sen. Barack Obama's campaign had injected racial tension into the presidential contest. MSNBC Rudy kicks off Florida campaign With an overflowing room and an energetic pitch, Rudy Giuliani kicked off his must-win campaign in Florida, returning to his fundamental message of his role on 9/11. Newsday BUSINESS US stocks rise on IBM's earnings, Fed rate-cut speculation U.S. stocks rallied, rebounding from losses, after International Business Machines Corp.'s profit topped analysts' estimates and traders bet on larger interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Bloomberg Banks probed for hiding risky loan details Authorities are investigating whether Wall Street banks hid crucial information about high-risk loans bundled into securities that were sold to investors, Connecticut's Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said. CBS News SPORTS Cards agree to trade that would send Rolen to Blue Jays for Glaus The St. Louis Cardinals have reached agreement on a trade with Toronto that will send third baseman Scott Rolen to the Blue Jays for third baseman Troy Glaus, several major league sources said. ESPN UCLA's fantastic freshman leads Bruins to a big win Washington State couldn't make a dent against UCLA's defensive pressure most of the game. When the Bruins let up, the Cougars unleashed a stunning barrage of 3-pointers and still lost. CBS SportsLine HEALTH Women urged to take folic acid to prevent birth defects The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges all women to make sure they get enough folic acid. Folate is found in leafy green vegetables, such as spinach and turnip greens. WebMD Britain may make organ donations 'opt-out' Britain's prime minister called for overhauling the country's organ donation system to make it easier for doctors to remove body parts from deceased patients without prior consent. CBS News Is your heart racing for the wrong reason? Sweet indulgences are Valentine’s Day traditions. For some of us, they may also trigger episodes of "holiday heart," or rapid, irregular heart beats. Science Daily RELIGION More and more Americans' spiritual growth nurtured within A growing number of Americans are recognizing a need to develop their inner life — if not as a spiritual practice, as a way to cultivate balance and depth in an increasingly hectic, chaotic, 24/7 world. USA Today Modern nuns less conventional Sister Karen Bland is a thoroughly modern Catholic nun. Her gold Chevrolet Malibu is proof. As Sister Karen demonstrates, nuns are finding their way in the world in creative and sometimes surprising ways. Denver Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Ethics investigators Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: It's the economy Houston Chronicle Column: Argentina's lost children International Herald Tribune Column: The myth of monastic peacefulness Slate Column: The era of truly bad TV is upon us! Salon.com Column: GM solves global warming with a new Hummer and the biggest Saab ever Wired Column: The lesson jihadis fear Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: FBI just can't pay its bills Denver Post Column: Government needs leaders willing to collaborate, compromise Detroit Free Press   Site edited by: Rachel Wright, nicole miller and Jim Scripps.   GOOD NEWS Wing and a prayer propel a young black pilot to aviation records At Miami's Opa-locka Airport, Barrington Irving has set up Experience Aviation, a nonprofit learning center aimed at introducing school children to the joy of flying. Christian Science Monitor Valley high school students want to lend world a hand In a diverse, cosmopolitan area like the South Bay in San Francisco, high school students see their world as the whole world. And, they hope to raise $100,000 for a secondary school in rural Kenya. San Jose Mercury News 7-year-old saves classmate CNN WORLD Kenya police used 'lethal force' Kenyan police have used lethal force, including gunfire, to break up anti-government protests, the U.S.-based Human Rights Watch said. BBC Taiwan votes for change The opposition Nationalist Party scored an overwhelming victory in Taiwan's legislative elections in a repudiation of President Chen Shui-bian's drive toward formal independence. Contra Costa Times Opposition win my bring Taiwan closer to China Christian Science Monitor Chavez: no military solution in Colombia Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that Colombia's long guerrilla war had no military solution and peace talks would only prosper if rebel armies there were labeled insurgents, not terrorists. Reuters ENVIRONMENT In Bangkok, it's a tough life for elephants Of all the illegal activities that animate the streets of Bangkok, Thailand, — the vendors who hawk pirated DVDs and fake watches, the brothels that call themselves saunas — one stands out. International Herald Tribune Environmentalists score victory The Bush administration has dropped its appeal of a 2007 court decision that had overturned new management rules for 191 million acres of national forests. Associated Press SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Scientists grow working rat heart Researchers seeking new treatments for heart disease managed to grow a rat heart in the lab and start it beating. USA Today Macworld forecast: thin, light notebook 'sure bet' Only Steve Jobs knows for sure what new products he will introduce in San Francisco. A sure bet, though, it's a smaller notebook. Computerworld Scientists fear losing access to intelligence data The Bush administration plans to abolish the Civil Applications Committee. Scientists are concerned that their requests could be sidetracked or delayed as law enforcement needs get priority. McClatchy Newspapers LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The new generation gap The dreams of parents and children often clash, but the conflict can be especially painful in first-generation immigrant families where the parents have made enormous sacrifices. Newsweek 'Bucket List' rules movie box office Comedies mining the unlikely topics of terminal cancer and a church robbery led the North American box office, sending ticket sales higher for a fifth consecutive weekend. Reuters EDUCATION School year brings new class: parenting High school health teachers will offer hefty doses of parenting advice in the next school year. A new Texas law requires that parenting and paternity awareness be included in the curriculum. Houston Chronicle Justices agree North Philadelphia school no leap of faith Two days after Christmas, a tiny school you've never heard of in North Philadelphia, in an area you may avoid, won a court case of national significance. Philadelphia Inquirer   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Anorexic actress provokes controversy with naked posters At 27, the French actress Isabelle Caro weighs 68 pounds and has suffered from anorexia for 15 years. Her decision to appear naked on billboards to promote a fashion label has sparked controversy. 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