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Opposition leader Raila Odinga greets an unidentified party member at the house of opposition lawmaker Mugabe Were, who was gunned down in Nairobi, Kenya.  (Photo by Karel Prinsloo / AP) Nobel laureate estimates wars' cost more than $3 trillion When U.S. troops invaded Iraq, the Bush administration predicted that the war would cost less than $2 billion. A Nobel laureate now estimates that the wars are costing America more than $3 trillion. McClatchy Newspapers Americans say leaving Iraq is best economic move Angus Reid Immigration: no correlation with crime Despite our melting-pot roots, Americans have often blamed the influx of immigrants for rising crime rates. Among men ages 18 to 40, those born in the U.S. were 10 times more likely than to be incarcerated. TIME   Kenya rivals agree to share power Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga have signed a deal to end the country's post-election crisis. Some 1,500 people died in political violence after the election. BBC Special section: Kenya’s election chaos Guardian Technology fuels Kenyan conflict ABC News Pain in the pocketbook As anyone who's been to the gas station or supermarket lately knows, the prices of fuel and food are on the rise. And you haven't seen anything yet, some experts say. CNN Louisiana governor pierces business Six weeks into the term of Gov. Bobby Jindal, an extensive package of ethics bills was approved in Louisiana, signaling a shift in the political culture of a state proud of its brazen style. International Herald Tribune Universities struggle to recover in New Orleans NPR   NATION Killer ex-cop gets 57 to life after jury shows clemency Jurors spared the life of a former Canton, Ohio, police officer who killed his pregnant girlfriend and tearfully asked them for mercy. A judge then sentenced him to 57 years to life in prison. CNN North America gets its first carbon tax The Canadian province of British Columbia hopes to change consumer behavior — and raise revenue — by taxing virtually all fossil fuels, including gasoline and home-heating fuel. Christian Science Monitor Oil hits $102 for the first time BBC POLITICS Speculation over veep picks intensifies Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland and former GOP congressman Rob Portman could square off in the 2010 election. But what about this year? CBS News US attorney general visits Guantánamo U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey arrived for his first look at the controversial military prison complex at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. CNN McCain hits Obama again Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., today attacked Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., over an answer he gave during the Democratic debate about al-Qaida in Iraq. ABC News 2 studies in the charisma of hope: Obama and Bill Clinton International Herald Tribune BUSINESS Help hard to get for home owners As the housing crisis deepens, major lenders say they will help borrowers avoid foreclosure, but nonprofit groups and others say their actions are not living up to their promises. Yahoo! News A new path to ethanol The search for better and cheaper ways to make ethanol spans the globe and is consuming millions of dollars. Only two companies seem close to success. Raleigh News & Observer SPORTS Barry pares options to just Suns, Spurs Suns General Manager Steve Kerr got to shake hands with the NBA's most coveted free agent, Brent Barry, but there was no handshake agreement that Barry would join the Suns. Arizona Republic Rutgers coach Stringer gets 800th victory Rutgers Coach C. Vivian Stringer became just the third women's college basketball coach to win 800 games as the fourth- ranked Scarlet Knights topped DePaul, 60-46. Sports Network HEALTH Newborn screening suggests decline in cystic fibrosis The incidence of cystic fibrosis may be decreasing, and a more severe form of the disease caused by one particular gene also appears to be on the decline. HealthDay Wii used in rehab therapy The Wii video game system is fast becoming a craze in rehab therapy for patients recovering from strokes, broken bones, surgery and even combat injuries. TIME RELIGION Lifestyle and fitness win in church's Biggest Loser group An Indiana church started a recreation ministry that focused on getting church members active. Their minister devised indoor soccer matches, salsa dancing and basketball tourneys. Indianapolis Star Catholic Church: 'Bodies Revealed' inappropriate for field trips Local Catholic officials said the “Bodies Revealed” exhibit opening at Union Station Kansas City, Mo., is “unseemly and inappropriate” for church school field trips. Kansas City Star   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Our imaginary, hotter selves Newsweek Column (John Dickerson): Clinton failed to dent an improved Obama Slate Column (Roger Cohen): The long haul in Afghanistan International Herald Tribune Editorial: Getting real about resolving the US mortgage crisis International Herald Tribune Column (Martin Wolf): Why Washington’s rescue cannot end crisis story Financial Times Column (Maggie Gallagher): The truth about nationalized health care Real Clear Politics Editorial: Unmuzzle the election watchdog Christian Science Monitor Column (Bob Herbert): Nader needs to find a different crusade Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Site edited by: Rachel Wright, nicole miller, Lisa Zangerl, Bryan Panhorst, Carolina Pinto, Jasmine Jernberg, Walt Chiu, Ryan Dowse and Jim Scripps.   GOOD NEWS Hero swims 12 hours through shark-infested waters to rescue friends A fisherman was acclaimed as a hero after swimming for 12 hours through shark-infested seas to raise the alarm for two colleagues he left behind after their boat sank. Times Online Fisherman survives 24 hours in ocean Sydney Morning Herald Homeless find shelter in a book club At a time when book-reading is declining and is especially low among poorer people according to a recent Associated Press-Ipsos poll, the book club in Cleveland, Ohio, seems ill-fated. Christian Science Monitor WORLD Russians' political apathy frustrates feisty young journalist Anastasia Chukovskaya in Moscow sees a desire for stability that comes at the expense of freedoms under President Vladimir Putin. Christian Science Monitor Britons more likely to see Russia as foe Angus Reid Colombian hostages freed by Farc Four hostages held by Colombian left-wing Farc rebels have been released, in a deal brokered by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. BBC ENVIRONMENT Duke Energy spent record sums to beat environmental bills Duke Energy Corp. spent $2.8 million last year trying to influence the decisions of federal lawmakers. The Charlotte, N.C., utility company and the industry want to shape future global warming legislation. Charlotte Observer Alaska town sues over global warming An Alaskan village eroding into the Arctic Ocean sued two dozen oil, power and coal companies, claiming that the greenhouse gases they emit contribute to global warming that threatens the community. USA Today Mainstream adopts Greenpeace colors Two men in an inflatable boat square off with the harpoons of a hunting ship, defiant as they bear witness to the slaughter of a minke whale. Environmental News Network SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Arctic 'doomsday' seed vault opens doors for 100 million seeds The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened on a remote island in the Arctic Circle, receiving inaugural shipments of 100 million seeds that originated in over 100 countries. Science Daily NASA 101 shows why we're better off here on Earth NASA announced it has a new interactive Web program that shows how NASA technologies have improved our lives. The Web site features examples of how NASA is used on Earth each day. iTWire LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 'Da Vinci link' to chess drawings Researchers believe early illustrations of how to play the game of chess, found in a long-lost Italian manuscript, may have been drawn by Leonardo da Vinci. BBC Is Angelina Jolie addicted to motherhood? As Hollywood buzzes about whether actress Angelina Jolie is expecting her fifth child, some observers are asking whether celebrities who collect babies show a sign of deeper problems. ABC News EDUCATION Iraq war veterans receive guidance for a higher education Some colleges develop programs to teach wounded vets the process of applying for, attending and paying for school. International Herald Tribune Free college courses feed global hunger for learning In 2002, when MIT started making course content available free online, organizers had no idea their site would become a favorite for science junkies across the globe. USA Today   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Researchers make stem cells from skin Three scientific teams published separate studies showing that embryonic stem cells can be made by reprogramming some of the genes in adult skin cells without having to create an embryo. Financial Times   Photo of the Day Paul Zawisha, center, works with Bob Ziller to install the skull on a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh.  (Photo by Gene J. Puskar / 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 Always do more than is required of you. 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