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Jerry Simpkins, and his daughter, Carmon Lagunes, look at the wreckage belonging to his other daughter Tonya Selken, in Shirley, Ark. Selken, 36 was among four people killed when storms moved through Van Buren County, and her body was found lying beside that of her 14-year-old Labrador Henry, in the foreground.  (Photo by Allen G. Breed / AP) Tornadoes, snow, floods ravage Midwest and South At least 55 people are now confirmed dead in the devastating storm system that spawned an estimated 80 tornadoes across five states. ABC News FEMA watched closely after deadly twisters MSNBC Tornado devastation at Tennessee college. CNN Bush approved CIA disclosure George W. Bush authorized the CIA to give its most detailed public account of its use of a widely condemned interrogation technique known as waterboarding, according to the White House. Reuters Chief of US military: 'GITMO should be closed' Yahoo! News   Obama, Clinton duel to a draw on Super Tuesday Christian Science Monitor McCain bids to blunt conservative `animosity' threatening unity Bloomberg Presidential primary tracker by state McClatchy Newspapers Two arrests made in Bhutto killing The Pakistani team investigating the assassination of Benazir Bhutto have made two “very important” arrests, a security official said. Times Online Ecological disaster threatens as burning freighter approaches Croatian coast A Turkish cargo ship — on fire and carrying 200 trucks and tons of hazardous material — was moving closer to the Croatian coast, and officials were working to avert an ecological disaster. International Herald Tribune Rice arrives in Afghanistan U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to show support for Afghan officials while prodding them for cooperation in the war against Islamic militants MSNBC   NATION Groups want feds to disclose policies for seizing travelers' computers Two civil liberties groups want to know how federal agents decide which computers and cellphones at U.S. airports should be seized, searched and copied, according to The Washington Post. USA Today TSA gets touchy-feely with new blog MSNBC US economy plan fails in Senate A more generous version of the economic stimulus plan than the one proposed by U.S. President George W. Bush has failed to find enough support in the Senate. BBC US firm charged in tainted pet food case A U.S. food importing company and two Chinese businesses were indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in allegedly manufacturing and importing a tainted pet food ingredient. ABC News POLITICS Gates sees $170 billion more for wars in Middle East in '09 Defense Secretary Robert Gates estimated the full 2009 defense budget would total about $685 billion, including about $170 billion for the wars in the Middle East. Medill Reports Jefferson’s indictment valid, judge rules A judge ruled that an indictment accusing Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) of masterminding a wide-ranging bribery scheme involving business deals in Africa is valid. The Hill BUSINESS Oil falls on inventory reports Crude-oil futures fell for a second day, losing more than $1 to below $87 a barrel, after a government report showed U.S. crude inventories rose much more than expected. MarketWatch 'Euros Accepted' signs popping up in New York City In the latest example that the U.S. dollar just ain't what it used to be, some shops in New York City have begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for merchandise. Yahoo! News What is a dollar worth in a foreign currency? Yahoo! News SPORTS Clemens trainer produced syringes as evidence for feds Brian McNamee, Roger Clemens' former personal trainer, gave federal prosecutors syringes and other physical evidence his lawyers say back his allegations of drug use by the star pitcher. Sporting News Clemens deposed for nearly five hours San Jose Mercury News Speedy Suns bulk up by acquiring Shaq for All-Star Marion The Phoenix Suns have acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning blockbuster deal that sends four-time All-Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat. CBS SportsLine HEALTH Some prescribed drugs tainted The first warning sign came when a sharp-eyed worker sorting pills noticed that the odd blue flecks dotting the finished drug capsules matched the paint on the factory doors. Houston Chronicle Heavy cannabis use 'damages gums' Heavy cannabis smoking is a major cause of gum disease, research suggests. A research team found heavy cannabis smoking was responsible for more than one-third of the new cases of gum disease BBC RELIGION Temple demo stokes Malaysian tensions Police arrived to move out devotees and pave the way for demolition of a Hindu temple on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, which local ethnic Indians say has stood in the area for more than three generations. Asia Times Temple demolitions anger Malaysia Indians Christian Science Monitor Indian guru Maharishi Yogi dies The Indian guru, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who is credited with setting the Beatles and other stars on the path to spiritual enlightenment, has died. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: McCain: a maverick no more? Christian Science Monitor Column (Gabor Steingart): Obama-Clinton bickering plays into McCain's hands Spiegel International Column (Michael Scherer): Romney's big push nets little TIME Column: Collegiate challenges USA Today Editorial: In Chad, put refugees first Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Fallout of FDA neglect Houston Chronicle Column: Obama's double bubble trouble Slate Editorial: Super Tuesday finally gives California its electoral due San Jose Mercury News   Site edited by: Jim Scripps, Beverly Stiles, nicole miller, Bryan Panhorst, Carolina Pinto and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Road crew finds stranded couple near the Nevada border Thomas and Tamitha Garner, the couple who have been missing in southern Utah for 12 days, were found by an Iron County road crew in a snow-covered area near the Utah-Nevada state line. Salt Lake Tribune Dating sites see a bright future Love, Internet-style, is blooming, and that means online dating sites are trying harder than ever to win your heart. But have they met their match in social-networking sites? International Herald Tribune WORLD US bans 10 over violence in Kenya The United States has imposed travel bans on 10 Kenyans suspected of being behind ethnic violence that has convulsed the country since President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election, officials said. Reuters Bank of England trims interest rates Responding to signs of a slowing economy, the Bank of England cut its key lending rate by a quarter-point, but warned that it would also be keeping a close eye on potential inflation risks. MarketWatch President of Chad ready to pardon 6 French aid workers President Idriss Déby of Chad said that he was "ready to pardon" six French aid workers who were convicted in December of trying to kidnap 103 children. International Herald Tribune Chad clashes 'killed 100' people BBC ENVIRONMENT Experts list 9 climate 'tipping elements' MSNBC China snows may foretell future disasters China's devastating snowstorms and cold of the past months show that the world must prepare for new types of disasters caused by what was once called freak weather, United Nations experts said. Environmental News Network SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Open source software and the future of the world During a wide-ranging interview, the Linux founder speculated on the future of hardware and the control that open source offers vendors. The ramifications of this are remarkable. iTWire Rare wildcat barely surviving on Japanese island The Iriomote wildcat is said to have roamed freely on a small island in the East China Sea for 200,000 years. But researchers completing a census worry that the wildcat population has fallen. International Herald Tribune LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Dad: Ledger’s death should serve as warning to others Heath Ledger's death by accidental overdose should serve as a warning to others not to mix prescription drugs, his father said, calling the loss an enduring agony for his family. MSNBC It's finally Kanye West's year for his Grammy 'Graduation' Notorious for reacting angrily to award-show snubs, Kanye West likely will go from sore loser to sure winner in his third bid for the best-album Grammy. USA Today EDUCATION 25 detained during protest in Annapolis Twenty-five student protesters were detained after they charged up the State House steps demanding the governor be arrested for the underfunding of Maryland schools. Baltimore Sun Primary school children to be taught philosophy lessons Young children are pondering the meaning of life in new philosophy lessons for primary school pupils. Daily Mail   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Should schools fingerprint your kids? Elementary and high school students in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and West Virginia use finger scans to pay for lunch — and even to check into class. TIME   Photo of the Day Lion dancers perform at the opening ceremony of the annual fair at the Temple of the Earth, on the eve of the Chinese New Year. Thousands of Chinese are expected to flock to temple fairs across the city to celebrate the Spring Festival, the annual holiday which marks the arrival of the Lunar New Year.  (Photo by Greg Baker / 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 Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself. 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