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A section of collapsed crane protrudes from a crushed building in New York. A giant crane toppled over at a construction site and smashed into a block of residential buildings. Fire Department officials said at least two people were dead, and several others were taken to two area hospitals.   (Photo by Jason DeCrow / AP) '80 killed' in Tibetan unrest At least 80 people have been killed in unrest following protests by Tibetans against Chinese rule, the Tibetan government in exile said. BBC Police round-up in Tibet CNN Tibetan journey to freedom McClatchy Newspapers Protests turn violent in Tibet Yahoo! News Rescue workers resume search for victims of Albania's blast Rescue workers resumed the search for victims of an explosion in Albania that killed at least seven people and injured over 200, according to the latest toll. Google News   Site of New York crane tragedy had troubled history Since December, New York's Buildings Department has received a stunning 32 complaints about site safety at the ill-fated 43-story tower under construction on E. 51st St. NY Daily News Photos: deadly crane collapse WNBC US missiles kill at least 9 militants in Pakistan Reuters Pakistani discord undercuts vow to U.S. to fight militants International Herald Tribune Drug trade on the US and Mexican border Mexican cartels on the U.S.-Mexico border have maintained a stronghold with weapons, cash and savagery. MSNBC 5 years on: Is the Iraq war only half-over? Nearly 4,000 dead, more than 60,000 wounded, a projected cost of $2 trillion — what is America's continued role in Iraq? CBS News US draws portrait of Iraq bombers Google News   NATION Forensic experts dig at Manson homesite Leading forensic investigators were searching for new evidence of death -- clues pointing to possible decades-old clandestine graves. ABC News Veterans recall war in live broadcast Many eyes were fixed on a screen showing a live broadcast of anguished testimonies by Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans describing what they had seen and done during their combat tours. Boston Globe Has Washington DC's handgun ban prevented bloodshed? The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a challenge to D.C.'s handgun ban. The case may produce the most important firearms ruling in generations. CBS News POLITICS McCain arrives in Baghdad Sen. John McCain arrived in Baghdad, the U.S. Embassy confirmed, marking his first trip to the war-ravaged nation since becoming the presumed Republican candidate for president. CNN U.N. report cites gains in Iraq security NPR For Democrats, fears of a long fight Lacking a clear route to the selection of a Democratic presidential nominee, the party's uncommitted superdelegates say they are growing increasingly concerned about the risks of a prolonged fight. International Herald Tribune Clinton says Obama voted for oil firm tax breaks Sen. Hillary Clinton renewed her attack on oil company profits and accused Sen. Barack Obama, her rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, of supporting tax breaks for oil companies. Reuters BUSINESS Craigslist not liable for housing ad bias Craigslist is not legally responsible for discriminatory housing ads posted on the popular Web site, a federal appeals court has ruled. San Francisco Chronicle US central bank chief shifts to crisis mode As the meltdown in credit markets threatens major institutions on Wall Street and a recession appears inevitable, Bernanke is inventing policy on the fly. International Herald Tribune Scales tip toward big Fed cut this week With the dramatic events of the past week, including the rescue of Bear Stearns Cos., experts said it was likely that the central bank will follow up with a large cut in interest rates. MarketWatch SPORTS Selig: 'This is where it started' On the return drive from a pregame trek to the Great Wall, Commissioner Bud Selig passed a local university where he saw Chinese students playing baseball and softball. MLB.com Woods pulls into 5-way tie for Bay Hill lead Two spectacular shots allowed Tiger Woods to get into the mix at Bay Hill. What followed was a series of spectacular crashes that put him in a five-way tie for the lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. ESPN HEALTH Sinus bug antibiotics 'no good' Doctors should cut down on antibiotic prescriptions for a common infection because the drugs do not work, researchers say. BBC 10 diet flubs — and how to fix them Slimming down is like boating. But the tiniest leak in your ship could sink your efforts. MSNBC EDUCATION Forum: Classical music needs education During the past decade, reports about the impending death of classical music have arrived with such regularity that doom-saying is practically a full-time activity for several arts journalists. Seattle Times Student disciplined after stopping out-of-control school bus A 15-year-old girl who stopped her out-of-control school bus was hit with a Saturday detention because she was supposed to be in class when the accident happened. San Jose Mercury News Student loans could be more expensive, harder to get The subprime mortgage meltdown and the ensuring credit-market crunch, has slowed lending and cooled investor interest in securities, including those backed by student loans. Newsday Colleges in Iowa seek new loan money Des Moines Register   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Help Pakistan to help itself International Herald Tribune Editorial: FDA: worse than we thought Las Vegas Sun Editorial: Glass houses: Americans shouldn't throw stones Salt Lake Tribune Column: A sickening truth at Guantánamo Salon.com Column (Michael Tomasky): Obama's race is a legitimate reason to support him Guardian Column (Ryan LIzza): Clinton's campaign back from the dead, again New Yorker Column: Treat yourself to a well-deserved break from politics Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: Sleazy politician does the right thing Detroit Free Press   Site edited by: Brian Levine, Eric Connolly, nicole miller, Lisa Zangerl and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Girl Scout cookies bound for troops Girl Scouts are sending 635 boxes of cookies they collected for those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The project has adopted soldiers in remote locations to let them know they weren't forgotten. Good News Network David Lynch to fund TM scholarships David Lynch says his nonprofit foundation will donate $1 million to fund scholarships for students who want to learn a meditation technique taught at the Maharishi University of Management. HappyNews.com WORLD Jail for 3 Ukrainian killers of journalist A court in Kiev handed long sentences to three former police officers for the 2000 murder of Ukrainian journalist Georgy Gongadze, which contributed to the Orange Revolution four years later. Google News Americans injured in Pakistan bombing A bomb exploded in the back garden of an Italian restaurant popular with foreigners in Pakistan's capital, killing two people and wounding 11, police said. CBS News Growing fear of hunger in North Korea A grim rite of spring in Northeast Asia is the calculation of how many North Koreans could starve before the fall harvest -- and what the neighbors are willing to do about it. MSNBC ENVIRONMENT Japan will kill only half of their intended whale target Japanese authorities believe their whaling mission in the Antarctic will kill little more than half the intended goal due to harassment by environmentalists, according to reports. Yahoo! News In pictures: whaling controversy Yahoo! News Blair: Poor nations must cut emissions China, India and other developing nations must join industrialized countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. LiveScience Harlequin frog rediscovered in remote region of Colombia After 14 years without having been seen, several scientists supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme, have rediscovered the Carrikeri Harlequin Frog in a remote region in Colombia. Science Daily SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3.14 and the rest It was Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical ratio that man has been trying to unlock for millennia. But why are we driven to find the answers behind it? BBC iPod Nano sparks investigation Japan is investigating a possible defect in Apple's iPod after one of the digital music players reportedly shot out sparks while recharging. Sci-Tech Today NASA's chief talks new approach The U.S. space agency will concentrate more on exploring the outer Solar System and a little less on exploring Mars. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT More bands embrace the option of giving away music The two latest bands to offer their new albums online for free are advancing divergent versions of the business model Radiohead introduced in fall 2007. Yahoo! News 1,700 bands at SXSW The Southwest Music Festival, in Austin, Texas, is America’s most important music convention, bringing together many musicians and their fans from the United States and the rest of the world. eFluxMedia RELIGION Mixing politics and religion a tricky issue for churches, synagogues Religious constituencies can put a candidate over the top in a close race. But the stakes in mixing religion and politics can be steep for religious institutions. Cleveland Plain Dealer Scientologists’ ban against ‘violent’ peaceful protesters denied The petitions requesting the judge to ban members of the group "Anonymous" from getting closer than 500 feet of Scientology buildings in Clearwater were rejected for lack of solid arguments. eFluxMedia First church opens in Qatar Christians in Qatar opened their first church, joining fellow believers in most other Gulf Arab states who have long been able to worship in churches rather than homes and other venues. Yahoo! News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Can pets sense illness? A cat has apparently "predicted" the deaths of 25 residents in a nursing home. It seems fanciful, but can pets detect illness or even death? 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