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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, left, speaks as Petty Officer 1st Class Marquita Reed from U.S. Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan looks on during his visit to Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan.  (Photo by U.S. Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan, HO / AP) Gordon Brown promises backing for Israel in face of Iran nuclear threat Gordon Brown recalled the Holocaust in a blunt warning to Iran to end its "totally abhorrent" threat to destroy Israel and abandon plans to develop nuclear weapons. Guardian Iran nuclear issues Yahoo! News Zimbabwe leaders 'to sign deal' Zimbabwe's ruling party and opposition are due to sign a deal outlining a framework for talks on the country's political crisis, both sides say. BBC   Obama arrives in Iraq with support for withdrawal Barack Obama arrived in Iraq for meetings with U.S. generals and Iraqi leaders as his approach for gradually withdrawing U.S. combat troops received fresh support. Bloomberg Obama: Now is the time for withdrawal from Iraq CBS News Obama: US 'Distracted by Iraq' ABC News 'New Heartland' needs federal aid Las Vegas began grappling with the kinds of problems that long have vexed California - crowded classrooms, packed freeways and rising poverty. Baltimore Sun Trouble at Fannie and Freddie stirs concern abroad For decades, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have attracted overseas investors with a simple pitch: The securities they issue are just as good as the United States government’s, and they usually pay better. CNBC Paulson `very optimistic' on Freddie, Fannie rescue Bloomberg   NATION Historic first terror trial opens at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Osama bin Laden's former driver is scheduled to stand trial in the first war crimes tribunal at America's terrorist prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Christian Science Monitor US B-52 bomber crashes off Guam A U.S. B-52 bomber that was due to fly in a Liberation Day parade in the U.S. territory of Guam crashed into the Pacific Ocean soon after take-off, news reports and officials said. Reuters Police: Woman charged with murder in Pittsburgh stolen baby case Police shared little new information at a press conference called to shed light on the case of a teenager found dead with her abdomen sliced open and her baby missing. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette POLITICS Gore's surprise visit highlights Netroots conference When the former vice president and Nobel Prize co-winner made a surprise appearance during U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's talk, it looked like the conference might turn into a faint-in. Austin American-Statesman Gore: No plans to serve in Obama WH Politico McCain goes from heckler to deal maker Previously a marginal player better known for heckling the Senate than for influencing it, John McCain returned from the 2000 campaign with a new national reputation and a new political sophistication. MSNBC McCain's age: handicap or asset? Voters differ Columbus Dispatch BUSINESS Paulson braces public for months of tough times The Treasury chief braces people for months of tough times ahead, says U.S banking system is sound. ABC News US food groups plan hefty price rises Financial Times Paulson braces public for tough times CBS News Wal-Mart: The new FDA A chemical used in plastic baby bottles is being driven off retailers' shelves not by regulators, but by advocacy groups, politicians and giant retailers. CNNMoney Microsoft profit strong, forecast disappoints For its fourth quarter, which ended June 30, Microsoft earned $4.3 billion, or 46 cents a share. That was up from $3 billion, or 31 cents a share, for the corresponding period a year ago. MarketWatch SPORTS Skins get Jason Taylor from Fins Jason Taylor wanted out of Miami, and Bill Parcells seemed only too happy to trade the "Dancing with the Stars" defensive end. Sports Illustrated Harrington captures second straight British Open title Padraig Harrington became the first European in more than a century to win golf's oldest championship two years in a row, after pulling away from mistake-prone Greg Norman. ESPN British Open gallery Guardian Favre saga gets respite at Packers ceremony The Brett Favre vs. the Packers confrontation took the night off, the ceasefire allowing the 38th annual Packers Hall of Fame induction banquet to move front and center in Titletown. Sporting News EDUCATION Inside San Quentin's Prison University project Inmates are offered the opportunity to earn a certified associate of arts degree. CNN 'Hip-Hop High' students fear their charter school will close The California high school that is as quirky and rough-hewn as many of its students may close due to a bureaucratic breakdown. Houston Chronicle College-bound vets say campus needs often unmet As veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq return to campus, many are finding that schools are only beginning to figure out how to help soldiers, sailors and others transition back to civilian life. USA Today   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Dealing with Iran in diplomacy Arizona Republic Editorial: How to win the war within Islam Economist Column: Americans clueless about irony Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: Behind Afghanistan lies Pakistan Christian Science Monitor Column: An Obama impact on Bush's positions? Philadelphia Inquirer Column (George Will): Conservatism: Not TBTF Newsweek Editorial: White House's disturbing legal victory International Herald Tribune Column (Jesse Ballenger): Alzheimer's patients need to be engaged citizens Newsday   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Andrew McMillan, Steff White-Olson, Destinei Waddy, Bryan Panhorst, Max Miller and Brian Levine.   GOOD NEWS Quick thinking teen rescues angler Sixteen-year-old Will Hughes was fishing with his grandfather at an angling pool near Worcester, England when an elderly fisherman fell in. Bromsgrove Advertiser Cathedral goes green with donation San Francisco's Grace Cathedral will receive $65,000 from Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the installation of a new, state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic power system. MarketWatch WORLD Trade ministers begin make-or-break WTO talks Top trade officials begin a make-or-break session of world trade talks, haunted by failed efforts in 2006 and 2007 and concern over whether the United States can deliver on a deal. Reuters Cambodia reports Thai incursions to UN Cambodia has sent a letter to the UN Security Council to call attention to its continuing standoff with Thailand over an ancient border temple on disputed land. CNN LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT How Batman broke the record Holy gargantuan grosses, Batman! Hollywood has just ridden to the most lucrative movie-going weekend in film history on the cape of "The Dark Knight." TIME As 'Mamma Mia' movie opens, fans cross age groups ABBA enthusiasts aren't the only ones mobbing movie theaters to catch the new "Mamma Mia!" movie. Thanks to actress Amanda Seyfried, a new generation of fans has surfaced. NY Daily News ENVIRONMENT Judge restores protection for wolves A federal judge has restored endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies, derailing plans by three states to hold public wolf hunts this fall. TIME US agonizes over whether to kill excess wild mustangs Some environmentalists and scientists have come to see the mustangs, which run wild from Montana to California, as top-of-the-food-chain bullies. International Herald Tribune RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Mixed views on Saudi interfaith forum A major gathering of the world's religious leaders has called on governments to combat the association between religion and terrorism and promote constructive dialogue between those of religious faith. BBC Pope says 'spiritual desert' is spreading The Pope launched a fresh assault on consumer culture and materialism today, warning of a “spiritual desert” spreading across the world. Times Online Pope welcomed in Sydney Sydney Morning Herald HEALTH Can juice really make you healthier? You may have dismissed it as just another food fad, but experts are putting a whole new spin on the beverage. WebMD What's next for the HIV vaccine? Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, scrapped plans for a large clinical trial of the government's most advanced HIV vaccine candidate to date. TIME SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Mom fights music giant Stephanie Lenz finds herself in a copyright fight over Universal Music's attempt to force her to take down a YouTube video of her toddler learning to walk with the Prince song "Let's Go Crazy" playing. San Jose Mercury News Big brains arose separately in multiple primate groups The ancestors of modern-day primates in the Americas had tiny brains just like their counterparts in Africa and Eurasia, according to a new study. National Geographic   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Farmland more valuable than ever While home prices continue to slide nationwide, demand for grains, low interest rates and a weak dollar have raised farmland prices by double digits in the past two years. USA Today   Photo of the Day Escaping the high temperatures, children cool off in the water and shade of a fountain near the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  (Photo by Tom Mihalek / 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 Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough. 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