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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., winks at a member of the crowd during a Bar-b-que at Rod and Gun Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  (Photo by Alex Brandon / AP) Warning on voting machines reveals oversight failure Disclosure of a computer glitch that could drop ballot totals for entire precincts is stirring worries that a testing system failed to detect an array of flaws in voting equipment sold nationwide since 2003. McClatchy Newspapers Georgian president vows to rebuild army and pursue control of enclaves President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia said he planned to rebuild his country's shattered army and continue to pursue a policy of uniting separatist enclaves under the Georgian flag. International Herald Tribune US Navy ships arrive with aid for Georgia Google News Pakistan declares the Taliban illegal after terrorist attacks Pakistan banned the Taliban after the group claimed responsibility for one of the country's worst-ever terrorist attacks, toughening its stance a week after U.S. ally Pervez Musharraf was ousted from power. CBS News   Obama's challenge: Sell mile-high vision to voters Barack Obama's quest for the White House, reaches a historic milestone this week, when he becomes the first African American to accept a major party's nomination for president. NPR After Biden, who will be on McCain’s ticket? Financial Times Biden well-liked, but unknown to many USA Today Special section: America's worst Vice Presidents TIME Pa. site of 9/11 crash gets WTC beam A cross made of steel from the World Trade Center and mounted atop a platform shaped like the Pentagon now stands outside the Shanksville, Pa., firehouse - forever linking the tragic events of 9/11. NY Daily News Reward offered for stolen piece of 9/11 memorial Google News Zimbabwe MPs detained at parliament Two MPs from Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) have been detained as parliament prepared to meet for the first time since controversial parliamentary elections in March. Al Jazeera Tax loopholes costing billions annually Tax and accounting loopholes that largely benefit rich taxpayers and companies cost the government $20 billion a year even as the pay gap between chief executives and employees has widened. Reuters   NATION US and global economies slipping Economic trouble has spread far beyond the United States, threatening American businesses with the loss of foreign sales and investment that have become increasingly vital to their sustenance. International Herald Tribune Clinton to release delegates to Obama Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton will release her delegates to Sen. Barack Obama, a Clinton spokesman said. CNN Illegal college students dropping out Changing laws have made life tougher for illegal immigrants in Arizona, including young people giving up dreams of college and better lives because they are unable to pay out-of-state tuition as required by voters. Arizona Republic POLITICS AFL-CIO to target a million voters AFL-CIO officials have kicked off their push to introduce Barack Obama to union voters in 24 “priority” states, unveiling a mail piece that will go out to more than a million swing voters in four states. The Hill Sen. Kennedy to speak at convention U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, a liberal icon who is battling brain cancer, is in Denver and may deliver a speech at the Democratic convention. MSNBC Kennedy expected to appear at convention's opening Denver Post Lieberman frustrates both parties Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) has had the unusual distinction of frustrating both Republicans and Democrats as they head into their conventions. The Hill BUSINESS Report: auto sales to decline in August U.S. auto makers are expected to report big declines in August domestic sales despite stepped-up incentives, the Wall Street Journal said citing a report by J.D. Power & Associates. Reuters Gas prices drop 15 cents in 2 weeks A national survey shows gas prices have dropped 15 cents a gallon in the last two weeks. Forbes SPORTS Michael Phelps looking ahead to 2012 London Olympics Look out London, Michael Phelps is coming to the 2012 Games and he’s thinking about adding events to his repertoire. Access Hollywood Olympics body pictures slideshow: How to get an olympic body WebMD Olympic tattoos: Athletes bare all ABC News PGA Tour meets "Caddyshack" While stately Ridgewood Country Club will certainly never be confused with fictitious Bushwood, a gopher — or was it a mole? — made a cameo appearance on the final hole of Vijay Singh's playoff. Google News EDUCATION Bedbugs move into dorms Bedbugs increasingly are appearing in dorm rooms, say college officials and pest-control experts, who are busy devising ways to eradicate the bloodsuckers. USA Today Graduate-school admission test to require palm scan Beginning this fall, individuals taking the rigorous Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT, will have to submit themselves to a palm-vein scan to ensure they are who they say they are. Arizona Republic   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Joe Conason): Talking about VPs fairly Salon.com Editorial: The big loser in Beijing: Human rights International Herald Tribune Column: The Redeem Team better than the 1992 Olympic team? Sports Illustrated Column (Thomas Friedman): 1 Olympics - 2 systems International Herald Tribune Editorial: Next president's appointments Philadelphia Inquirer Column: Moderates, moderateley Denver Post Blog: Nader hits the "MasterCard VP" choice The Nation Column: German officials embarrass their consul San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: Zahra Jaferi, Tom Moran, Brian Levine, Carlos Wall, Jasmine Jernberg, Destinei Waddy, Andrew McMillan, Bryan Panhorst, Dana Myles, Steff White-Olson, Danaila Adriana, Jim Scripps, Max Miller and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Dayton, Wa. going after a greener identity with eco-industrial park The Port of Columbia has unveiled a plan for an eco-industrial park to fill it with artisan entrepreneurs creating specialty food products from locally-produced organic produce. McClatchy Philanthropy thrives as Queenslanders give millions The top 100 wealthiest people in Queensland have combined fortunes that now exceed $37 billion, millions of which have been used to establish trusts and foundations to help struggling people. NEWS.com.au WORLD Karzai fires commanders over deaths Afghan President Hamid Karzai has fired two military commanders in the wake of a U.S. airstrike in western Afghanistan that killed 89 civilians, according to a statement from Karzai's office. CNN Taliban still defiant BBC Olympic success boosts China’s confidence and trust The success of the Olympics is expected to help China’s leaders and people trust the rest of the world more readily, and tone down an often aggrieved nationalism. Christian Science Monitor Jailed Americans protesting in China released and deported ABC News China after the Olympics CNN Sixty-eight die, 22 survive airliner crash in Kyrgyzstan A passenger jet carrying 90 people, including a Kyrgyz high school sports team, crashed shortly after take-off near the Kyrgyz capital, killing 68, government officials said. MSNBC LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Americans love picnics — except when they don't Relaxing outdoor meal or ant-ridden nightmare? There isn't any middle lawn when it comes to what picnicking represents to people. Christian Science Monitor Miley Cyrus to hold sweet 16 fundraiser birthday bash at Disneyland The Hannah Montana star will shut down the Californian themepark for the day and is inviting fans to join her by paying $232 to raise money for charity. FOX News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FBI explains the science behind the anthrax investigation An "informal, on-the-record roundtable discussion" was held by the FBI to discuss the science behind the 2001 mailing of anthrax-containing envelopes that killed five people. USA Today Wireless recharging closer to reality Imagine juicing up your laptop computer or cell phone without plugging it into an electrical socket. CNN RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Many think divine intervention can save the dying An eye-opening survey reveals widespread belief that divine intervention can revive dying patients. And, researchers said, doctors "need to be prepared to deal with families who are waiting for a miracle." MSNBC A teacher on the front line as faith and science clash In a nation where evangelical traditions stress a literal reading of the bible, students often arrive at school fearing that evolution, and perhaps science, is hostile to their faith. San Jose Mercury News HEALTH Measles cases at 12-year high Faced with the highest number of measles cases in a dozen years, officials at the CDC are warning parents to vaccinate their children to ward off further outbreaks. Baltimore Sun Oral health: the mouth-body connection Opening your mouth is somewhat like cracking open the hood of your car. An expert taking a quick look can get a good sense of what's working, what's not, and what should be tuned up regularly. WebMD ENVIRONMENT Weed eating acres across Minnesota Wild parsnip, a perpetual weed with sap that can cause blisters as severe as a second-degree burn to human skin, has grown to extreme levels in Wright County. Star Tribune Democrats stage first bright green political convention As delegates across the country converge on Denver for the Democratic National Convention, most are buying offsets to neutralize the carbon dioxide emitted to power their planes, trains and cars. Environment News Service   Photo of the Day Ukrainian soldiers march down Kiev's main street during a military parade on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, in the captial Kiev.  (Photo by Sergei Chuzavkov / 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 Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. Carol Burnett Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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