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Workers clean up debris left by Hurricane Gustav in Houma, Louisiana.  (Photo by Rob Carr / AP) GOP decides to resume convention The Republican National Convention, cut back Monday because of Hurricane Gustav's arrival on the U.S. Gulf Coast, will resume a full schedule, convention officials said. CNN Taking it to the streets... day 2 at the GOP convention Indianapolis Star McCain fought money on teen pregnancy programs Republican John McCain has opposed proposals to spend federal money on teen-pregnancy prevention programs and voted to require poor teen mothers to stay in school or lose their benefits. Associated Press Disclosures on Palin raise questions on vetting process International Herald Tribune Special section: Politico arena — Palin edition Politico   Gustav weakens, evacuees to stay away one more day Hurricane Gustav didn't pack the wallop of Katrina three years earlier, officials said, but they urged almost 2 million evacuees to stay away from the Gulf Coast for another day. CNN New tropical depression forms over open Atlantic Reuters Riding out the storm in St. Bernard parish NPR Nagin: 'Not out of the woods, but getting close' Google News Bangkok under state of emergency Thailand's Prime Minister has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok, after clashes left at least one person dead. Dozens more were hurt in the worst violence seen in Bangkok for 16 years. BBC Possible candidates to run for next Japan PM Following Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda's resignation, Japan's ruling party is looking for a new leader. Reuters   NATION Cops: Alleged UCLA shooter had ammo, timers, guns Authorities held a man without bail after campus police at UCLA said they found five loaded semiautomatic pistols in his possession and more than 10,000 rounds of ammunition in his van and storage locker. San Jose Mercury News Wildfire forces evacuations at Tahoe Fire crews are battling a fast-moving wildfire south of Lake Tahoe that has forced the evacuation of campgrounds, resorts and homes in the area. USA Today POLITICS Obama campaign pivots on Gustav In an abrupt shift of tone, Barack Obama nixed his stump speech and replaced it with a plea to his supporters to assist Gulf Coast residents who fled Hurricane Gustav. Politico Blog: Obama on Palin's daughter: Families are off limits National Journal Absent President Bush, convention protests are smaller than expected Although organizers had hoped for even more, the absence of President Bush didn’t stop thousands of anti-war demonstrators from marching from the state capitol to the site of the Republican National Convention. The Hill Republicans spurn McCain, Bush in opposing financial bailouts Bloomberg Is the Republican Party in peril? Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Fed's Hoenig says institutions must be allowed to 'fail' Economies must "find a balance between financial stability and a stable price environment and in doing so must be able to allow individual institutions to fail," Hoenig said in a speech in Buenos Aires. Bloomberg Gustav hits US economy The storm is weaker than Katrina three years ago. But it hits an economy that is at greater risk. CNNMoney Report Card: workers in bad shape This Labor Day finds workers in worse shape than they've been in years, according to a scorecard released by Rutgers University. TIME Oil drops as Gustav makes impact CNNMoney SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Google 'starting from scratch' with own browser, Chrome Word surfaced of a Web "comic book" introducing Google Chrome, the search giant's long-rumored open-source browser project. CNET News Is Sarah Palin a creationist? It is hard to tell whether Sarah Palin herself is a creationist or not and, frankly, that's far less important than the policy positions she holds in the matter. LiveScience HEALTH Preventing heart failure: fish oil? Fish oil supplements may work slightly better than a popular cholesterol-reducing drug to help patients with chronic heart failure, according to new research released. TIME People who lose jobs become hermits Layoffs can turn social butterflies into near hermits who shun such outlets as book clubs and even church groups, finds a new study. LiveScience ENVIRONMENT Lights out for fireflies? Preecha Jiabyu used to take tourists on a rowboat to see the banks of the Mae Klong River aglow with thousands of fireflies. Environmental News Network China approves law to promote sustainable economy China's legislature passed a law calling for fiscal spending, tax breaks and other measures to promote sustainable economic growth via resource conservation and pollution control, official media said. Environmental News Network   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: RNC relieved at Bush, Cheney absence McClatchy Column: A new twist in the debate over mothers New York Times Column (Michael Kinsley): GOP's change of mind Slate Column: In Wasilla, pregnancy was no secret TIME Column: No weakness in Week 1 Sporting News Column: RNC without the glitz? U.S. News & World Report Column: McCain offers contradictions, conundrums Bloomberg Column: Sarah Palin vs. Barack Obama Real Clear Politics Column: These rookies not ready for big league Detroit News Column: A breathtakingly reckless VP choice Indianapolis Star Column: McCain’s gamble on Palin is shrewd Financial Times Column: Government involved in raids on protesters Salon.com   Site edited by: Steff White-Olson, Beverly Stiles, Walt Chiu, Bryan Panhorst, Andrew McMillan, Carlos Wall, Binal Ghelani and Max Miller.   GOOD NEWS Telethon raises $65 million, sets record Entertainer Jerry Lewis helped raise a record $65 million in pledges and contributions through his 43rd annual MDA Labor Day Telethon in Las Vegas. United Press International Putin saves TV crew from Siberian tiger Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was feted by Russian media for saving a television crew from an attack by a Siberian tiger in the wilds of the far East. ABC News WORLD EU issues Russian troop ultimatum The European Union told Moscow that it will not hold fresh talks on a new EU-Russia partnership agreement until Russian troops withdraw from Georgia. Monsters and Critics Indian government hits back at claims of inadequate supplies in flood zones A furious row has broken out between aid agencies and Indian authorities over allegations that flood-hit areas had inadequate food supplies and medical equipment. Guardian Thousands trapped in Indian floods ABC News Flood waters swamp northern India BBC LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT 'King of voiceovers' dies Don LaFontaine, the legendary voice of thousands of movie trailers, has died at a Los Angeles hospital of complications from a collapsed lung, his agent has told Entertainment Tonight. He was 68. AOL News Summer season a smash success The Labor Day box office may have been sluggish - with none of the new releases doing big business - but the summer ended on a high note in all but matching last year’s record-setting B.O. haul. Variety TNT's 'Bar' looks a bit too familiar Steven Bochco has been making legal shows for so long that he was asked, in preparation for his latest legal series, "Raising the Bar," whether he had to keep an eagle eye on duplicated story lines. San Francisco Chronicle SPORTS Federer, Roddick roll into fourth round with straight-set wins Federer harbors no doubts that he can re-establish his ranking and his reputation among opponents, both built on the strength of 12 career major singles titles, two shy of Pete Sampras' career record. ESPN Tailgating: Step right up to the college football carnival From Death Valley to Happy Valley, fans have taken the art of tailgating to such extremes that a pregame party now feels an awful lot like a day at the fair. ESPN Football uniforms turn up the heat NPR RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY McCain's choice a nod to post-denominationalists When Sen. McCain had named little-known Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, religion writers across the country and the curious in the blogosphere scrambled to figure out her denominational affiliation. National Catholic Reporter Address 'emergency' of illegal immigration, Pope urges At his midday audience, Pope Benedict XVI urged international leaders to address the "emergency" of illegal immigration. Catholic World News EDUCATION Moving beyond 'Catcher' on school reading lists Anne Trubek, a professor of English at Oberlin College, argues that it's time to update Salinger's coming-of-age tale "The Catcher in the Rye." NPR Hard times hitting American students and schools in double blow School officials say they are feeling the upheaval: Record numbers of students turning up for classes this fall are homeless or poor enough to qualify for free meals. International Herald Tribune   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Cat's eye view of DNA sheds light on human disease The first full genetic map of a cat, a pedigreed Abyssinian, is already shedding light on a common cause of blindness in humans and may offer insights into AIDS, researchers reported. Reuters   Photo of the Day Iraqi security forces parade carrying Iraqi flags during a handover ceremony at the government headquarters in Ramadi, capital of Anbar province, in Iraq, marking a major milestone in America's plan to eventually send its troops home.  (Photo by Wathiq Khuzaie / 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 You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings. Pearl S. 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