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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at a press conference in the West Bank town of Ramallah.  (Photo by Nasser Shiyoukhi / AP) After overture to Syria, Clinton meets Palestinian leaders Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged support for the Palestinian Authority as "the only legitimate government of the Palestinian people." International Herald Tribune Clinton to Israel: Open Gaza crossings Haaretz Arab-Americans call for closer ties with US YouTube Queen Elizabeth awards Sen. Ted Kennedy honorary knighthood British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced to Congress that Queen Elizabeth awarded Sen. Edward M. Kennedy an honorary knighthood. MSNBC Obama to order contracting overhaul President Barack Obama plans to change how government contracts are awarded, a move his aides say would save taxpayers about $40 billion a year. Examiner   Obama foreclosure fix open for business The Obama administration's foreclosure prevention program is open for business. Federal officials released details of the $75 billion programs that would modify and refinance loans. CNNMoney Pending US home sales plummet in January Financial Times White House launches consumer lending NPR Pressure on Obama to engage Iran Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry praised Obama's desire to negotiate with Iran, but warned he must do more than talk as Tehran forges ahead with its nuclear program. McClatchy Newspapers Warrant issued for Sudan's Bashir The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudan's president on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. BBC Special section: Struggle in Sudan CBS News Court rejects limits on drug lawsuits The Supreme Court expanded people's right to hold drug companies financially responsible for injuries. The court ruled federal law does not block a lawsuit by a woman who lost an arm to gangrene. USA Today   NATION US companies reduced payrolls by nearly 700,000 in February The private sector lost nearly 700,000 jobs in February, according to a report from Automatic Data Processing, but a separate report notes that employers announced fewer job cuts last month. CNNMoney Obama administration says economic stimulus plans already showing results As the stock market losses extended and Wall Street's concerns escalated that President Obama's economic plan will not work, the president encouraged Americans to buy and invest. ABC News Bernanke urges bold action Reuters Crews in Los Angeles train crash were text messaging, probe finds Crew members on both the Metrolink passenger train and the Union Pacific Corp. freight locomotive that collided in Los Angeles were sending text messages before the accident that killed 25 people. Bloomberg POLITICS Quigley takes Emanuel’s seat Mike Quigley won in a field of 12 Democrats in Illinois' 5th Congressional District, riding a wave of approval at the way he fought the old guard on the County Board and voted down tax increases. Chicago Sun-Times Democrats' Web site mocks Limbaugh Democrats launched a Web site that mocks GOP leaders for apologizing to radio host Rush Limbaugh for criticizing or publicly disagreeing with him. CNN Bipartisanship: from noble call to handy weapon The Hill HEALTH Make way for designer babies A Los Angeles fertility clinic offers a new service that would allow couples to choose their baby's physical traits, including eye and hair color. MSNBC Senators: Give FDA new food-safety tools A bipartisan group of eight U.S. senators proposed changing government food safety programs after the salmonella outbreak in peanut products sickened 677 people. Star Tribune Is the FDA a broken agency? Forbes Heartburn drugs risky after heart attack Heart attack patients given the blood thinner Plavix plus a proton pump inhibitor such as Prilosec or Nexium may be at increased risk of death or another heart attack, a new study finds. HealthDay LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Digging their way out of recession Eleanor Roosevelt encouraged “victory gardens” that became popular when the country faced food shortages. A grassroots movement wants Obama to plant another White House victory garden. Economist Spears kicks off tour in New Orleans As Britney Spears kicks off her first concert tour in five years, the pop star has a big opportunity to connect with her still formidable fan base. Variety SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Oldest fossil brain found in 'bizarre' prehistoric fish Digital x-rays of a 300 million-year-old shark have revealed the oldest known fossilized brain, raising hopes that scientists will find other ancient brains and use them to study how gray matter has evolved. National Geographic Neuroengineering may change your brain The target area of the brain is treated like the coil in a generator, subjected to rapidly changing magnetic fields until electricity begins to dance across its neurons. Wired EDUCATION National standards gain steam National education standards now have the backing of the nation’s governors, a growing number of education leaders, and the U.S. secretary of education. Education Week Students get a crash economics course College students are struggling in the financial downturn. Some opt to wait in food-pantry lines. Others have stopped drinking soda, using their cars or eating out. USA Today   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog: Do strollers make your kid stupid? Slate Column: The heat is on true believers Real Clear Politics Column: Obama comes out swinging The Progressive Editorial: Clinton's Middle East task Daily Telegraph Column: Moderate Dems feel sticker shock Politico Column: The GOP's hip-hop makeover The Nation Editorial: Let them serve with dignity San Francisco Chronicle Column: Why you should read the Bible Slate Blog: Has anyone seen Tim Geithner? Daily Dish Editorial: In knots over nationalization Economist Column: Gold fans yearn for Great Depression Bloomberg   Site edited by: Jasmine Jernberg, Joe Gold, Emily Naughton, Max Miller, Heather Norberg, Darling Gutierrez, Walt Chiu and Eli Greenlaw.   GOOD NEWS Garbage turns into gold in Bangladesh Since 1995, Waste Concern reduced Bengaladesh's urban garbage, created jobs a healthier environment and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Christian Science Monitor Aid group celebrates 30th anniversary Feed The Children, one of the largest non-governmental supported aid groups in the U.S., is observing its 30th birthday the way it began — by helping the world's hungry children and families. PNN WORLD Red Cross warns of Sri Lanka 'disaster' The International Committee of the Red Cross warns of an impending humanitarian catastrophe in northeastern Sri Lanka. The ICRC has reiterated calls for a mass evacuation of civilians. BBC China to boost defense spending by 15 percent in 2009 China will boost military spending 14.9 percent this year, which concerns Washington and Beijing's neighbors. ABC News China defense up near 15 percent Reuters Obama hails UK relationship that will 'only get stronger' President Barack Obama has said the U.S.-U.K. "special relationship" will "only get stronger," after talking with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. BBC Obama, Brown discuss world economy MSNBC BUSINESS Japan considers loans for country's struggling exporters Japan will dip into its $1 trillion of foreign currency reserves to lend dollars to the country's struggling exporters, the government said. International Herald Tribune Japan's troubled Toyota seeks loan Al Jazeera New rule tackles no-interest offers A new federal rule is expected to change the promotion and perhaps the availability of the months-long special offers, which retailers often use to market big-ticket items like TVs, furniture and appliances. USA Today US auto sales rate falls to 27 year low, led by General Motors U.S. auto sales in February slid to the lowest since December 1981, led by a 53 percent plunge for General Motors Corp. as the recession scared off potential buyers. Bloomberg SPORTS Casting call: 4,500 performers sought for Olympic ceremonies Olympic organizers in Vancouver are looking for 4,500 dancers, performers and athletes to volunteer in the performances for the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. CBC Benson re-signs with Bengals The Texans are no longer courting free agent running back Cedric Benson; he signed a two-year, $7 million contract with Cincinnati, where he rushed for a career-high 747 yards last season. Houston Chronicle ENVIRONMENT Obama restores scientific consultation to Endangered Species Act President Barack Obama issued a memorandum suspending a Bush-era rule that weakened the Endangered Species Act. Conservation groups praised the president's action. Environment News Service Climate change, overfishing drive rise of industrial aquaculture Fishing communities in the developing world are vulnerable to climate change, so industry and national fisheries authorities need to prepare for rising temperatures, says a U.N. report. Environment News Service DC climate and coal protests Grist RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Cardinal says atheist theories 'absurd' The Vatican sought to show it isn't opposed to science and evolutionary theory, hosting a conference on Charles Darwin and debunking the idea that it embraces creationism or intelligent design. Beliefnet Women more likely than men to pray, believe in God Women are more likely to profess belief in a God, pray and attend religious services than men, according to a new analysis of survey data. The Christian Post   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Teachers banned from using 'confrontational' red ink Hundreds of schools are scrapping the traditional method of correcting work because they consider it "threatening." DailyMail.co.uk   Photo of the Day Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton lays a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem.  (Photo by Kevin Frayer / 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 can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older. 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