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In this file photo, President Barack Obama speaks about combat troop levels in Iraq as he addresses military personnel at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.  (Photo by Charles Dharapak / AP) Obama marks first 100 days President Obama has been confronted with the unexpected: Sudanese pirates; violence on the Mexican border; and the swine flu. But many of the days have also been marked by his campaign to-do list. Chicago Sun-Times Looking back at the 100 days MSNBC Special section: A day by day look at the first 100 days TIME BofA investors await Lewis vote results Investors criticize chairman and CEO Ken Lewis for withholding details about Merrill deal, but there is no word yet on whether Lewis will remain chairman. CNNMoney North Korea threatens nuclear tests North Korea has threatened to carry out nuclear missile tests unless the U.N. apologizes for its condemnation of a recent rocket launch by Pyongyang. BBC   Swine flu spreads in US; claims 1st life The U.S. now has 91 confirmed cases of the new swine flu in 10 states and one confirmed death of a 23-month-old child in Texas. CBS News Earliest case of swine flu tucked away in Mexico, officials say CNN Why there's no swine flu vaccine LiveScience Blog: Obama administration: Out with the swine, in with the H1N1 virus ABC News GDP down 6.1 percent, reflecting continuing economic woes The U.S. economy contracted at a steeper-than-expected pace in the first quarter. Sharp declines in exports and business inventories show the economy still deep in recession. CNBC Economy shrinks at 6.1 percent pace The U.S. economy contracted at a steeper-than-expected pace in the first quarter, weighed down by sharp declines in exports and business inventories, according government data. Forbes White House responds to GDP drop MSNBC   NATION US cybersecurity 'embarrassing' U.S. cybersecurity has been described as "broken" by one industry expert and as "childlike" by another. BBC Investigator sought for torture probe Judiciary Chairman John Conyers and 15 other House Democrats asked Attorney General Eric Holder to name a special counsel to investigate Bush administration terrorism interrogation. Detroit Free Press POLITICS House approves budget plan endorsing Obama agenda The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives approved a $3.4 trillion compromise budget plan for fiscal year 2010, handing President Barack Obama a big victory on his 100th day in office. CNBC Specter's exit punctuates grim 100 days for Republican Party The 100th day of the Obama presidency is also a milestone for the Republican Party. It marks 100 days in an unfamiliar exile — controlling neither the House nor the Senate nor the executive branch. NPR FACTBOX: Economy dominates the President's first 100 days Reuters SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Scientists in global race to turn swine flu virus into a vaccine A global race to prepare a vaccine against swine flu was under way as health officials confirmed that the disease had spread to at least seven countries. Guardian US Justice Department looks into Google books deal The U.S. Justice Department is making inquiries about a class action deal that Google struck giving it the right to digitize and sell entire libraries. Reuters EDUCATION Colleges now using social networking Web sites for recruitment Eastern University, Fresno Pacific University and New England College are among the first higher education institutions to integrate social networking with Intelliworks Relationship Management Solution. MarketWatch College recruiters are Twittering, too USA TODAY 10 growing jobs in education Early this year, private education was one of two industries that saw job growth, adding 33,000 jobs while every other industry cited job loss, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. CNN HEALTH CHOP, Penn research points to genetic link in autism Researchers have uncovered the best evidence yet for genetic links to the disorder — all tied to the way brain cells form and dissolve connections. Philadelphia Inquirer Can swine flu be stopped at the airport As the number of confirmed swine-influenza cases rises, so does global concern over the role aircraft could play in the disease's spread to different countries. Newsweek RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Atheists campaign by bus in Indiana Since the Indiana Atheist Bus Campaign started, it has raised $7,530 from a vast array of donors and is attempting to reach its $50,000 goal with its slogan, “You can be good without God.” Indiana Daily Student No criminal charges for Mich. priest accused of sex with girl A Catholic priest whose forced resignation over allegations of sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old girl will not face criminal charges in court. Detroit Free Press   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Marriage equality is inevitable Forbes Column: A long term problem for Republicans Real Clear Politics Column: Obama's high approval ratings won't last Real Clear Politics Column: Swine flu questions answered WebMD Column: Why coffee crazes are always a hot topic Guardian Column: The trillion-dollar fix Atlantic Online Column: A fallen wall, a renewed Germany Christian Science Monitor Column: Obama's 100-day grade: incomplete Chicago Sun-Times Column: The Senate social network Slate Editorial: Old cars USA TODAY Editorial: Humans can't be beat Baltimore Sun Editorial: Credit card regulations long overdue Salt Lake Tribune Blog: More thoughts on Specter The Nation   Site edited by: Binal Ghelani, Emily Naughton, Ryan Kieffer, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Darling Gutierrez, Eli Greenlaw, Sevim Yolacti, Emily Kirby, Heather Norberg, Jeff Bromberg and Larry Suir.   GOOD NEWS President Obama honors former NYPD cop as 'Teacher of the Year' Former NYPD Capt. Tony Mullen of the Bronx, who took his beat cop street smarts to the classroom, was hailed as "Teacher of the Year." NY Daily News Over-40s may benefit from aspirin Taking aspirin in your 40s could cut the risk of cancer later in life, a review of research suggests. BBC WORLD UK to send 700 more troops to Afghanistan for election security Prime Minister Gordon Brown tells Commons additional troops will provide security during forthcoming presidential elections and will remain in the country until the autumn. Guardian Taliban kidnap Pakistani security forces Pakistani air strikes killed dozens of Taliban fighters in a fierce struggle to drive them from a district near the capital, while the militants kidnapped more than 50 security forces. NPR Pakistan troops retake control of Buner town from Taliban Guardian BUSINESS Feds fight a record global bank run According to the Bank for International Settlements, which acts as a central bank for central banks, total bank claims shrank by $1.8 trillion in the fourth quarter, the largest decline ever recorded. Barrons Wall Street rides on economic hope Investors fund glimmers of hope in latest government data, while Fed's policy statement will be of interest to traders looking for indications that recovery is near. MarketWatch Next 100 days for the economy MSNBC ENVIRONMENT Running on air Being green can be expensive, as any Prius driver can tell you. But there may be an altogether simpler way to make a hybrid that avoids the expense — using air power instead of electricity. Economist Report: Most Americans live in areas with unhealthy air Sixty percent of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air pollution, despite a growing green movement and laws aimed at improving air quality, the American Lung Association said. Seattle Post-Intelligencer LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Auschwitz note leads to survivor Auschwitz survivor Albert Veissid does not know who put his name on a list that remained hidden inside a bottle for more than 60 years. BBC Swine flu coverage: panic or proper? The growing swine flu scare is a Page 1 story in nearly every U.S. newspaper. Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" calls it "Snoutbreak 2009." But is the danger being overplayed? Editor & Publisher Snoutbreak '09 The Daily Show SPORTS Capitals, Hurricanes eliminate Rangers, Devils in NHL playoffs The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes won seventh-game deciders to advance in the National Hockey League playoffs on the way to the Stanley Cup. Bloomberg Special section: Game 7: great moments ESPN Celtics edge Bulls in overtime, go up 3-2 It was the third time in five games the teams have needed overtime, a surprising first-round struggle for the defending NBA champions. Sporting News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Where are old memories stored? A new study provides evidence that the location of a recollection in the brain varies based on the age of the memory. Scientific American   Photo of the Day A duck passes under a bridge in Lazienki park in Poland.  (Photo by Czarek Sokolowski / 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 All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous, unpremeditated act without the benefit of experience. 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