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Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, accompanied by Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Michael Mullen, meets reporters at the Pentagon.  (Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP) Top US general in Afghanistan ousted, replaced by Gates Defense Secretary Robert Gates has replaced the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan saying there was a need for, "fresh thinking" and a set of, "fresh eyes." ABC News Top US commander fired CBS News Gov. Crist's Senate run to set off an election scramble in Florida Gov. Crist's anticipated announcement that he's running for the U.S. Senate, rather than reelection as governor, will trigger one of the most chaotic and wide open election seasons ever in Florida. McClatchy Saberi happy to be out of Iranian jail American journalist Roxana Saberi said she is happy to be free and reunited with her parents and thanked those who helped win her release from an Iranian prison, where she was held on charges of spying. Philadelphia Inquirer   Deficits soar in new Obama budget The White House projected 2009 and 2010 federal budget deficits far higher than it forecast just two and a half months ago, even as it continued to predict that the economy is headed for a strong comeback. McClatchy Newspapers US to borrow 46 cents for every dollar spent Seattle Times US soldier charged with killing 5 fellow troops in Baghdad A U.S. soldier opened fire at a counseling center on a U.S. base, killing five fellow soldiers before being taken into custody, the command and Pentagon officials said. Baltimore Sun Pakistan widens Taliban offensive Army helicopters dropped Pakistani commandos behind Taliban lines in the Swat Valley as part of a widening offensive against the militants. Examiner Pakistan targets Taliban as thousands flee MSNBC Bernanke says early response to bank tests encouraging Government "stress tests" of how 19 major banks would endure a sharp downturn in the economy already may be helping banks gain access to private capital, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said. Reuters Economists downgrade US recovery outlook Bloomberg   NATION Pilot in Buffalo crash failed 5 flight tests Investigators' latest findings on February's plane crash of Flight 3407 in Buffalo, N.Y. raise questions about whether the pilot's competency and training may have played a part in the accident. ABC News DOJ breaks with Bush antitrust policies The Department of Justice revoked a Bush administration antitrust policy, calling it an impediment to the government’s ability to fight anticompetitive conduct by dominant companies. Bloomberg 4 big banks to repay bailout funds Four big U.S. banks announced plans to sell more than $6 billion of common stock in an effort to repay funds received under the government's bank bailout program. CNBC US stocks decline amid bank offerings MarketWatch POLITICS Obama to discuss court vacancy President Barack Obama is planning to meet with top Senate leaders from both parties to discuss replacing retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter. Star Tribune Obama: Health care industry to cut costs President Obama has won a big victory in his battle to reform the American health care system. Some former opponents of reform are now offering their support. Voice of America Health care cost cuts could kick-start reform TIME Obama to tackle health care MSNBC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A new twist on tornado study More than 100 meteorologists and students in more than 40 vehicles will roam the Great Plains for the next five weeks. Their aim: to increase the advance warning time for the storms. Star Tribune Blog: ThinkPads deployed in Tornado Alley USA TODAY Vortex: Scientists chase tornadoes Yahoo! News Shuttle blasts off on Hubble mission Atlantis and seven astronauts blasted off on a mission that has more risks than usual. It is NASA's final trip to Hubble and comes after a seven-month delay. USA TODAY LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Oprah Winfrey to say goodbye to Dr. Oz Oprah Winfrey's in-house medical and health expert is leaving his spot as a regular on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" for his own syndicated program. San Francisco Chronicle Prom memories linger years later Why is it that the high school prom looms so large in the memory and even decades later one can recall that night of magic – or mishaps? ABC News ENVIRONMENT EPA bans carbofuran pesticide on food Traces of the pesticide carbofuran can no longer remain on food sold in the United States, whether domestic or imported, the E.P.A. has announced. Environment News Service Green 'czar' pushes community-building Recently appointed as President Obama's special adviser for green jobs, enterprise and innovation, Van Jones has been on a crusade to "green the ghetto" by reducing poverty and saving the environment. NPR EDUCATION Black colleges fight program cut Leaders of historically Black colleges say they’ll fight a reduction in a federal program they call a financial lifeline at a time of economic distress for the schools. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Obama wants 5,000 failing schools closed President Obama wants to see 5,000 failing schools close and reopen with new principals and teachers over the next five years. CBS News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Life after newspapers Slate Column: Harnessing nature's amazing power Huffington Post Column: America's stem cell division Salon.com Column: The great tax dodge demystified Newsweek Blog: GM leaving Detroit? BusinessWeek Editorial: Transparency takes a big hit Denver Post Column: Immigration reform clogged with politics Modesto Bee Column: Success comes through helping others Toronto Star Column: Parallels between Obama and Bush RealClearMarkets   Site edited by: Jasmine Jernberg, Emily Naughton, Eli Greenlaw, Sevim Yolacti, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Binal Ghelani, Emily Kirby, Ryan Kieffer, Heather Norberg, Darling Gutierrez, Walt Chiu and Richard Phillips.   GOOD NEWS Polio pioneer helps survivors Dr. Lauro Halstead is one of only a handful of doctors in the United States who specializes in polio — and he speaks to his patients with authority in the field. NPR New program supports patients undergoing hip replacement Ortho Connect is a program that helps Canadians undergoing hip and knee replacement. It gives them the chance to talk with someone who has already gone through the experience. Winnipeg Free Press Having fun helps teacher win award If there were any doubts that a good teacher is often a talented entertainer, they have been wiped away by Beenu Gupta, who teaches biology at the Charter School of Wilmington. Delaware Online WORLD Chavez threatens to close TV channel critical of him President Hugo Chavez is threatening again to shut down Globovision, the sole television channel in Venezuela that regularly criticizes him. McClatchy Newspapers Sri Lanka war zone hospital 'hit' Sri Lankan government forces have shelled a hospital inside the conflict zone killing at least 45 people, Tamil Tiger rebel and hospital sources say. BBC Civilians flee Sri Lanka rebel war zone MSNBC BUSINESS Microsoft to raise $3.75B in debt offering Microsoft Corp. priced a $3.75 billion debt offering, a first for the world's largest software maker. Microsoft said in an SEC filing that it is offering five, 10 and 30-year senior unsecured notes. Seattle Post-Intelligencer AirTran to offer Wi-Fi on all flights In a bid to win over Internet-savvy travelers, AirTran Airways will become the first large U.S. airline to offer wireless Internet access on every flight nationwide. USA TODAY HEALTH Annual checkup for Social Security and Medicare finances The trustees for Social Security and Medicare are scheduled to provide an annual report on the programs' finances. Private analysts say they expect the programs to run out of cash soon. San Francisco Chronicle Swine flu could hit 1 in 3 A third of the world's population could be infected with swine flu, expert projections suggest. BBC China sees first flu case redOrbit Special section: Mapping the flu outbreak BBC Group warns of high sodium in meals An advocacy group is raising the alarm about the amount of salt in meals at some restaurants, warning that some have over a day's worth of sodium. CTV Saltiest meals in America CBS News SPORTS Not done in Dallas Sure, things have been nasty off the court. But on the court, the Dallas Mavericks refused to be swept. The Mav's beat the Denver Nuggets 119-117 in game four. ESPN Fittingly, one of most compelling series in years will offer a Game 7 The second round of the NHL playoffs has been interesting, with all four series extending to at least six games. And now, the most compelling match-up in years is going to Game 7. Sports Illustrated RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Vatican spokesman says Pope Benedict was never in the Hitler Youth The official Vatican spokesman said that German-born Pope Benedict was never a member of the Hitler Youth, contradicting quotes from the Pope himself that have been aired again during his visit to Israel. Reuters Jews show respect, faith on Lag B'Omer Jews around the world are celebrating the little-known holiday of Lag B'Omer with bonfires and barbecues. Tampa Tribune   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Raids on federal computer data soar Reported attacks on U.S. government computer networks climbed 40% last year, federal records show, and more infiltrators are trying to plant malicious software they could use to control or steal sensitive data. 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