This edition was published on May 16, 2009 at 1 PM E.T. [ Go to the front page ]
Please click here to view all archived editions for this day.

Make us your homepage May 16, 2009 Log in | Sign up
Home About us Our Team Volunteer Ways to help News archives Opinion
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offers a bouquet of flowers to Congress party President Sonia Gandhi as results suggest a mandate in favor of Congress and its allies in the just concluded polls, in New Delhi, India.  (Photo by Saurabh Das / AP) India's ruling party wins election Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ruling coalition won an overwhelming election victory, boosting hopes of a stable government amid the economic downturn and tensions with Pakistan. Reuters Results day in India BBC Obama to name governor envoy to China President Barack Obama intends to name Utah's Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman, seen by many as a potential GOP presidential contender, to be ambassador to China. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   GM, Chrysler to drop 1,900 dealers by end of 2010 Both General Motors and Chrysler headquarters and their dealers are scrambling to reorganize and stay alive in a severe recession that has devastated sales of cars and trucks. Examiner Dealership closings have ripple effect CBS News Taliban seem to abandon guerrilla tactics in Pakistan conflict Taliban insurgents in Pakistan's Swat valley may be preparing to fight the Pakistani army on the city streets, as both sides prepare to fight a conventional battle. McClatchy Newspapers Pakistan claims 10 killed in US missile strikes CNN Obama scales back from vows Faced with the choice of signaling an unambiguous break with Bush-era policies or maintaining some continuity with its practices, the president has decided to take fewer risks with security. MSNBC Obama revives terror tribunals — with changes San Francisco Chronicle   NATION Airline changes raise safety issues Revelations about pilot pay and working conditions have raised broader concerns that long-term structural changes in the aviation industry may be undermining the safety of passengers. ABC News Pilot fatigue is like 'having too much to drink' CNN Judge issues restraining order to stop car warranty 'robo-calls' A federal judge has issued two temporary restraining orders designed to stop what officials describe as a wave of deceptive "robo-calls" warning of expiring auto warranties and offering to sell new plans. USA TODAY POLITICS Senator Schumer to introduce shareholder bill of rights A U.S. bill giving shareholders more say on executive pay and an easier way to nominate corporate directors will be introduced in the Senate, a source familiar with the matter said. Reuters GOP will try to block closing Gitmo Senate Republican Policy Committee Chairman John Ensign, returning from a trip to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, said that Republicans will try to block closing the U.S. prison there and may be successful. The Hill Nancy Pelosi backpedals on CIA claims Rebuffed by the Democratic head of the CIA and left hanging by a Democratic White House, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi backpedaled on her claims that the CIA lied to her about water-boarding. Politico Blog: Graphic abuse photos emerge CBS News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Growing old with autism Despite the successful marketing of the affliction by activists and interest groups, autism is not a childhood condition. It is non-degenerative and non-terminal: the boys and girls grow up. TIME Twin European telescopes launched to study birth of the universe Two European Space Agency spacecraft blasted off into space on a mission to decipher the mysteries behind the creation of the universe. Computerworld ENVIRONMENT $6.4 billion for greener schools The House passed a $6.4 billion school modernization bill that would commit funds for the construction and update of more energy-efficient school buildings. Environmental News Network Brain-controlling flies to triumph over alien ants? A decades-long battle against invasive fire ants in the southern U.S. might be turning a corner, thanks to a nightmarish little fly. National Geographic 'Coral triangle' gets promise of protection Six Asia-Pacific countries agreed on a wide-ranging plan to protect one of the world's largest networks of coral reefs, promising to reduce pollution and improve the coastal communities. Star Tribune HEALTH Chewable aspirin is best for the heart Chewable aspirin is absorbed faster and is more effective than regular aspirin that is either swallowed whole or chewed and then swallowed, a new study shows. WebMD Nutrient-rich diet lowers risk of age-related eye disease Eating foods rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids and that have less impact on blood sugar levels can lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. HealthDay RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Judge rules teen must be treated for cancer despite religious objections A 13-year-old Minnesota boy with cancer must resume medical treatment to save his life, despite religious and other objections by his family — unless it already is too late, a Brown County District Court judge ruled. Star Tribune Parents who refused medical help because of religion charged When the 911 call finally came from Kara Neumann’s mother, it was too late to save the 11-year-old girl suffering from juvenile diabetes. Her parents had refused to seek medical help before. Religion News Service   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Deficit worries Philadelphia Inquirer Column (William Kristol): Cheney, most valuable Republican Weekly Standard Column (Jonathan Cohen): CBO weighs in on healthcare debate The New Republic Column (Jacob Weisberg): What we've learned so far about Obama Slate Editorial: 3 trillion dollars later... Economist Editorial: Tackling health care Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Gordon Silverstein): Obama should appoint a politician The New Republic Column (Jim DeMint): Beware the ‘public option’ National Review Column (Terence Samuel): Cheney just wants to be loved The American Prospect Blog: Collective drug surveillance Slate Blog: The secret of a good life DoubleX Column: Obama's gentler military commissions Salon.com   Site edited by: Danny Bittker, Emily Naughton, Ryan Kieffer, Max Miller, Emily Kirby, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Binal Ghelani, Larry Suir and Richard Phillips.   GOOD NEWS Former WWII internee to get degrees Michiko Kiyokawa, will return to the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma to receive an honorary degree more than six decades after being held in internment. Guardian Petty charity ride hits Yellville The overall mission of the bikers: to raise money and awareness for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Baxter Bulletin Special section: Kyle Petty Charity Ride Kyle Petty Charity WORLD Sri Lanka claims last rebel area taken Government soldiers seized the last remaining coastal stretch under the control of Tamil Tiger rebels, the Ministry of Defense said, marking a possible end to a quarter-century-long fight. CNN 'Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers plan mass suicide' Google News Gay protest broken up in Moscow Police in Russia have broken up a protest by gay rights activists in Moscow, staged to coincide with the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. BBC BUSINESS Bank chiefs will be replaced in next few months, Bair predicts Bank chief executives will be replaced in the next couple of months as the U.S. scrutinizes financially troubled lenders, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair predicted. Bloomberg FTC declares war on millions of false car warranty 'robocalls' The FTC is attempting to shut down three companies they allege have bombarded millions of consumers with deceptive "robocalls" to sell them phony extensions to their original vehicle warranties. CNNMoney FTC alleges massive robocall scheme FOX Business LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Specialty arms plan active summer Traditionally, indie films keep a low profile during the summer, not wanting to compete with summer blockbusters. But it's different this year. Variety 'Night at the Museum' is back for another movie battle The Washington Mall was the host of the new movie: "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," which filmed a few days of exteriors in the nation's capital before moving on to shoot in Vancouver. San Jose Mercury News EDUCATION In tough times, graduates assess the worth of a liberal arts education Albert Einstein said the value of a liberal arts education is not to learn facts, but to train your mind to think about things that cannot be learned from textbooks. So why spend so much money on textbooks? Christian Science Monitor Aspiring teachers may be tested in math Elementary school teachers lay the foundation for students’ knowledge in many subjects, including mathematics — an area in which they may have little background. Education Week SPORTS Phelps cruises to finals in return to pool Michael Phelps looked more relaxed than he's ever been. He smiled for the cameras. He joked around with the other swimmers. Then it was time to dive in. He was back in his comfort zone. Associated Press Blog: Non-Olympic year swimming? Deadspin Manny apologizes to Dodger teammates Suspended outfielder Manny Ramirez met with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates for the first time since he was banned 50 games by Major League Baseball for violating its drug policy. ESPN Ramirez has short meeting with team MLB.com   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New high-tech energy source is ... wood? Burning trees for power may seem backward, dirty and environmentally hostile. But a high-tech new way of wood burning holds great potential to save energy, cut costs and even fight global warming. National Geographic   Photo of the Day Nepalese participate in an early morning yoga session at a public park in Katmandu, Nepal.  (Photo by Gemunu Amarasinghe / 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 Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present. Roger Babson 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

Copyright © 2006-2016 DailySource. All rights reserved. Terms of Service