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U.S. President Barack Obama, left, and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak participate in a bilateral meeting at the Qubba Palace in Cairo.   (Photo by Gerald Herbert / AP) China cracks down on mourners on Tiananmen anniversary With her usual police escort in tow, Ding Zilin went out to buy six white and four red roses. She planned to lay them at the spot where soldiers shot her son exactly 20 years ago, but did not even get close. Times Online 2 US journalists on trial in North Korea Two American journalists faced trial in North Korea on accusations of illegal entry and "hostile acts" in a case that could send them to a labor camp for 10 years. Back home, their families pleaded for leniency. San Jose Mercury News Attorney General Holder reverses Bush on immigrants' right to effective counsel Attorney General Eric Holder threw out a last-minute Bush administration order which had deprived prospective deportees the constitutional right to effective counsel. Courthouse News Service Terror charges refiled in immigration court Washington Independent   Obama seeks a new start with Muslims In a speech in Cairo, Egypt, President Obama called for a "new beginning" with the world's 1.5 billion Muslims, saying the "cycle of suspicion and discord" must end. Al Jazeera Obama faces tough crowd Christian Science Monitor Blog: Arabs look for action from Obama MSNBC President Obama's Cairo speech McClatchy Newspapers OAS ends 47-year Cuba suspension The Organization of American States lifted its 47-year suspension of Cuba in a move backed by Washington to soothe Cold War tensions with the Communist-run island. Reuters Official: US-Cuba to resume immigration talks YouTube Telecom immunity upheld as federal judge tosses suits A federal judge upheld an immunity law for telecommunications companies and dismissed dozens of lawsuits against AT&T and other carriers for collaborating in illegal government wiretapping. San Francisco Chronicle Suspect in Tiller shooting can't be held without bail, his lawyer says Scott Roeder's lawyer said that the law prohibits holding his client without bail in the killing of Wichita abortion provider George Tiller. The Wichita Eagle   NATION Gay marriage bill signed into law in NH New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage after the Senate and House passed key language concerning religious rights and Gov. John Lynch signed the legislation. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Special section: The legal battle over gay marriage NPR FEMA may use foreclosed homes as shelters in Florida The federal government is exploring how to put Florida hurricane evacuees in foreclosed homes if a Katrina-like storm devastates the region and shelters, hotels and other housing options are full. CBS News Trailers for Katrina victims sold for $1 or $5 khou.com POLITICS Gas-tax push makes some Dems nervous Democrats, already biting their nails about the cost of cap-and-trade and healthcare legislation, are blanching at the idea that the House could take up a gas tax. The Hill California's day of reckoning: fight over what to cut If voters had any hope their state would somehow avoid drastic cuts in services, they were surely dashed after Gov. Schwarzenegger's rare appearance before the California legislature. TIME SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A battery fueled by air A new design of battery that uses oxygen from ambient air to power devices could provide even smaller and lighter sources of power. Such batteries would be cheaper and last longer between charges. Economist NASA pays 'pillownauts' To study the long-term effects of micro-gravity, NASA seeks a few good lazy people to lie in bed all day sleeping, watching TV and playing video games. Gizmodo LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Actor David Carradine found dead Carradine, who became famous in the 1970s when he starred as Kwai Chang Caine in the television series "Kung Fu," was 72. CNN It's a summer of reunion tours The warm months of 2009 have brought out more brotherly reunions than any summer in memory. A swath of groups have overcome egos to shore up their bank accounts by hitting the road together. NY Daily News EDUCATION Education grant for displaced workers The federal government is launching a $7 million grant program to help kick-start training to prepare laid-off autoworkers and other unemployed people for a new career, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said. Houston Chronicle Students find challenging programs In general, the goal of programs for profoundly gifted students is to serve those with academic talents and a maturity and intellectual curiosity that far exceed those typical of their age group. Education Week RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Confession not therapy, Vatican warns According to the Vatican, confessions are in danger of turning into counseling sessions, which is why priests will be issued a handbook instructing them to provide a sharp reminder of what sin is all about. Guardian Church's handout part of 'faith stimulus' Members of Bay Community Church each were given envelopes stuffed with cash. They were told to spend it helping others, a novel approach to religious outreach during tough economic times. San Francisco Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Welcome look at a more complex Cheney Denver Post Column (Lee Smith): How Obama's speech helps Tehran Slate Column (Gary Kamiya): Obama's Cairo mission: Don't be Bush Salon.com Editorial: Economic leap, political freeze Globeandmail.com Column: NBC made 'Tonight Show' shift lackluster San Francisco Chronicle Column: Nancy Reagan, queen of our hearts FOX News Column: Where are today's Leonardos? USA TODAY Blog (Ariana Huffington): Cheney's tower of lies Huffington Post Column: McChrystal on torture and abuse The Daily Dish Column: Reagan didn't do it The Nation   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Rachel Wright, Jasmine Jernberg, Gregory Hitchcock, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Emily Naughton, Sevim Yolacti, Emily Kirby, Richard Phillips and Randall Rich.   GOOD NEWS Files offer hidden history of America The federal government is opening the immigration files of millions of refugees, war brides, "enemy aliens" and other foreign nationals in the United States in the first half of the 20th century. USA TODAY Utah joining effort on child brain injuries Utah doctors are joining a national effort to develop standardized, evidence-based care for childhood brain injuries, which mainly result from car accidents, auto-pedestrian accidents and falls. Salt Lake Tribune WORLD North Korea puts 2 US journalists on trial North Korea put two U.S. journalists on trial on charges of illegally entering the state with "hostile intent" in a case that could worsen tension with Washington after Pyongyang's nuclear test last week. Reuters Vigils held for US reporters on trial in N Korea YouTube Turnout fear as EU election opens Voting for the European Parliament, the EU's most powerful legislative body, is under way, with the Netherlands and Britain the first to go to the polls. BBC BUSINESS US initial jobless claims fall Fewer Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, signaling the most acute phase of job losses may be over even as hiring has yet to pick up. Bloomberg GM and Chrysler execs put on notice: Congress is watching Skeptical senators issued a warning to top auto executives: Consumers, auto dealers and workers back home are increasingly nervous and angry about the bankrupt companies' operations. McClatchy Newspapers HEALTH Did drugs do it? The Zoloft defense The side effects of certain psychoactive drugs have for years emerged in court cases as the supposed hidden culprits in various crimes. Now the most recent case involves the antidepressant Zoloft. ABC News Diabetes drug improves vaccines The diabetes drug metformin may make vaccines work better by maximizing immune memory, new studies suggest. WebMD ENVIRONMENT Digs may cut off Kenya wildlife migration A new rock quarry being excavated with explosives in Kenya's Amboseli National Park may endanger migration corridors of elephants and other wildlife. National Geographic It’s a landfill – and an ecopark A typical landfill isn’t the sort of place where residents have peaceful picnics and take nature walks or go to stargaze. But Singapore’s Semakau landfill is far from ordinary. Christian Science Monitor SPORTS Lakers-Magic is an intriguing matchup Welcome to the NBA finals matchup that virtually no one predicted we’d see. That doesn’t diminish the quality of the pairing, though. The L.A. Lakers and Orlando Magic were in the top tier of the NBA all season. Kansas City Star Special section: Lakers vs. Magic: Which team has the edge? MSNBC An abrupt ending for Glavine's second stint with Braves Tom Glavine's second go-round with Atlanta ended abruptly. As player representative during acrimonious times, he learned better than most the business side of the game. USA TODAY Special section: Tom Glavine MLB.com   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT FDA hazy on e-cigarettes' safety At first glance, it looks like the real thing. But this is not a typical cigarette — it's an "e-cig," an electronic cigarette. CNN   Photo of the Day Corn poppy blossoms on a field near Boetzingen, southern Germany.  (Photo by Winfried Rothermel / 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. 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