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President Barack Obama introduces Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, center, to members of the American delegation at the Kremlin, in Moscow   (Photo by Haraz N. Ghanbari / AP) Obama, Medvedev agree to nuclear reductions President Obama and Russian President Medvedev signed a preliminary agreement to reduce the world's two largest nuclear stockpiles by as much as a third. San Francisco Chronicle President Obama's statement Politico Obama family arrives in Moscow MSNBC Ex-defense Secretary McNamara dies Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, a key architect of the U.S. war in Vietnam under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, has died at age 93. TIME   China: 140 killed in riots in west Tensions between ethnic Muslims and China's Han majority in the Xinjiang region erupted in riots that killed 140 people and injured 828, marking the deadliest unrest to hit the volatile area in decades. Examiner Internet, Twitter blocked after ethnic riot PC World China's Xinjiang hit by violence BBC Recession adds 6 percent to ranks of global poor: UN The global recession has pushed up to 90 million more people into extreme poverty, the United Nations said, warning a reduction in aid could cause more hunger. Reuters Bankruptcy judge OKs GM sale plan A bankruptcy judge has ruled that General Motors Corp. can sell the bulk of its assets to a new company, clearing the way for the automaker to emerge from bankruptcy. Houston Chronicle Chrysler names directors to new board NPR GM's days may still be numbered MarketWatch   NATION Serial killer has South Carolina town on edge Police said more than a hundred law enforcement officials are running down leads but have made no arrests in the five killings that have shaken the tiny South Carolina town of Gaffney. McClatchy Newspapers Serial killer on the loose ABC News State taxes burn tourists Taxes on travel are soaring as states and cities target the wallets of tourists and business travelers for new revenue. USA TODAY POLITICS What is Sarah Palin's next step? As Palin prepares to step down, she pushes back on critics but offers no hints of her future. ABC News Why Sarah Palin quit: the 5 best explanations TIME FBI spokesman: We're not investigating Palin CNN Biden: Administration 'misread' economy In an interviw, Vice President Joe Biden said that although the Administration relied on forecasts in crafting its economic stimulus package, it erred in its assumption about the unemployment rate. U.S. News & World Report LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Rumer Willis books '90210' gig Rumer Willis, the daughter of Hollywood stars Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, has landed a guest role on the teen drama "90210." She has previously appeared on TV's "Medium" and "CSI: New York." UPI Jackson's doc mum on anesthesia The lawyer for the doctor at Michael Jackson's home the day he died says he did not give OxyContin or Demerol that day, but wouldn't say the same about the powerful anesthesia found at the singer's home. FOX News Jackson family to delay naming will executor Google News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Marc Andreessen launches VC firm Netscape founder Marc Andreessen has teamed up with long-time partner Ben Horowitz to launch an investment firm that will focus on technology startups. InformationWeek Even cockroaches get fat on bad food Cockroaches may be tiny enough to slip through the smallest of cracks but, just like humans, these eternal pests can get fat on an unhealthy diet. LiveScience ENVIRONMENT Kagame to address London Business Forum on climate change Rwandan President Paul Kagame is in London to deliver an address on the impacts of climate change and global policies to manage them at the World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment. allAfrica.com Climate change shrinks sheep Climate change is causing a breed of wild sheep in Scotland to shrink, according to researchers. Scientists say milder winters are helping smaller sheep to survive. BruDirect RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Historic Bible pages put online About 800 pages of the earliest surviving Christian Bible have been recovered and put on the Internet. BBC Terror awareness campaign for imams As part of the Saudi government's national strategy to fight terrorism, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance has launched an awareness campaign for imams and preachers. SahilOnline   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: A path to success in Russia? Huffington Post Column: The riddle of Robert McNamara Newsweek Editorial: Pulitzer for foolishness Palm Beach Post Editorial: What a clunker Chicago Tribune Editorial: Palin is now less presidential American Chronicle Editorial: 'Public option' is best way to cut costs USA TODAY Column (Fred Barnes): The triumph of crony capitalism Weekly Standard Column: Bailout, Palin-style Truthdig Column: Powell whacks Limbaugh Huffington Post Blog: Stimulus money needs to be spent faster CNN Blog: The patriotic way to lower student debt CNNMoney   Site edited by: Binal Ghelani, Emily Naughton, Jasmine Jernberg, Randall Rich, Sevim Yolacti, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Kari Bruursema, Leslie Wendel and Jeff Bromberg.   GOOD NEWS Costa Rica: the 'happiest and greenest' Costa Rica is the happiest place on earth, and one of the most environmentally friendly, according to a new survey by a British non-governmental group. ABC Science Banking on volunteers Charities hope Obama's "United We Serve" program — a campaign encouraging volunteerism in education, health, energy and environment — will inspire Angelenos to give more of themselves. LA Daily News WORLD North Korean ship turns back A North Korean ship suspected of carrying illicit weapons technology was forced to return home without delivering its cargo due to international pressure from U.N. sanctions, the U.S. Navy said. Bloomberg Honduras thwarts Zelaya's return The military has foiled an attempt by Manuel Zelaya, the ousted president of Honduras, to return to his country, as clashes between his supporters and security forces led to at least two deaths. Al Jazeera Deadly clash at Honduran airport BBC BUSINESS Despite economic slump, manufacturers are still innovating U.S. manufacturers have taken a beating in the current downturn. Outside of housing and finance, it is hard to think of an industry that has suffered more. CNBC Stocks slide on economic fears Stocks tumbled, as weakness in overseas markets and tumbling oil prices added to concerns about the length of the recession. CNNMoney Earnings drop worldwide as job losses hurt consumer spending Bloomberg HEALTH Study suggests caffeine may prevent Alzheimer's symptoms Researchers have linked caffeine with memory impairment reversal in mice bred to develop symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. AHN Vegetarians less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters Vegetarians are 12 percent less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer. Medical News Today EDUCATION Supreme Court ruling gives priority to special education A Supreme Court ruling that forced an Oregon school district to reimburse parents of a special-needs student for private tuition opens doors for students in other states, education officials say. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Education chief asks teachers to consider merit pay U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan urged teachers to consider linking their salaries to student achievement during his speech at the National Education Association's annual meeting. San Diego Union-Tribune SPORTS Autopsy for slain NFL star Steve McNair Autopsies were being performed on the bodies of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a female friend who were found shot to death in a Nashville apartment, police said. Reuters Federer triumphs in another epic Forget that asterisk on Roger Federer's 15th Grand Slam triumph. Even Rafael Nadal couldn't have topped this. ESPN Federer: amazing shot around the post YouTube   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Take a walk The scheme of nature and humans' place in it is built around humans using their legs to move. It's a great unspoken assumption. The earth expects humans to walk. Salon.com   Photo of the Day A butterfly flutters over a field with mustard plants near Kollmarsreute, southern Germany, while clouds cover the sun in the sky over the region.   (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. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand. Thomas Carlyle 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

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