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Volunteers from the Red Cross work at the scene of a forest fire in Pikermi, north of Athens.   (Photo by Nikolas Giakoumidis / AP) Bill downgraded after being blamed for at least 2 deaths Hurricane Bill lost the characteristics of a tropical cyclone as it moved farther north, after the storm's powerful winds churned up waves that were blamed in the deaths of at least two people. Baltimore Sun Girl dies after wave knocks her into ocean CNN Hurricane Bill throws big waves at Maine coast YouTube Cash for Clunkers program heads into final day Cash for Clunkers is just about at the end of the road. The government-funded rebate program, popular with consumers, comes to its official completion. CNBC Some new auto models arrive with lower prices USA TODAY   Fires near Athens recede after inferno Dying winds helped firefighters beat back wildfires that swept through suburbs of Athens, forcing thousands to flee and putting the government on the defensive before an expected snap election. Reuters Fires close in on Athens ABC New unit to question key terror suspects President Obama has approved the creation of an elite team of interrogators to question key terrorism suspects. MSNBC Obama considers bypassing Republicans on reform President Obama and Democratic congressional leaders, unable to reach deal with Republicans in health care, are considering alternatives to a bipartisan bill. Bloomberg Challenges of Obama health care reform YouTube Bernard Madoff 'dying of cancer' The convicted fraudster told inmates at his North Carolina prison that he does not have long to live. Telegraph.co.uk   NATION Calls to reopen CIA abuse cases The Justice Department is calling for some dozen prisoner abuse cases to be reopened, which could lead to the prosecution of CIA employees and contractors over treatment of terrorism suspects. BBC Blog: Previewing the CIA torture report Examiner Justice department ethics office urges abuse case investigation Bloomberg Millions face shrinking Social Security checks next year The trustees who oversee Social Security are projecting there won't be a cost of living adjustment for the next two years. That hasn't happened since automatic increases were adopted in 1975. MSNBC POLITICS GOP offers seniors health bill of rights Republicans are targeting older Americans worried about President Barack Obama's health overhaul plans with a "seniors' health care bill of rights." TIME White House takes steps on gay rights After a rocky start that led to complaints among the president’s supporters, the Obama administration has begun to take more concrete steps on gay rights issues. The Hill SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nokia launches its 1st-ever mini laptop Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of mobile phones, declared war on PC makers as it launched its first-ever mini laptop, powered by an Intel chip. MarketWatch New microchip technology performs 1,000 chemical reactions at once Flasks, beakers and hot plates may soon be a thing of the past in chemistry labs. Instead, scientists may simply pop a microchip into a computer and instantly run thousands of chemical reactions. ScienceDaily EDUCATION Principal program in NY linked to student test gains New York’s training program for principals led by the program’s elementary and middle school leaders made gains in English-language arts at a faster pace than other city schools led by new principals. Education Week High stakes for schools as rating criteria gets tougher Ohio's grading system, for the first time, will penalize schools that look great on the outside because students ace the state tests but aren't showing growth over the school year. Columbus Dispatch SPORTS Unassisted triple play seals Phillies' victory In a blink, the second baseman pulled off one of the rarest occurrences in the wacky game of baseball — a game-ending unassisted triple play in a 9-7 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field. Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Phillies 9, NY Mets 7 Star-Ledger Moore claims 1st PGA win in Wyndham Ryan Moore claimed his first win on PGA Tour with a birdie on the third hole of a sudden death playoff to beat Kevin Stadler at the Wyndham Championship. Denver Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Throwing good money after the bad Huffington Post Column: Health care: What went wrong? Salon.com Column: Cheesemaking spreads San Francisco Chronicle Column: Corporate shills for hope and change RealClearPolitics Editorial: No one-party bill Detroit News Column: The Left is to blame for health care battle Salon.com Column: Prez makes us an offer we can't refuse NY Daily News Column: Gang of 6 is deciding health care Salon.com   Site edited by: Binal Ghelani, Beth Ruiz, Jennifer Rivera, Jayanthi Nathan, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Jasmine Jernberg, Randall Rich, Sevim Yolacti, Nadine Natour, Jennifer Yirinec, Darling Gutierrez, Leslie Wendel and Yvonne Lee.   GOOD NEWS Dancing by the waves, Iraqis can forget war for a day In the middle of Iraq’s vast western desert is a sight that could be mistaken for a mirage: a sandy beach filled with thousands of people carelessly swimming and dancing barefoot under the hot sun. New York Times A passion for pinball David Silverman believes his vintage arcade machines should be admired — and played. Silverman owns approximately 800 of these pinball machines. Baltimore Sun WORLD Malaysia delays caning beer woman The caning of a Malaysian woman for drinking beer has been delayed until after Ramadan, officials have said BBC Malaysian to be caned for drinking beer YouTube Afghan presidential challenger Abdullah Abdullah says election "widely rigged" Afghan President Hamid Karzai's main challenger said he had evidence last week's election had been widely rigged by the incumbent and that he had lodged more than 100 complaints. Reuters Undelivered ballots delay Afghan election results NPR BUSINESS FCC takes aim at protecting consumers The Federal Communications Commission plans to start digging in on wireless, with the goal of strengthening consumer protection. USA TODAY Reader's Digest files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Reader's Digest Association Inc., known for its namesake magazine, said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for its U.S. businesses as part of a prearranged plan with lenders to cut debt. Reuters HEALTH Robot doc on duty at Texas Army hospital Use of a robot, or "Chungbot," is allowing Dr. Kevin Chung — rather, a 5-foot-tall robot with Chung's face on a monitor — to check on patients while deployed. CBS News Obesity may cause brains to shrink Brain regions key to cognition are smaller in older people who are obese compared with their leaner peers, making their brains look up to 16 years older than their true age. New Scientist LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Venezuela wins Miss Universe — again Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez was named Miss Universe 2009, beating out more than 80 other contestants during a pageant held in Nassau, Bahamas. CNN Slideshow: Miss Universe 2009 MSNBC Body art by CT scan Using state-of-the art technology Dr. Fung has taken scans of his patient's body parts and turned them into masterpieces. Daily Mail ENVIRONMENT Trash piling up in Arizona's forests Trash is piling up in Arizona's forests, left behind by hikers, campers and people who just use the land as a dumping ground. Arizona Republic Africa seeks climate change cash The leaders of 10 African countries are gathering in Ethiopia to try to agree on a common position on climate change, months before a crucial U.N. meeting. BBC RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY US Jews protest Catholic document concerning salvation Major Jewish groups and rabbis from the three largest branches of American Judaism said their relationship with Roman Catholic leaders is at risk because of a recent bishop's statement on salvation. USA TODAY Migrants Council affirms humanity's right to be helped There is a human right to be welcomed and helped, says the president of the Vatican's council on migrants, lamenting the deaths of North Africans who died in the Mediterranean trying to reach Italy. Catholic.net   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 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   Photo of the Day A couple dances tango during the 2009 Tango World Championship inauguration in Buenos Aires.   (Photo by Natacha Pisarenko / 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 Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death. 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