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Ichiro Ozawa, leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, laughs and wipes his eyes at the Democrats Election Center in Tokyo, as he observe the ballot counting.   (Photo by David Guttenfelder / AP) Kennedy remembered Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was celebrated for "the good he did, the dream he kept alive," his funeral inside a soaring Roman Catholic church a memorial to one man's life and a remarkable political era now ended. Union Leader Reich urges health bill in Kennedy's memory NECN Taliban grows, war may expand Taliban insurgents have retaken parts of two northern provinces, threatening to expand a war that's largely been confined to Afghanistan's southern half. McClatchy   Japan's LDP crushed in historic landslide Voters ushered in a new era in Japanese politics, throwing out the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) after 54 years of nearly unbroken rule. Christian Science Monitor Profile: Yukio Hatoyama Guardian DPJ tipped to win in Japanese vote Reuters California fire threatens 10,000 homes A wildfire in the mountains above Los Angeles has surged from a modest threat to a danger to some 10,000 homes. Associated Press Palos Verdes fire fully contained KABC Station fire triples in size KCAL Lockerbie bomber 'set free for oil' The British government decided it was “in the overwhelming interests of the United Kingdom” to make the Lockerbie bomber eligible for return to Libya, leaked ministerial letters reveal. Times Online   NATION ACLU lawyers mine documents for truth In the spring of 2003, a pair of recently hired lawyers at the American Civil Liberties Union noticed a handful of news reports about allegations of abuse of prisoners in U.S. custody. International Herald Tribune Special prosecutor for CIA interrogation probe described as relentless Veteran prosecutor John Durham may face his toughest case yet after being appointed by Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate the CIA's controversial secret interrogation program. FOX News Obama pledges to push ahead with Hurricane Katrina recovery President Barack Obama marked the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by pledging to make sure that turf wars and red tape do not impede the pace of the continuing recovery at New Orleans. Associated Press Special section: What Katrina has wrought, four years later Christian Science Monitor POLITICS US Supreme Court to revisit negative ‘Hillary’ documentary The Supreme Court will cut short its summer break in early September to hear a new argument in a momentous case that could transform the way political campaigns are conducted. International Herald Tribune South Carolina Republicans consider impeaching Sanford Despite a growing number of calls for Governor Mark Sanford's impeachment from within his own party, few South Carolinian legislators expect that Sanford will be pressured from office. Politico HEALTH Fat-fighting drug has anti-diabetes action Researchers searching for a cure for obesity said they have developed a drug that not only makes mice lose weight, but reverses diabetes and lowers their cholesterol, too. Reuters Standard of care in some UK wards 'would shame a Third World country' A report estimates that one million patients in the U.K. suffered appalling care, including neglect and cruelty, at the hands of hospital staff, many of them nurses. Telegraph.co.uk LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Last chapter arrives for 'Reading Rainbow' on PBS The "Reading Rainbow" is at an end on PBS. The program aired its final episode Aug. 28, wrapping a more than two-decade run that began in 1983. Associated Press Arts win big with $4.8 million fundraiser Fund raising by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has blossomed into a bonanza for 75 arts organizations. Detroit News Arts an easy target as states slash budgets Seattle Times SPORTS Halos excited about addition of Kazmir Angels manager Mike Scioscia finally was able to break his silence about adding Scott Kazmir to the rotation, and he was very excited about acquiring the left-hander. MLB.com Ochocinco fined for orange chin strap Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco was fined $5,000 for wearing an orange chin strap during a preseason game. ESPN EDUCATION Innovation proposals aim to transform Michigan education "Reimagine" plans could help Michigan win a slice of more than $4 billion in federal funds pledged for states with promising plans to innovate education. Detroit Free Press Does paying for good grades cheapen education values? Hundreds of schools around the country are experimenting with programs that offer students pay for performance. But critics of the programs say they use bribes to win temporary obedience. NPR   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Rockefeller’s Internet bill may be flawed Wheeling News-Register Column: A high cost to deal with climate shift New York Times Column (eleanor clift): Return of the abortion question Newsweek Blog: An uninsured voice FOX News Editorial: The plight of Jaycee Lee Dugard San Francisco Chronicle Column: Some 'sex offenses' just aren't Chicago Sun-Times Editorial: End the brutality of state juvenile lockups NY Daily News Editorial: Energy solutions won't be simple Denver Post   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Yvonne Lee, Randall Rich, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Andrew Evans, Leslie Wendel, Darling Gutierrez, Walt Chiu, Kari Bruursema, Jayanthi Nathan, Nadine Natour and Beth Ruiz.   GOOD NEWS 3 missing boaters found alive after weeklong search Three missing boaters were found alive a day after the U.S. Coast Guard said it was suspending its one-week search for them. CNN From rocking chair to weight room Senior membership in Montgomery County's community centers have tripled since the county stopped charging senior residents to use public weight rooms. Good News Gazette Foundation Lane thrills family Kristine Tendvahl and her family are counting the days until they can move into their new Habitat for Humanity home. The San Diego Union-Tribune WORLD US says Pakistan made changes to missiles sold for defense The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration officials. International Herald Tribune Israeli ex-Prime Minister Olmert indicted on corruption charges Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was indicted for fraud, breach of trust, failure to report income and falsifying documents, the Justice Ministry said. Bloomberg Australian PM to apologize for abuse of British children Thousands of British children who suffered abuse in Australian orphanages and care homes are to receive an apology from Kevin Rudd, the Australian Prime Minister. Times Online BUSINESS A reluctance to spend may be a legacy of the recession Even as evidence mounts that the recession is nearing its end, experts worry that the recovery may be weak, stymied by consumers’ reluctance to spend. CNBC Regulators shutter 3 US banks, bringing 2009 toll to 84 Regulators closed banks in California, Maryland and Minnesota, pushing U.S. bank failures to 84 amid continuing fallout from the economic crisis. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT UN meeting: Help nations adapt to global warming effects As nations negotiate cutting greenhouse gases, the United Nations is holding a separate conference on coping with more floods, droughts and other effects of climate change already assured. San Antonio Express Beijing children mark approaching summit Guardian Could we replace the nation’s pavement with solar panels? If paved surfaces were replaced with solar panels, the resulting distributed power network could provide three times the electricity the nation consumes. Grist SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Shuttle Discovery blasts off in nighttime launch to space station Space shuttle Discovery launched just before midnight on a mission to the International Space Station. The crew of seven includes one from Mexico and another from Sweden. CNN Space shuttle Discovery launch YouTube Apple Snow Leopard faces off with Microsoft Windows Amid Snow Leopard's August 28 release, Microsoft has already begun rolling out Windows 7 to enterprise customers. InformationWeek Apple seals deal to sell iPhones in China San Jose Mercury News RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Latvian Jews hail opening of restored landmark synagogue Latvian Jews, the country's president and prime minister and other officials attended the ceremonial reopening of the sole synagogue in the country's capital after a two-year renovation. Reuters Pope Benedict's prayer for Ted Kennedy Before he died, Sen. Ted Kennedy wrote a letter to Pope Benedict XVI in which he asked the pontiff to pray for him as he struggled with brain cancer. Beliefnet   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT America's 1st black female rabbi ordained Alysa Stanton was formally ordained, having completed seven years of rabbinical training at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion and becoming America's first black female rabbi. TIME   Photo of the Day The running of the bulls in the village of Cuellar is considered the oldest in Spain, dating back to the late 15th century.   (Photo by Daniel Ochoa de Olza / 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 The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love and to let it come in. Morrie Schwartz 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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