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A firefighter looks on as wildfire burns near a neighborhood in La Crescenta, California.  (Photo by LM Otero / AP) Mexico to evacuate thousands as fierce Hurricane Jimena nears Emergency workers struggled to evacuate thousands of reluctant slum dwellers as extremely dangerous Hurricane Jimena approached Mexico's resort-studded Baja California Peninsula. Baltimore Sun US mulls Afghan strategy The deaths of four NATO troops have marked the end of the deadliest month in Afghanistan for U.S. forces as the organization's top commander called for a new strategy. Al Jazeera Afghan commander calls for new strategy NPR   Wildfire victims take stock; flames spread As vicious Southern California blazes continue to char plants and homes, some residents are returning to sift through the remaining ashes. CBS News Fire crews making progress in Station fire KTLA News Station fire moves toward hillside homes cbs2.com California wildfires spread, homes destroyed NPR Massachusetts plans interim US Senate pick as election set Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick set in motion a plan to allow him to pick a temporary successor for the late Sen. Ted Kennedy before voters choose someone in a Jan. 19 special election. Bloomberg Health care debate exposes regional rift for Democrats Congress' efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system are plagued by an age-old urban-rural, coasts versus the heartland schism in the Democratic Party. McClatchy Newspapers   NATION Military cancels controversial reporter-rating contract with media firm The military has canceled a controversial contract with Rendon Group, a D.C.-based media consulting firm, to write assessments of war reporters. Wired Justice Dept. to recharge enforcement of civil rights Attorney General Holder is reshaping the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division by pushing it back into voting rights, housing, employment, bank lending practices and redistricting after the 2010 census. New York Times US acquires land for flight 93 memorial Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says the government will pay $9.5 million to acquire land so the Flight 93 National Memorial can be built by the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. CBS News POLITICS McDonnell defends writings from past Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell moved to distance himself from aspects of a 20-year-old academic paper in which he addressed working women, feminism and homosexuality. The Roanoke Times DC power brokers launch effort for federalized voter registration A bipartisan group of Washington power brokers wants to streamline the voter registration process by centralizing it in the federal government. The Hill Obama official disputes Cheney's claims Former Vice President Dick Cheney had his facts wrong when he blasted Attorney General Eric Holder for launching an investigation into past CIA interrogation techniques, an administration official said. CNN White House, Cheney spar CBS News LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT The Grapes of Wrath revisited: retracing Steinbeck's footsteps Steinbeck based his story of the Joads' experiences on the real accounts of those living at the Weedpatch camp, built by the federal government as a place of shelter and protection for desperate migrants. Guardian For some hard-pressed, a campsite is home Christian Science Monitor Police review death of Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones British police are reviewing the death of Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones, 40 years after the hard-living rocker was found dead in a swimming pool. CNN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Judge issues dismissal of convictions in MySpace hoax A judge has thrown out convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in an Internet hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who committed suicide. MSNBC British plan to tackle asteroids A team of British scientists are developing plans for a spacecraft that could stop large asteroids from destroying the Earth. BBC SPORTS Gymnast Liukin says she won't be at October worlds Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin said she has withdrawn her name from consideration for the USA Gymnastics team that will compete at the world gymnastics championships in London. Houston Chronicle Andy Roddick brings major confidence to US Open Roddick climbs back on the Grand Slam horse for the first time since Wimbledon, and begins his tournament against 85th-ranked German player Bjorn Phau. NY Daily News Agassi honored in return to US Open MSNBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: High moral ground on prisoner abuse Detroit Free Press Editorial: Reporter ‘profiling’ is not acceptable The Intelligencer Editorial: Va. gubernatorial candidate McDonnell The News Leader Column (Christopher Hitchens): Media version of the Kennedy 'legacy' Slate Column: Obama, give 'em hell before it's too late Salon.com Column: What's $2 trillion among friends? Weekly Standard Blog: Poll: Democrats driving away independents U.S. News & World Report Editorial: A landslide victory for the DPJ in Japan Economist Column: Looking back at 'thirtysomething' Baltimore Sun Column: Advantage France New York Times   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Jasmine Jernberg, Andrew Evans, Sevim Yolacti, Andreea Chirita, Leslie Wendel, Jennifer Rivera, Laurie Hauptli, Darling Gutierrez and Kari Bruursema.   GOOD NEWS Bionic brain chips could be key to overcoming paralysis An experiment performed last year was the first demonstration of a new treatment that might one day cure paralysis, which is typically caused by a broken connection in the spinal cord. New Scientist UH faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate teaching The University of Hawaii has selected seven faculty members from campuses across the university system as the recipients of the Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. University of Hawaii News WORLD Poland ceremonies mark WWII start Leaders from Russia and Germany are among those expected at ceremonies in Poland to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II. BBC Poland marks start of World War II Reuters Iran protester killed in prison An Iranian news agency says a young man arrested during post-election protests died after being beaten, and not from meningitis as police had first claimed. BBC BUSINESS Walmart launches online marketplace Walmart Stores said it will launch an online marketplace with nearly 1 million items available through a number of retailers. CNBC US stocks finish lower U.S. stocks closed lower, with the selling on Wall Street trimming a sixth straight monthly gain for the S&P 500 index on the final day of August. BusinessWeek ENVIRONMENT Environmentalists stumble in ongoing climate fight Environmentalists are making slow progress adapting a movement built for other goals into a political hammer, pushing a complex proposal through a skeptical Senate. CBS News Open-pit California mine digs in for "green" gold rush The future of wind farms and hybrid cars may well hinge on what happens to a 55-acre hole in the ground at the edge of California's high desert. Environmental News Network As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, global shortage looms Worldwide demand for rare earth metals is expected to exceed supply by some 40,000 tons annually in several years unless major new production sources are developed. Reuters EDUCATION Transgender Vt. teen wants genderless bathrooms in school A transgender teenager is lending his voice to a movement in Vermont to require the state's middle and high schools to offer genderless bathrooms. USA TODAY Back to school: algebra, the birthplace and graveyard for many in math Algebra is so important that the National Mathematics Advisory Council, appointed by the President, called it a "demonstrable gateway to later achievement." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette HEALTH Preventive care savings recast Preventive services may reduce health care costs, but probably not to the degree President Barack Obama and other Democrats have said, according to a newly published study. Concord Monitor Prostate cancer screening: prelude to unnecessary treatment? One million American men since 1986 have been treated for prostate tumors that may never have killed them or even caused symptoms, according to a new study by Dartmouth College. Forbes RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Dalai Lama holds Taiwan prayers The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has held a prayer ceremony in southern Taiwan in memory of the victims of last month's typhoon. BBC Mormons become victims in $50 million scam to sell gold bullion Like victims of other get-rich scams, Tri Energy’s investors had something in common. Many were Mormons and born-again Christians who shared dreams and prayers on nightly conference calls. Bloomberg   Photo of the Day People look at a sand sculpture in the likeness of an octopus and fish on the beach in Vina del Mar, Chile.  (Photo by Santiago Llanquin / 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 Personal service when it merges into universal service is the only service worth doing. 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