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The reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant is seen at center, just outside the southern city of Bushehr, Iran.  (Photo by Majid Asgaripour / Mehr News Agency / AP) Sleepiness might be in the genes No matter how little they sleep, some people can keep a skip in their step while others will struggle through the day. A new study found that the reason could be in our genes. ABC News US slips to historic low in corruption index The United States has dropped out of the top 20 in a global league table of least corrupt nations, tarnished by financial scandals and the influence of money in politics, Transparency International said. Reuters   Iran begins loading fuel into nuclear power plant Iran has begun loading fuel for its first nuclear energy plant in the southern city of Bushehr. Tehran says the electricity produced by this power plant will add to the national power supply. CNN Iran confirms it provided aid to Afghanistan Bloomberg The loading of Iran’s nuclear plant with fuel Telegraph.co.uk McCain to GOP: ‘Don’t run victory lap yet’ When asked if Republicans will win a majority in the Senate, the GOP’s 2008 presidential nominee declined to say. CBS News Tim Kaine and Democrats remain optimistic CNN Oldest modern human fossil outside of Africa found A fossil human jawbone discovered in southern China is upsetting conventional notions of when our ancestors migrated out of Africa. National Geographic   NATION Legalized pot’s unlikely supporters: moms and cops The ballot measure that would legalize recreational pot in California is prompting unpredictable responses. Some marijuana growers oppose legalization, while some police officers and mothers support it. NPR The online threat The federal government spends between $6 and $7 billion annually for unclassified cybersecurity work, and it is estimated an equal amount on the classified portion. The New Yorker Air Force manual describes cyberwar world Denver Post For many over 55, debt delays dreams A growing number of Americans age 55 and older have put their retirement dreams on hold as they face a dismal financial reality: the recession has forced many into unemployment and reduced savings. USA TODAY US banking regulators in new foreclosures probe BBC POLITICS The New Democrats: the coalition Pharma and Wall Street love As Congress entered the final phase of its overhaul of Wall Street, several hundred friends and colleagues slipped out of Washington for a private weekend on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. ProPublica Obama touts job creation as midterm elections near President Barack Obama touted his administration‘s job-creation efforts just eight days before elections in which voters’ economic anxiety threatens his Democrats’ grip on Congress. Reuters Should Obama run again? More voter enthusiasm than for Reagan in ’82. Christian Science Monitor Obama’s race to the finish ABC News Americans grow less concerned about foreign policy When voters are asked about the most pressing problems facing the country, only 3 percent say Afghanistan; 60 percent say the economy and unemployment. Newsweek BUSINESS Buffett sees value in obscure manager Warren Buffett’s selection of the top candidate to succeed him at Berkshire Hathaway is a curious choice because Todd Combs manages only about $400 million and focuses almost entirely on financial stocks. Barron’s Aquamarine’s Spier discusses Berkshire, Combs Bloomberg Texas Instruments sees slow PC and TV consumer demand Texas Instruments Inc. warned its fourth-quarter revenue will be hurt by slowing demand for chips for computers and televisions, sending shares lower, though its results beat Wall Street forecasts. Reuters HEALTH Is it safe to put a cell phone in your pocket? We are a nation grown numb to the seemingly endless fine print that accompanies our purchases. But every now and then a product is sold with a warning that should command attention. TIME Alzheimer’s risk doubles in middle-aged heavy smokers Heavy smoking in middle age may more than double the risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life, according to a large population-based study. MedPage Today Height matters Americans were two inches taller than the Englishmen they fought in the Revolutionary War, thanks to abundant food and a healthy rural life. NPR EDUCATION So far, so good Predictions of calamity in transition to government-based student lending have not come to pass. But the U.S. faces another daunting task: helping colleges help borrowers avoid default. Inside Higher Ed Record surge at local and national graduate schools Graduate schools locally and nationally are posting record numbers of applicants looking to change careers, hoping to become more marketable or simply riding out the recession in the classroom. Chicago Sun-Times   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Scott Horton): Standing tall for tyranny Harpers Column (Mona Charen): NPR confronts its own partisanship National Review Column (Marian Burros): Cooking with Zeke Emanuel Politico Column (Jon Carroll): Passing the others San Francisco Chronicle Column (Tracy Clark-Flory): The irony of my feminist photo shoot Salon Column (Evelyn Robert de Rothschild): Where do we go from here? Huffington Post Cartoon (Mike Keefe): European terror alert Denver Post Blog (Bernie Quigley): John Thune and Black Elk: South Dakota rising — new buzzwords  (The Hill) Pundits Blog   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Ayesha Sharma, Tanya Flowers, George Knowles, Anne Lawver, Paul Wertheim, John Allen and Charles Weiss.   GOOD NEWS Liu Xia: ‘Attend Nobels for us’ The wife of this year‘s Nobel Peace Prize laureate has asked friends to attend the awards ceremony. She fears that her husband’s imprisonment and her house arrest will prevent them from attending. The Australian Helping teens be a real guitar hero by caring for others Sandra Rizkallah and Tom Pugh founded the after-school music program “Plugged In” to help teens start rock bands — and learn about serving others. Christian Science Monitor Nets donate $75K to fund to help paralyzed football player The Nets are donating $75,000 to a fund to help paralyzed Rutgers’ football player Eric LeGrand. The team says it is giving the money to raise awareness of the player’s plight. Star-Ledger WORLD French students hold fresh protests but movement losing steam French students are staging new protests against the overhaul of the pension system, yet despite the action, the mass movement is losing steam. Union leaders admit they will have to change tactics. Al Jazeera Fresh blockades as gas stations still dry International News Magnitude 7.5 quake hits off Indonesia A major earthquake hit off the coast of western Sumatra, Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The preliminary magnitude was put at 7.5 by the USGS. MSNBC Special section: Indonesian earthquake U.S. Geological Survey SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Hybrid model for nonprofits hits snags The hybrid model of social enterprise marries a profit-making business to a nonprofit organization as a means of addressing the financing difficulties faced by many nonprofit groups. New York Times Wi-Fi Direct lets wireless devices talk face to face Wi-Fi Direct enables certified devices to communicate with each other via Wi-Fi technology without needing a router as an intermediary. TechNewsWorld ENVIRONMENT Global food crisis forecast as prices reach record highs Rising food prices and shortages could cause instability in many countries as the cost of staple foods reached new highs, with scientists predicting further widespread droughts and floods. Guardian Forestry takes center stage at UN talks on nature Delegates at a global U.N. meeting to preserve natural resources were trying to agree on ways to deploy about $4 billion in cash to help developing nations save tropical forests. Reuters RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Ungodly spat: Dawkins sues his disciple Josh Timonen was one of a small coterie of young protégés around Richard Dawkins, sharing his boss’s zealous atheism. But now he and the evolutionary theorist have fallen out spectacularly. The Independent Hollywood probes spiritual subjects without getting preachy Multiplexes have been crowded with films that wrestle with spiritual questions, as filmmakers are more boldly exploring life’s biggest wonders: god and death. Religion News Service SPORTS World Series preview: odd pair, same goal of winning We always look for lessons in the teams that win. We’re not real sure how to build a World Series team, so we look to the teams that get there. CBSSports Yankees fire Dave Eiland In the wake of the disappointing end to New York’s season, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has fired pitching coach Dave Eiland. ESPN LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT ‘Tamil Pulp Fiction’ now in English Indian pulp fiction Tamil has been translated into English. Tamil has always been the language of high culture in India. Its literature is old, its poetry exquisite. NPR The rich afterlife of the king of pop Over the past year, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Madonna and Jay-Z have all earned more than $50 million each, yet Michael Jackson’s estate has raked in $275 million, fueled by interest following his death. Forbes   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Facebook’s Places: how to use it and protect your privacy Services based on your location are popular in Silicon Valley and New York City. But for many people, these services remain odd tools on your smart phone. San Jose Mercury News   Photo of the Day A girl rides a wooden horse on a carousel at a fair in Bolintin, Romania. Thousands flocked from all over southern Romania to enjoy the fair.  (Photo by Vadim Ghirda / 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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