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A pedestrian navigates the snow covered streets of downtown Washington in the early morning hours.  (Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP) Music that changed history and still resonates today Rooted in the hymns, gospel and rural ballads of the southland they set out to change, civil rights songs seized a moral high ground with their melodies as well as their words. New York Times Blog: Obama honors 'soundtrack of a movement' ABC News Obama hosts civil rights music concert Guardian Private colleges are seeking to rein in financial aid The economy is forcing some private colleges to limit their generosity after many of them doubled financial aid over the last decade to attract more applicants and reduce student debt. MSNBC   Snow, wind batter east coast in 2nd big storm The second major snowstorm in less than a week lashed the East Coast from Washington to New York, forcing federal and local government agencies, the United Nations and schools to close. Reuters Storm grounds thousands of flights CNN Blizzard warnings issued NPR Washington gets hit with winter wallop Washington Post New acting president for Nigeria Nigeria's vice president has taken over as the acting president after being empowered by the country's parliament to act as head of state in the absence of the nation's ailing president. Al Jazeera VP Goodluck Jonathan's address BBC Will Micronesia be 1st nationwide park? If successful, Micronesia will be the first nation to become a wholly protected area, adhering to conservation standards designed to safeguard the country's unique culture and rich marine biodiversity. TIME   NATION New sites refine online job search Some of America's unemployed are turning to a new generation of job Web sites that use targeted search technology to play matchmaker. NPR Are the suburbs America's new poor? Some of the biggest increases in poverty rates came in the Midwest's auto-manufacturing cities and suburbs. Cities such as Chicago saw significant "suburbanization of poverty." Christian Science Monitor Gap between rich, poor is growing CBS 2 3.8 quake shakes Chicago area A rare moderate earthquake struck Illinois, waking up residents in the Chicago area. Residents reported being shaken out of bed and finding books and tools scattered across the floor after falling from shelves. Chicago Sun-Times POLITICS The nuking of Dan Coats In the week since Dan Coats announced he was preparing to challenge Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh, Democrats have launched a withering, no-holds-barred assault on the former Republican senator. Politico Obama and counterterrorism: The debate moves right John Brennan, Deputy National Security Adviser for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, is now President Barack Obama's official attack dog in an escalating war of words with Republicans. TIME LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Some ditch social networks to reclaim time and privacy As the social networking train gathers momentum, some riders are getting off, for reasons from being besieged by online "friends" who aren't really friends to concerns over messages and photos. USA TODAY 'American Idol' Hollywood Week kicks off with Ellen DeGeneres' debut "American Idol" has served up the first dose of Hollywood Week. In addition to the 181 potential superstars filing into the Kodak Theater, the show marked the debut of newest judge Ellen DeGeneres. MTV.com Best and worst of 'Idol' MSNBC BUSINESS Cell phone company's dirty little secret Mobile phone companies have been lauded for slashing the cost of unlimited voice plans, but many wireless customers' monthly bills are actually going to get a bit more expensive. CNNMoney Honda extends airbag recall Honda has added an additional 437,700 cars, mainly in North America, to its existing global safety recall over airbag inflation problems. BBC Toyota's home base starting to worry Toyota City already gives an impression of a town under siege. Toyota's giant headquarters building is inaccessible, like a fortress at war. TIME Blog: Corollas' steering prompts complaints USA TODAY Special section: Toyota's troubles: a timeline CNNMoney HEALTH Updates proposed for 'DSM' Autism, substance abuse and eating disorders are among the conditions for which the American Psychiatric Association is proposing changes in the fifth edition of its diagnostic bible. USA TODAY Children labeled 'bipolar' may get a new diagnosis NPR FDA seeks reduction in radiation from medical scans The U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled a plan to reduce radiation exposure from three types of increasingly widespread imaging procedures: CT, nuclear medicine studies and fluoroscopy. HealthDay SPORTS America's Cup finances not plain sailing Bad weather delayed the start of the America's Cup sailing race, but that postponement is nothing compared to the years of court battles that have taken place since 2007. BBC 6 teams to hit Europe for openers A record six teams will open their 2010-11 regular seasons in Europe, the NHL and the players' association announced. ESPN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Cheney's group, a weird legacy of torture Salon Column: Wall Street wants a refund Truthdig Column: It's all about schools New York Times Column: New jobless era will transform America The Atlantic Blog: Yes, there are Republican critics of Palin Newsweek Editorial: Toyota's ongoing troubles Economist Column: Forget the deficit: Jobs need stimulus Philadelphia Daily News Editorial: Drivers, stop texting Columbus Dispatch   Site edited by: Mahvish Kazmi, Jennifer Yirinec, Tanya Flowers, Rick Dossey, Shuo Zhou, Jessica Duncan, Darling Gutierrez, Laurie Hauptli, Alessandra Marseglia, Walt Chiu, Sevim Yolacti, Lora Covrett, Jeff Bromberg and Jodi McMaster.   GOOD NEWS Old-style computers get new life in developing countries PlayPower, co-founded by Carnegie Mellon University graduate student Derek Lomas, is designed to create free educational software for impoverished families in India and other developing nations. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette iPhone app opens world to boy with rare speech syndrome Proloquo2go, the best-selling medical and educational app of 2009, has created a lot of enthusiasm among speech language pathologists, parents and people struggling to communicate. ABC News WORLD China considering green tax as extent of pollution is revealed China is considering implementing green taxes after a comprehensive new government survey revealed the extent of air and water pollution in the country. Telegraph.co.uk Kenya herds zebras for hungry lions Kenyan wildlife rangers have begun rounding up thousands of zebras in an attempt to provide natural food for starving lions in a national park. Al Jazeera European governments will help Greece European governments have agreed in principle to help heavily indebted Greece, a senior German coalition source said, in what would be the first rescue of a euro zone member in the currency's 11-year history. Reuters US stocks rally on prospects for bailout of Greece BusinessWeek ENVIRONMENT Sat-nav devices face big errors as solar activity rises Researchers say the sun is awakening after a period of low activity, which does not bode well for a world ever more dependent on satellite navigation. BBC Recycling push hurts Berkeley's budget Berkeley's $144 million budget is in the trash can — literally. In a $10 million deficit announced, the single biggest factor was a decline in its refuse revenues. San Francisco Chronicle EDUCATION Rethinking state policies on national-board-certified teachers Experts are urging districts and teacher associations to think strategically about how to structure incentives so that board-certified teachers' expertise is used effectively in school systems. Education Week Schools likely targets for NJ budget cuts A key Republican lawmaker says he expects school-aid cuts when Gov. Christie lays out his budget plans. Philadelphia Inquirer PA budget plans public school increases Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The 'next generation' of science standards A national effort is getting under way to craft a set of "next generation" science standards for elementary and secondary education. Education Week SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Hey little hen A way to determine the sex of a chicken embryo before it hatches should save money and improve animal welfare. Economist Quantum trick for new mobile devices Hand-held devices could soon have pressure-sensitive touch-screens and keys, thanks to a new material that exploits a quantum physics trick. BBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Synod rejects attack on broadcasters over lack of religious programs Senior members of the Church of England's general synod staved off an attack on the BBC and independent broadcasters for their alleged failure to produce enough religious television programs. Guardian Got a complaint? Chicago Catholics want to listen Some churches in suburban Chicago are ready to listen to complaints about the church from inactive Catholics — and prepared to apologize for any hurt the church has caused. Religion News Service   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The mechanics of mind reading The feat of scientific telepathy was largely unheard of a decade ago. But now, in various guises, it is taking over the field. Scientific American   Photo of the Day Pakistani children are seen reflected in a puddle of rain water while playing on the outskirts of Islamabad.  (Photo by Muhammed Muheisen / 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 Alas, if we but do right under restraint of authorative observance, where then is the merit? 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