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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, greets Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia.   (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP) Russia suspends Iran arms sale following Israeli PM's visit Russia delayed the delivery of S-300 air defense missiles to Iran, citing unspecified technical problems. This comes a day after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Christian Science Monitor Israel to erect Red Army memorial Jerusalem Post Americans considering community banks Bailouts and bonuses have many Americans frustrated with big banks. Some consumers think these giant institutions have lost touch with customers and need to brush up on basic good business practices. NPR   China sells US Treasury bonds, Japan takes lead China relinquished its position as the largest overseas holder of U.S. Treasury bonds, a move that means Japan, which boosted its purchases, is once again the largest overseas holder of the securities. Guardian Obama seeks bipartisan debt panel McClatchy 1 year later, results of stimulus mixed NPR Could medical information cards cure US health care woes? European and Asian countries with nationalized health care systems have used smart cards to identify and track patients for about a decade and, for the most part, have had positive results. Newsweek Health in America, county-by-county report HealthDay US military's new surge in accountability Emphasis on accountability seems to be seeping throughout the U.S. military. There's a growing sense, though hard to quantify, that missteps once overlooked are now grounds for disciplinary action. TIME   NATION Tarmac rules get more flights dropped The recent onslaught of flight cancellations is a harbinger of what can be expected from airlines looking to avoid new fines for leaving people stranded on grounded planes. USA TODAY Rising tide of suburban and rural homeless families Homelessness in rural and suburban America is straining shelters this winter as the economy flounders and joblessness hovers near double digits. CBS News US backing new nuclear reactors President Obama told an audience of union officials that the Energy Department has approved a loan guarantee for construction of two nuclear reactors in Georgia. New York Times Obama pitches nuclear power CNN POLITICS Republicans furious about timing of Bayh’s retirement announcement They have at least four candidates in the upcoming primary while the Indiana Democratic Party will decide its nominee. Politico Lamont announces bid for Ct. governor Touting his experience in creating jobs in his own small business, Democrat Ned Lamont announced his candidacy for governor of Connecticut — a state low in job creation and expanding businesses. Hartford Courant McCain race catnip to talk show titans Early polls suggest Arizona Sen. John McCain leads former Rep. J.D. Hayworth by a healthy margin in the GOP primary. Among conservative radio talk show hosts, however, McCain is losing by a landslide. Politico LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Kennedy series stirs anger before filming A new mini-series about John F. Kennedy’s presidency by the History channel does not yet have a cast or a premiere date. Not a frame of footage has been shot. It does, however, have critics wanting it halted. New York Times Sadie the Scottish terrier wins Best in Show at Westminster A Scottish terrier completed the triple crown in dog competitions by winning the Best in Show title at the 134th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. USA TODAY ENVIRONMENT At Mekong's source in China, past and present collide The Mekong River, one of the world's longest waterways, has a long and turbulent history. It crosses six countries as it makes its way to the South China Sea — a journey of nearly 3,000 miles. NPR Team finds subtropical waters flushing through Greenland fjord Waters from warmer latitudes or subtropical waters are reaching Greenland's glaciers, driving melting and likely triggering an acceleration of ice loss, researchers report. ScienceDaily SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY New lookout for astronauts Astronauts ventured out on the final spacewalk of their mission to unwrap the International Space Station’s phenomenal new lookout — the best window on the world that orbiting crews have ever had. MSNBC Astronauts unveil 'window on the world' Los Angeles Times Tut died of malaria and bone condition Scientists have managed to create a family tree for King Tutankhamun and believe he may have died from a combination of malaria and bone abnormalities. Telegraph.co.uk Interview: Egypt's Zahi Hawass on King Tut USA TODAY Deadly bat fungus spreading in US A deadly fungus responsible for tens of thousands of bat deaths in the eastern United States is on the move, according to recent tests that confirmed the killer's presence in Tennessee. National Geographic RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Catholic Church sanctions some infertility treatment technology Church teaching says technology used to facilitate or support marital conjugation and conception is fine, but any other technology is not. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Young adults 'less religious,' not necessarily 'more secular' Young adults today are less church-connected than prior generations were when they were in their 20s. But they're just about as spiritual as their parents and grandparents were at those ages. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Global weirding is here New York Times Column: The future is Greek Slate Column: Is the Web a threat to cultural values? Scientific American Blog: Battle of the sexes, Oscar edition The Atlantic Column: Why sanctions won't work against Iran TIME Blog: Can Hayworth beat McCain? Newsweek Column: Is Canada more pro-family than the US? Christian Science Monitor Column: Cheney's dose of reality RealClearPolitics   Site edited by: Tanya Flowers, Mahvish Kazmi, Alen Amini, Laurie Hauptli, Shuo Zhou, Jessica Duncan, Darling Gutierrez, Brian Levine, Rick Dossey, Walt Chiu, Alessandra Marseglia, Sevim Yolacti and Jeff Bromberg.   GOOD NEWS Woman's new heart has happy ending The Valentine's Day gift turned her life around after more than 20 years of living with steadily progressing heart disease and numerous cardiac procedures. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fans spread the love on Target Facebook page, help donate $1M The campaign invited the online community and Facebook users to help choose how five national charities would receive a portion of $1 million from Target. PNNOnline Happiest states: Hawaii moves into 1st Topping the well-being list among all 50 states, Hawaii pulled ahead of the 2008 leader Utah. Nine of the top 10 well-being states reside in the Midwest and the West. LiveScience WORLD Argentina toughens shipping rules in Falklands oil row Argentina has announced new controls on shipping through its waters to the Falkland Islands in a growing dispute over British oil drilling plans. BBC In historic 1st, Sarkozy visits Haiti Nicolas Sarkozy made the first visit ever by a French president to Haiti, offering aid to what was once his nation's richest colony. MSNBC Special section: Earthquake strikes Haiti Appleton Post-Crescent West Bank won't crown a Miss Palestine When entrepreneur Salwa Youssef began planning a Miss Palestine contest late last year, she knew she was pushing the boundaries of social convention in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS US stock futures rise on improving earnings, housing starts U.S. stock futures advanced, a day after the biggest rally since November for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as better-than-estimated earnings and housing data bolstered confidence in the economy. Bloomberg Credit card delinquency rates level off The percentage of Americans falling behind on credit card bills stabilized in January, according to data from the six major lenders, signaling that U.S. consumer credit woes may be leveling off. Reuters HEALTH Stem cells may sabotage their own DNA A new study suggests that stem cells intentionally break their own DNA as a way of regulating tissue development. The study could dramatically change research. Medical News Today 1 in 2 children has chronic health issues One in every two U.S. children now grapples at some time with a chronic health condition, such as asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or obesity, new research suggests. Palm Beach Post More kids have chronic health problems Medical News Today Aspirin may boost breast cancer survival A new study of more than 4,000 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer shows that taking aspirin appears to significantly increase survival and reduce the risk of recurrence. HealthDay EDUCATION Public discontent with colleges Most Americans believe that colleges today operate like businesses, concerned more with their bottom line than with the educational experience of students, according to a new study. New York Times Surveys for ELLs under fire A growing chorus of people are saying that some school districts are overzealous in categorizing students as English-language learners in the aim of complying with federal and state laws. Education Week SPORTS Another headache for the Winter Games: the Brits To the bafflement of organizers in Vancouver and the International Olympic Committee, the Winter Games are already being reported by some British media as a disaster just a few days into competition. Earth Times Olympics call in new Zamboni to reshape speedskating oval The malfunctions that delayed the women's 3,000 meters and which threatened to postpone the men's 500 meter event were unprecedented at Olympic speed skating. USA TODAY Team USA slices Swiss, 3-1 The youthful U.S. men's hockey team opened the Olympic tournament with a 3-1 win over Switzerland. Sports Illustrated Goals of the game: US 3, Switzerland 1 CNBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Faith schools attacked over staff The U.K. government is facing criticism over claims that it allows faith schools to refuse jobs or promotions to staff with different, or no, spiritual beliefs. BBC   Photo of the Day Elephant Rock of Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park is one of the unique formations that dot its landscape.  (Photo by Brooke Donald / 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 I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it. Dwight D. 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