This edition was published on March 21, 2010 at 1 PM E.T. [ Go to the front page ]
Please click here to view all archived editions for this day.

Make us your homepage March 21, 2010 Log in | Sign up
Home About us Our Team Volunteer Ways to help News archives Opinion
Members of a Female Engagement Team for a security detail take position before making contact with locals in the village of Khwaja Jamal in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan.   (Photo by Julie Jacobson / AP) Combat vet says gender bias led to untreated PTSD PTSD and depression are the top disability claims among America's female veterans — many of whom served in Iraq and Afghanistan. But many of them have trouble proving that they saw combat. NPR Special section: Post-traumatic stress disorder WebMD Fewer inmates in US state prisons – but only to save money In the fight for reform of America's grim, overcrowded and gang-ridden prison system, it is a small victory: A new study shows that state prisons have actually reduced their total number of inmates. Observer   Pensions may deepen financial crisis There's a looming U.S. financial problem that's big. From Connecticut to California, pension funds for teachers, firefighters and other public employees are severely underfunded. NPR Special section: Retirement New York Times Special section: The trillion dollar gap The Pew Center on the States How the West poisoned Bangladesh Up to 20 million people in Bangladesh are at risk of suffering early deaths because of arsenic poisoning – the legacy of a ill-planned water project that created a devastating public health catastrophe. The Independent How a lawsuit over school laptops and privacy evolved A review shows that Philadelphia area school administrators blew past warnings of trouble and missed obvious opportunities to disclose the Web cam capability to parents and students. Philadelphia Inquirer   NATION Stage set for health care reform vote President Barack Obama made his last appeal for the reform, telling House Democrats on the eve of the historic vote: "Let's get this done." CNN Blog: Pelosi: No separate abortion vote for bill CBS News Obama to Dems: Back health bill for Americans YouTube Thousands rally in DC against Iraq war On the seventh anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, demonstrators carried flag-draped cardboard coffins as they rally in Washington D.C. NBC Washington Panel asks to question Bush's senior officials Telegraph.co.uk Name that war: must be catchy, inspirational, scare the hell out of enemy Names are important, especially in war. Like a good advertising jingle, war names must be catchy and concise. But above all else, they have to sell inspiration to the troops and promise to non-combatant civilians. Toronto Star POLITICS Obama says new US financial regulations are 'essential' President Barack Obama said the financial regulatory proposals that a Senate panel will take are essential to prevent future crises and to let markets function fairly. Bloomberg Blog: Obama focuses next on financial reform ABC News Iowa flood legislation washes aside State lawmakers appear poised to adjourn without approving a raft of measures aimed at protecting the lives and property of Iowans in future floods. Des Moines Register HEALTH Plastic surgery in decline as America tires of excess Americans appear to be finally falling out of love with cosmetic surgery after a new report revealed that the number of operations dropped by 18 percent. Guardian The agony of long-distance runners: coronary plaque Long-distance runners have less body fat and better heart rates than people being tested for cardiac disease. Paradoxically, however, runners have more calcified plaque in their heart arteries. ABC News ENVIRONMENT Volcano erupts in Iceland Authorities evacuated hundreds of people after a volcano erupted beside a glacier in southern Iceland, Iceland's civil protection agency said. MSNBC Artificial wetlands raise hopes for waterfowl recovery in Colo. After years of declines in the number of ducks visiting Colorado, wildlife advocates are hoping to woo the waterfowl back with artificial wetlands designed to give the birds places to nest and rest. Denver Post LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Goodwill goes high-dollar Goodwill is opening up a high-dollar boutique in Texas, a far cry from the traditional Goodwill retail store. The idea is to attract customers looking for designer clothes at discount prices. WMBF Goodwill goes upscale MSNBC Volunteering day to honor Fred Rogers Friends and colleagues of late television icon Fred Rogers want to honor his legacy with a national day of volunteering on his birthday. Rogers would have been 82. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Child’s modernized version of Christ's beatings stirs Lenteen passions Some find Jackson Potts II's photograph of a nightstick-wielding policeman beating a fallen, bleeding child violent and offensive. But to Jackson the disturbing image has religious symbolism. MSNBC In Morocco, a crackdown on Christian aid workers of all nationalities The Village of Hope deportations are part of what appears to be a widespread crackdown on Christian aid workers in Morocco. An estimated 40 foreigners have been deported this month. TIME   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Cut off the cash and Israel might behave The Independent Column: Gay soldiers responsible for massacre? Telegraph.co.uk Column: Why Dems want a GOP health plan Truthdig Blog: The drama of health care reform The Atlantic Editorial: The 18th Brumaire of Barack Obama Weekly Standard Column: Drifting apart: US and Israel Slate Column: American history: right and left EducationNews.org Blog: Industry interests are not in their 'twilight' Salon   Site edited by: Nabila Dellil, James Morris, Jodi McMaster, Jennifer Yirinec, Michael J. Bobak, George Knowles, Rick Dossey, Walt Chiu, Michael Makofka, Megan Morris, Antonio Jules, Jessica Flier and Amy Helfman.   GOOD NEWS Girl donates hair to help friend with hair-loss disorder Maci Anderson donated her hair to Locks for Love, hoping it could go directly to her friend, Makensie. The Town Talk Judges and lawyers race for good cause Judges and lawyers raced against each other for a good cause. The 2nd Annual Race to the Courthouse 5k encouraged Tampa, Fla., attorneys to donate pro bono hours. ABC News WORLD Iraq PM calls for recount Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is locked in a tight battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next government, called for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. Sydney Morning Herald Allawi holds narrow election leads CCTV Iranians trained hundreds of Taliban insurgents to make bombs Taliban commanders have revealed that hundreds of insurgents have been trained in Iran to kill NATO forces in Afghanistan. Times Online Haiti can’t feed itself The earthquake not only smashed markets, collapsed warehouses and left more than 2.5 million people without enough to eat. It may also have shaken up the way the developing world gets food. MSNBC BUSINESS Tool firms seek US aid Cash-strapped companies that supply critical parts to industrial giants are seeking a $30 billion U.S. loan-guarantee program to speed up payments in hopes that other manufacturers will follow. Wall Street Journal Lipsky says debt challenges face advanced economies Advanced economies face “acute” challenges in tackling high public debt, and unwinding existing stimulus measures will not come close to bringing deficits back to prudent levels, said John Lipsky. BusinessWeek Durable goods orders probably climbed Orders for long-lasting goods in the U.S. probably climbed in February for a third month, and home sales were little changed, adding to evidence manufacturing is heading the recovery, economists said. Bloomberg SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The thin line of amazement Our atmosphere's unique chemical formula supplies us with the water that bathes us and provides a soothing blanket that keeps us protected from the violence of space. BBC Jihad Jane case suggests rising threat from online 'jihobbyists' "Jihobbyists" are people drawn to the online theater of violent jihad, as they delve into Web forums. Colleen LaRose, also known as "Jihad Jane," is an example of this threat, according to experts. Christian Science Monitor SPORTS Upsets take center stage as Northern Iowa shocks Kan. With 34 seconds left, Northern Iowa pulled off the biggest upset in the NCAA tournament, beating top overall seed Kansas 69-67 in the second round. Tulsa World Biggest NCAA tournament upsets NBC Sports MLS, union sign 5-year labor deal Major League Soccer and its players have signed a five-year labor contract that avoided a strike scheduled before the MLS season opener on March 25. Sports Illustrated EDUCATION Math expert wins wealth, if he accepts A reclusive Russian mathematician, Grigori Perelman, claimed to solve one of the most intractable problems in mathematics before disappearing back into St. Petersburg. New York Times Pell grants on the line The nation's popular Pell grant program, which provides federal grants to millions of Americans based on financial need, is facing a $19 billion budget gap. CNNMoney 2 suspected suicides confirmed at Cornell; total now at 6 Two suspected cases of suicide on the Cornell University campus have officially been confirmed, bringing the total number of suicides for the academic year to six. CNN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Afghan incentives to Taliban turncoats often empty Insurgents who switch sides for incentives are "stuck" without cash or allies. Such cases are why the U.S. and its allies are planning investments in programs aimed at using jobs to peel Taliban fighters away. MSNBC   Photo of the Day A Japanese tourist surfs along the coast in Hikkaduwa, about 62 miles south of Colombo, Sri Lanka.  (Photo by Eranga Jayawardena / 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 Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. Theodore Roosevelt 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

Copyright © 2006-2016 DailySource. All rights reserved. Terms of Service