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The staff of the Presidential Palace, seen in the background, holds a prayer service in Warsaw, Poland, as news broke about the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski.   (Photo by Czarek Sokolowski / AP) Calorie mandate for menus stirs debate A food fight has been stirred over whether a provision that requires restaurant chains to declare calorie counts is a costly waste of time or an effective way to encourage healthier choices. Detroit News Calorie counts on menus aim to curb obesity Weight Loss Surgery Channel With no survivors in W.Va. mine blast, focus shifts to responsibility Investigators say "no stone will be left unturned" in finding the cause of the Upper Big Branch mine explosion. Criminal charges are rare following mine disasters, and causes for explosions can be complex. Christian Science Monitor Deadliest coal mining accident since 1970 Kansas City Star   President of Poland killed in plane crash in Russia A plane carrying the Polish president, Lech Kaczynski, and dozens of top Polish officials crashed in a heavy fog in western Russia, killing everyone aboard, Polish and Russian authorities said. New York Times Interview: Poles mourn plane crash victims BBC Polish President Lech Kaczynski dies Baltimore Sun Chemical in everyday consumer products raises concerns New research on a chemical found in everyday products ranging from soaps to toothpaste to toys raises "valid concerns" about its possible health effects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Vancouver Sun Blog: FDA takes a closer look at your soap Baltimore Sun Discussion: Triclosan and your health WebMD Waste Management standoff in garbage contract 'important nationally' Depending on your view, Waste Management President Larry O'Donnell's turn in the CBS show "Undercover Boss" confirms everything you need to know about America's largest trash company. Seattle Times   NATION Grass-fed beef making a comeback What's old is new again. U.S. farmers are turning back to a traditional method of cattle raising: feeding cows on grassy pastures instead of troughs filled with corn. NPR Agency may seek 2nd fine for Toyota fixes U.S. auto safety regulators may pursue a second fine against Toyota over hiding information about sticking accelerator pedals in 2.3 million vehicles, after already setting a $16.375-million fine. Detroit Free Press POLITICS Filling Stevens' vacancy is big test Replacing retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens depends largely on who President Barack Obama nominates, but confirmation by the Senate is unlikely to be quick and easy. Christian Science Monitor Special section: Justices of the Supreme Court Detroit Free Press Dems, GOP look to dark horses Thirty-seven states are electing governors this year. Steve Levy is among a handful of dark horse gubernatorial hopefuls across the country who are well-regarded by party leaders and who could pull off an upset. Kansas City Star EDUCATION Christie seeks cap on NJ public tuition Gov. Chris Christie wants to cap tuition and fee increases at New Jersey's four-year public colleges and universities at 4 percent, after proposing to cut the schools' state aid by nearly 18 percent. Philadelphia Inquirer Mich. college offers money back if grads don't get jobs Lansing Community College is so convinced jobs are out there that it's offering a money-back guarantee for students who don't get an offer of full-time work within a year of finishing select programs. USA TODAY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Preserving the planet's breadth of life A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. Now some biologists are calling for a similar scientific tool to measure extinction pressure on Earth's biodiversity — a so-called "barometer of life." Scientific American 'Supervolcanoes' blamed for multiple mass extinctions in Earth's history "Supervolcanoes" have been blamed for mass extinctions in Earth's history, but the cause of their eruptions is unknown. ScienceDaily RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Vatican launches transparency policy The Vatican has initiated a new transparency strategy to deal with the sex abuse crisis, planning to post a guide for lay people on the Web to explain how it deals with abuse accusations against priests. Detroit News Catholics not more likely to abuse kids Newsweek Public to get look at Shroud of Turin For six weeks both the curious and those convinced the Turin Shroud is the burial cloth of Jesus Christ can have a brief look. Philadelphia Inquirer LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The 'House' effect: Are real patients misled by TV docs? To most viewers, it's clear that medical TV dramas only vaguely resemble legitimate medical environments. But a study questions whether exposure to the shows may affect attitudes toward medicine. TIME Meet the real New Orleanians who inspired the characters in HBO's 'Treme' As viewers will discover, the creators of HBO's "Treme" have blended their drama from very real pieces of our reality. Times-Picayune   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: A daughter batting clean up Houston Chronicle Column: A voice of reason New York Times Audio: Hey, Tiger, sell me shoes, not redemption NPR Editorial: Mentally ill deserve community care St. Louis Post-Dispatch Column: US shouldn't play nice on nukes RealClearPolitics Column: Nothing neutral about Net neutrality St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blog: Stevens' retirement and Elena Kagan Salon Column: Mining danger and the cost of fossil-fuels Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, George Knowles, Jessica Duncan, Jennifer Yirinec, Jessica Flier, Antonio Jules, Megan Morris, Tanya Flowers, Rick Dossey, Jeff Bromberg, Nabila Dellil, Alessandra Marseglia and Michael Makofka.   GOOD NEWS Building a business, 2 bare feet at a time Then-entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie saw Argentinean children walking barefoot on streets. Therefore, he started a company with the goal of putting shoes on the feet of every needy child. Reuters Kindness best way to encourage toddlers, study suggests The carrot, rather than the stick, may be the best way to deal with uncooperative toddlers, according to a study that shows young children will respond more favorably to adults who treat them kindly. Telegraph.co.uk WORLD Drug-related violence in Mexico prompts policing changes Continued drug-related violence in the troubled Mexican border town of Juarez caused the Mexican government to make a change: replacing the army with a federal police force. PBS Cartels continue to fight for control of Juarez drug trade El Paso Times Kids caught in Mexico's drug war YouTube China reports rare trade deficit China has recorded a rare monthly trade deficit, which officials blame on the rising price of the raw materials the country needs to import to power its economy. BBC Chinese currency may rise against US dollar Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Spring weather brings out shoppers A 9 percent year-over-year sales surge at major chain stores has economists wondering if consumer spending is up long term, or if it's just the nicer weather. NPR Obama talks tax breaks ahead of Tax Day Just ahead of Tax Day, President Barack Obama is urging Americans to take advantage of tax credits for first-time homebuyers, college students and others. Boston Herald SPORTS Italian schoolboy Manassero makes Masters history Italian schoolboy Matteo Manassero produced more record-breaking exploits at the Masters, becoming the youngest player in the history of the event to make the halfway cut. Times of India Action at the 2010 Masters NBCSports.com Greinke honored for Cy Young Award In a pregame ceremony held on the field, the Royals presented Zack Greinke with a number of honors, which included his Cy Young Award. Kansas City Star HEALTH This allergy season nothing to sneeze at The trees are blossoming and shedding pollen early. That's bad news for millions of Americans suffering from allergies. CNN Report: Gulf War Syndrome is real, but causes unclear The symptoms of some Gulf War veterans is a real disease, but its causes, treatment and potential cure remain unknown. HealthDay ENVIRONMENT US denies climate aid to countries opposing Copenhagen accord The U.S. State Department is denying climate change assistance to countries opposing the Copenhagen accord. Guardian BLM suspends some oil and gas lease sales to review warming impacts The Bureau of Land Management delayed all oil and gas lease sales in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota while the agency studies their impact on climate change. New York Times   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT South Koreans experience what it's like to die and live again Across South Korea, entrepreneurs are holding controversial forums aimed at teaching clients how to better appreciate life by simulating death. Los Angeles Times   Photo of the Day A Palestinian man performs a summersault as others watch on the beach of the Mediterranean Sea in Gaza City.  (Photo by Khalil Hamra / 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 In three words, I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on. 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