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In this file photo employees sort garlic cloves at the Christopher Ranch, in Gilroy, Calif. The recovery lost momentum as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, a sluggish showing regarded as too weak to drive down unemployment.  (Photo by Paul Sakuma AP) Regulators want truckers to shape up Federal regulators have announced plans to step up scrutiny of sleep apnea and other health issues affecting truckers, a move that has put them on notice to get healthy. NPR Court denies request for expedited hearing on Ariz. immigration law A federal appeals court has denied Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's request for an expedited hearing on the state's controversial immigration law. CNN Immigration a hot issue in state races San Francisco Chronicle Gov. Brewer considers tweaking immigration law Arizona Republic   Economy cools as lack of jobs limits spending The world’s largest economy will probably keep cooling as a lack of jobs prompts American consumers to rein in spending. Bloomberg Summer slowdown ABC News 3 companies fight over oil-spill blame, work together to plug well On shore, BP, Halliburton and Transocean are engaging in a billion-dollar blame game over the blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico. At sea, they' dependon each other to finally plug up the environmental disaster. Baltimore Sun House approves major curbs on offshore drilling Houston Chronicle Gulf fishing reopens, but is oil in the fish ABC News Crews beat back wildfire in high desert north of Los Angeles Fire crews working through the night beat back flames and built containment lines around a two-day-old wildfire that charred nearly 22 square miles of brush in the high desert north of Los Angeles. MSNBC Crews continue to battle wildfire CNN   NATION US Senate passes legislation for tougher airline safety measures The U.S. Senate approved and sent to the White House legislation that toughens airline pilot training requirements and aims to reduce pilot fatigue. Reuters In ironic twist, Iran detained US hikers critical of Israel and America Iran arrested a trio of passionate young Americans who espouse some of the same causes as Iran itself, particularly taking a stand against the U.S. and Israel. Christian Science Monitor POLITICS Parties battle as 9/11 responders bill fails A verbal flash-fire erupted on the House floor over a battle to pass a benefits bill for emergency workers who were first on the scene of the 9/11 attacks. CNN Support for Rangel fading; Obama calls charges troubling Rep. Charlie Rangel is getting sympathy from some fellow Democrats but scant support from others as he faces trial on several ethics charges. Baltimore Sun Panel recommends reprimand for Rangel Columbus Dispatch Second senior Democrat to face ethics trial Reuters EDUCATION A surge in homeless students in schools Nearly 1 million homeless students attended public schools, a 41 percent increase and another sign of how broadly the economic recession has struck America. USA TODAY A 'shoot-out' between methods won't help us teach more children to read A new report examines why one-third of children have reading difficulties at the age of 11, and concludes it is because of a lack of discipline, and the absence of a teaching system called "synthetic phonics". EducationNews.org ENVIRONMENT Natural disaster victims identified fast with new global database Rapid identification of multiple victims or missing persons in natural disasters and in police work is being examined by Interpol. Environment News Service Solar cycle may drive Venice's floods If you want to see Venice while keeping your feet dry, don't go when the sun has lots of spots. Peaks in solar activity cause the city to flood more often, apparently by changing the paths of storms over Europe. New Scientist SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FDA approves Geron's groundbreaking study of embryonic cells A Menlo Park biotech firm will proceed with the world's first human test of a treatment made from embryonic stem cells. San Jose Mercury News Cybercrime: Are mobsters planting hackers in big companies? While cybercrime fell in 2009, a report noted that hackers are getting better at what they do. Verizon's annual cyberattack report analyzes more than 900 actual cases and 900 million stolen records. Christian Science Monitor HEALTH Embryonic stem cells cleared for pilot tests in paralyzed patients Federal officials have cleared a first human embryonic stem cell treatment for experiments on paralyzed patients, a biomedical firm announced. USA TODAY Incoming season's flu vaccines The flu vaccines approved for the 2010-11 season protect against three strains of influenza, including the 2009 H1N1 pandemic swine flu strain, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced. BusinessWeek GlaxoSmithKline's FluLaval released by FDA YouTube Weight-loss combo appears effective A sustained-release formulation combining bupropion and naltrexone (Contrave) appears to be an effective treatment for weight loss in obese patients, researchers have found. MedPage Today   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Find money for road projects now Detroit Free Press Editorial: Ads for sugar-laden foods aimed at kids hinder obesity control Houston Chronicle Column (Adam Smith): In the short term, immigration ruling is a gift for the GOP Christian Science Monitor Blog (Jeff Simon): Weiner enraged on House floor  (CNN) Political Ticker Blog (Stephen Sestanovich): Look who thinks America is cool again  (The New Republic) Entanglements Column (David A. Hoffman): Divorce is costly. The settlement need not be Christian Science Monitor Column (David Paul Kuhn): The 'tipping point' of American debt RealClearPolitics Blog (Jeremy Warner): IMF's mad prescription for the US economy  (Telegraph.co.uk) Economics   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Alen Amini, Adrian Smith, Michael Makofka, Elizabeth Quinn, Daishi Sato, Alexa Even, Kristen Toland, Alessandra Marseglia and Nabila Dellil.   GOOD NEWS Mother and daughter closer 3 years after bridge disaster For 13-year-old Arrianna Merritt, the words mother and hero go hand in hand. What she remembers most from the bridge collapse is the choice her mother made. CNN 60 years after rejection, college grants degree to 1st black applicant Missouri State’s first black applicant will receive the university’s first-ever honorary bachelor’s degree. MSNBC WORLD Death of top Mexican kingpin threatens to unleash battle for control One of the world's most powerful drug cartels took a major hit when soldiers killed a top kingpin. His death likely will mean a fight for his drug empire. Star Tribune Mexican drug boss killed in clash with army YouTube Pakistan floods kill 800 and displace a million people The worst monsoon floods in living memory have killed at least 800 people and affected one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official has said. BBC Pakistan grapples with massive floods BBC BUSINESS Treasury notes climb with slowing economic growth Treasury notes gained, pushing yields to the lowest ever, as data that showed U.S. economic growth is cooling fueled demand for the safest securities. Bloomberg RIM to join the tablet fray with 'Blackpad' A new Bloomberg report cited the company's plans to build an iPad-like touchscreen device. Ars Technica Research in Motion's Blackbook YouTube Cities, websites and hotels at odds over ability to collect taxes The legal argument about whether a city is now simply able to collect taxes that it said it was already owed, or whether it's imposing a new tax altogether — has taken place in courtrooms all across the country. NPR SPORTS Bradford gets $50 million guaranteed Number one overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams, with $50 million in guaranteed money. ESPN Money management a difficult lesson for NFL's rookie class As they begin life in the NFL, rookies also ponder sobering fine print that tempers the allure of becoming rich and famous. They could also wind up broke. USA TODAY 2010 NFL training camp dates, locations ESPN LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Penguin Books celebrates 75th birthday As the publisher celebrates its 75th birthday, Penguin titles are not only among the most recognizable in literature, but also a magnet for collectors. Guardian Sound of Hollywood going virtual Software engineers are working on a system that would replace the traditional effects of the so-called Foley artists with the omnipresent computer. Telegraph.co.uk RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Catholic pilgrims must pay to attend 2 pope events in UK Pilgrims will have to pay as much as $39 to attend one of the two public events in England to be led by Pope Benedict XVI. USA TODAY Evangelical leaders Pan Quran burn plan Evangelical leaders blasted a Gainesville, Florida church's plans to burn Qur'ans on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Christianity Today   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Sleeping for less than 6 hours can cause early death, study finds Sleeping consistently for less than six hours a night can cause an early death, but too much sleep could also mean problems, according to a study on abnormal sleep patterns. Guardian   Photo of the Day A Jordanian man stands by a fish pond near the farm of Omar Zumot in the village of Sama AL-Sarhan, north of Jordan.  (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh / 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 must uphold my ideals, for perhaps the time will come when I shall be able to carry them out. 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