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Cindy Hickey, left, the mother of Shane Bauer, and Nora Shourd, mother of Sarah Shourd, talk about their children and efforts to get them released from prison in Iran.  (Photo by Amy Forliti / AP) Iranian prosecutor ready to release American woman Authorities will release a jailed American woman on $500,000 bail because of health problems, another sudden about-face by Iran in a case that has added to tension with the United States. ABC News Cesareans more likely for women at for-profit hospitals, study finds For-profit hospitals across the state are performing cesarean sections at higher rates than nonprofit hospitals, a California Watch analysis has found. San Jose Mercury News Blog: C-section rates surging  (Philadelphia Inquirer) Check Up   US poverty hits record levels The number of people who are in poverty is on track for a record increase on President Barack Obama's watch, with the ranks of working-age poor approaching levels that led to the 1960s national war on poverty. MSNBC Crisis 'hollowing out' middle-class work force Chicago Sun-Times Afghan security growing worse Even as more U.S. troops flow into the country, Afghanistan is more dangerous than it has ever been during this war, according to international organizations and humanitarian groups. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 9/11 memorial ceremony at ground zero simple, poignant At the 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York, family members and others read the names of those who died that day in 2001. Christian Science Monitor Flight 93 memorial to be finished in 2011 CNN   NATION Turning Russian nukes into US energy As a result of a 1993 agreement, nearly 10% of all electricity in the U.S. is generated by nuclear material taken from the tips of Russian missiles once aimed at American cities. TIME Senator demands answers in Calif. blaze California Sen. Barbara Boxer demanded answers to questions about why a gas transmission line ruptured in a suburban San Francisco town, triggering a massive fire that killed four people. CNN 5 are missing; cadaver dogs get 9 hits San Francisco Chronicle San Bruno fire pictures: 'Hell on Earth' in Calif. National Geographic POLITICS What Gates plans to do before leaving Robert Gates has one last, crucial mission before he leaves office, and it’s not in Afghanistan or Iraq. It’s in Washington — within the hallowed halls of the Pentagon. Newsweek Showdown over Bush cuts revives estate tax fight The estate tax typically hits a tiny fraction of the wealthiest Americans, but it often generates debate among a much larger segment of the population. NPR How much will tax cuts cost? CNNMoney SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Professional astronomers: Let's study fireballs hitting Jupiter Amateur astronomers detected two small objects burning up in the atmosphere of Jupiter. Professional astronomers are now suggesting that a continuous observation by astronomers be undertaken of Jupiter. iTWire Theoretical physicists devise a quantum particle 'refrigerator' Call it the little chill. A group of theoretical physicists has mapped out the physics framework for what may be the smallest refrigerators imaginable. Scientific American ENVIRONMENT Flying fish glide as well as birds We're all familiar with birds that are as comfortable diving as they are flying but one family of fish has made the reverse journey. ScienceDaily Monterey sea otters killed by toxic algae A toxic algae that forms in reservoirs, lakes and stagnant freshwater ponds was responsible for the deaths of at least 21 threatened California sea otters, a scientific study revealed. San Francisco Chronicle SPORTS Nadal reaches first US Open final Top-seeded Rafael Nadal blew through No. 12 Mikhail Youzhny 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first U.S. Open final and set up the first half of his sport's dream matchup — Nadal vs. Roger Federer for a Grand Slam title. NPR Durant and his 38 points carry US to championship game With a special memorial message on his sneakers, Kevin Durant carried the United States into the gold-medal game at the world championship, scoring a U.S.-record 38 points in an 89-74 victory over Lithuania. CBSSports Get to know Team USA Sports Illustrated RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Anti-Muslim sentiment grows 9 years later America's conflicting feelings toward Muslims and Islam are woven through the saturation TV coverage of the mosque planned near ground zero and the repeated threats by Terry Jones to burn copies of the Quran. San Francisco Chronicle Denver church growing again after fully accepting gays Highlands Church marks its first birthday, having survived a year in which it lost half its congregation and two-thirds of its financial support after welcoming gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Denver Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Justin Elliot): A contentious 9/11 anniversary unfolds  (Salon) War Room Editorial: Trade challenge: The USW claim against China deserves scrutiny Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Let's clear the air Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: A wrenching anniversary Orlando Sentinel Column (Fareed Zakaria): We’re safer than we think Newsweek Column (Michael Daly): Ground zero was sanctified by the blood of the fallen on 9/11 NY Daily News Column (Glenn Greenwald): Tom Goldstein and the perils of conflict-plagued commentary Salon Editorial: Obama must make sure US word is good on Global Fund Detroit Free Press   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Brigitte Leschhorn, Michael Makofka, Selena Williams, Walt Chiu, Maribel Limon, George Knowles, Elizabeth Quinn, Kristen Toland, John Harvell, Adrian Smith, Alexa Even and Charles Weiss.   GOOD NEWS British Museum secures $38M donation The British Museum has received a $38 million donation from the former head of a supermarket chain to help pay for a new extension. Reuters UK 100s join run to raise ovarian cancer awareness and funds In its fourth year, organizer Renee Chase said the nonprofit run expects to raise close to $20,000 this year with its record number of participants. Salt Lake Tribune WORLD Igor upgraded to a hurricane Igor was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane, the fourth in the Atlantic this year, and may strengthen further to become a "major" weather system. Bloomberg Igor strengthens to Category 4 The Weather Channel North Korea maintains veil of secrecy over succession In a time when nearly everyone learns everything at the same moment, North Korea has somehow managed to keep its secrets from thousands of prying eyes. NPR BUSINESS The case against homeownership The dark side of homeownership is now all too apparent: foreclosures and walkaways, neighborhoods plagued by abandoned properties and plummeting home values. TIME Housing forecast remains cloudy NPR Retail sales in US probably rose for second month on merchant discounts Retail sales in the U.S. probably increased in August for a second month as merchants lured shoppers with discounts, a sign the economy will keep expanding, economists said before reports. Bloomberg HEALTH Healthier school meals pound out new message for kids School districts across the country are adding healthier food in their lunchrooms, but one of the nation's leaders in the trend is finding it's a tough campaign to sustain if kids don't eat the food. Denver Post China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry China's plans to vaccinate 100 million children and come a step closer to eradicating measles has set off an outcry. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Measles warning WebMD LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT All eyes are on Kanye West at VMAs MTV is hoping to move past last year's debacle at the VMAs when Kanye West jumped on stage and took the microphone away from singer Taylor Swift to protest her win for best female video. Chicago Sun-Times Kanye tweets apology to Swift YouTube Stars stand up to cancer A multitude of stars from entertainment, sports, music and journalism came together to raise money and awareness at a fundraiser that was simulcast live on the four major networks. USA TODAY Celebs unite for 'Stand Up To Cancer' ABC News EDUCATION Teaching no longer a secure position during recession An estimated 135,000 teachers will be out of work this school year. Not even a recent $10 billion injection to education from Congress is expected to help that much. CNNMoney Key to helping school dropouts: Knock on their door School officials and volunteers in Houston have been knocking on the doors of students who didn't show up at the beginning of the school year, offering ways for them to get their diploma. Christian Science Monitor   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT A sense of humor helps keep you healthy A sense of humor helps to keep people healthy and increases their chances of reaching retirement age. ScienceDaily   Photo of the Day Brazil's Cesar Cielo warms up before competing at the FINA Swimming World Cup 2010 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Felipe Dana / 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 You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back. 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