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The National Palace is illuminated in the Zocalo during a rehearsal for the bicentennial independence parade in Mexico City. Mexico will celebrate the 200th anniversary of its 1810 independence uprising.  (Photo by Miguel Tovar / AP) On 200th birthday, Mexico is battered but not broken A battered and self-questioning Mexico limps into the bicentennial of its 1810 independence uprising this month. But with all its problems, the nation is also more open than at any other time in its history. Star Tribune Celebrating Mexico's bicentennial San Jose Mercury News Supermarket scanner errors can cost consumers up to $2.5B Each year, consumers lose $1 billion to $2.5 billion because of scanner errors, with more errors occurring during times of high-volume sales, like holidays. ABC News   Democrats mount final push to keep control Facing the prospect of losing control in the midterm elections, Democrats return to Washington for one final monthlong legislative push they hope will persuade voters to keep them in power. CNN Small-business bill could be Dems' last hope Reuters Democrats to hit Boehner on TV The Atlantic GOP leader tax cut compromise? CBS News Obama to authorize $60B Saudi arms sale President Barack Obama is to sell Saudi Arabia advanced weapons worth up to $60 billion, the biggest arms deal in U.S. history. Guardian Violent crime down for 3rd year Violent crime reported to police in 2009 declined for the third straight year. The 5.3 percent drop in violent crime was accompanied by a 4.6 percent drop in property crime. CBS News   NATION Calif. gas explosion residents return to ruined neighborhood Three days after a natural gas pipeline exploded into a deadly fireball, residents have returned to the ruined hillsides of their suburban San Francisco neighborhood. TIME Pacific Gas and Electric Co. ordered to check pipes San Francisco Chronicle Calif. blast death toll uncertain CBS News Imam Rauf 'exploring options' over NY Islamic center The cleric behind plans to build an Islamic community center near ground zero said the plan would "bring honor to city of New York" and to Muslims around the world. BBC Imam Rauf: 'I'm deeply distressed' CNN 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 Tea partiers seek to spread their message ahead of key election Tea party activists gathered in capitals on each coast to spread their message of smaller government and focus their political movement on the pivotal congressional elections in November. Star Tribune Tea party activists march on Capitol Hill Los Angeles Times SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NASA's Discovery shuttle embarking on its final voyage NASA's shuttle Discovery is getting ready to blast off into space one last time, after technicians re-attached a main separation nut that fell off. BBC Genetic link to nearsightedness found Scientists' discovery raises the prospect of developing drugs in the future to prevent failing vision. Guardian HEALTH Growing problem of fake drugs hurting patients, companies Counterfeit drugs made in Asia and other emerging markets are a growing problem that's endangering consumers' health and chipping away at drug companies' profits. USA TODAY India part of $90B counterfeit drug industry Examiner Self-injury on the rise among teens More young people appear to be pulling out razor blades and lighters in order to injure themselves, according to anecdotal reports from counselors. LiveScience RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Christians attacked in Indonesia Indonesia's president ordered police to hunt down and arrest assailants who stabbed a Christian worshipper in the stomach and beat a minister in the head with a wooden plank as they headed to prayers. San Francisco Chronicle Welcome to Holy Land – Europe's 1st Christian theme park The Mallorca attraction plans to offer visitors everything from the last supper to "live resurrections." Guardian LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Eminem, Rihanna, Lindsay and Chelsea kick off VMAs Lindsay Lohan made her first post-jail and rehab TV appearance, host Chelsea Handler got spanked, Eminem and Rihanna got dark with their "Love the Way You Lie," and Lady Gaga thanked "the gays." Houston Chronicle VMA Awards 2010 red carpet Examiner Revenge of the nerds: Are they leading us towards ‘nerdocalypse’? The wildest, most mind-frazzling visions of the years ahead are no longer the sole preserve of science fiction. At least, it seems that way at a reception to mark the start of the 2010 Singularity Summit. The Independent   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Starting kindergarten later is better San Francisco Chronicle Column (Joe Conason): Why the GOP embraced Islamophobia Salon Column (Jeanne Nott): A sense of independence for aging boomers Denver Post Column (Mike Freeman): Packers' Rodgers feels for Kolb, but only to a point CBSSports Editorial: A message for Hamas Jerusalem Post Column (Robyn E. Blumner): The language of the future St. Petersburg Times Blog (Jake Tapper): Republicans talk about government shut-down over spending  (ABC News) Political Punch Blog (Justin Elliot): A contentious 9/11 anniversary unfolds  (Salon) War Room   Site edited by: Ayesha Sharma, Adrian Smith, Maribel Limon, Elizabeth Quinn, Tanya Flowers, Alen Amini, Jodi McMaster, Cat Van Le, Charles Weiss and Selena Williams.   GOOD NEWS Ladders build community in church's public art "Transcend2010," a public art project, is intended to show how we depend on one another to overcome adversity. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Family sells home, hits the road for music Andrew Witchger and his wife, Janet, took a leap of faith with four children under 12. Andrew quit his job in 2001, they sold their home and moved out of the suburbs and into their SUV. They've never looked back. CNN WORLD Igor now a Category 4 hurricane; Julia to follow? Hurricane Igor strengthened to a Category 4 storm in the central Atlantic Ocean, and while it's still days away from land, there could soon be two other named storms to worry about — Julia and Karl. AOL News Special section: Hurricane season The Weather Channel Hurricane Igor could become Category 5 storm USA TODAY Police kill 18 during protests in Kashmir Police have shot dead 18 civilians in the deadliest day in Indian-administered Kashmir since protests erupted three months ago. Reports of Koran desecration in the U.S. have stoked anger. BBC BUSINESS Used cars are costing drivers more With the economy stuck in neutral, auto dealers have been offering all kinds of incentives and deals on new cars. But prices for used cars have actually been rising quite sharply. NPR Oil rises for 2nd day amid optimism over economic growth in US, China Crude rose on expectations fuel demand will climb in the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest oil-consuming nations. Bloomberg New bank rules to curb risk Global officials meeting in Switzerland announced new guidelines to strengthen the financial system by forcing banks to set aside more capital. CNNMoney Factbox: Reactions to bank capital rules Reuters Global regulators agree on bank capital rules NPR ENVIRONMENT 'Green' buildings may improve worker health, output A new study finds that employees who move from buildings with poor indoor environmental quality to more healthful "green" buildings may benefit from less absenteeism and higher productivity. Denver Post Corals face catastrophic bleaching This year could be a very bad year for coral reefs, thanks to warm waters as a result of El Nino and climate change. Scientific American Climate change is inevitable Britain can no longer stop global warming and must instead focus on adapting to the "inevitable" impacts of climate change such as floods, droughts and rising sea levels, Government ministers warn. Telegraph.co.uk EDUCATION LA hotel finds new life as school campus The old Ambassador grounds would contain not one school, but six. The students from one of the poorest, most densely populated parts of California will have a gleaming high-tech marvel in which to learn. NPR School unaffordable in Tanzania Children fill the vibrant, crowded city at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro — some having walked miles to school. By mid-morning, many will be sent home because they can't pay the fees. ABC News SPORTS San Francisco 49ers fall flat in season-opening loss to Seattle Seahawks When Alex Smith saw Moran Norris wide open in the end zone, he lofted the ball because he figured Norris would run underneath it for an easy touchdown. One problem: Norris stopped and turned around. San Jose Mercury News Donovan McNabb snaps his losing streak against Cowboys Donovan McNabb finally beat the Cowboys, even if it's with another team. The Redskins quarterback said that facing Dallas for the third straight game was just a quirk, not fate's way of providing some revenge. Dallas Morning News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Letter reignites celibacy debate In an unprecedented move, a group of Italian women who have had relationships with priests wrote an open letter to Pope Benedict XVI, saying that priests need to love and be loved. NPR   Photo of the Day A plane takes off from Denver International Airport early morning as clouds reflect the colors of the sunrise in Denver.  (Photo by Jae C. Hong / 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 We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy is when men are afraid of the light. 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