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People read the front pages of Greek newspapers at a kiosk in Athens. The leaders of Greece‘s two biggest parties are due to decide who should be the country’s new prime minister, after reaching a power-sharing deal in order to prevent imminent bankruptcy.  (Photo by Thanassis Stavrakis / AP) Secret ‘watch list’ reveals failure to curb toxic air The system Congress set up to clean up toxic air pollution still leaves many communities exposed to risky quantities of benzene, formaldehyde, mercury and other hazardous chemicals. NPR Special section: Toxic air and America’s schools USA TODAY Minn. factory restores US jobs After going out of business, Faribault Woolen Mills is weaving back, restoring American jobs one thread at a time. MSNBC   Greek leaders to pick PM of new government Greece‘s two biggest parties resumed talks to agree on who should be the country’s new prime minister, after reaching a historic deal to accept a financial rescue package. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Blog: Debt crisis: live Telegraph.co.uk Map: Eurozone members Al Jazeera Athenians feel the pinch of Greece’s economy Globeandmail.com US wealth gap between young and old is widest ever The gap between younger and older Americans has stretched to the widest on record, worsened by a prolonged economic downturn that saddled young adults with housing and college debt. San Francisco Chronicle Abortion referendum in Miss. would redefine ‘personhood’ A ballot measure expected to pass in Miss. would define “personhood” as beginning at the moment of fertilization or cloning. Christian Science Monitor   NATION Investigation found dozens of delayed HUD projects nationwide Although the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development told Congress its HOME program for low-income housing was doing just fine, the data suggested otherwise, officials say. Washington Post Arrests of illegal immigrants down 43 percent on Ariz. border The number of illegal immigrants arrested by the Border Patrol in the Tucson Sector fell by more than 40 percent last year, a drop that indicates illegal immigration has slowed considerably in Arizona. Chicago Sun-Times Penn State officials head to court on perjury charges Two high-ranking Penn State administrators face arraignment on charges they lied to a grand jury and failed to properly report suspected child abuse, a case that has left fans reeling. Detroit News POLITICS Congress to create new farm subsidy Farm-state lawmakers are moving for a new subsidy to protect farmers from revenue drops — an unprecedented program that critics say pays billions to farmers now enjoying high crop prices. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Small elections are drawing big money in some states All over the country, small-scale, local school board races are attracting big money and big media attention. NPR BUSINESS Federal borrowing mounts while household debt shrinks The sharp rise in federal borrowing is overwhelming efforts of consumers to reduce debt, leaving the economy deeper in debt than when the recession began in December 2007. USA TODAY For many middle-income families, elite colleges are no longer within reach Detroit Free Press Bank Transfer Day a boon to credit unions, small banks After Bank of America did an about face to drop a fee on their debit cards, many made their own change in direction. Philadelphia Inquirer BP shrugs off concerns over Argentina asset sale collapse BP dismissed concerns over the breakdown of its $7 billion Argentine oil sale, saying it was no longer essential. MarketWatch EDUCATION Middle school excels after grouping kids based on academic performance Hannah Ashton Middle School in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, groups students based on their academic prowess instead of treating every student the same. Columbus Dispatch Surviving bad teachers With the first quarter of the school year over, parents who suspect a problem with their kid’s teacher are deciding now: Should they hold their tongue or try to intervene? San Jose Mercury News Survey: sexual harassment pervasive in grades 7-12 In the 2010-11 school year, 48 percent of students in seventh through twelfth grade experienced some form of sexual harassment, according to national survey. MSNBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Millions in Mecca start Hajj pilgrimage Millions of Muslims from around the world were in the holy city of Mecca for Hajj, the annual pilgrimage that every able-bodied Muslim is expected to perform at least once in his or her life. CNN Muslim pilgrims perform devil stoning ritual Chicago Sun-Times Tougher task for Israeli fundraisers Things have changed dramatically when it comes to raising money for Israeli nonprofits from American funders. Donors want more involvement with the groups they support. Forward LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT NYC Marathon: For the 1st to run, a separate peace A small white tent in Staten Island offered elite runners a place to meditate and talk with other top athletes before being escorted to the starting line. New York Times When the ‘happily ever after’ dream lasts The fact remains that ordinary women find themselves wanting to divorce shortly after the nuptials for a variety of reasons. Msnbc.com Should the bride take the groom’s name? ABC News ‘Moon River’ singer Andy Williams reveals he has bladder cancer Legendary singer Andy Williams, best known for his version of “Moon River,” has confirmed reports that he has been stricken with the serious health condition. E! Online   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Cartoon (Various Artists): Current news issues USA TODAY Editorial: Homeless families need winter shelters Concord Monitor Column (Mitch Albom): Kids in Haiti are longing for a chance to learn, but they need your help Detroit Free Press Editorial: Caution on local fracking policies Denver Post Column (Matt Zoller Seitz): In prime-time, Big Brother watches everything Salon Cartoon (Steve Sack): The Greek dilemma Star Tribune Blog (Julia Ioffe): Vladimir Putin and the guy code  (The New Yorker) News Desk Column (Neal Starkman): Listen to reason Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Site edited by: Charlene Morisseau, Shahinaz Ayoub, Tanya Flowers, Sara Stewart, Kathie Raikes, Cynthia Vidal, Brian Kendall, Harsha Malik, Sam Dieter, Joanne Pelton, Jessica Duncan, Erkinaz Shuminov, Sarah Alender, Brian Lam, Valerie Serrano and Virginie Gilles.   GOOD NEWS School on a bus brings classes to children in India’s slums A school on wheels brings education to the doorstep of disadvantaged children every day, halting in different parts of the sprawling Indian city of Hyderabad. Reuters Patient finds giving to be a cure Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Cami Walker found herself in terrible pain and fighting addiction when a friend inspired her to give 29 gifts in 29 days. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Donated housewares avoid landfill, find buyers at ReStore Loads of leftover building supplies and furniture flow from local trade-show floors and into the community, many of them through one retail chain: nonprofit builder Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. Las Vegas Review Journal WORLD Officials warn that sect bomb attacks possible in Nigerian capital Officials warned that luxury hotels frequented by foreigners and Nigeria’s elite may be bombed by a radical Muslim sect as the death toll from attacks in the northeast rises to more than 100. Houston Chronicle Dalai Lama: ‘Cultural genocide’ behind self-immolations The Dalai Lama has blamed Beijing’s “cultural genocide” for a wave of self-immolations among monks and nuns in ethnic Tibetan parts of Sichuan. BBC US hangs back as inspectors prepare report on Iran’s nuclear program An imminent report by United Nations weapons inspectors includes the strongest evidence yet that Iran has worked to obtain a nuclear weapon. New York Times HEALTH Sleep medication: mother’s helper Mother’s little helper of the new millennium may in fact be the sleeping pill. Nearly three in 10 American women fess up to using some kind of sleep aid at least a few nights a week. New York Times Bypassing formal vaccine may lead to other infections If you think buying a lollipop contaminated with saliva from senders whose children are infected will protect your kids from chicken pox, think again, because it probably won’t. Medical News Today SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Putting stock in virtual goods Zynga is a company that makes money by selling nothing. Or, to be fair, by selling imaginary things, like tractors that plow farms on Facebook. NPR ‘Cyborg’ yeast genes run by computer Scientists have succeeded in forming a “feedback loop” between a computer and yeast to control the switching on and off of specific genes. BBC Fantastic Voyage probe detects dangerous blood clots A new probe, developed by Guillermo Tearney at Massachusetts General Hospital, detects molecules that mark out the most harmful clots and fatty plaques. New Scientist ENVIRONMENT Oasis or mirage? Company wants to tap Mojave water Off historic Route 66 the barren landscape gives way to an oasis of tall green trees heavy with lemons and grape vines. Some believe this lush farm may be a solution to Southern California’s water woes. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Climate change imperils global prosperity, UN warns A new report warns that if drastic measures are not taken to prepare nations for the impacts of climate change, the economic progress of the world’s developing countries could stall by 2050. Environmental News Network SPORTS NBA: Deal on table Commissioner David Stern gave NBA players an offer and a deadline: Accept a chance to earn up to 51 percent of basketball-related income or get ready for a deal that’s a whole lot worse. ESPN Packers fend off Chargers’ flurry to maintain perfect start The Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers held off a furious late fightback by the San Diego Chargers to extend their perfect start to the NFL season with a nail-biting 45-38 victory. Reuters 49ers beat Redskins 19-11 for 6th straight win San Francisco Chronicle Special section: Week 9 scores and highlights NFL.com Geoffrey Mutai wins NYC marathon The Kenyan has turned in two eye-popping performances in seven months in races without pace-setters after he shattered the course record in the New York City Marathon. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Moderate to intense exercise may protect the brain from ‘silent strokes’ Jogging, swimming or other moderate to intense physical activity may protect the brain from “silent strokes,” or small brain lesions that can lead to mental decline and increase the chances of a future stroke. HealthDay   Photo of the Day A Chechen boy prays in the main mosque in Grozny, Russia, during celebration of the Eid al-Adha, a feast celebrated by Muslims worldwide, which Muslims in Russia call Kurban-Bairam.  (Photo by Ivan Sekretarev / 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 It‘s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone. 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