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A Libyan boy flashes a V sign as he protests against Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi, in Tobruk, Libya. Heavy gunfire broke out in Tripoli as forces loyal to Gadhafi tightened their grip on the Libyan capital.  (Photo by Hussein Malla / AP) Allergy season grows longer from affects of climate change Researchers found that since 1995, the allergy season has increased by 16 days in Minneapolis — and even more farther north — as the number of frost-free days each year also rose. Star Tribune 10 common allergy triggers WebMD Higher hate group count than ever A new study by the Southern Poverty Law Center describes a big rise in hate groups across the country. By its count, there are now more than 1,000 active extremist groups in the U.S. NPR Blog: Anonymous warns Westboro Baptist Church to stop with the hate  (Salon) Open Salon   Fear in Tripoli, celebrations in east Thousands of Libyans celebrated the liberation of the eastern city of Benghazi from the rule of Moammar Gadhafi, who was reported to have sent a plane to bomb them as he clung to power. Reuters WikiLeaks cables detail Gadhafi family’s exploits New York Times Parts of Libya fall, army bases abandoned Philadelphia Inquirer Blog: Live updates: Libya protests Al Jazeera Rahm Emanuel triumphs in the Chicago mayoral race Rahm Emanuel, a former congressman who worked for two presidents, was elected mayor of Chicago, marking a new path for a city that has, for 22 years, been led by a singular, powerful force, Richard M. Daley. Star-News Rahm Emanuel elected mayor of Chicago MSNBC Ford to recall F-150 pickups over ‘low risk’ air bag problem Under pressure, Ford Motor Co. said it will recall nearly 150,000 F-150 pickup trucks that have a “relatively low risk” of the air bag deploying inadvertently. Included are 2005-06 models from the U.S. and Canada. Denver Post   NATION Muslim advocacy group to announce class action suit against FBI The California chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the ACLU say they will announce a federal class action lawsuit against the FBI for “illegal surveillance of the Muslim community.” CNN Islam regarded as biggest threat by Europeans ABC News Oil prices reach 2-1/2 year high U.S. crude futures climbed to a 2-1/2-year peak on concern that unrest in Libya could spread to other top oil producers in the region and cut more output. Christian Science Monitor World economy may re-enter recession on oil, Garner says San Francisco Chronicle Report decries lack of paid parental leave in US Americans often take pride in ways their nation differs from others. But one distinction — lack of a nationwide policy of paid maternity leave — is cited in a new report. Washington Examiner POLITICS US oversight of war zone contractors labeled weak President Barack Obama pledged to fix the broken system of awarding and managing federal contracts. But a new report paints a grim picture of the government’s reliance on the private sector for war zone support. Las Vegas Review Journal Ex-lawmakers find jobs at firms seeking to shape policy Less than three months after leaving Capitol Hill, a dozen former congressmen have found work with groups that seek to influence their former colleagues, despite rules that impose restrictions on lobbying. USA TODAY Workers’ protests swell in Midwest as budget battles continue Republican lawmakers in the nation‘s heartland might be feeling a case of heartburn after their budget bills spawned demonstrations in at least three states. CNN Wis. governor warns of layoff notices Boston Herald HEALTH End of mercury thermometers is near After nearly 300 years on the market, the still-common mercury thermometer, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit’s most famous invention, now appears headed for extinction. Baltimore Sun Study: Internet fuels anorexia The anonymous nature of the Internet fuels a “secretive society” that lets girls and women with anorexia swap strategies for becoming even thinner, say researchers at the University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati Enquirer Mobile phones do affect brain activity A study is among the first and largest to document the potential of cell phone signals to alter brain function. Telegraph.co.uk SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Sports fans could soon tune in to YouTube to watch their favorite team YouTube is reportedly in talks with the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League to broadcast games live. CNN UCSD scientists aim to trap a trillion positrons at once Physics Professor Clifford Surko’s team plans to corral antimatter using new methods that create specialized states of antimatter in large clouds — more than a trillion particles at one time. Popular Science What a rat can tell us about touch In her search to understand one of the most basic human senses — touch — Mitra Hartmann turns to what is becoming one of the best studied model systems in neuroscience: the whiskers of a rat. ScienceDaily SPORTS Velodrome is 1st London venue ready for Olympic games The 6,000-seat, $152 million velodrome is the first venue completed in the Olympic Park and the arena where the host nation expects to win medals. San Jose Mercury News MillerCoors lands $400M sponsorship The National Hockey League is receiving a significant boost in a new beer deal with MillerCoors in the United States and Molson Coors in Canada that is the biggest corporate sponsorship in NHL history. Denver Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Stefan P. Kruszewski, M.D.): Physicians: Prescribing less may improve outcomes ABC News Audio (Frank Deford): Be sparing with the broad stripes and bright stars NPR Column (Drew Grant): Why we shouldn’t give‘Golden Voice’ Ted Williams a reality show Salon Editorial: Somalia pirate threat is growing San Francisco Chronicle Column (Robert Wexler): President Obama’s peace-process moment Politico Blog (Justin Elliott): Will Wis. walkout start a trend in states across the US?  (Salon) War Room Cartoon (Chip Bok): Rush to democracy USA TODAY Blog (Jonathan Cohn): Public workers aren‘t Walker’s only target  (The New Republic) Citizen Cohn Cartoon (Joel Pett): PBS and the Republicans Lexington Herald-Leader   Site edited by: Kristen Toland, Anuja Seith, Harsha Malik, Laura Hardman, Shahinaz Ayoub, Tanya Flowers, Diana Shaw, Sara Stewart, Beth Dupke, Kathie Raikes, Jodi McMaster and Robyn Waselus.   GOOD NEWS Palliative care may reduce suffering as well as prolong life Many people have never heard of palliative care, a comprehensive service that aims to relieve suffering in people with serious illnesses, such as cancer, lung disease or kidney failure. USA TODAY Nitroglycerin ointment might strengthen bones, prevent loss Nitroglycerin ointment, usually prescribed to relieve chest pain, may also counter bone loss, a new study suggests. HealthDay Blocking enzyme cut cancer spread Scientists at the United Kingdom’s Institute of Cancer Research have prevented breast cancer spreading to other organs in mice by blocking a chemical. BBC WORLD Christchurch quake: Search and rescue could work through 2nd night Search and rescue teams could continue looking for survivors for a second night following the Christchurch earthquake. New Zealand Herald Woman rescued after 24 hours in NZ quake USA TODAY Blog: Earthquakes around the world  (Guardian) DataBlog Why did Somali pirates kill 4 hostage American yachters? As U.S. forces negotiated the release of four Americans captured while yachting in the Arabian Sea, Somali pirates shot and killed them. The incident raises questions about the new military approach to piracy. Christian Science Monitor Pirate violence is growing BBC BUSINESS Amazon to stream TV shows, movies to home-delivery customers Amazon.com Inc., the world’s largest online retailer, is offering instant streaming of more than 5,000 movies and TV shows to customers of its Amazon Prime home-delivery service. BusinessWeek More than just a coffeehouse, it’s a tech incubator for 3 tribes The Summit cafe sits at the intersection of San Francisco’s three most conspicuous tribes: techies, foodies and yuppies. Yet what makes it unique is its dual-purpose nature. San Francisco Chronicle EDUCATION Can universities keep the minority students they woo? A lot of attention has been given to the push to make higher education more diverse, with colleges trumpeting their enrollment of underrepresented students. McClatchy Newspapers Detroit ordered to close half its public schools amid budget crisis The Detroit public school system has been ordered to close half its schools to make up for a $327 million deficit. The schools will be shuttered over the next four years, causing class sizes to bulge to 60. AOL News ENVIRONMENT EU steps up the fight against toxic chemicals in consumer products The European Commission has taken major steps in the way it reviews and approves toxic chemicals that are used to make consumer products which are available within the European Union. Earth Times Benefit to cutting ‘black carbon’ Cutting atmospheric soot, methane and ground-level ozone is the quickest way to tackle climate change in the short term, according to a new report. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT How fancy can fast food get? Big-name chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s have slowly been gussying up their image, revamping their stores and introducing premium menu items to give fast food a sheen of sophistication. Globeandmail.com Unlocking the secrets of taste U.S. News & World Report Larry King launches 1-man comedy tour Veteran broadcaster Larry King, who left his CNN talk show after 25 years, is to tour the U.S. with a one-man comedy show. BBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Faith groups: ‘Budget cuts hit the poor’ Get ready for more undernourished infants, dangerously cold homes and disease-stricken communities if proposed budget cuts become law. That’s the message coming from religious advocacy groups. Religion News Service Catholic church ordains married man A married father of two was ordained as a priest by the Catholic Church in Germany after receiving an exemption from priestly celibacy from Pope Benedict XVI. Reuters Bishop: Vatican talks show little progress National Catholic Reporter   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Livers grown in the lab could eventually solve shortage The researchers created “working livers” the size of a walnut which functioned normally in laboratory conditions. Telegraph.co.uk   Photo of the Day A gray whale surfaces in a lagoon in Guerrero Negro, Mexico in the middle of the Baja California Peninsula. The lagoon is one of three primary breeding and calving grounds for the gray whale.  (Photo by Guillermo Arias / 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 Change yourself and your work will seem different. 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