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Members of the All Ladakh Students Association hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against the military attack on Libya by the U.S. in Jammu, India.  (Photo by Channi Anand / AP) Remembering the Triangle fire that happened 100 years ago As labor unions battle to retain collective bargaining rights in Wisconsin, Ohio and other states, they are marking the centennial of a tragic factory fire that started the movement. CNNMoney Century-old fire was a ‘galvanizing moment’ for unions, worker safety (The Oval) USA TODAY Triangle Shirtwaist fire remembered ABC News Supreme Court to decide whether millions of female employees can sue Walmart The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that pits Wal-Mart Stores Inc. against millions of former and current female employees who allege gender discrimination. ABC News   NATO readies to lead Libya mission Boosted by support from two significant nations — one Arab and the other the sole Muslim alliance member — NATO prepared to assume command over the Libya mission. CNN US has big burden in Libya despite NATO deal CBS News How is Obama handling Mideast conflict? MSNBC Nato to take command of Libya no-fly zone Guardian Google: new tool for US intelligence? Traditionally, intelligence agencies have relied on top-secret information to track changes in other countries. But wiretaps and secret intercepts didn’t help officials predict the revolutions in the Arab world. NPR How the largest corporation in the US made $5.1 billion tax-free General Electric, the nation’s largest corporation, had a very good year in 2010. The company reported profits of $14.2 billion. Its American tax bill? None. In fact, G.E. claimed a tax benefit of $3.2 billion. New York Times Special section: General Electric Co. profile Forbes   NATION Ecstasy hospitalizations spike in US New government statistics show a 75 percent spike in Ecstasy-related emergency room visits since 2004, prompting the director of the National Drug Control Policy to issue a public warning. ABC News Milestone: 1 in 6 US residents is Hispanic In a surprising show of growth, Hispanics accounted for more than half of the U.S. population increase over the last decade, exceeding estimates in most states. MSNBC Booming Hispanic population shifts to suburbs ABC News POLITICS Wis. court race has turned into a political dog fight A state appeals court declined to rule on a case alleging that legislators broke state law when they used a maneuver to pass the bill that stripped collective bargaining rights from workers. NPR Bachmann bid could shake up GOP field It’s easy to dismiss Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., as a bomb-throwing back-bencher who is eyeing a presidential run largely because her attempt to secure a post in the House leadership was stymied. Politico CRISIS IN JAPAN Grief-stricken Japanese seem reluctant to open up With the earthquake, the tsunami and the nuclear crisis in Japan, much has been made of Japanese resilience in the face of adversity. But some are saying there’s too much resilience. NPR Are the Japanese different? CNN Dangerous breach suspected at Japan nuclear site A suspected breach in the reactor core at one unit of a stricken Fukushima nuclear plant could mean more serious radioactive contamination, Japanese officials said. MSNBC Japan begins water distribution Reuters EDUCATION What women (presidents) want Twenty-three percent of college presidents in the U.S. are female. A group of four influential female presidents gathered at the National Archives and argued that this percentage should be much higher. Inside Higher Ed 150 Michigan school systems on verge of going broke More than 150 school districts and charter schools in Michigan are teetering on the edge of going broke, a situation that is likely to get worse under Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed cuts of $470 per pupil. Detroit Free Press SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Progress in creating eye cells from stem cells to treat AMD To push the theoretical promise of stem cell research into viable treatments, scientists have successfully fashioned adult stem cells into eye cells affected by age-related macular degeneration. HealthDay Researcher looks to write energy saving into computer languages New technology tends to have a green image when compared to the old, but today’s devices still need powering. One Binghamton University scientist is trying to write “green” computer programs. Earth Times Could dead stars support life? On a continuing mission to explore new worlds, scientists are getting more creative when exploring new star systems they might have overlooked. Discovery News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Airlines tread carefully on misunderstandings of religious practices Misunderstandings over religious expression have led to recent incidents that prompted apologies from airlines. Religion News Service Is the ‘proof of creation’ dinosaur drawing just a mud stain Dinosaur or mud stain? An ancient cave drawing high on a rock formation in southeastern Utah has stirred a skirmish of sorts between creationists and scientists. Discovery News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Triangle fire: Coming full circle? Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Catholic Digest staff): Finding everyday holiness in Lent Catholic Digest Column (Jonathan Cohn): What about malaria nets? The New Republic Column (Jonathan Merritt): Evangelical shift on gays: Why ‘clobber scriptures’ are losing ground Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Rapid growth of cheap buses beats oversight USA TODAY Column (Zachary Shahan): ‘World’s oldest cyclist’ rides his bike nearly every day at 103 PlanetSave.com Cartoon (Nick Anderson): The Obama doctrine Daily Herald Editorial: Forging a new policy Las Vegas Sun   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Sara Stewart, Shahinaz Ayoub, Valerie Serrano, Joanne Pelton, Laura Hardman, Harsha Malik, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Kristen Toland, David Barer, Diana Shaw, Virginie Gilles, Robyn Waselus, Cristina Petrut, Sarah Alender, Jean Bae and Sam Dieter.   GOOD NEWS More summer jobs, better pay After suffering through several years of dismal summer job markets, not only will there be more hourly positions but they will pay better. CNNMoney Artist-musician sculpts sound of the sun Massachusetts-based artist Craig Colorusso’s newest project is a type of sound sculpture called a sun box, which relies solely on the sun to create music. AOL News Stand of old-growth redwoods saved by San Francisco nonprofit A San Francisco nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of ancient redwoods announced that it will exercise its option to buy a huge swath of the lush Noyo River. San Francisco Chronicle WORLD More than 70 killed in Myanmar quake More than 70 people have been killed and 100 injured after a strong earthquake struck northeastern Myanmar near its border with Thailand, officials said, adding the toll may rise. Globeandmail.com 15 killed in clashes between protesters, security forces in Syria Escalating violence between Syrian security forces and anti-government protesters claimed 15 people in the city of Daraa, witnesses and rights activists said. CNN BUSINESS Recession lingers at Best Buy As other companies power out of the recession, Best Buy Co. Inc. still faces formidable economic headwinds. Star Tribune Walgreen Co. expands online presence, buys drugstore.com for $429M Walgreen Co. plans to buy drugstore.com for $429 million, expanding the online presence of the world’s largest drugstore chain. Reuters HEALTH US misses goal of wiping out TB by 2010 Despite steady improvements, the United States has failed to make its goal of eradicating tuberculosis by 2010, government researchers said. MSNBC Smile when you eat veggies — your kids are watching If you want your kids to eat their broccoli, you might try smiling when you eat your own veggies, a small study suggests. Reuters ENVIRONMENT Extinction threatens up to 45 rare Australian species Up to 45 rare species of wallaby, bandicoot and other Australian animals could become extinct within 20 years unless urgent action is taken to control introduced predators and other threats. TIME Dolphins evolving into groups separated by ocean conditions We have a very positive view of dolphins, but new research shows that at sea groups of dolphins keep very much to themselves and become genetically distinctive. Earth Times Blog: Chevron wins approval to drill 1st deep-water wildcat since spill Houston Chronicle LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Harry Houdini: the sum of all amazements Happy birthday, Harry Houdini: You’d have been 137 today (if you hadn’t died of a ruptured appendix at 52). You are not forgotten. Guardian Brown apologizes for ‘GMA’ outburst Chris Brown has spoken about the “Good Morning America” outburst, where he reportedly smashed a window and stormed out of the show’s Times Square studio in New York City. Access Hollywood Chris Brown apologizes for ‘GMA’ outburst TMZ SPORTS Ralph Nader calls for ending college athletic scholarships Consumer advocate Ralph Nader is calling for the elimination of college athletic scholarships, saying the move is necessary to “de-professionalize” college athletes. Sports Illustrated Russian coach has conflict with Moscow hosting skating championships When it became official that Moscow would be the replacement host for the World Figure Skating Championships, Detroit Skating Club coach Jason Dungjen knew he had a dilemma on his hands. Detroit Free Press   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Albino redwoods hold scientific mystery Rare genetic mutants, these ill-fated “ghosts of the forest” are spurring scientific study at Stanford and UC Santa Cruz. 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