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In this undated image from video seized from the compound of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan, by the U.S. Department of Defense, a man identified as bin Laden watches television. This and other videos show him watching television and rehearsing for terrorist videos.  (Photo by Anonymous / DOD, AP) At 100, Robert Johnson still dispelling myths Although Robert Johnson recorded just 29 songs, the bluesman had a huge influence on guitarists such as Eric Clapton and Keith Richards and is one of the most studied of all country blues musicians. NPR Feeding world stirs hot debate The numbers have become a familiar refrain: 9 billion people by 2050. For aid organizations and policymakers, the figures raise an alarming question: How to feed them all? St. Louis Post-Dispatch How many people are in the world today? Grist   US officials unveil videos of bin Laden Keenly conscious of his image, a graying Osama bin Laden no doubt never expected this video — showing him hunched over, draped in a blanket and using a television clicker — to hit the world’s airwaves. CNN The cost of bin Laden: $3 trillion over 15 years The Atlantic Egyptians protest bin Laden killing UPI Pentagon releases bin Laden videos CBS News Gas prices expected to drop about 50 cents by summer Some relief from suffocating gas prices will likely arrive just in time for summer vacation. Expect a drop of nearly 50 cents as early as June, analysts say. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Older moms a new movement At one time, women older than age 40 giving birth was a headline-making rarity. But today it is a mainstream phenomenon. San Jose Mercury News Special section: 22 surprising facts about birth in the United States BabyCenter   NATION 50 years later, students retrace 1961 Freedom Ride Students retrace the original 1961 Freedom Ride and pay tribute to those who helped win the civil rights that their generation enjoys. Seattle Post-Intelligencer The Freedom Riders LIFE Residents brace for more flooding as Mississippi River swells As the Mississippi River gushes downstream with no clear boundaries, flooding continues to deluge parts of Tennessee as residents farther south brace for what will come. CNN POLITICS Can lawmakers crack a deal before debt ceiling deadline? With the debt ceiling deadline looming over Congress, Democrats and Republicans appear to be inching closer together to a plan that would keep the country from spiraling into default. ABC News Obama’s pledged trip to Pakistan is less than certain to occur President Barack Obama‘s promised trip to Pakistan this year, once seen as a reward for a key ally in the fight against terrorism, is now turning into a looming headache for the White House. Philadelphia Inquirer DEATH OF BIN LADEN How Osama bin Laden changed America For the United States of America the question now may be whether an era that began on 9/11 ended as the eddies stilled and the ocean closed over the corporeal remains of Osama bin Laden. Christian Science Monitor Taliban: Bin Laden’s death reinvigorates war against US The Taliban, one of Osama bin Laden’s closest allies, has confirmed that the founder of al-Qaida had been killed by U.S. commandos during a raid in Pakistan. CNN Special section: Osama bin Laden: How al-Qaida’s No. 1 lived, died NPR President Obama meets bin Laden raiders, promises victory over al-Qaida President Barack Obama met with members of the military team responsible for conducting the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound, and promised a war-weary nation victory over al-Qaida. CNN BUSINESS BP opens Rosneft Arctic deal to TNK-BP BP has agreed to cede its share of an Arctic oil exploration pact with Rosneft to its half-owned affiliate TNK-BP in a compromise with Russian partners who have fought for a slice of the action. Reuters In business or philanthropy, the key is treating people as valued ‘clients’ Selling inexpensive products in the developing world is one way to lift living standards. But whether it‘s capitalism or philanthropy you’ve got to listen to and involve your customer. Christian Science Monitor ENVIRONMENT Hundreds of water voles released near Llangorse Lake in Wales Hundreds of endangered water voles have been released near a Welsh lake in a project to boost their numbers. BBC The world’s farmers feel the effects of a hotter planet Scientists have long predicted that eventually temperatures and altered rainfall caused by global climate change will take a toll on four of the most important crops in the world: rice, wheat, soy and corn. NPR RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Is the end nigh? We’ll know soon enough Brian Haubert grabs some pamphlets and marches toward the flea market in Palmyra, N.J. Armed with a poster that trumpets Judgment Day, he braces for rejection. NPR Philippine city holds mass circumcision Hundreds of boys in a Philippine city turned out for a daylong “circumcision party” to provide a safe, free procedure for what is seen as a rite of passage that most local males undergo as preteens. Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2 Muslim clergy were recently told to exit plane headed for NC Two Muslim religious leaders on their way to a Charlotte conference on “Islamophobia” said they were removed from a commercial flight because the pilot refused to fly with them on board. Charlotte Observer SPORTS Manny Pacquiao wins title fight easily Manny Pacquiao won a lopsided 12-round decision, retaining his version of the welterweight title in a fight that was roundly booed over the late rounds because Mosley refused to trade punches. ESPN Animal Kingdom captures Kentucky Derby In his first race on a dirt surface, Animal Kingdom roared from the back of the pack to capture the 137th Kentucky Derby. Baltimore Sun Seve Ballesteros remembered as ‘inventor of Spanish golf’ Steve Ballesteros was a genius with a golf club in his hands who created shots that didn’t seem possible. His career was defined not only by what he won, but how he won. Denver Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Mike Littwin): A tale of 2 photographs Denver Post Column (Engy Abdelkader): What Mother’s Day means to one American Muslim Huffington Post Blog (Libby Copeland): The coolest geek-nun ever  (Slate) XX factor Blog (Lawrence Blum and Leon Hoffman): Mothers and Mother’s Day  (Psychology Today) Beyond Freud Column (Ronald Brownstein): Obama’s presidency after Osama bin Laden The Atlantic Cartoon (Dave Granlund): The ultimate Mother’s Day gift Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Firefighter deal Las Vegas Review Journal Column (Peter Roff): Bin Laden death photo debate shows Obama credibility problem U.S. News & World Report   Site edited by: William Ellis, Sam Dieter, Robyn Waselus, Kathie Raikes, Shahinaz Ayoub, Diana Shaw, Sara Stewart, Valerie Serrano, Virginie Gilles, Sarah Alender, David Barer and Cristina Petrut.   GOOD NEWS Cycling for the environment Designed for cycling enthusiasts who are also concerned about the environment, Climate Ride 2011 runs from New York City to Washington, D.C., and promises to be a fun and meaningful adventure. Earth Times Older students are taking zigzag path to college graduation About 16 years ago, after all five of her kids had earned college degrees, Kay Mullally decided that one more diploma was needed around the house: her own. Orlando Sentinel Mothers of slain children work to put an end to the violence Ask Lucinda Jackson about her son and her weary eyes light up. The Antioch woman is quick to share how the gregarious young man reluctantly became a dedicated father. San Jose Mercury News WORLD Greek prime minister denies euro exit Greece’s Prime Minister George Papandreou denied there was even unofficial discussion over quitting the eurozone and asked that his troubled country be “left alone to finish its task.” Reuters Taliban launch assault on Kandahar Militants staged attacks on government buildings in the restive southern Afghan city of Kandahar, in a brazen Taliban onslaught designed to seize or kill the provincial governor. CNN EDUCATION More public schools are dropping out of summer sessions With fewer public schools offering traditional summer programs this year, some students might find themselves scrambling to get into classes. Honolulu Star-Advertiser Calif. educators warn lawmakers about dangers of further cuts to schools A blunt message was delivered to five members of the state Senate budget committee at Microsoft’s campus: Either stop the cuts to public education or watch California’s economy die. San Jose Mercury News HEALTH Are morgellons a hidden epidemic or just a mass hysteria? So it’s new, frightening and profoundly odd. But if you were to seek the view of the medical establishment, you’d find the strangest fact about this disease: morgellons doesn’t exist. Guardian Pediatric liquid acetaminophen is one concentration to prevent overdose risk Having various concentrations of pediatric liquid acetaminophen medications has the disadvantage in that parents may give their child excessive doses. Medical News Today LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The Library of Congress builds a large record collection Sounds of all kinds are preserved at a Library of Congress facility in Virginia. Access is limited, but that is about to change. Los Angeles Times Home 4 hours after birth Some women opt for early discharge from the hospital after giving birth. But others fear the health risks for new mothers and their babies. The Age Why do we insist on judging mothers? Who can blame the modern mom for fantasizing about breezy afternoons sipping martinis on the patio with absolutely no idea what her kids are up to. Globeandmail.com Blog: Mother’s Day: what moms really want Huffington Post Are you my mother? Houston Chronicle SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Are there criminals hiding in the cloud? Following the exposure of the Sony PlayStation 3 security flaws — and with so much of our data stored online — are we making it too easy for criminals to gather our information? BBC US military launches new missile warning satellite into space A new U.S. military satellite launched into orbit on a mission to enhance the country’s missile defense and detection capabilities. Space News Malaria mosquitoes accurately find their way to smelly feet African malaria mosquitoes use their olfactory organs to search for their hosts. However, at a certain point the mosquitoes are diverted toward the feet, their preferred place to bite. ScienceDaily   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Cold winters driven by global warming Counterintuitive but true, say scientists: A string of freezing European winters scattered over the last decade has been driven in large part by global warming. 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