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British Prime Minister David Cameron chats with soccer players during a visit to the Super Sport and Tottenham Hotspur Academy in Pretoria, South Africa. Cameron announced he will cut short his trip and return home to address Parliament.  (Photo by Christopher Furlong / Pool / AP) Dealing with death commonplace online Dealing with death online has become standard behavior. It’s almost as commonplace as sending condolences. Discovery News US midsection in merciless heatwave High temperatures in America’s Plains states are expected to rival those in Death Valley, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a heat wave to roast the country’s midsection. CNN   Cameron keeps Parliament in session, top cop resigns Great Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron will cut short an overseas trip to address a special session of Parliament on the phone-hacking scandal. ABC News Murdoch role clouded, News Corp. shares fall Reuters Special section: The main players BBC Phone-hacking scandal in the US? MSNBC Petraeus hands over Afghan war Gen. John Allen took over command of American and coalition forces in Afghanistan from Gen. David Petraeus, assuming responsibility as Afghanistan’s international allies draw up exit plans. Virginian-Pilot States fight back against city laws on unhealthy food As more cities have adopted healthy-eating laws, critics have been fighting back — led, not surprisingly, by the American restaurant industry. TIME   NATION Military gay couples won’t enjoy benefits Gay service members who plan to celebrate the official end of the military’s “don‘t ask, don’t tell” with marriage will not have their change in status recognized by the military. North County Times In Texas, jailbreaks are not always like the movies Though a favorite plot device on television and in movies, jailbreaks are fairly rare, and at county lockups in Texas successful escapes are even rarer. The Texas Tribune Notorious prison escapes LIFE The census says they’re dying, but rural Michigan towns strive for revival Faced with the lack of services, entertainment and jobs, young people are leaving rural Michigan. But communities are hoping the Internet will help create the jobs to lure younger folks back. Detroit Free Press POLITICS Lawmakers work on Plan B as deadline looms With little to go before President Barack Obama’s deadline for a debt ceiling deal and no agreement in sight, Republicans and Democrats were crafting a fallback plan to avert a default. Reuters Richard Cordray to lead CFPB President Barack Obama has selected former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to lead the embattled Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Politico BUSINESS United Auto Workers president endorses profit sharing United Auto Workers President Bob King says the upcoming contract talks between his union and Detroit’s Big Three automakers is a model of cooperation for a nation riven by partisan strife. Detroit News Retailers are not going to wait for their back-to-school boost For retailers, it’s the second “most wonderful time of the year” next to the holiday shopping season. But analysts say low consumer confidence means spending this summer will probably be lackluster. NPR EDUCATION Ga. test scandal teachers told to quit or be fired Almost 200 Atlanta educators, teachers and principals, all implicated in the most far-reaching school cheating scandal in American history, have been given an ultimatum: Quit by Wednesday, or be fired. CBS News Social media helps to ease transition for college students The use of social media to help incoming students get acclimated long before they move into a residence hall has become a growing trend. Courier-Journal RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY The great faith divide? Churches debate same-sex marriage After same-sex marriage becomes legal, gay priests with partners in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island must head to the altar. Their bishop set a nine-month deadline for them to marry. Salt Lake Tribune Vatican excommunicates Chinese bishop appointed by Beijing The Vatican has excommunicated a Chinese bishop appointed without its authority while condemning the authorities for forcing four bishops loyal to Rome to attend his ordination. Telegraph.co.uk ENVIRONMENT Changes to ocean expected to damage shellfish around world Massive global greenhouse gas pollution is changing the chemistry of the world‘s oceans so much that scientists now predict it could severely damage shellfish populations and dependent nations. CNN Changing a city by promoting environmental initiatives In booming cities, old industrial sites, railyards, shipyards and decommissioned military bases are frequently among the last large empty spaces ripe for infill. Grist   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: The women of the US soccer team have shown what sports should be all about in World Cup NY Daily News Column (Bob Kravitz): A great ride for US soccer Indianapolis Star Cartoon (Mike Keefe): Editorial cartoon: Countdown to default USA TODAY Editorial: Americans need to rethink what retirement means San Jose Mercury News Cartoon (Mike Thompson): Obama, Republicans and debt ceiling talks Detroit Free Press Column (David Africa): Nelson Mandela: From prisoner to president Al Jazeera Blog (Todd Gitlin): Where have all the war protesters gone?  (Salon) War Room Column (Marc Dion): Real athletes use steroids Creators Syndicate   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, David Barer, Cynthia Vidal, Laura Hardman, Harsha Malik, Shahinaz Ayoub, Joanne Pelton, Cat Van Le, Sara Stewart, Tanya Flowers, Kathie Raikes, Paul Wertheim and Brian Lam.   GOOD NEWS Inspiring change in underprivileged youths through rugby The world’s leading logistics company, DHL, sealed its commitment with a 3-year sponsorship with a non-profit organization that aims to give kids a better life through playing rugby. Logistics Week Graduates cleaning up trash nationwide hit St. Louis to help effort In March 2010, four recent college graduates set out from Maryland on a cross-country walk aimed at increasing awareness about sustainable living. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Determine your true giving capacity In 2010, Americans contributed about 2 percent to 3 percent of their net incomes to charitable causes. With government services shrinking and demands upon nonprofits rising, is this enough? Denver Post WORLD Mandela serenaded by children on birthday Millions of South African schoolchildren have raised their voices in song to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 93rd birthday, leading a worldwide chorus of birthday wishes for him. Guardian Special section: Nelson Mandela turns 93: ‘Our grandfather, the world’s hero’ Telegraph.co.uk Are some countries abusing Interpol? The mission of Interpol is to make it easier for countries to work together and make arrests for each other. But because of the way Interpol is structured, there can be little recourse for those unjustly targeted. CNN Rights group urges Bahrain to end medics’ arrests An international human rights group urged Bahrain to end its campaign of arrests of doctors and nurses who treated injured protesters during the Gulf kingdom’s unrest earlier this year. Washington Examiner SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Early surviving talking doll discovered by scientists Scientists in Berkeley, Calif., recovered sound from an artifact that historians believe is the earliest surviving talking doll. ScienceDaily Not all hybrids are a green bargain Before you expect a hybrid to soften the blow to your gas budget consider new findings showing that many don’t save consumers as much money as they might expect. MSNBC HEALTH AARP study: The toll on family caregivers is ‘huge’ A new study by the AARP estimates that for the more than 40 million Americans caring for an elderly or disabled loved one, the value of their work is $450 billion a year. NPR Help available for veterans’ caregivers Inforum Special section: Caregiving and elder care WebMD More young children are alarmingly thin From 1999 to 2006, eating disorder hospitalizations for children younger than 12 increased by 119 percent, according to the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Columbus Dispatch LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT How to raise a global kid Taking “Tiger Mom” tactics to radical new heights, these parents are packing up the family for a total Far East Immersion. Newsweek Study: Marriages are more satisfying when wives are thinner than husbands A study of newlywed couples found that husbands were more satisfied initially and wives were more satisfied over time when the fairer sex was thinner. ABC News SPORTS Crisis-weary Japan lifted by women’s World Cup victory After months of tragedy following earthquake, tsunami and nuclear fallout, Japan finally got some good news: a historic win against the U.S. women’s soccer team on their 26th attempt. Christian Science Monitor Special section: Women’s World Cup ESPN Darren Clarke claims Open glory So much for having his best days behind him, Darren Clarke became the oldest British Open golf champion since 1967 and sparked yet another party across Northern Ireland. Sporting Life   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Raising hope in Sudan by boosting crops and women’s rights As Sudan heads toward independence, Driuni Jakani started his own community-based organization. Their mission is threefold: to support peace, agriculture and gender equality. 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