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Brig. Gen. Ashraf Rifi and a member of Lebanese police intelligence division unit salute the two coffins wrapped with Lebanese flags of Brig. Gen. Wissam al-Hassan and his bodyguard Ahmad Sahyoun during their funeral processions at the Lebanese police headquarters in Beirut.  (Photo by Hussein Malla / AP) George McGovern, proud liberal, dead at 90 years old Former Sen. George McGovern, the three-time Democratic presidential candidate who won his party’s nomination in 1972 on an anti-war platform but lost to President Richard Nixon, has died. CBS News Baby boomers truckin’ into old age The generation that walked on the wild side in its youth faces health issues. The good news is that many of the ailments have more effective treatments than ever — if boomers even acknowledge aging. Star Tribune   Slain official’s funeral ends in Beirut violence The state funeral in Beirut of an assassinated Lebanese intelligence chief ended in violence as angry mourners broke away and tried to storm the offices of Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Reuters Push for 4-day truce in Syria The Australian Syria’s history in Lebanon long, tumultuous Salt Lake Tribune Beirut blast: the aftermath and the protests Guardian Early diagnosis is vital for meningitis U.S. doctors in Baltimore said diagnosis and treatment of patients at risk of fungal meningitis is vital, based on the case of a healthy woman who declined rapidly after receiving steroid injections. Newsday Meningitis victims face uncertain recovery ABC News Scouting goes through a rough patch Although membership has remained steady at 2.7 million youths, many parents are taking a hard look at The Boy Scouts of America — especially its ban on gays, lesbians, atheists and agnostics. CNN   NATION Stellar airline safety record makes it difficult to justify new rules It has been 43 months since the last deadly airline crash in the United States. One consequence of such a remarkable record is that it’s difficult to justify imposing costly new safety rules. Denver Post FAA under fire on airline safety NBCNews.com 9/11 trial: Did US have improper influence? Lawyer asks judge for help A defense lawyer in the 9/11 war crimes trial tells a judge that a top prosecutor, asked if there had been improper influence, refused to answer at least 25 times. Christian Science Monitor Flashy toys cram stores’ shelves With the holiday season approaching, retailers are rushing to stock the latest toys and roll out extra services, all to woo parents who may be spending a bit more on Junior this year. Philadelphia Inquirer POLITICS Foreign policy crammed for last debate One day out from their last debate, Republican Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are cramming foreign policy and taking a rare break from swing-state campaigning. Kansas City Star For Hispanics, the question is turnout It is no surprise that most Latinos plan to vote for President Barack Obama. They are the nation’s largest minority group, often likened to a sleeping giant that could decide the outcome in swing states. NPR BUSINESS Small business playing crucial role in aerospace, defense industries While the big businesses in aerospace and defense like Honeywell and Boeing get a lot of the headlines, small companies form the East Valley’s backbone and growing business in the sector. East Valley Tribune News Corp. denies talks for Chicago Tribune or LA Times Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. denied it has held talks to acquire the Los Angeles Times or Chicago Tribune once the newspapers’ owner, Tribune Co., emerges from bankruptcy. BusinessWeek RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pope names 7 new saints Pope Benedict XVI added seven more saints to the roster of Catholic role models, saying their example would strengthen the church as it tries to rekindle the faith in places where it’s lagging. San Francisco Chronicle Aboriginal saint CBC News French mosque stormed by protesters Dozens of far-right extremists stormed an unfinished mosque in western France to show their hostility toward it and denounce immigration that has brought millions of Muslims into the country. Huffington Post SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Soyuz Craft readied for International Space Station mission A Russian-made Soyuz rocket was erected into place, ahead of the start of a mission to take a three-man crew to the International Space Station. ABC News Global mobile usage According to the latest estimates by a trade association, there are currently 5.9 billion active mobile “connections,” industry lingo for SIM cards. Economist Leukemia could be treated with plasma Scientists have found that cancer cells from leukemia sufferers are killed when they are exposed to a type of matter known as cold plasma. Telegraph.co.uk LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Coffee-loving Italians swap cafe for kitchen during recession Italians aren’t the biggest coffee drinkers in Europe, but their nation’s link with cafe culture is etched on every menu board, with espresso, mocha and latte. Now that link is feeling the strain of recession. Reuters Thefts of cell phones rise nationwide In San Francisco, a tech-savvy city teeming with commuters and tourists, the cell phone has become a top target of robbers who use stealth, force and sometimes guns. Houston Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Issac J. Bailey): Voting is constitutionally protected and doesn’t require a photo ID McClatchy Newspapers Column (Joan Walsh): George McGovern: He deserved better Salon Column (Cat del Valle Castellanos): Young, female and undecided CNN Cartoon (Mike Luckovich): Binded by a slight NPR Blog (Ellen Walker, Ph.D.): Childfree adults are misunderstood and maligned  (Psychology Today) Complete Without Kids Editorial: The Edu. Department’s rubber rooms are shrinking, poor teachers remain NY Daily News Column (John Ransom): Obama on foreign policy: Tax the rich Townhall.com Column (Garrett Epps): ‘90 years of discrimination’ is enough, court declares The Atlantic   Site edited by: Erkinaz Shuminov, Patrick Frierson, Diana Shaw, Harsha Malik, Mark Rittenmeyer, Rachel Wright, Hillary Hill, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Sumi Naidoo, Tamara Dixon and Sandra Crozier.   GOOD NEWS A CEO tackles a ‘terrible wrong’ Nancy Feldman, who lost her husband Bob possibly to after-effects of Agent Orange exposure, now seeks to help others in Vietnam. Star Tribune ‘Mother of outcasts’ to be a saint for her work in leprosy Mother Marianne Cope will become a saint, nearly a century after her death. She is the second person to be honored in this way for caring for people in Hawaii with leprosy, or Hansen’s disease. NPR Riding for life perched on a cycle In a grueling but little-known motorcycle sport, a Minnesota man has discovered invigorating therapy — and joy — in combating cystic fibrosis. Star Tribune WORLD US ‘too slow’ to act as drone’s cam captured Libya horror The United States had an unmanned Predator drone over its consulate during the attack that slaughtered four Americans — which should have led to a quicker military response, it was revealed. New York Post Blog: Intelligence shows no planning for Benghazi consulate attack  (ABC News) Political Punch Burma opens after 50 years, but tourists still scarce As Myanmar comes out of five decades of army-imposed hibernation, it is finding the tourist game a tough one to play. Christian Science Monitor EDUCATION Not-so-special treatment in Seattle of special education students Formal complaints on behalf of the Seattle school district’s 7,000 special-education students have doubled. Parents, teachers and state officials blame administration. Seattle Times School sued for punishing victim of secret sex video A high school junior from Berks County, Pa., has filed a civil rights suit against his school alleging that administrators in the school district erroneously claimed he had engaged in “disorderly conduct.” Philadelphia Inquirer HEALTH Study: Fertility treatments may raise risk for birth defects Couples who undergo in vitro fertilization to try to have a baby are more likely to have an infant born with a birth defect, new research indicates. HealthDay Diabetics’ mild weight loss not found to cut heart risk, strokes Losing a small amount of weight doesn’t appear to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with diabetes who are already getting good medical care. Seattle Times ENVIRONMENT Elephant hair helps them stay cool According to a new study, scientists have found that the sparse bristles of hair covering the skin of the largest living animals to walk on land can dissipate heat. Telegraph.co.uk Protesting the Keystone pipeline Fifty activists crossed an easement owned by TransCanada, the owner and builder of the Keystone pipeline, where protesters have been living in the trees in an attempt to stop construction. The Atlantic Dirty hands, clean air Volunteering at a network of organic farms has evolved into a form of slow travel. The Age SPORTS Are professional sports more gay-friendly than ever? As the gay-rights movement makes strides in society at large, the sports world is starting to change, too, with more and more athletes speaking out in support of the LGBT community. Salon D-day looms for Armstrong but case likely to drag on The Lance Armstrong doping scandal reaches a decisive day when cycling’s governing body announces whether it has ratified the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s sanctions. Reuters Lance Armstrong speaks at Livestrong gala YouTube   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT This so-called middle school life Teachers in Virginia collected podcasts from children’s point of view on surviving middle school, resulting in surprisingly frank testimonials about a confusing world. Virginian-Pilot   Photo of the Day People visit the “Tree of Life” in Sakhir, Bahrain. The 400-year-old mesquite tree stands alone in the desert with no apparent source of water.  (Photo by Hasan Jamali / 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. 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