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Family members react during a funeral in Jerusalem for the victims of a school shooting in Toulouse, France. The four victims — a rabbi and three children — were buried in a Jerusalem cemetery.  (Photo by Oded Balilty / AP) Ghosts in the newsroom Despite the Washington Post’s history of swashbuckling journalism, its business strategy has been deeply conservative, showing the money, opportunities and great battles of the American newspaper. Vanity Fair NY Times cuts number of free online articles Bloomberg Commuters cover long distances In the technology-driven modern workplace, “the office” can be almost anywhere. As families try to cope with a tough job market, working remotely has become more prevalent. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rising gas prices are not as bad as you think CNNMoney   Raid on Toulouse shooting suspect Police hunting a gunman suspected of killing seven people in France are laying siege to a flat in Toulouse. The suspect has said he belongs to al-Qaeda and acted to “avenge Palestinian children.” BBC French police in standoff with shooting suspect Msnbc.com Romney wins primary battle in Illinois Mitt Romney took a major stride toward the Republican presidential nomination by beating Rick Santorum in the Illinois primary, his third big-state win in a row. TIME Blog: With a big win in Illinois, Romney could regain momentum  (NPR) It's All Politics Special section: Elections 2012 Guardian In wake of Trayvon Martin’s death, America is soul-searching The shooting death of a 17-year-old Florida youth has become the latest flashpoint over how young black men are perceived in the U.S. USA TODAY Trayvon Martin’s parents speak out Msnbc.com   NATION Police eject Occupy protestors from NY park, arrest 6 More than 100 protestors from the reawakened Occupy Wall Street movement were ejected from Union Square Park after a standoff with police. Six arrests were made during the incident. Reuters America’s most trustworthy companies Corporate scandals, bailouts and bankruptcies have damaged investors’ trust in the country’s largest public companies. However, many corporations are models of openness and integrity. Forbes Phone logs reveal last moments before shooting of Fla. teen A teenager on the phone with an unarmed teen, Trayvon Martin, who was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain, asked the boy to run and heard the confrontation, telephone logs reveal. Toronto Star POLITICS New Hampshire lawmakers consider gay marriage repeal New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch has threatened a veto, but that has not stopped some state legislators from moving toward a repeal of the 2-year-old gay marriage law. Christian Science Monitor NH Gov. Lynch would veto gay marriage repeal bill Portsmouth Patch The budget wars: Obama and the GOP are light years apart If it seems like Republicans and Democrats are on different planets with their approach to budgeting, it is because they really are providing answers to a completely different set of questions. The Atlantic Paul Ryan introduces Republican budget’s sweeping Medicare reform Congressional Republicans have proposed a budget of sweeping spending cuts, tax reductions and reform to health care for the elderly that may prove politically toxic for their party in an election year. Guardian BUSINESS Apple sells 3 million new iPads in 3 days Apple said it sold three million new iPad tablet computers over the weekend, setting a company record. By comparison, it took 28 days for the first iPad in 2010 to reach one million units sold. USA TODAY Do background checks for job candidates go too far? With more than four unemployed workers per opening, the Great Recession has created a buyer’s market for labor. Employers now rely on background reports to help thin the applicant pool. McClatchy Newspapers Job seekers being asked for Facebook and social network passwords Philadelphia Inquirer ENVIRONMENT A greener, cleaner office building An office building that lasts 250 years with no monthly electricity or water bills? It is possible, say the builders of what they hope will be the biggest self-sustaining office tower in the nation. Msnbc.com Illegal logging makes billions for gangs, report says Illegal logging generates an average of $10 to $15 billion around the world, according to new analysis from the World Bank. Most of the illegal profit winds up in the hands of corrupt officials. BBC Noise pollution affects plants, too Noise pollution is altering the landscape of plants and trees, which depend on animals to pollinate them and spread their seeds. Discovery News The science of spring equinox LiveScience EDUCATION Strep throat and beer The World Health Organization has long encouraged alcohol screening during a doctor’s visit, and recently, 32 institutions have been applying public health principles to college alcohol use. Inside Higher Ed CSU to close door on spring enrollment California State University will accept no new admissions for the spring semester of 2013 — with a few exceptions — as part of a drastic, cost-cutting strategy to reduce enrollment by about 16,000 students. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Catholics eye Cleveland closures for national precedent Catholics fighting church closings keep their eyes on the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, where Bishop Lennon was overruled by the Vatican for not following church law and procedures on closing churches. USA TODAY Leading Obama critic named 16th archbishop of Baltimore The leading voice of Roman Catholic bishops opposing a contraception mandate in the Obama administration‘s health care law was named the 16th archbishop of Baltimore, the nation’s first diocese. Philadelphia Inquirer   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Barbara Hollingsworth): Where going to jail is a campaign advantage Washington Examiner Editorial: Greg Smith to Goldman Sachs: a new era in Wall Street ethics Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Crackdown on disabled parking abuse Orlando Sentinel Blog (Katherine Ramsland): Trail of fears  (Psychology Today) Shadow Boxing Column (Bill McKibben): 90 degrees in winter: This is what climate change looks like The Nation Editorial: China’s high-handed behavior on rare-earth exports Kansas City Star Cartoon (Jeff Darcy): John Demjanjuk’s judgment Plain Dealer Editorial: More thoughtful conversation is needed in public debate Casper Star Tribune   Site edited by: Todd Ehresmann, Tamara Dixon, Maria Laverghetta, Tina Ulmer, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Paul Wertheim, Kathie Raikes, Mark Rittenmeyer, Tanya Flowers, Sam Dieter, Sarah Alender, Laura Olson, Kristen Podgurski, Diana Shaw, Brian Kendall and Brooke Coggiano.   GOOD NEWS Boy, 10, rushes into burning house to save younger sister When fire broke out at a Louisville, Ky., home, 10-year-old Antoine Burks ran outside. But then he remembered his little sister and ran back in, braving the flames in order to save her. Msnbc.com Girl’s best friend is dog who carries her oxygen tank When the Knoblochs found out their daughter would need to carry an oxygen tank everywhere she went, they were determined to find a solution. Enter Mr. Gibbs, a service-trained golden doodle. Msnbc.com Boy with autism wants to bring dog to school CBS News Peace-minded Israeli reaches out to everyday Iranians via Facebook Ronny Edry, an Israeli graphic designer based in Tel Aviv, hoped to get his message of peace across to the people of Iran by using social media. CNN WORLD Russia, China join UN council in call for Syria peace In a major blow for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia and China joined the Security Council in voicing support for Kofi Annan’s bid to end violence that has brought Syria to the brink of civil war. Reuters A twisted battle over sanity ensues in Norway massacre The trial of Anders Breivik, the extremist who killed 77 people in Oslo, Norway, is taking a new turn. Breivik wants his lawyers to argue that he is sane, which means he could get 21 years in prison. CBS News Mexico hit by 7.4-magnitude earthquake near Acapulco The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 7.4 and put the epicentre at 15 miles east of Ometepec, in the state of Guerrero. BBC HEALTH US travelers to Olympics may bring home measles, CDC warns Health officials are bracing for the possibility of a measles outbreak in the U.S., fueled by unvaccinated American tourists returning home from this summer’s Olympic Games. USA TODAY Our bodies’ internal clocks Not getting enough sleep leaves us tired during the day. But the body’s clock also affects mood, mental alertness, hunger and heart function. The Atlantic SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Search for Amelia Earhart starts again The search for Amelia Earhart will resume in Nikumaroro, one of the uninhabited islands in the southwestern Pacific republic of Kiribati, where the famed pilot may have died as a castaway. Discovery News Should the location of newly discovered species be hidden? Discovering a new species can be the defining moment of a biologist’s career. For some, it can also mean exposing rare and vulnerable animals to the dark world of the wildlife pet trade. BBC Doctors operate on pocket-size patients The iHospital is a chain of stores that fixes broken Apple products. This chain is one of many companies that build their business largely by repairing Apple computers and mobile devices. Wall Street Journal SPORTS Manning agrees to 5-year, $96M contract with Broncos Peyton Manning will sign a contract that will mark a new era for both himself and the Broncos. The contract is for five years and $96 million, with the first year payout of $18 million fully guaranteed. Denver Post Special section: AFC free agent moves Sports Illustrated PGA tour announces changes PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem, who said it was “time to get better,” announced sweeping changes to the tour’s schedule and the way players will qualify for the tour. ESPN Blog: Biggest overhaul in PGA Tour history better be dead-on CBSSports LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT One Direction leads the way Already a double-platinum sensation in the U.K., One Direction just became the first U.K. pop group to debut at number one on the U.S. Billboard chart with the album “Up All Night.” USA TODAY One Direction make American pop history Telegraph.co.uk Sibling rivalry grows up Marianne Walsh and her sister, Megan Putman, keep track of whose kids their mother babysits more often. Wall Street Journal How the world’s 1st-ever rock concert ended in chaos The world’s first rock concert was staged in Cleveland 60 years ago by two men whose passion for music bridged the racial divide in a segregated America. BBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Schools of fish help improve wind farms Engineers have created a new wind farm design that mimics a school of fish, which could dramatically improve the farm’s power output. BBC   Photo of the Day On the first day of spring, a bumblebee collects pollen from a blooming crocus in the sun at a traffic island in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.  (Photo by Martin Meissner / 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 Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us. Stephen R. 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