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Going home comes with its own kind of stress for returning guardsmen who have families and civilian jobs. Before a soldier can go home, the Army has to check him or her out and say they’re OK.  (Photo by Sue Ogrocki / AP) Home front: US soldiers are begining long journey home For U.S. soldiers returning from war, coming home often comes with its own dangers and pitfalls. And, for many, the main objective isn‘t getting help adjusting to civilian life — it’s just getting home. NPR 180 troops from 45th Infantry Brigade return from overseas deployment Tulsa World When medical implants fail Statistically, fewer than one percent of all medical devices fail their patients — far fewer, in fact. But that’s a small comfort if one of those very rare failures strikes you or someone you love. CBS News   Myanmar election a test of new openness Myanmar held a landmark election that was expected to send democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for her first public office since launching her struggle against the government. CNN Burmese opposition claims Suu Kyi win CBS News Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi Al Jazeera Titanic: a fascination with disasters Ever since the Titanic, we have been hooked on disasters — and the tale of the great luxury liner, in particular. The approaching 100th anniversary of the sinking has magnified the fascination. MSNBC Titanic sails on in filmmakers’ imaginations Vancouver Sun Will a movement emerge from Trayvon Martin’s death? In the wake of the shooting of Trayvon Martin, his parents have led a call for justice. Meanwhile, their lawyers have hired a marketing firm and Trayvon’s mother is trying to trademark slogans. NPR Martin supporters vow to continue Yahoo! News   NATION Mega Millions: Will lotteries and other gambling move to the Internet? In December, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it was reversing its position that all Internet gambling was illegal, clearing the way for a potential boom in online gambling. Christian Science Monitor Unemployment rates drop in 29 states Unemployment rates fell last month in most U.S. states, including some hit hardest during the recession. Economists expect that the stronger job market will help growth later this year. USA TODAY Special section: US state unemployment rates Reuters Tribe sues town to keep reservation free of booze The sale or possession of liquor is forbidden by the tribal government of the Pine Ridge Reservation, S.D. But there is a town just over the border in Nebraska that sells alcohol, and mostly to tribal residents. NPR POLITICS California campaign treasurer pleads guilty to fraud Kinde Durkee, who was a campaign treasurer for hundreds of politicians and political groups, pleaded guilty to charges of mail fraud in connection with the embezzlement of millions from her clients. San Francisco Chronicle Humor can help candidates in a campaign, but it can also backfire Done right, humor can be a huge asset for a politician. But it is also fumbled easily in the current overheated environment of a political campaign. Houston Chronicle Romney focuses on Obama in Wisconsin Detroit Free Press General election: Romney vs. Obama RealClearPolitics BUSINESS Crowdfunding: risks for business owners Investors face risks buying unregistered stock in privately held startups via the Internet or social media. This will become legal under a crowdfunding measure approved by Congress. San Francisco Chronicle Travelocity works to get its magic back With pointy red gnome hats, a cruise giveaway and plenty of balloons, Travelocity turned sweet 16 last month. But it hasn’t been all cupcakes and champagne for the travel website. Star-Telegram SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Will it take law to protect online privacy? Members of a House subcommittee again took up consideration of whether new legislation is needed to protect consumers on the Internet. PC World Amazon founder finds Apollo 11 engines on sea floor Space enthusiast and entrepreneur Jeff Bezos has found the rocket motors used to send Apollo 11 to the moon and plans to mount a recovery expedition soon, the Amazon.com CEO and founder reported. Reuters HEALTH Antibody’s cancer hope In a potential breakthrough for cancer research, Stanford immunologists discovered they can shrink or even get rid of a wide range of human cancers by treating them with a single antibody. San Francisco Chronicle Tobacco makers must list ingredients, prove safety claims Tobacco companies will have to begin reporting the amount of unsafe chemicals in their products and prove their so-called lower-risk alternatives to smoking such as snuff are actually safer. BusinessWeek Cities snuffing out hookah lounges Star Tribune RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Military nonbelievers’ event shows there are atheists in foxholes An atheist-themed festival drew hundreds of people to an Army post in North Carolina for what was believed to be the first event held on a military base for service members without religious beliefs. Reuters Pope, just back from South America trip, celebrates Palm Sunday Pope Benedict XVI has kicked off the Catholic Church‘s Holy Week celebrations with Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square and good news from Cuba. ABC News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (David Brooks): A war hero and moderate gets shoved aside by his party Seattle Times Interview (Susan Cain): ‘Society has a cultural bias toward extroverts’ Guardian Column (Thomas Friedman): Why nations fail San Jose Mercury News Blog (Katharine Brooks, Ed.D.): Lose the lottery? Reinvent your life  (Psychology Today) Career Transitions Column (Marc Dion): No angel food, no devil’s food...just caramel Creators Syndicate Cartoon (Stephen M. Walt): Is warfare on the way to becoming obsolete? Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Gary Sick): What if Israel bombs Iran? CNN Editorial: Individual mandate vs. ‘do not treat’ USA TODAY   Site edited by: Brian Kendall, Brooke Coggiano, Erkinaz Shuminov, Kevin Augustine, Tamara Dixon, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi and Kathie Raikes.   GOOD NEWS House of Manna builds hope in Homewood, Pa. As the Good Friday march for peace in Homewood, Pa., is set to pass homes and stores that have fallen on hard times, organizers envision buildings repaired and renovated by young entrepreneurs. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sun-catcher sculpture promotes solar power, aesthetics and art accessibility Artist Deedee Morrison melds the latest technology with one of our most basic elements — sunlight. The result is an environmentally friendly creation useful to the public. PlanetSave.com Panettone sound system shapes up for sweet music This could be music to your ears: A wireless sound system that could finally relegate surround sound speakers with yards of messy cables to the dustbin is about to be unveiled to consumers. Scotsman WORLD Syria claims revolt is over, but bloodshed continues across the nation Syria’s foreign ministry has claimed the year-old revolt to topple President Bashar al-Assad is over amid reports that the army is continuing to shell opposition areas. Guardian Special section: Syria Telegraph.co.uk Mali Tuareg rebels ‘surround Timbuktu’ Tuareg separatist rebels in Mali say they have surrounded the historic town of Timbuktu after a rapid advance through the north of the country. BBC Mali coup leader reinstates old constitution Seattle Post-Intelligencer ENVIRONMENT Do jobs trump environment? Bucolic Swedish town faces uranium dilemma The Swedish town of Oviken, whose pristine natural surroundings have made it popular with tourists, has the blessing — and burden — of uranium deposits below its soil. Christian Science Monitor A coal-fired power plant, cancer and a small town’s fears Plant Scherer in Juliette, Ga., is the largest producer of greenhouse gasses in the country. Many people in the town believe the plant is the source of sickness in the community. CNN EDUCATION Unaccredited, even fake, colleges in India add to education crisis It is a story being replayed across many Indian cities — poorly regulated, unaccredited and often entirely fake colleges have sprung up as demand for higher education accelerates. Seattle Times Oakland plan makes teachers compete for their jobs As part of a radical plan to reform three failing high schools in Oakland, Calif., current teachers who want to stay will have to compete for their jobs with outside applicants. San Francisco Chronicle SPORTS Jeremy Lin has torn meniscus Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks will have left knee surgery next week and will miss six weeks, likely ending his amazing breakthrough season. ESPN NCAA Final 4: Basketball royalty, but how’s their football lineage? Basketball and football excellence seldom go hand in hand in college sports — at least not in the same academic year — and the teams playing in the NCAA Final Four in New Orleans are no exception. Christian Science Monitor Final 4 in New Orleans ESPN LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Scoop! The curious world of Edward Trevor, the ace reporter who never was He’s the News of the World reporter, now under investigation, who scooped Fleet Street with tales of sleaze. But the most incredible thing about his stories? The author never existed. The Independent The rise of solo living During the past half-century, our species has embarked on a remarkable social experiment. For the first time in human history, great numbers of people have begun settling down as singletons. Guardian   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Sleep apnea may lead to dementia in older women, research claims A new study conducted by researchers has found that elderly women who suffer from sleep apnea may be at a greater risk for cognitive impairment and dementia. HealthNews   Photo of the Day A man launches a paper lantern during a ceremony to mark Earth Hour at Palace Square in St. Petersburg, Russia. 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