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Norwegian Anders Behring Breivik gestures as he arrives at the courtroom in Oslo, Norway. The terror trial against Breivik, who has confessed to killing 77 people, starts amid worries that he will use the proceedings to showcase his radical views.  (Photo by Frank Augstein / AP) Americans do not walk the walk, and that is a problem “Americans now walk the least of any industrialized nation in the world,” says writer Tom Vanderbilt. Seeking the root of the problem, Vanderbilt examines the underlying structure of U.S. towns. NPR Walking could be helpful in treating depression BBC Has the Kindle killed the book cover? Digital reading is already happening, but e-books have barely begun to adapt to our new habits and devices. The technological and financial constraints allow hardly any clarity in seeing what books will be. The Atlantic Can Booktrack make e-books sensuous? Guardian   Norway killer claims self-defense at trial Anders Breivik, who carried out bomb and gun attacks in Norway that left 77 people dead, has pleaded not guilty at the start of his trial in Oslo. He said he did not accept criminal responsibility for the acts. BBC Norway massacre: the worst terrorist atrocity in peacetime Europe Telegraph.co.uk Special section: Massacre in Norway CBS News Tornado warnings helped save lives When a tornado shrouded in darkness and wrapped in rain dropped quickly from the sky above Woodward, Okla., residents learned of the monster twister from a wide range of sources. NY Daily News Blog: ‘He was a good daddy’: father, daughters among 5 killed by tornadoes Msnbc.com On the ground with a storm chaser TIME US census records from 1940 unlock old family mysteries Finding a long-lost uncle‘s name on a census form or discovering that grandpa identified himself as a mural painter: This is the stuff genealogists and history hunters live for. CNN   NATION Weak economy, lack of opportunities have returning vets fighting for jobs Military service is synonymous with sacrifice, but for many troops coming home from Iraq, Afghanistan or elsewhere, that sacrifice is not ending when they receive their discharge papers. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Obama calls for ‘rigorous’ probe into Secret Service prostitution allegations President Barack Obama called for a “thorough” and “rigorous” investigation into allegations involving prostitutes and Secret Service agents in Colombia. CNN Secret Service caught in prostitution scandal Denver Post Space shuttle to take ride on Boeing jumbo jet to Smithsonian NASA mounted the space shuttle Discovery on a Boeing 747 jumbo jet in preparation for the retired orbiter’s trip to be delivered to the Smithsonian. SPACE.com POLITICS Congress to investigate General Services overspending this week U.S. House and Senate committee hearings are scheduled this week to look into a spending scandal at the General Services Administration, the real estate arm of the federal government. Christian Science Monitor Town halls become hallmark of NJ governor’s tenure Part stump speech, part comedy hour, Chris Christie’s town halls are probably not what Norman Rockwell envisioned in his famous 1943 painting of an assembly where people come to air their grievances. CBS News BUSINESS Senior discounts: popular, but under fire Although cherished, senior discounts are under fire. Some critics wonder why older generations deserve a price break when younger generations are struggling more. Christian Science Monitor Housing investors becoming landlords The housing market has a new frontier — turning foreclosed homes into rental properties. Some big-time investors are starting to buy up thousands of homes to turn into rentals. NPR 10 last-minute tax day filing tips The tax filing deadline is April 17, but you must have your tax returns postmarked and in the mail by April 16. The IRS has 10 tips to help taxpayers still working on their tax returns. Monrovia Patch The tax man cometh! But for whom? NPR EDUCATION School turnaround push is still a work in progress after 2 years The federal program providing billions of dollars to help states and districts close or remake some of their worst-performing schools remains a work in progress with no definitive verdict on its effectiveness. Education Week Progress 5 years after VA Tech shooting The shadows are lifting from Virginia Tech, five years after the deadliest mass school shooting in U.S. history. USA TODAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT As Coachella festival grows, city thrives The music festival has become a major economic driver for the city of Indio and beyond, ultimately trickling down to retailers in malls across the country. Think of it as the Super Bowl of pop culture. Desert Sun Coachella kicks off summer music season USA TODAY Dating while Mensa smart — how to be bright about it Mensa, the group for the very smart, held a gathering and testing session on Mercer Island, near Seattle, as some hopefuls talked about the social lives of the very, very smart. Seattle Times RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY US border agents target Mich. Muslims Some Detroit-area Muslims have been held at gunpoint and repeatedly harassed about their religion when returning to the U.S. from Canada, according to a lawsuit. Philadelphia Inquirer Pope seeks prayers ahead of anniversary Pope Benedict XVI has asked for prayers and for the strength to carry on as he marks his seventh anniversary as pope. Benedict spoke to thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Sunday blessing. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Diana Bass): When spirituality and religion collide USA TODAY Column (Jon Meacham): If our schools fail, do the terrorists win? TIME Column (Nicholas Lemann): Where is the class war taking place? The New Yorker Editorial: Where drones in Pakistan are undermining US interests San Francisco Chronicle Column (Leonard Pitts, Jr.): A Republican politician defends the Muslim faith McClatchy Newspapers Column (Mitch Albom): I would like to teach the world to ... glee Detroit Free Press Column (Ted Kolderie): Regulation — like chasing the wind with a net Star Tribune Column (Neil LaRubbio): Building a culture of safety in the workplace Casper Star Tribune   Site edited by: Brian Kendall, Todd Ehresmann, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Tina Ulmer, Sam Dieter, Jessica Duncan, Kathie Raikes, Tamara Dixon, Maria Laverghetta, Kevin Augustine and Kristen Podgurski.   GOOD NEWS Environmental activist helps clean up China’s pollution Ma Jun decided to start with properly informed people, and that strategy has turned his small nonprofit organization into China‘s most respected — and feared — public environmental watchdog. Christian Science Monitor Vet rescues: saving lives, 1 pet at a time World Vets, a once-small nonprofit, has grown into an international organization that has administered thousands of emergency surgeries conducted by volunteer veterinarians. Msnbc.com Community compassion soothes pain of vandals’ cruelty James Stutheit, a barber in Twisp, Wash., whose business signs were spray-painted with anti-gay slurs, says the experience left him distraught. But he is vowing to stay and fight. Weekly Herald WORLD Militants attack Kabul to test security Approximately six months ago, insurgents targeted the U.S. embassy in Kabul. Then, as now, fighters took up position in a building under construction that served as a launchpad for attack. BBC Afghan Taliban rehearsed attack for 2 months Reuters World’s armies circle as Arctic warms to reveal untapped supplies of oil and gas The world’s military leaders are preparing for a new kind of Cold War in the Arctic, anticipating that rising temperatures there will open up a treasure trove of resources and a slew of potential conflicts. Msnbc.com SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Valve experimenting with augmented reality ‘wearable computers’ Could the future of gaming someday reside in a pair of augmented reality glasses? Valve is making a bet that it will by beginning research into the possibilities of AR gaming. Digital Trends Blog: Apple CEO spotted at Valve headquarters  (CNET News) CNET Asia Google co-founder rips Hollywood on anti-piracy efforts The entertainment industry is “shooting itself in the foot, or maybe worse than the foot” by pushing the current anti-piracy legislation, according to Google co-founder Sergey Brin. MSNBC ENVIRONMENT Some Asian glaciers ‘putting on mass’ Some glaciers on Asia’s Karakoram mountains, to the west of the Himalayan region, are defying the global trend and getting thicker, say researchers. BBC Call of the wild One man’s annual journey through the wilderness renews his longtime friendships and invites solitude in the picturesque and rugged terrain. The Atlantic HEALTH Chin implants on the rise in US Chin augmentations are the fastest-growing plastic surgery procedures in the United States, according to new statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. ABC News Biomarkers may predict chemo-resistant breast cancers Researchers have identified a family of proteins that could potentially be used as markers in predicting resistance to chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Medical News Today For dementia sufferers, music unlocks a whole new personality There is a growing recognition that exposure to the arts can help dementia sufferers to reconnect with themselves. Music is helping reach those who have become stranded. Guardian Man reacts to hearing music from his era YouTube SPORTS Clemens faces another round in court over doping testimony Baseball star Roger Clemens goes on trial for a second time on charges that he lied to a congressional committee about using steroids and human growth hormones. NPR Flyers take down Penguins to take 3-0 series lead The Penguins and Flyers talked trash, laid the smack down, and the result was still the same: The Flyers rallied from another early deficit to win and put them on the brink of a sweep. USA TODAY   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The media black hole: Is it so much news that we’ll implode? Everything is moving faster and faster. 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