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George Zimmerman, left, walks out of the intake building at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford, Fla., after posting bail on a $150,000 bond on a second degree murder charge in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.  (Photo by Brian Blanco / AP) New threat as methane rises from Arctic A new source of methane — a greenhouse gas many times more powerful than carbon dioxide — has been identified by scientists flying over areas in the Arctic where the sea ice has melted. The Independent Blog: Wasting away: an Earth Day look at living among garbage  (NPR) The two-way The economics of virtual games Online gamers have sold weapons, clothes and spells for years using “black market” third-party sites. The gaming industry wants a cut of that virtual economy — and so does the IRS. The Atlantic   Zimmerman released on bail George Zimmerman was released without incident from a Florida county jail on $150,000 bail. He awaits his second-degree murder trial for fatally shooting Trayvon Martin. CBS News Blog: George Zimmerman released on bail in Trayvon Martin shooting case Msnbc.com George Zimmerman free on bond YouTube With all this natural gas, who needs oil? It is home-grown, plentiful and touted as the best way to wean the U.S. off Mideast oil, but there are limits to how far America can tilt toward a natural gas economy. Christian Science Monitor Storm dumping rain, snow on East Coast A spring nor’easter carrying rain and high winds unleashed a burst of winter and up to a foot of snow in higher elevations, closing schools and sparking concerns of power outages. ABC News Special section: Destructive snowstorm targets interior northeast The Weather Channel   NATION Poverty in America: defining the poor Welfare reform in the 1990s helped slash cash benefit rolls, yet the use of food stamps is soaring today. About 15 percent of Americans use food stamps, and it has become what some call the new welfare. NPR States vs. Obama at US Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments concerning the tough Arizona immigration law. Does the state statute usurp federal authority to set immigration policy? Christian Science Monitor Child abduction: An era of anxiety is born A generation of sheltered American children grew up in the shadow of anxiety that fell over this country one day in 1979, when a little boy with a charming grin vanished from a Manhattan street corner. Ledger POLITICS With trial, Edwards enters next chapter of political soap opera To many voters, Edwards could have been president of the U.S. Five years later, the possibilities for Edwards are completely different as his criminal trial begins. CNN US, Afghans seal deal for ‘strategic partnership’ after withdrawal The U.S. and Afghanistan reached a long-delayed “strategic partnership” agreement that ensures Americans will provide military and financial support for at least a decade beyond 2014. Msnbc.com BUSINESS More than half of young graduates jobless or underemployed The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome. A weak labor market already has left half of young college graduates either jobless or underemployed. Star Tribune Why Gen Y may face least secure retirement Detroit Free Press ‘Mad Men’ inspires a secretarial revival Evidence suggests that, spurred by powerful role models in the TV series “Mad Men,” an increasing number of administrative assistants and office managers are reviving the job title. The Independent Walmart bribery allegations could have far-reaching impact Revelations about an alleged bribery effort and cover-up by top executives at Wal-Mart’s Mexican subsidiary could be very costly for the world’s biggest retailer, legal and retail experts said. Msnbc.com RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Ailing bishop looks back at overhaul The 73-year-old Bishop Joseph A. Galante says his stewardship of the most sweeping reorganization any Catholic diocese in the nation has ever seen might end sooner than he once expected. Philadelphia Inquirer Mitt Romney addresses a touchy subject about his religion Democratic Governor Brian Schweitzer says Mitt Romney’s family “came from a polygamy commune in Mexico,” which is not the whole story about Romney’s Mormon ancestors. Christian Science Monitor Blog: What Brian Schweitzer meant by his ‘polygamy commune’ remark  (Washington Post) The Fix EDUCATION Schools, parents try to keep pace with cyberbullying tactics Katie Anger, a bright-eyed redhead, opened the door for cyberbullying as a middle-schooler when she installed the “Honesty Box” app on her Facebook page. Baltimore Sun Cyberbullying and traditional bullying different Minaret As FCAT stakes rise, state gears up to chase down cheaters As Florida expands both its high-stakes testing program and the way it uses test results, Jefferson County Superintendent Bill Brumfield expects more cheating cases to pop up across Florida. Orlando Sentinel LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Pizza: death by 1,000 slices There is a rash of abominable dishes being served up in the name of pizza. It has been transformed into gooey deep-pan and had every topping imaginable thrown atop its hallowed mozzarella. The Independent Hamlet: the play Stalin hated Behind the Iron Curtain, Shakespeare’s plays were a way to send secret messages about Soviet society to the audience. Now a staging — designed to make Stalin turn in his grave — will be performed in the U.K. BBC Disney pins hopes on Scotland the Brave As its boss departs, Disney’s troubled film studio is yearning for a flame-haired highland warrior princess to ride to the rescue in its next big film. The Independent Blog: Disney‘s ’Chimpanzee’: a close-up look at the film, the book and the chimps  (Plain Dealer) Movie Buff   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: US can no longer afford to keep troops in Europe Denver Post Column (Michael Medved): Our forefathers got it right — no religious test for elected office USA TODAY Column (Leonard Pitts Jr): If drug legalization is not the answer, then what is? McClatchy Newspapers Column (David Nicklaus): Crackdown on speculators won’t lower the price of gasoline St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial: Problem children Las Vegas Sun Column (MJ Rosenberg): Can Israel survive? Al Jazeera Column (Marc Dion): The Ding Dongs and Ho Hos of our masters Creators Syndicate Column (Steve Morse): On Earth Day, a few snags Star Tribune   Site edited by: Brian Kendall, Sam Dieter, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Tanya Flowers, Kathie Raikes, Kristen Podgurski, Shahinaz Ayoub, Diana Shaw, Erkinaz Shuminov, Maria Laverghetta and Brooke Coggiano.   GOOD NEWS Former venture capitalist helps ex-cons return to society Defy Ventures is a nonprofit aimed at helping prisoners re-enter society by putting them through a yearlong entrepreneurship training program. Christian Science Monitor Miss Amazing Pageant celebrates women and girls with disabilities A love of pageants and working with people with disabilities came together for Ellie Lorenzen, a college junior who organized Missouri’s first Miss Amazing Pageant, an event for disabled women. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Sean Penn in Haiti for the long haul Defying skeptics, Sean Penn has put down roots in Haiti, a country he had not even visited before the January 2010 earthquake and has become a major figure in the effort to rebuild. Houston Chronicle WORLD North Korea threatens to take ‘special actions’ against South Korea North Korea has threatened to take “special actions” against the South. The rising rhetoric comes as U.S. and South Korean forces devise ways to coordinate in the event of battle with the North. Christian Science Monitor A rare glimpse into North Korea by train YouTube Hollande claims victory, sets up runoff Socialist candidate Francois Hollande declared victory in the first round of France’s presidential election, setting up a showdown with incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in May. CNN In Argentina’s oil, a glimpse of Latin America’s left Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner announced plans to expropriate assets of the Spanish oil firm Repsol in Argentina. Her plans delighted the left in her country. NPR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Smart cars that could keep older drivers on the roads Scientists have built an “emotionally intelligent” electric car that aims to keep people over 65 on the roads for longer. The Independent Researchers pinpoint autism indicator in infants’ brains Intent on finding answers about autism, now estimated to affect one of every 88 children, medical researchers have poked and prodded a possible clue. McClatchy Newspapers Mysterious balancing rocks resist quakes’ shakes In the western San Bernardino Mountains, scientists recently discovered a geological mystery: colossal rocks perched in precarious poses right next door to the San Andreas Fault. LiveScience ENVIRONMENT Exploratory oil drilling off Cuba renews oil-spill fear factor in the Keys In Cuba’s North Basin, Spanish company Repsol has begun exploration for oil and natural gas on a semi-submersible rig, close to the ecologically sensitive Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Miami Herald A return to ‘safety first’ for Michigan nuclear plant The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan has a safety record that is one of the worst in the country. Now it is trying to prove to federal regulators that it can meet their standards. NPR HEALTH Bioengineers create implants to help nerves grow back Computer-generated implants that help nerves rewire themselves could improve the chances of restoring movement and sensation in severely injured limbs. The Independent Genetic testing and disease: Would you want to know? Robert Green, a Boston associate director for research in genetics, has found that most people will not seek risk information about late-onset Alzheimer’s if they are not psychologically prepared to handle it. USA TODAY SPORTS Fed Cup: Serena leads US to victory Serena Williams defeated Lesia Tsurenko 6-3, 6-2 to send the U.S. back into the Fed Cup World Group by clinching a series victory over Ukraine. Modesto Bee Think soccer is tough? Try handstands on a horse Some kids play soccer, others play chess and some stand on the backs of galloping horses. Lately, equestrian vaulting is finding a foothold with children in Oregon and Washington. NPR   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Organic farms may keep bacteria at bay Scientists at the University of Maryland have demonstrated that going organic, or at least removing antibiotics from large poultry farms, means a huge drop in antibiotic resistance for bacteria. TIME   Photo of the Day Filipino workers perform maintenance on a globe structure outside a mall in Pasay, south of Manila, Philippines.  (Photo by Aaron Favila / 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 Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. 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