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Afghan National Army soldiers secure the gate of a military hospital after Arsala Rahmani, a former Taliban official turned Afghan peace negotiator, was killed in Kabul.  (Photo by Rahmat Gul / AP) Mother’s Day has roots in US history As families in dozens of countries around the world celebrate Mother’s Day, much has changed since the holiday first began more than a century ago, historians say. Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Parenting lessons from the ancient world Discovery News A celebration of famous moms TIME Science journal could give recipe for deadly avian flu virus to bioterrorists A controversial experiment made the avian flu virus more deadly to animals, and now a science journal is poised to publish the study that some experts believe could give a recipe to bioterrorists. CNN   Senior Afghan peace negotiator killed in Kabul A gunman has shot dead a top member of the Afghan peace council in Kabul, striking another blow to efforts to negotiate a political resolution to the decade-long war. CBS News Blog: Live from Afghanistan  (Al Jazeera) Live Blog Special section: The war in Afghanistan Guardian 4 years after US market crash, many new rules still not in effect Almost four years after America‘s financial near-collapse, regulators are empowered to police financial markets as never before. Yet some of the most important rules have yet to take effect. Star Tribune Dodd-Frank Act explained CNBC Blog: JPMorgan mess could strengthen Democrat efforts with Dodd-Frank The Hill The stuff TSA takes from travelers? It goes to Harrisburg — by the ton Every four months, airline contraband arrives by the tractor-trailer load at a warehouse in Harrisburg, Pa., to be sorted, priced and sold to the highest bidder. Philadelphia Inquirer   NATION Lack of support puts the brakes on high-speed rail Three years ago, President Barack Obama was rolling out an ambitious vision for high-speed rail in America. Today, for the most part, the president’s plans for high-speed trains have slowed considerably. NPR Kansas lawmakers pass ‘Sharia’ law bill A bill that would ban the use of foreign legal codes in Kansas courts — broadly written but particularly aimed at Islamic “Sharia” law — is on its way to the governor. Kansas City Star POLITICS Romney has affirmed his opposition to gay marriage Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney has reaffirmed his staunch opposition to gay marriage just a few days after President Barack Obama’s historic statement in support of it. Guardian Courts will determine gay marriage fate U.S. News & World Report Blog: Gay marriage: a wedge issue in suburbs?  (Wall Street Journal) Washington Wire Same sex marriage Christian Science Monitor Around the world, many consider Obama’s presidency a disappointment In Europe, where people thronged a Berlin rally in 2008 to hear Barack Obama speak, there’s disappointment that he hasn’t kept his promise to close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay. Philadelphia Inquirer BUSINESS Share of working moms at all-time high It’s been about 40 years since women, freshly liberated by the feminist movement, began entering the workforce in droves. Four decades later, has it gotten any easier? ABC News China acts to boost loans, bolster economy China‘s central bank cut the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves, freeing an estimated $63.5 billion for lending to head-off the risk of a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy. Reuters SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Will Starship Enterprise become a reality? In Star Trek lore, the Enterprise was built in 2245. Now, an engineer has proposed building a version of the ship with current technology. Universe Today Manta rays’ deep-sea secrets revealed Very little is known about giant manta rays. Now, in the first study using satellite tracking of the creatures, scientists have teased out a few secrets. LiveScience Metallic paper touchpads make debut Paper coated with a layer of aluminum, then covered in a thin film of transparent polymer, and sandwiched with another coated paper and an external circuit can detect electrical charges. Discovery News EDUCATION Student loan blues Despite the perception of educational debt as a twentysomething phenomenon, Americans of all ages are on the hook for student loans. Los Angeles Times Students lament debts as loan battle gains steam in Congress USA TODAY Student debt infographic Vimeo San Francisco teacher layoffs threaten improving schools San Francisco‘s Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary’s attendance and test scores are up, but the school faces 14 teacher layoffs — nearly 60 percent — to help cover a budget gap. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Secularization of laws in Saudi Arabia still on track Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has fired an ultraconservative adviser who publicly criticized the easing of some restrictions on women as an attempt to Westernize the country. USA TODAY Mother’s Day packs church pews behind Christmas, Easter A new survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors finds Mother’s Day ranks right after Easter and Christmas in peak church attendance. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Michael Smerconish): The value of a summer job Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: VA ‘black hole’ in Oakland is an atrocity San Jose Mercury News Editorial: The industry smoke thickens San Francisco Chronicle Column (Andrew Burstein and Nancy Isenberg): Jefferson’s lifelong dream Salon Column (Amy Schapiro): Katzenbach civil rights legacy lives on USA TODAY Column (David Rohde): The lesson of JP Morgan’s $2 billion loss The Atlantic Editorial: Declinism is resurgent in US Economist Column (Lakshman Achuthan and Anirvan Banerji): Rising GDP does not rule out recession CNNMoney   Site edited by: Brian Kendall, Brooke Coggiano, Diana Shaw, Kevin Augustine, Harsha Malik, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Tanya Flowers and Tamara Dixon.   GOOD NEWS College grads enter a job market that seems to be improving The class of 2012 is leaving college with something that many graduates since the start of the Great Recession have lacked: jobs. CBS News Garden blooms in support of 12-year-old cancer patient Breanna Bakker and Austin Lapiana are in seventh grade and haven‘t met Kimberly, who’s battling a rare form of cancer. But they felt touched by her story and wanted to do something in her honor. Star-News Project returns thousands of photographs to tornado survivors When a massive tornado barreled through their city, the residents of Joplin, Mo., lost a lot. Abi Almandinger‘s project, Joplin’s Found Photos, has restored many photos of memories that many thought lost. Huffington Post Wearing helmets in tornadoes NPR WORLD Shreddin’ in Yemen: Meet the skateboarders of Sanaa In a country of 24 million, one would expect some young, hipster-like skateboarders occasionally ruling the streets. But in Yemen, this may seem more surprising. Toronto Star Special section: Skateboarding New York Times Haiti eyes potential $20 billion in gold drilling bonanza Haiti’s land may hold the key to relieving centuries of poverty, disaster and disease: There is gold hidden in its hills — and silver and copper, too. Msnbc.com Islamist group al-Nusra Front claims responsibility for Syria bombings Video posted online says twin car bombings that killed 55 people in the Syrian capital of Damascus were revenge for Assad regime’s aggression. Guardian ENVIRONMENT Even wild moms need backup In the wild, growing up is delicate, as one misstep can land one on an animal’s dinner menu. So to give their young the best chance to survive, some wild moms have adapted a team approach. News-Tribune A fish caught in a net of controversy Some fear the once-prolific bluefin tuna, a majestic creature that can reach over ten feet in length, has numbered days because of human craving for its fatty, succulent flesh. National Geographic HEALTH Genetic mosaicism has been linked to aging, cancer Studies suggest presence of genetic mosaicism, the risk of which increases with age, could be a biomarker for early detection of cancer and other chronic diseases. Medical News Today World Health Organization: We are losing the fight against tuberculosis A third of the world’s population is carrying tuberculosis, and the disease could become incurable if governments fail to act, the World Health Organization has warned. The Independent LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Make room for mom and dad In-law suites, part of a growing trend toward multigenerational households, give aging parents their own space while bringing extended families closer together. Star Tribune Child acting’s golden age Child actors, once a sign of cheesiness and unprofessional conduct, have become integral to the success of a large number of critically respected and commercially successful entertainment properties. Salon Fred Savage’s never-ending wonder years Hollywood Reporter SPORTS Public service held for Junior Seau A crowd of 20,000 attended a public memorial service for Junion Seau. Many wore Seau’s No. 55 jersey in Chargers blue, Southern California cardinal and gold and Miami aqua and orange. ESPN US men’s volleyball team sweeps Canada to earn trip to London The U.S. men’s volleyball team is headed back to the Olympics. The defending gold medalists swept Canada in the finals of the NORCECA Olympic qualification tournament. Sports Illustrated Special section: Olympics ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Online enterprises gain foothold as path to a degree Harvard and Ohio State are not going to disappear any time soon. But a host of online enterprises are making earning a college degree cheaper and flexible enough to take work experience into account. New York Times   Photo of the Day A sculpture by British artist Antony Gormley is displayed on the edge of a building in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 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