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An Egyptian riot policeman throws a stone at anti-Hosni Mubarak protesters after the verdict against the former President was announced in Cairo. Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the killing of protesters during last year’s revolution that forced him from power.  (Photo by Fredrik Persson / AP) New evidence tells of Amelia Earhart’s last days deserted on island New information provides a clearer picture of what happened to Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan 75 years ago, including how they likely became castaways on a remote island. Christian Science Monitor Amelia Earhart clues unearthed ABC News Make it Right homes in NOLA Over the past five years, the Make it Right Foundation, established by Brad Pitt in New Orleans, has been realizing its commitment to build 150 affordable, green storm-resistant homes for families. Huffington Post   Mubarak given life term for protester deaths An Egyptian court has sentenced former president Hosni Mubarak to life in prison after convicting him of involvement in the murder of protesters during the uprising that toppled him last year. Al Jazeera Mubarak’s hometown in search of stability BBC Chaotic scenes at Mubarak trial Guardian Low job growth, analysts smell fear A report from the Labor Department showed that U.S. employers added just 69,000 jobs last month — far fewer than expected. Hiring ground to a halt in many different industries across the country. NPR Wall Street sinks on jobs data CNBC May jobs report stings CNNMoney US defense secretary announces new strategy with Asia As part of a “rebalancing” with Asia, the U.S. will enhance military-to-military cooperation with China while also boosting the capabilities of its allies in the region, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said. CNN   NATION Boomerangs a risk in cyberwar Cyberweapons that spread across the Internet may circle back to infect computers they were never supposed to target, posing an unusual challenge for programmers and presidents alike. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Embattled US Postal Service gets help from rural America As the U.S. Postal Service limps along, congressional leaders are looking to a group of outspoken rural lawmakers for help with a dramatic restructuring of the agency. Reuters POLITICS Big Texas bucks to national Super PACs Texans have donated far more money to Super PACs than voters from any other state, the vast majority of it going to conservative and Republican political committees. Houston Chronicle Barack Obama ‘ordered Stuxnet cyber attack on Iran’ A report based on a book chronicling secret wars under the Obama administration confirms the suspicions of computer security experts who detected and forensically examined Stuxnet in 2010. Telegraph.co.uk Blog: In case of a cyber attack Discovery News BUSINESS Experts torn on Oracle’s chances of appeal in Android copyright ruling Oracle has pledged to appeal a judge’s ruling that Java APIs cited in its lawsuit against Google were not subject to copyright protection. PC Advisor Automakers report US sales gains Five of the six largest automakers reported U.S. sales gains in May that trailed estimates as incentive offers failed to draw enough buyers amid slumping job growth. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ENVIRONMENT Spaceport plan raises wildlife concerns A proposed spaceport in South Texas could harm endangered falcons, ocelots and sea turtles, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department told federal officials. Houston Chronicle Native lands wash away, sea levels rise Rising sea levels in coastal Louisiana are threatening the tribal lands of the Native Americans who live there. Residents of Isle de Jean Charles are slowly sinking into the sea. PBS NewsHour EDUCATION Scantron drops ALEC membership Scantron, the manufacturer of the ubiquitous test answer sheets, is the latest in the line of companies to disassociate itself from the American Legislative Exchange Council. EducationNews.org Louisiana’s bold bid to privatize schools Louisiana is embarking on the nation’s boldest experiment to privatize public education by shifting tax dollars out of the public schools to pay private industry to educate children. Reuters HEALTH Researchers claim cancer rates expected to increase 75 percent by 2030 According to French researchers, the incidence of cancer is expected to increase by more than 75 percent by the year 2030 in developed countries, and more than 90 percent in developing nations. Medical News Today Tackling the US pain epidemic With consumption of painkillers soaring in the U.S., policy-makers have noticed worrying trends in how the nation handles pain. Nature Blog: Opium poppy genes: promising cancer drug  (TIME) Healthland RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Federal judge supports hate crime charges against Amish sect leader A federal judge has rejected a challenge of the federal hate crimes law by Amish sect leader Sam Mullet and 15 followers charged with beard and hair cutting assaults in Ohio Amish country last year. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mosque construction continues to attract opposition across US In the decade since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, animosity toward Muslims has sometimes taken the form of opposition to mosque construction. Huffington Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Michelle Cottle): Bill Clinton: two-edged sword for President Obama Daily Beast Column (Farhad Manjoo): Are interactive iPad books for kids better? Slate Editorial: Mayor Bloomberg has better idea to tackle obesity Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Naomi Wolf): How chick-flicks are breaking the conventions of wedded bliss Guardian Column (Marvin Kalb): Are we better off without an ‘Obama Doctrine’? FOX News Column (Judith Warner): Why we need to rethink a 50-50 parenting split TIME Editorial: Protect women’s health Scientific American Blog (Randy Rieland): Talking with machines  (Smithsonian Magazine) Innovations   Site edited by: Laura Olson, Kevin Augustine, Diana Shaw, Betse Lyons, Brooke Coggiano, Sumi Naidoo, Tamara Dixon, Harsha Malik, Candice Campbell, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Tanya Flowers, Mark Rittenmeyer and Kristen Podgurski.   GOOD NEWS From the good life to digging up land mines in Cambodia While living in Palm Springs, Calif., with retirement looming, Bill Morse chose to move to Cambodia to help activist Aki Ra rid the country of land mines that kill and maim locals. Christian Science Monitor Hope for the paralyzed? Experts have recently implanted nasal stem cells into areas of spinal damage, forming a bridge where nerve fibers re-grew and re-connected, repairing a severed spinal cord. BBC Catchafire matches talented volunteers with opportunities to serve Catchafire — with 10,000 volunteers and 2,500 organizations signed up — connects skilled professionals with meaningful volunteer projects. Christian Science Monitor WORLD Diamond Jubilee: Queen starts celebrations at the Derby Racegoers cheered as the royal motorcade arrived at the winning post. Mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins sang the national anthem. Gun salutes echoed, and street parties arose far and wide. BBC Diamond Jubilee Christian Science Monitor Brits celebrate Diamond Jubilee in the streets CBS News Suu Kyi urges ‘healthy skepticism’ on Myanmar reforms Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi urged the international community to invest cautiously in her country and give priority to creating jobs as much as making profits. Al Jazeera Suu Kyi speaks at World Economic Forum CNN New Syria ‘mass killing’ reported ahead of UN meeting Activists have released a video which they say shows another mass killing of civilians by a pro-government militia in Syria — the third in a week. BBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The final frontier? Trillion-dollar plan to build Starship Enterprise A U.S. engineer unveiled an ambitious, if unfeasible, proposal to build the spaceship from the Star Trek series. If spread over 20 years, he argues, it would cost half what the 1960s Apollo project did. Guardian Chic geeks give San Francisco groove More than ever, technology entrepreneurs, investors and employees are choosing the urban charms of San Francisco over the sprawl of neighboring Silicon Valley. Reuters LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The Dark Web: underbelly of the Internet It is called the Dark Web, and once you are in you can buy people, drugs, guns and even have someone killed. The problem is: What can law enforcers do about it? The Age Internet addresses hinder police investigations CNET News What you hate most about waiting in line Since the mid-20th century, queuing theory has been more about feelings than formulas. Slate No future? Punk is still the sound of youth rebellion the world over To most people, punk may be preserved in the amber of history, but to those who attend events such as Scumfest it is very much an ongoing concern. Guardian SPORTS Johan Santana tosses 1st no-hitter in Mets franchise history Johan Santana pitched the first no-hitter in New York Mets’ history, helped by an umpire’s missed call and an outstanding catch in left field in an 8-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. ESPN New Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby against paying athletes Incoming Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says he is against stipends for student-athletes, pointing out that there are other places where they can play for money. USA TODAY Steve Spurrier advocates for player pay ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The 60W bulb: a luminary love affair The once ubiquitous 60 watt light bulb is about to plop off the production line for the last time across Europe. But while its light may be dimming, it is still illuminating many of our homes. BBC   Photo of the Day Children stand in a multimedia installation about global warming’s effect on glaciers at the Green Nation Fest environmental show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Victor R. Caivano / 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 A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. 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