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This undated handout photo provided by The Civil War Preservation Trust shows the Antietam battlefield in Maryland.  (Photo by Michael Melford / The Civil War Preservation Trust / AP) Antietam seen as major victory for preservationists of history A century and a half after the bloodiest day in American history, the struggle to preserve the ground where Union and Confederate soldiers fought at Antietam now appears close to victory. Plain Dealer Antietam: the battle that altered US history Huffington Post Balancing act: Worker fatigue costs employers billions Researchers recently found that 41 million workers do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and the consequences of burning too much midnight oil can be severe. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   Midwestern drought of 2012 conjures up Dust Bowl memories Nothing in U.S. history can compare to the calamity of the Dust Bowl eight decades ago, including the historic drought now gripping much of the country. CNN Ethanol industry’s big stand on Capitol Hill Christian Science Monitor Senate panel plans to hold a hearing on hate crimes In the wake of the Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, a U.S. Congressional hearing on hate crimes will be held, a move welcomed as “monumental” by Sikh groups and human rights bodies. Times of India US moves resolution against hate crimes targeting Sikh-Americans Economic Times The greater your Web presence, the greater your risk of ID theft When it comes to online identity theft, it’s a minefield out there. Every day, some cyber crook is devising new ways to sneak into our online accounts to pilfer money or just our sanity. Salt Lake Tribune The art of unfriending people Guardian   NATION Retirees head to some very unconventional destinations The idea of people who uproot and move when they retire conjures up images of warm, sunny Florida or Arizona. But some of the older members of the baby boom generation are looking to cooler climates. ABC News Occupy Wall Street plans to surround NYSE to mark anniversary Occupy Wall Street will mark its first anniversary, and, in a bid to rejuvenate a movement that has failed to sustain momentum, activists plan once again to descend on New York’s financial district. Reuters Hurricane Nadine takes shape in Atlantic Hurricane Nadine swirls east of Bermuda in the Atlantic Ocean as forecasters said it posed no threat to land or to U.S. energy interests in the Gulf of Mexico. Reuters POLITICS Young voters face conflicting visions of Social Security’s future Today’s young adults face a future of higher taxes or lower benefits to keep Social Security afloat by the time they retire. Orlando Sentinel Black American Christians waver over presidential choice Some black clergy see no good presidential choice between a Mormon candidate and one who supports gay marriage, so they are telling their flocks to stay home on Election Day. U.S. News & World Report BUSINESS Complaints about automated phone calls are rising Complaints to the government are up sharply about unwanted phone solicitations, raising questions about how well the federal “do-not-call” registry is working. USA TODAY Buy an ‘as-is’ car? It’s all yours Some used cars come with a state-mandated warranty, but dealers have no obligation to repair or accept the return of “as is” cars once they’re sold. Experts have some advice for steering clear of clunkers. Star Tribune SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Wikipedia to get overdue makeover to recognize science’s female pioneers The Royal Society will host a mass “edit-a-thon” to improve the Wikipedia profiles of leading female scientists who have been overlooked by the online encyclopedia’s male-dominated editors. The Independent The Wikipedia gender divide Gizmodo Preparing for takeoff Airliners are highly efficient when they are in flight but not when on the ground. Here is a cheaper, cleaner solution for the long taxi to the runway. Economist ENVIRONMENT 1st tidal power delivered to grid off Maine Ocean Renewable Power Co.’s first underwater turbine, off eastern Maine, was delivering to the grid the first commercially produced tidal power. CBS News Blog: Wind turbines at sea could power East Coast, study says  (NBCNews.com) U.S. News Why 1 man is risking his life to save Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains The inaccessibility to the rainforests in the Cardamom Mountains once allowed rare species to flourish. Now, new infrastructure has allowed for an influx of illegal loggers, poachers and settlers. Toronto Star LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT How art tricks the brain The human brain is wired so we can make sense of lines, colors and patterns on a flat canvas. But artists have figured out how to create illusions like depth and brightness that make art seem more realistic. CNN Albanian project puts beds in bunkers Albania has hundreds of thousands of disused communist-era bunkers and a booming tourist industry. Now a project has put the two things together by converting a bunker into a backpacker hostel. Spiegel International   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Peter M. Leschak): Our eternal crisis: nuclear arms Star Tribune Editorial: School rosary ban may go too far Denver Post Editorial: It’s time for Washington voters to approve same-sex marriage Seattle Times Column (Mike Konczal): Stop calling student loans ‘financial aid’ Salon Column (Bill O’Reilly): Losing your religion Townhall.com Column (Peter Hirzel): Teaching ate me alive Salon Column (Miles Traer): Fracking and the road to a clean energy future Grist Column (Benjamin Radford): ‘Lost’ city of Atlantis: fact and fable LiveScience   Site edited by: Erkinaz Shuminov, Tamara Dixon, Patrick Frierson, Kathie Raikes, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Mark Rittenmeyer, Sumi Naidoo, Harsha Malik, Amy Marie Phillips and Sandra Crozier.   GOOD NEWS More than a garden At GardenLab@510 in Pittsburgh, Rose Clancy tends to her public garden gallery where edible plants are the main media and building community is an ongoing theme. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On Lehman Brothers’ death anniversary, activists pay it forward Four years ago Lehman Brothers collapsed, marking the beginning of the global financial crisis. A band of citizens is not counting how much they have lost — they are giving away money. Huffington Post New York City’s oldest piano player grows younger as he performs There are a thousand things to do when visiting New York, but if you stop at Nino’s Tuscany on West 58th Street, you will get to hear the music of Irving Fields, 97, the oldest piano player in New York. Chicago Sun-Times WORLD Religious conservatives in Egypt push for blasphemy clause in constitution After anger over an anti-Islam film fueled protests at the U.S. Embassy, religious conservatives will seek to prohibit blasphemy in the Egyptian constitution. Christian Science Monitor Libyans express sorrow over killing of Americans USA TODAY Blog: Sudan rejects Marines at US Embassy  (NBCNews.com) World News Gambian leader halts executions Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh issued a statement saying that he has suspended the imminent executions of 37 inmates sentenced to death, as long as violent crime does not rise in Gambia. Al Jazeera EDUCATION Too ‘young’ for school? Many parents grapple with trying to decide when a child is mature enough for kindergarten. Star Tribune Why they teach despite it all Despite administration frustrations and poor classroom conditions, why do teachers do it? CNN asked teachers to share the sacrifices they make and their motivations for teaching. CNN Strike highlights split over poverty’s role in learning Chicago Tribune HEALTH Painless laser injection could replace needle jab Painless microjet injections powered by laser could one day replace jabs from hypodermic needles in delivering annual flu shots, vaccines and other medications. Medical News Today Stress may affect cancer survival A disease like cancer can be a mortal battle, often fraught with stress. Yet, several recent studies underscore how critically important it is for those fighting illness to learn how to combat stress. CNN Wins in war on cancer highlighted in new report WebMD As hospitals take over doctors’ practices, fees rise Hospitals throughout Florida are taking over doctors’ practices at a rapid — and some say worrisome — rate. Orlando Sentinel RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Rosh Hashana provides a time to reflect and learn Starting at sundown, the Jewish New Year kicks off with ten days of reflection that begins with Rosh Hashana. Many Jews will do so in synagogue classes that help them understand the meaning of the holy days. Detroit Free Press Map: Rosh Hashana by the numbers Times of Israel Pope Benedict calls for religious freedom in the Middle East Pope Benedict XVI appealed for religious freedom in the Middle East, calling it fundamental for stability in a region bloodied by sectarian strife. USA TODAY SPORTS Spain back in Davis Cup final with their win over US David Ferrer beat John Isner 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to send defending champion Spain back to the Davis Cup final with a 3-1 semifinal victory over the United States. Sports Illustrated NHL players ponder unemployment Representatives of the NHL and its players association talked briefly, but neither side presented a new offer as time wound down to what seemed inevitable: another lockout. Toronto Star Locked-out NHL players look to Europe CBC News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The godfather of hip-hop When poet, novelist, pianist and spoken-word artist Gil Scott-Heron died last May, at 62, he left a legacy too eccentric for classic-rock radio. In a new memoir, he saved some of his best for last. New York Times   Photo of the Day Performers from the Kunming Acrobatic Circus of China rehearse prior to the troupe’s premiere in Bogota, Colombia.  (Photo by Fernando Vergara / 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 hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. 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