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Estrella Manuel, 2, holds an American flag in her mouth during a news conference in Miami. The U.S.-born children say their constitutional rights are being violated because they, too, will likely have to leave the country if their parents are forced to leave. (Photo by Lynne Sladky / AP)

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Opportunities in patent-free zone

Most people aren’t aware that you can freely leverage the wealth of proven intellectual property that has already been created in developed economies.

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TechCrunch

International space station cooling system shuts down

Half of the International Space Station's cooling system suddenly shut down, forcing the astronauts to power down equipment and face the likelihood of spacewalking to complete repairs.

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ABC News

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Private sector's role may expand in space travel

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Houston Chronicle

The next front on immigration

A broader fight is coming — possibly even to change the U.S. Constitution. Some seek to revoke the 14th Amendment right that grants citizenship to any child born in the U.S., for children of illegal immigrants.

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Newsweek

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Kyl: Illegals' kids shouldn't be US citizens

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CBS News

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Ariz. churches mobilize against immigration law

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NPR

Iran says 3 Americans should stand trial

Iran reiterated that three Americans jailed a year ago should stand trial on charges of illegally crossing the country's borders. The Americans' families and the U.S. government say the three are innocent.

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Associated Press

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Rally supports US hikers in Iran prison

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Philadelphia Inquirer

Black techies find niche online

The online marketplace of information has some deep holes. Angela Benton is working to help fill one void with Black Web 2.0, a website designed for African-Americans engaged in technology.

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NPR

NATION

Tight times force small towns to cut services offered by police

People who live in sparsely populated areas understand that a call to 911 doesn't always mean a quick response. But no reply at all?

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NPR

WikiLeaks suspect vented rage against military on Facebook

Bradley Manning, the soldier suspected of leaking Afghan war files, raged against the U.S. army and "society at large" on his Facebook page days before he allegedly downloaded thousands of secret memos.

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WikiLeaks suspect in solitary confinement

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CNN

Chelsea Clinton weds Marc Mezvinsky in high-security ceremony

Chelsea Clinton got what she wanted: a wedding surrounded by family and friends, with the media at arm's length.

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Chelsea Clinton weds at exclusive NY estate

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POLITICS

Mullen says US has Iran strike plan, just in case it is necessary

The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff says the U.S. military has a plan to attack Iran, although he thinks a strike is probably a bad idea.

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MSNBC

Ariz. governor considers changing immigration law before hearing

A federal appeals court has decided not to step into the controversy over Arizona's tough immigration law until November, leaving state officials to consider other steps they might take in the meantime.

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Star Tribune

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The next legal steps in Arizona

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CNN

ENVIRONMENT

New Gulf oil spill mystery: How much dispersant did BP use?

New documents released suggest that BP, with the Coast Guard's essentially rubber-stamp approval, continued routine use of dispersants despite directive by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Christian Science Monitor

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Gulf fishing reopens, but is oil in the fish?

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ABC News

Cleanup of Mich. river oil spill to take months, damage to wildlife unknown

Officials investigating the cause of a huge oil spill along a major river in southern Michigan say it will take months to clean up the mess, and damage to wetlands and wildlife may last considerably longer.

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Washington Examiner

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Translation devices for US troops tested

Scientists have been conducting evaluations of speech translation systems to assist troops for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

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ScienceDaily

How science measures up cats and dogs

Scientists evaluate how cats and dogs measure up against one another due to thier intelligence and abilities.

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MSNBC

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Ansel Adams? The answer's worth millions

A building painter in Fresno, Calif., announces negatives he bought for $45 at a yard sale were taken by Ansel Adams. But the renowned photographer's family thinks the story is too good to be true.

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NPR

Work-from-home scams on rise

Whether it involves stuffing envelopes, processing medical insurance claims or assembling toys, most victims never get paid for their work or ever recoup their startup fees.

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ABC News

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Debate heating up on plans for mosque near Ground Zero

An influential Jewish organization announced its opposition to a proposed Islamic center and mosque near Ground Zero, intensifying a fierce national debate about the limits of religious freedom.

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Laura Bush to speak at Heritage Christian University fundraiser

Former first lady Laura Bush will speak the annual fundraiser of Heritage Christian University to increase scholarship donations.

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USA TODAY

Columns And Op-Ed

The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more.

Column (Andres Oppenheimer):

Venezuela's fallout with Colombia is nothing new

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McClatchy Newspapers

Blog (Steve Kornacki):

Obama not the next LBJ

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(Salon)

War Room

Column (by Chris Matyszczyk):

Detergent uses GPS to stalk customers

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CNET News

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On the anniversary of Medicare comes a renewed call for 'Medicare for All'

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The Beat

Obey laws, save cash

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Orlando Sentinel

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Cops love iPhone data trail

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Chicago Sun-Times

A better approach to immigration reform

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Contra Costa Times

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News flash: 3 out of 4 economists are wrong

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The Daily Reckoning

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GOOD NEWS

Buffett-signed Dairy Queen spoon a big scoop for charity

A 33-inch, 5-pound red metal spoon bearing the signature of Warren Buffett fetched $4,500 for charity in an online auction on eBay. The proceeds will go to Children’s Miracle Network.

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MSNBC

Local hotel finds cool way to help support nonprofit resort

A local Holiday Inn hosted an Ice Cream for Breakfast social for the Give Kids the World Village, a nonprofit resort that offers children with illnesses the opportunity to take a week-long vacation at no cost.

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Lake City Reporter

WORLD

UK troops find Afghan ‘bomb factory’

British troops attempting to oust Taliban insurgents from a stronghold in southern Afghanistan have seized and destroyed a cache of bomb-making equipment on the second day of Operation Tor Shezada.

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The Herald

Russian police detain 100 during protests

Russian security forces violently dispersed opposition rallies in Moscow and St. Petersburg, taking into custody former deputy prime minister Boris Nemtsov and dozens of other protestors.

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Opposition figures held after rallies

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BBC

UAE to suspend Blackberry service on security fears

Blackberry maker Research In Motion was hit with its first major ban after the United Arab Emirates, citing security risks, said Blackberry services would be barred.

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Reuters

BUSINESS

Economic indicator: even cheaper knockoffs

Normally knocking off luxury products like $3,000 handbags, criminals are discovering there is money to be made in faking cheaper items like $140 Ugg boots.

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Chinese manufacturing grows at slowest pace in 17 months as economy cools

China’s manufacturing grew at the slowest pace in 17 months in July as the government clamped down on property speculation and investment in energy-intensive and polluting factories.

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Bloomberg

Bulls brace for earnings hangover

After a big rally in July, investors could be in for another bout of economic jitters as the focus shifts from earnings to the weak job market.

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CNNMoney

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Many companies reluctant to hire

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ABC News

HEALTH

Brain cell re-growth demonstrated by Canadian scientists

A team of scientists from the University of Lethbridge's Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCNB) has confirmed the first ever successful example of brain cell re-growth in an adult rat.

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Medical News Today

Herpes virus treats cancer patients

A genetically engineered cold sore virus has been used to treat head and neck cancer patients in a Phase I/II clinical trial run.

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Medical News Today

SPORTS

Big Ben plays with 1st team offense

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stated he will not be locked in with a set rotation at quarterback. But at the opening practice of training camp, Ben Roethlisberger played with the first-team.

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ESPN

Yankees complete Berkman deal

The New York Yankees have completed their trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros.

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Sports Illustrated

EDUCATION

1st high school stem cell curriculum

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has developed the country's first high-school stem cell curriculum, which will be pitched to science teachers.

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San Francisco Chronicle

Gap year between high school and college is just what some students need

The gap year option seems to be picking up steam — Stauffer's high school paper, reporting plans of the class of '10, included gap year alongside workforce, military and "undecided."

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Philadelphia Inquirer

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Workers fight uphill battle on 401(k) retirement savings

When employers first rolled out 401(k) savings plans, the message was clear: Take control of your own retirement destiny and invest wisely.

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USA TODAY

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Athletes are seen during the swimming competition in the Alpsea during the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Immenstadt, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Maurer / AP)

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