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A man wearing a traditional headdress from the Taíno Indian tribe blows into a shell during a protest. These Indians who met Christopher Columbus five centuries ago were long believed to have died out. (Photo by Ricardo Arduengo / AP)

What became of the Taíno?

Given the collapse of the native society one might think Taíno, the Indians who met Columbus five centuries ago, are extinct. But their culture endures — in the genetic legacy of modern Antilleans.

Smithsonian Magazine

‘Peanut butter medicine’ giving hope to Haiti’s hungry

“Medika Mamba” — or “peanut butter medicine” in Creole — is made by a U.S.-based nonprofit. It’s a therapeutic paste packed with nutritious ingredients to put malnourished children back on track.

CNN

Can ‘green’ construction products hold up in Haiti’s humid climate?

Oregon Public Broadcasting

US says Iran ‘directed’ terror plot

FBI and DEA agents disrupted a plot tied to Iran to commit a “significant terrorist act” in the U.S., including assassination of the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and subsequent bomb attacks on embassies.

ABC News

Who is Saudi ambassador Adel al-Jubeir?

CNN

Proposal stirs charter school debate: choice vs. quality?

A legislative proposal in Michigan to lift the state cap on charter schools would provide parents many options for K-12 education, but some fear it would litter the state with profit-minded operators.

Detroit Free Press

Map:

Charter territory

Education Week

From Ricky Ricardo to Dora: Latinos on American television

While Spanish has long had a recurring role on TV, it has slowly become an integral part of the American soundtrack — from “I Love Lucy,” to “Chico and the Man” and to “Modern Family.”

NPR

NATION

Security costs in NYC rise as Wall Street protests continue

As the protest on Wall Street continues, police officers are keeping their posts. With no end in sight, the cost of constant surveillance continues to rise.

CBS News

Some Latinos upset by Obama’s ‘betrayal’ on immigration law

President Barack Obama came into office with strong Latino support, having won two-thirds of the Latino vote, according to exit polls. But for some, that support has turned to disillusionment.

NPR

Brown signs anti-bullying, open-carry bills in California

Gov. Jerry Brown of California signed into law a measure that bans the open carrying of handguns and another that combats bullying of gay and lesbian students in public schools.

San Francisco Chronicle

Special section:

Stop bullying

CNN

POLITICS

Obama jobs bill likely to face defeat

The Senate is expected to reject President Obama’s new jobs plan in a key procedural vote reflecting a ideological divide over economic growth strategies.

CNN

Most Americans in poll back taxing rich

San Francisco Chronicle

Blog:

Obama’s day: Off to Pittsburgh and Orlando

USA TODAY

Republicans pile on Romney, looking to challenge him

They’re coming to what is essentially his home turf — and they are ready to challenge Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney on the economy.

Houston Chronicle

Blog:

5 things to watch for in the GOP debate

(New York Times)

The Caucus

Colorado’s congressional districts dispute goes to court

A trial that will determine Colorado‘s political landscape for the next decade kicks off as Republicans and Democrats battle over how best to redraw Colorado’s seven congressional districts.

Denver Post

BUSINESS

GM unveils convertible Camaro, plans to build small pickup in the US

General Motors confirmed that it plans to build the all-new Chevrolet Colorado small pickup trucks in the U.S. and unveiled its 2013 Chevrolet convertible as it seeks to grab share at its Dearborn rival’s expense.

Detroit Free Press

Recession nipping at the heels of a slow-poke recovery

The U.S. economy has been hit by a series of external shocks that brought a modest recovery nearly to a halt. The slowdown, however, may have been under way even before the shocks took place.

NPR

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Sexual selection by sugar molecule

Researchers say that losing the ability to make a particular kind of sugar molecule may have directed the evolution of our early ancestors.

ScienceDaily

How the brain makes memories: rhythmically

UCLA neuro-physicists have found there is an optimal brain “rhythm,” or frequency, for changing synaptic strength.

ScienceDaily

Free fallin’ space junk

For every spacecraft that goes into orbit, all kinds of rubbish — bolts, boosters, adapter rings, insulation, even paint chips — are also released.

TIME

ENVIRONMENT

Mercury contamination in Great Lakes wildlife more widespread than thought

Despite decades of cuts in mercury emissions which have led to a 20 percent decline in the presence of the contaminant, levels in some species have begun going up again in the last 10 years.

Detroit Free Press

New Zealand oil spill: Conservationists warn of wildlife ‘tragedy’

Conservationists have warned of an impending wildlife “tragedy” caused by an oil spill off the east coast of New Zealand, with populations of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds set to be hardest hit.

Guardian

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Phoenix diocese restricts frequency of wine during Communion

In keeping with new standards for the distribution of Communion, the Phoenix diocese will be restricting the frequency of when Communion wine will be available, causing some questions from Catholics.

National Catholic Reporter

Drop a grudge and you’ll feel better

Often, people are perplexed when they learn that Claudia Riggs has forgiven the man who caused the violent death of her 4-month-old grandson, Jack Sebastian Koller.

Denver Post

London’s Jewish community center breaks ground of new building

The new Jewish community center moved closer to completion with a ceremony marking the start of building what will be one of the largest Jewish community centers in Europe.

Jerusalem Post

Columns And Op-Ed

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

Column (Sarah Goldhagen):

How Steve Jobs turned design into a necessity

The New Republic

Column (Konrad Yakabuski):

Occupy Wall Street vs. Tea Party: the further polarization of US voters

Globeandmail.com

Blog (Susan L. Smalley, Ph.D.):

When the small become large

Look Around and Look Within

(Psychology Today)

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The candidate

Houston Chronicle

Editorial:

Mormonism isn’t a cult

Baltimore Sun

Column (Michael Smerconish):

Hitler comparison is always out of bounds

McClatchy Newspapers

Editorial:

Stop treating medical marijuana patients as criminals

Detroit Free Press

Column (James Fallows):

Just for the record: Anti-Mormonism is bigotry too

The Atlantic

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GOOD NEWS

Neighbor helps rescue family in fire

A man broke down his neighbors’ door and helped rescue a half-dozen people as a three-alarm fire tore through their home, Boston authorities said.

Boston Herald

Creating ‘culture of kindness’

Hundreds of Santa Ynez Valley students have taken up Rachel Scott’s challenge to create a culture of kindness and compassion at their schools.

Santa Ynez Valley News

7 Florida survivors of capsized boat are in good condition

Seven people, including a 4-year-old, are in remarkably good condition after their boat overturned in the Florida Keys and spending 20 hours afloat, officials said.

ABC News

WORLD

Confusion after Egypt’s deputy PM resigns

Egypt’s ruling military council rejected the resignation of Hazem El-Beblawi, deputy prime minister and finance minister, who sought to quit in protest after deadly clashes left at least 26 people dead.

Al Jazeera

Thailand wades through worst flooding

Thailand’s floodwaters have already killed 269 people and submerged some 3.4 million acres of farmland to the north. And Bangkok’s estimated 12 million residents are bracing for another storm.

Christian Science Monitor

Thai flood victims queue for meals

BBC

Nakhon Sawan flood

Bangkok Post

Libyan official: Gadhafi is hiding in southern desert

An official on Libya’s governing council said that he believes Moammar Gadhafi is hiding in the southwestern desert near the borders with Niger and Algeria.

MSNBC

EDUCATION

Columbus schools import Singapore method to improve math education

From kindergarten through second grade, Columbus schools are using a new math curriculum influenced by teaching in Singapore, which is regularly at or near the top in international math tests.

Columbus Dispatch

College radio stations at risk: budget cuts

America’s college radio stations are at risk of losing their identity to budget-cutters, a grass-roots campaign warns.

USA TODAY

Environmental literacy making a splash

Environmental-literacy advocates are welcoming the launch of the federal Green Ribbon Schools program, suggesting it will help build on awareness and understanding of environmental issues.

Education Week

HEALTH

Many pills, many not taken

Health-care providers have new strategies to increase medication adherence, as concerns rise about health risks and the high costs of treating noncompliant patients who have chronic illnesses.

Wall Street Journal

Women taking diet supplements should think twice, study says

A new study reports that a daily caplet of vitamins and mineral supplements may not be helpful, and in some cases, could even be harmful for older women.

ABC News

LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Does size matter in Hollywood spotlight?

Can stars be overweight and successful in appearance-obsessed Hollywood? For a long time, the answer has been no. But lately, plus-sized performers are confounding the conventional wisdom.

USA TODAY

Pet spending rises during recession

According to the American Pet Products Association, people in the U.S. will spend a record $50 billion on their animals. Spending in the pet economy has increased every year since 2001.

USA TODAY

SPORTS

Tim Tebow gets the nod in Denver

Tim Tebow will be the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback when the team takes on Miami in Week 7, a decision announced two days after he nearly led a fourth-quarter comeback against San Diego.

Sports Illustrated

Stern cancels NBA’s first 2 weeks

NBA Commissioner David Stern canceled the first two weeks of the season after owners and players were unable to reach a new labor deal and end the lockout.

NBCSports

Blog:

Where do NBA players go from here?

(ESPN)

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