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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice takes questions from reporters about details of President Bush's Iraq strategy during a news conference in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House in Washington.  (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite / AP) Pentagon abandons duty limits The Pentagon has abandoned its limit on the time a citizen-soldier can be required to serve on active duty, a major change that reflects a force stretched thin by longer-than-expected combat in Iraq. Yahoo! News Next on '100 hours' agenda: Medicare A veto threat from President Bush isn't stopping Democrats from pushing legislation that would require the government to negotiate drug prices for Medicare patients. CNN Kurds condemn detention of six Iranians Iraqi Kurds, America's most loyal supporters in Iraq, condemned the detention of six Iranian diplomats during a raid by U.S. forces in the Kurdish city of Irbil. Los Angeles Times   Blast at U.S. embassy called 'terrorism' A rocket struck the U.S. Embassy in Athens, exploding inside the modern, glass-fronted building and shattering hopes that Greece's leftist militant networks had been dismantled. Yahoo! News Clinton, other lawmakers, head to Iraq Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and two other lawmakers are headed to Iraq this weekend as Congress engages in fierce debate over President Bush's plan to send 21,500 more troops there. U.S. News & World Report President's Iraq plan draws criticism on Capitol Hill CBS Mideast shaking its head Los Angeles Times U.S. expects new reliability from Iraqi forces USA Today Study: More guns equal more murders American states where more people own guns have higher murder rates, including murders of children, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health report. Reuters   NATION Somali warlords agree to disarm Somalia's warlords have agreed to disarm and join a new national army, a government official said. But violence in the capital brought home the challenge of restoring order in this fractious country. International Herald Tribune Clashes mar Somali talks; Oxfam says raids kill 70 Reuters Mass bird deaths in Australia remain a mystery Wildlife authorities investigating why thousands of birds fell from the sky over a town in southwestern Australia have ruled out infectious diseases, but remain uncertain about what killed them. CNN Warrant issued for ex-Argentine leader An Argentine judge has ordered the arrest of former President Isabel Peron over the 1970s disappearance of a leftist activist. She is also wanted for questioning on possible links to right-wing death squads. BBC BUSINESS Kohl's, Target stop selling drinking games Two of the nation's largest retailers have halted sales of board games that encourage players to drink alcohol. USA Today Six Flags to sell 7 parks for $312 Million Six Flags Inc. agreed to sell seven U.S. theme parks for $312 million and use the proceeds to reduce debt, sending its shares to the biggest gain in two months. Bloomberg POLITICS Denver to host '08 Democratic convention Denver has been picked over New York City to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Denver Post Senator Johnson leaves intensive care Sen. Tim Johnson has been transferred out of intensive care and has started to speak, his doctor said, nearly a month after the South Dakota Democrat suffered a brain hemorrhage. USA Today Carter Center advisers resign over book Former President Jimmy Carter's controversial book and subsequent remarks about the Israel-Palestinian conflict have prompted the resignations of 14 people from the Carter Center. CNN SPORTS Bonds: Sweeney not involved in alleged failed drug test Baseball home run king Barry Bonds said he did not get amphetamines from teammate Mark Sweeney, but did not deny a report saying he tested positive for the drugs last season. ESPN Barbaro 'comfortable' following surgery on hoof Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is "stable and acceptably comfortable'' two days after additional surgery to his injured left hind hoof, his doctor said. Bloomberg EDUCATION Students are faring better in school than in the '90s Children are better off than a decade ago, with more students keeping up in school, fewer changing schools and nearly a quarter in gifted classes, the latest federal data show. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Study: Higher education rots your brain Going to college is a no-brainer for those who can afford it, but higher education actually tends to speed up mental decline when it comes to fumbling for words later in life. Fox News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: How Republicans win if we lose in Iraq Los Angeles Times Column (Gary Andres): Pigskin parable Washington TImes Editorial: Unrest in Bolivia signals danger ahead Miami Herald Editorial: A breath of fresh air San Francisco Chronicle Column (Nikolas Gvosdev): Mr. President, this war is over International Herald Tribune Column (Scott Herhold): Metrosexual ambition: Am I too late? Mercury News Column: A nod of respect missing USA Today Editorial: The state of ambition Los Angeles Times   Site edited by: Rich Garcia, Jim Scripps, Peter Dunn, Walt Chiu and Tom Regan.   GOOD NEWS Turtle thought extinct found in Thailand Thai villagers have caught a river terrapin turtle that was thought to be extinct in the country, a leading conservation group said. Happy News Who wants to be a millionaire? Trailer owners do! Residents of a Florida beachfront trailer-park town voted to sell their community to a developer for more than $510 million, which could make most of them millionaires. CNN NATION NY Marine honored with posthumous Medal of Honor at White House A young Marine from upstate New York who fell on a grenade in Iraq to save his comrades was honored in a solemn ceremony at the White House. Newsday Big Easy residents protest killings Residents young and old, black and white, marched in the thousands on City Hall to demand action stopping the violent crime that has claimed nine lives this year. Yahoo! News State Farm loses key Katrina case Consumer Affairs Playboy-posing sergeant relieved of duty "Drop and give me 20!" is something you might hear Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Manhart yell to trainees at Lackland Air Force Base. Drop her trousers is what she did for Playboy magazine. MSNBC ENVIRONMENT James Brown's will skips young son The 5-year-old child of James Brown and his partner, Tomi Rae Hynie, was not included in the will read to six of the entertainer's children, attorneys for the late singer said. Showbuzz New Line boss lashes out at Peter Jackson Bob Shaye, head of New Line Cinema, said in an interview the studio will not work with "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson on "The Hobbit." New Zealand Herald ***** Empty. Click here to edit. ***** Ghanaians risk death for abortions Thousands of women in Ghana are seeking dangerous, illegal abortions every year, with many ending in death or disability. BBC The key to happiness When reaching for the key to happiness, it's better to go for the golden ring than the gold, according to a Gallup survey. WebMD LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Do carbon offsets live up to their promise? In theory, the idea is simple. A consumer pays a third party to remove a quantity of greenhouse gas equal to what he or she emits. But whether it actually works is unclear, say experts. Christian Science Monitor Dell: PC industry needs to go green Michael Dell issued a challenge to his industry to adopt recycling programs as he announced his company would offer to plant a tree for every PC sold. ABC News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Skull supports out-of-Africa theory of modern man From an analysis of a skull found in South Africa, scientists say they have obtained the first fossil evidence establishing the relatively recent time for the dispersal of modern Homo sapiens out of Africa. International Herald Tribune New search engine for aging boomers Does surfing the Web exhaust - and even exasperate - older people? The backers of Cranky.com, a new specialty search engine, are betting on it. Yahoo! News SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION Sainthood one step closer for Holy Cross founder In recognition of his commitment to the Catholic Church and in honor of a life lived with faith and virtue, Holy Cross Father Basil Anthony Moreau is expected to be beatified Sept. 15, 2007. Catholic Explorer Judge: Vatican can be sued over Bishop's conduct The Vatican can be sued over claims that U.S. leaders of the Roman Catholic church failed to warn parishioners about pedophile priests, a Kentucky judge ruled. Bloomberg   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Iran test fires dozens of missiles Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards test-fired dozen of missiles, including some that are capable of reaching Israeli and American forces in the Middle East. Times   Photo of the Day A giant ice chess piece representing London's Swiss Re tower is moved near a piece representing Big Ben's clock tower during the world's first international ice chess game between teams from London and Moscow in Trafalgar Square, London.  (Photo by Matt Dunham / 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 When you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action you should take -- choose the bolder. William Joseph Slim Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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