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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, second left, talks with Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi as their wives look on during a ceremonial welcome at the Indian Presidential palace, in New Delhi, India. Prodi is on the last leg of his state visit to India to boost trade and commerce between the two countries.   (Photo by Manish Swarup/AP Photo) Madrid bombings trial begins The trial in the Madrid train bombing case has begun, nearly three years after terrorists killed 191 people and wounded 1,800. CNN Two Koreas agree to resume high-level talks The two Koreas agreed to resume stalled high-level talks later this month in Pyongyang, officials said, amid signs of easing tensions on the divided peninsula. USA Today GOP opposition to Bush plan forms Breaking ranks, a small band of House Republicans declared their opposition to a troop buildup in Iraq, and President Bush appeared resigned to passage of a nonbinding measure disapproving of his decision. CBS   Iraq offensive grows, bombs don't stop Thunderous booms were heard across Baghdad as British and Iraqi soldiers surrounded Basra. The nearby border with Iran was sealed as a massive security operation got under way. CBS News Iraq invasion plan 'delusional' The U.S. invasion plan for Iraq envisaged that only 5,000 U.S. troops would remain in Iraq by December 2006, declassified Central Command documents show. BBC Iraqis in U.S. applaud refugee plan Seattle Post-Intelligencer Hershey to cut 1,500 jobs Hershey Co. said it would cut about 11 percent of its workforce and reduce the number of production lines it operates by more than a third. Reuters   NATION U.S. to shun all members of Palestinian unity gov't The U.S. will boycott all Palestinian unity government ministers, including non-Hamas members, unless international demands on policy towards Israel are met. Scotsman Lebanese mark date Hariri assassinated Tens of thousands of people packed into a city square under tight security to mark the second anniversary of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination. Houston Chronicle POLITICS Justice Kennedy says morale low over pay Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy told Congress that first-rate federal judges are leaving because of inadequate pay, a problem he said hurts morale. Biloxi Sun Herald Black S.C. leaders back Clinton over Edwards Two key black political leaders in South Carolina who backed John Edwards in 2004 said they are supporting Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. MSNBC McCain courting Christian conservatives Sen. John McCain is working hard to repair relations with conservative Christian activists, whose support could be critical to winning the GOP nomination. Centre Daily Times SPORTS Retired NBA star Hardaway says he hates 'gay people' Former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway said on a radio show that he would not want a gay player on his team. ESPN Beyoncé goes where Tyra's gone before Ten years after Tyra Banks became the first African-American supermodel to appear alone on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Beyoncé Knowles has set a new milestone of her own. E! Online LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT U.S. Congress urged to act fast on climate change U.S. legislators should quickly tackle climate change in an effort to push other major polluters to cut greenhouse gas emissions, former World Bank chief economist Sir Nicholas Stern said. Reuters Moonlight magic In Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, 15 miles west of Tucson, the depressed and ailing come to bathe in the gentle blue-white beam of Richard Chapin’s 50-foot-tall moonlight collector. Popular Science SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NASA craft probe mysteries of the northern lights The shimmering waves of color of the northern lights are a display unparalleled in nature, caused as the Earth's atmosphere is buffeted by energetic particles from magnetic storms. Guardian Study: NY, Calif more likely identity theft targets New Yorkers, especially around New York City, and Californians, especially around Los Angeles, are more likely to be targets of identity theft, according to a new study. Yahoo! News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (David O'Rourke): Looking for courage in China Christian Science Monitor Column (Joseph Biden): Open Nazi archives to victims, survivors Miami Herald Column: Clinton freezes press in NH New York Observer Column: Sunni vs. Shi'a: It's not all Islam Real Clear Politics Column: Preacher primary Newsweek Blog: Hebron blues TIME Editorial: An Israeli-Palestinian peace... by inches Christian Science Monitor Column: This dog won't wag American Prospect Editorial: A brave start for Mexican president Houston Chronicle Editorial: Accord will test North Korea Denver Post Column: Who makes the tough decisions? San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: Tom Regan, Jim Scripps, Yvonne Lee, Ryan Dowse, Walt Chiu, Jesse Glickstein and Rich Garcia.   GOOD NEWS Postmaster shows a lot of love in Fidelity Among thousands of Valentine's Day mailings that have gravitated to this place over the years, a widow's loving plea instantly grabbed Peggy Ruyle's heartstrings. AOL Sanford provides $400 million gift to improve the human condition South Dakota businessman Denny Sanford has set a new standard in healthcare philanthropy with an unprecedented gift of $400 million to Sioux Valley Hospitals & Health System. PNN NATION Storm wreaks havoc on Valentine's Day Blowing snow and sleet glazed windshields and roads across the Northeast and the Midwest, messing up Valentine's Day flower deliveries and wrecking couples' plans for romantic dinners. TIME Passengers trapped on runway for 8 hours Bad weather kept JetBlue Airways passengers on a Cancun, Mexico-bound flight trapped on the tarmac for eight hours at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. CNN BUSINESS Fed: Economy holding steady Although investors have speculated against future interest rate hikes for months, Ben Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chief, has confirmed to the world that a rate increase is not in the cards. Forbes Chrysler Group to cut 13,000 jobs DaimlerChrysler AG announced plans to cut 13,000 jobs at the Chrysler Group from 2007 to 2009 as part of a three-year plan to return the Auburn Hills unit to profitability by next year. Detroit Free Press ENVIRONMENT Smith's body can be released from morgue Judges on both coasts weighed in on what to do with Anna Nicole Smith's body amid the custody dispute over her daughter. Houston Chronicle Cosby pup dogged by defeat Harry, the award-winning, crowd-pleasing terrier co-owned by the Fat Albert mastermind, lost out to an English springer spaniel in the finals at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. E! Online HEALTH Salmonella outbreak linked to two peanut butter brands A salmonella outbreak that has slowly grown to nearly 300 cases in 39 states since August has been linked to tainted peanut butter, federal health officials said. CNN Carbs may help you fall asleep faster Carbs which quickly raise blood sugar may hasten sleep, especially when eaten four hours before bedtime, the researchers report. WebMD EDUCATION Sex-ed lesson creates controversy at MD schools The group that introduced the "Gum Game" to area schools says it has been using the controversial lesson for nine years, and never had a complaint — until now. WTOP Education act changes proposed Parents who believe a school is not properly carrying out No Child Left Behind should be allowed to sue the superintendent and other educators who are failing their children, a panel said. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION 300,000 Lebanese rally for Muslim-Christian unity As church bells tolled and a muezzin called Muslims to prayer, a crowd of 300,000 Lebanese gathered for a huge rally in Beirut that opened with a renewed call for Christian-Muslim unity. Catholic News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Zoo celebrates virgin birth of Komodo dragons A British zoo announced the virgin birth of five Komodo dragons, giving scientists new hope for the captive breeding of the endangered species. MSNBC   Photo of the Day Whale sharks swim past the world's largest acrylic panel viewing window, which measures 26.9 feet by 73.8 feet, at the Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa, southern Japan.  (Photo by Itsuo Inouye / 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 That best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. 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