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A woman cries at the bombing site at the Shalal market in the predominantly Shiite Shaab neighborhood north of Baghdad, Iraq, after suicide attackers wearing explosives vests blew themselves up.   (Photo by Adil al-Khazali / AP) Bombers kill at least 125 at Iraqi Shiite markets Five suicide bombers struck Shiite marketplaces in northeast Baghdad and a town north of the capital, killing at least 125 people and wounding more than 150 in one of Iraq’s deadliest days in years. MSNBC Israel's Olmert reaches out to Saudi Arabia over peace plan Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he was ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia and other Arab states and believed a comprehensive peace with them and the Palestinians could be reached in five years. Reuters Looks like candy, devastates like drugs For the cigarette companies, it was Joe Camel. Methamphetamine manufacturers are accused of a similar tactic — using cartoon characters and candy flavors to lure users. ABC News   New video shows British detainee 'confession' Iranian Arabic language network Al Alam aired new video showing one of 15 British detainees apologizing for "entering your waters without permission." CNN Blair reacts to recent Iran video Reuters Aussie must explain guilt at Guantanamo Australian David Hicks returned to the U.S. military's Guantanamo war crimes tribunal with a haircut and suit to explain under oath exactly what he did in Afghanistan with al Qaeda. Reuters Hicks case shows cracks in tribunal system Yahoo! News Shift terror trials to U.S., Gates urges Baltimore Sun White House backs attorney general Examiner Animal rights group calls for broader pet food recall Animal rights advocates are calling on federal food safety regulators and pet food companies to expand a nationwide recall of dog and cat food to include dry varieties, claiming they make pets sick. CNN   NATION Detainee admits 9/11 role, denies ties to al Qaeda A man alleged to be the senior financier of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks acknowledged he had a role in helping the hijackers but said he is not a member of al Qaeda and denied having prior knowledge of the plot. San Francisco Chronicle Helicopter shot down as Mogadishu battle rages Insurgents shot down an Ethiopian helicopter gunship in Mogadishu during a second day of fighting after Ethiopian and Somali forces launched a major attack on Islamists and clan militia. Reuters Battles rage as troops try to restore order in Mogadishu Independent Don't confuse terrorism with Islam, says EU The European Union has drawn up guidelines advising government spokesmen to refrain from linking Islam and terrorism in their statements. Telegraph POLITICS White House has new immigration plan A White House plan devised during meetings with Republican senators would grant work visas to undocumented immigrants but require them to return home and pay fines to become legal U.S. residents. CNN House Democrats pass $2.9 trillion budget The House narrowly passed a $2.9 trillion Democratic budget blueprint predicting a big surplus in five years but relying on the expiration of tax cuts to do so. AOL News Pelosi proud of Dems' work in first 100 days San Francisco Chronicle Jesse Jackson backs Obama for president Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said he's backing Democrat Barack Obama in his presidential bid, giving his support to a new generation of black politicians. Forbes BUSINESS Where are all the workers? A global labor crunch, already being felt by some employers, appears to have intensified in recent months. BusinessWeek The mysterious deaths of the honeybees Beekeepers throughout the U.S. have lost between 50 and 90 percent of their honeybees over the past six months, perplexing scientists, driving prices up and threatening fruit and vegetable production. CNNMoney U.S. growth pick-up defies pundits Business Day SPORTS Predictions for 2007 baseball season Baseball writers predicting 20 things about the upcoming season — everything from the World Series champ to the first manager fired. Wall Street Journal MLB rumors Yahoo! News Murray advances when Roddick retires As the shot sailed past Andy Roddick, he grimaced in pain and didn't even try for the ball. Instead, he limped toward Andy Murray at the net and extended his hand. Forbes SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ancient riddle of the Great Pyramid's construction is turned inside out A French architect believes he's solved one of the most puzzling construction problems in history by working out how the Egyptians built such a massive structure without the benefit of iron tools, pulleys or wheels. London Independent Microsoft makes copying Vista a monster task With Windows XP, antipiracy measures were a bit of an afterthought. But with Windows Vista, Microsoft had pirates in its sights from the get-go. CNET News Hackers stole 45.7 million credit card numbers in largest breach ever At least 45.7 million credit and debit card numbers were stolen by hackers from discount retailer TJX at its headquarters, according to security specialists. International Herald Tribune   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Gonzales is on a thin branch Chicago Tribune Column: The panic of 2007? Newsweek Column: Is a U.S.-Iran war inevitable? TIME Column: Bush's bluster on Iraq might squander an opportunity USA Today Editorial: Cutting loose an African despot Christian Science Monitor Column: Britain is taking right approach with Iran Real Clear Politics Editorial: Hong Kong's election International Herald Tribune Column (Timothy Ash): Faced with Iranian blackmail, Europe must show real solidarity Guardian   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Yvonne Lee, Josh Miles, Walt Chiu and Jim Scripps.   GOOD NEWS Alec Baldwin: College tuition gift for GI Alec Baldwin was so moved by the story of an 18-year-old female Army soldier who is scheduled to serve in Iraq, he has offered to pay the soldier's entire college tuition costs after she leaves the military. Monsters and Critics American missionary brings gospel and food to Jericho American missionary Karen Dunham draws hundreds of Palestinians to her weekly services in Jericho, where she also provides food, medical aid, toys, blankets and equipment for local hospitals. San Francisco Chronicle NATION New Orleans outlines $1.1B recovery plan The leader of the city's effort to recover from Hurricane Katrina unveiled a $1.1 billion plan aimed at jump-starting the sluggish revitalization work. MSNBC 10-year-olds attack, beat homeless man Egged on by a 17-year-old, two 10-year-old boys joined in the attack of a Florida homeless man, leaving him bruised and bloodied, police said. CNN Congressional Gold Medal for the Tuskegee Airmen The Tuskegee Airmen were called racist and hurtful names as they became the nation's first African-American military pilots during World War II. Kansas City Star ENVIRONMENT World oil production close to peak In a worst-case scenario, global oil production may reach its peak next year, before starting to decline. In a best-case scenario, this peak would not be reached until 2018. Science Daily U.N. report outlines key role of building sector in combating warming The building sector can play a major role in curbing emissions and thereby controlling global warming, a study by the U.N. Environment Program has concluded. Earth Times EDUCATION College Board targeting AP The College Board, the publisher of college-prep exams, is asking teachers of Advanced Placement courses to furnish written proof by June 1 that the courses they teach are worthy of the brand. Honolulu Advertiser Elementary classrooms get low rating on high-quality instruction For all the current emphasis on standardized testing and teaching requirements, the quality of elementary school instruction is mediocre at best, according to a study. Science Daily LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Bono gets honorary knighthood He's already earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for his tireless campaigning on behalf of Africa's poor. So it comes as no surprise Bono has earned himself a place on Her Majesty's royal roster. E! Online Versace heiress fights anorexia Allegra Beck Versace, the “little princess” who controls the Versace empire, has become yet another fashionista to fall victim to the industry’s obsession with stick-thin figures. Times HEALTH Heart patients seek guidance on stents, statins A number of findings presented during the American College of Cardiology meeting has left many patients scratching their heads over which treatment is best for their particular cardiovascular condition. HealthDay Stents vs. meds for heart disease Yahoo! News Doctors in the U.S. speak out about mandating HPV vaccine Overwhelmingly, physicians in the U.S. recommend girls receive the HPV vaccine, according to a new survey. Medical News Today RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY First Christian film production company launches Inspired by the success of Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ," a team in London is launching a new production company exclusively dedicated to making Christian feature films. New Zealand Herald Italy bishops face gay rights row Italy's interior minister has accused Roman Catholic bishops of trying to weaken the government by opposing new rights for unmarried and gay couples. BBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Humanitarian goals, tech-savvy solutions Architecture for Humanity has launched the Open Architecture Network, a Web site that helps designers and architects develop new work by enabling their peers to critique it online. 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