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People view the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy in Boston. Tours are available Sunday as the aircraft carrier returned to the 35th president's home state for a five-day farewell visit. It goes out of service later this month.  (Photo by Lisa Poole / AP) Anti-Kremlin protesters beaten by police Police clubbed protesters and dragged them into waiting buses in response to a defiant demonstration against the Kremlin in the heart of President Vladimir Putin's hometown. CNN European anarchists join Denmark rioters Anarchists from across northern Europe flocked to join protesters after two nights of riots sparked by the eviction of squatters from an abandoned building used by young leftists and punk rockers. Houston Chronicle North Korean starve as diplomats bicker More than a million North Koreans have been cut off from international food aid while diplomats argue over the details of the regime’s agreement to shut down its nuclear weapons plant. Times Online   Afghan, U.S. reports on firefight differ An explosives-rigged minivan crashed into a convoy of Marines that U.S. officials said also came under fire from militant gunmen. Up to 10 people were killed and 34 wounded as the convoy made a frenzied escape. Yahoo! News U.S. troops enter Shiite stronghold of Sadr City Hundreds of U.S. soldiers entered the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City in the first major push into the area since an American-led security sweep began last month around Baghdad. MSNBC Maliki warns insurgents of wider crackdown Reuters Sects slice up Iraq as U.S. troops 'surge' misfires Observer Iran ready for strike in Gulf states The Age Major powers fail to settle differences on Iran Reuters Suspect in dismemberment slaying arrested A man suspected of killing and dismembering his wife was captured as he fled searchers, running through snow in northern Michigan, police said. MSNBC   NATION Report: Five seized with Britons are found Several Ethiopians who were kidnapped along with five Britons touring the African country's remote northeast have been found, state media reported. Examiner Landslides kill at least 40 in Indonesia Landslides triggered by days of heavy rain killed at least 40 people in eastern Indonesia, and nearly 30 more were believed to be buried under the mud, officials said. Forbes Iran women arrested over protest Iran's authorities have arrested more than 32 women activists protesting outside a courthouse in Tehran. BBC POLITICS A mass firing puts Justice on the hot seat The firings of eight U.S. attorneys has put the heat on top Justice Department officials — and some GOP members of Congress. Newsweek Coulter under fire for anti-gay slur Prominent politicians from both parties and a gay-rights group condemned right-wing commentator Ann Coulter for her reference to Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards as a "faggot." CNN Clinton contributor wanted by FBI A Pakistani immigrant is being sought by the FBI on allegations that he funneled illegal contributions to Hillary Clinton's political action committee. Baltimore Sun SPORTS Devil's Janssen suspended for late hit The NHL announced that New Jersey forward Cam Janssen has been suspended for three games without pay for a late hit on Toronto defenseman Tomas Kaberle. Sports Network Federer beats Youzhny for fourth Dubai Open title Roger Federer won the Dubai Open for the fourth time in five years, beating Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-4, 6-3 in the final. Sports Illustrated SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Museum IDs new species of dinosaur A new dinosaur species had yard-long horns over its eyebrows, suggesting an evolutionary middle step between older dinosaurs with even larger horns and the small-horned creatures that followed, experts said. Examiner World watches first total lunar eclipse in three years The moon turned shades of gray and orange during the first total lunar eclipse in years, thrilling stargazers and astronomers around the world. MSNBC LUNAR ECLIPSE A TREAT FOR EARTH CNN Rain and snow: Scientists don't know how much falls With constant weather forecasts on TV and the Internet and all the precise storm totals that are reported, you might think scientists had a firm grasp of how much rain and snow falls around the planet. Live Science HEALTH Experts weigh giving up on killing polio Nearly 20 years ago, the World Health Organization and its partners launched an ambitious program to eradicate polio by the end of the millennium, but polio still strikes about 2,000 people a year, mostly children. Examiner New insight into brain disorders The function of an enzyme in the brain - strongly linked to a number of major brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder - has been identified for the first time by researchers in the UK. Medical News Today Warnings sought on kids' cold medicine Government health officials are reviewing whether popular medicines like Tylenol Plus Cold & Cough and Infant Triaminic Thin Strips are safe and effective in treating children's colds and coughs. Forbes LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Stolen Rockwell found in Spielberg collection Norman Rockwell paintings often resonate because of their depictions of everyday life, but the life of one of his paintings has been anything but mundane. CNN Comedy fest names Colbert person of year Stephen Colbert, a faux conservative who often honors himself on his Comedy Central show, was lauded by the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival as their "Person of the Year." USA Today Whitaker, Hudson win NAACP awards Oscar winners Forest Whitaker and Jennifer Hudson kept their winning streaks alive, while "Grey's Anatomy" star Isaiah Washington claimed a best actor prize at the 38th annual NAACP Image Awards. Forbes   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Ira Chernus): Beware the Iraqi boomerang Asia Times Editorial: Pentagon up-armors its budget Boston Globe Column: When awards become politicized San Francisco Chronicle Column: The purge of U.S. attorneys (partially) explained. Slate Column: Party tensions rise as 2008 race nears Christian Science Monitor Column: The sky isn't falling in China Newsweek Column: Immigration reform fight not going away Chicago Sun-Times Column: The people's choice TIME Blog (Andrew Sullivan): The Right vs. Coulter Daily Dish   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Tom Regan, Yvonne Lee, Joe Naroditsky, Jim Scripps, Josh Miles, Walt Chiu and Peter Dunn.   GOOD NEWS Is it Blackbeard's ship? Archaeological booty says aye A shipwreck off the North Carolina coast believed to be that of notorious pirate Blackbeard could be fully excavated in three years, officials working on the project said. CNN Man buried for 8 hours in snow survives A man buried by an avalanche for almost eight hours emerged with little more than scratches after a relative found him using a probe. Ryan Roberts said he was astonished he survived the avalanche. Yahoo! News NATION Bush offers comfort to towns devastated by storms Bush hands out hugs to residents who survived killer tornadoes that ripped through Alabama and Georgia. ABC News Cherokees vote out slaves' descendants Cherokee Nation members voted to revoke the tribal citizenship of an estimated 2,800 descendants of the people the Cherokee once owned as slaves. ABC News Military faces growing ranks of bereaved One of the first sights visitors to Fort Hood see is a daycare center's playground, evidence of the Army's commitment to be family friendly. CBS News BUSINESS Employment growth slowed in February: U.S. economy preview U.S. employers hired fewer workers in February than a month earlier as the economy struggled to overcome declines in housing and manufacturing, economists say a government report will show. Bloomberg EMI spurns $4.1 billion bid proposal from Warner Music Britain's EMI Group rejected a $4.1 billion cash takeover proposal from Warner Music Group saying the price was inadequate and not in the best interests of its shareholders. CNBC Beauty and the Geek A number of studies have found that "ugly" people earn less in many walks of life. The beauty premium seems to apply even in professions where there is no reason to expect that beauty counts. Slate ENVIRONMENT U.S. projects 19 percent emissions rise By 2020, the United States will emit almost one-fifth more gases suspected to contribute to global warming than it did in 2000, increasing the risks of drought and scarce water supplies. Examiner Can you be traveling green? Buy an airline ticket online, and you're increasingly likely to see this pitch: Add a payment of a few dollars, and finance save-the-Earth activities. USA Today EDUCATION Bush prods Congress on education law President Bush, who wants his legacy engraved with his education policy, lobbied Congress to reauthorize the No Child Left Behind law — and do it this year. Yahoo! News Critics denounce Pizza Hut reading program Pizza Hut's Book It, an incentive program used by schools to reward students with free pizzas, is under attack by experts who say it promotes bad eating habits and turns teachers into corporate promoters. CNN 'Cat in the Hat' birthday parties celebrate Seuss, reading Pajama-clad preschoolers didn't think twice about devouring green eggs and ham in honor of "The Cat in the Hat." Fifty years after the book hit the bookshelves, readers of all ages are still mesmerized. Springfield News-Leader RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY The Gospel of Prothero A Boston University professor argues that Americans, though 'spiritual,' are woefully ignorant about religion. Newsweek Christian school loses lawsuit over religious discrimination Alameda County did not commit religious discrimination when officials rejected a Christian school's plan to build a campus on county land near Castro Valley, a federal jury ruled. San Jose Mercury News Experts debate what drives Islamic terrorists More than five years after 9/11, experts continue to debate what motivated the attacks on the United States and other violent actions by Islamic extremists against the West. Crosswalk   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New 'hobbit' galaxies discovered around Milky Way A recent sky survey has turned up a new class of ultra-faint "hobbit" galaxies and what might be the smallest galaxy ever discovered. Space   Photo of the Day Kyou-Hyuk Lee, right, of South Korea, leads Kip Carpenter, of the United States, during the men's 500m World Cup speed skating event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.   (Photo by Jeff McIntosh, CP / 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 Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. Saint Augustine 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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