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Kevin Tillman, brother of NFL star-turned-Army Ranger Pat Tillman who was killed by friendly-fire in Afghanistan, testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform hearing on Capitol Hill as his mother Mary Tillman looks on at right.  (Photo by Susan Walsh / AP) Democrats say they're set for Iraq funding showdown House Democratic leaders predict they will have enough votes to pass legislation requiring U.S. troops to begin leaving Iraq by Oct. 1 and send it on to President Bush for his promised veto. CNN Bush won't budge on Iraq bill CBS News Virginia Gov. says remedy might close gun loophole International Herald Tribune Iraq students show Virginia Tech support Yahoo! News Professor fired for talk on shooting CNN   U.S. lied about Tillman's death, brother says The brother of Army Ranger and professional football player Pat Tillman accused the U.S. government of "calculated lies'' in reporting that he was killed by enemies and not by friendly fire. Bloomberg 'Little girl Rambo' decries U.S. propaganda Guardian Mary Tillman: `We were made to feel rather foolish' San Jose Mercury News Iraqi politicians: government is failing CNN Al Qaeda claims killing of 9 U.S. troops Reuters Abortion legalized in Mexico City Mexico City's legislative assembly has voted to legalize abortion in the city, the capital of the world's second-largest Roman Catholic country. BBC Corzine could exit hospital in one week New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, moved from intensive care 11 days after being critically injured in a car wreck, might leave the hospital within a week, doctors said. Bloomberg   NATION 74 dead in attack on oil field in Ethiopia Gunmen raided a Chinese-run oil field near the Somali border, killing 65 Ethiopians and nine Chinese workers, an official of the Chinese company said. USA Today Call for Nigeria street protests Nigerians must resist the "wholescale fraud" of Saturday's presidential elections, an opposition alliance says. BBC Democracy in Nigeria Yahoo! News A solemn farewell at Yeltsin's funeral Russia bid a solemn farewell to Boris Yeltsin in a funeral conducted by some two dozen white-robed priests and with a crowd of dignitaries including President Vladimir Putin and two former U.S. leaders in attendance. International Herald Tribune In pictures: Russians mourn Yeltsin BBC POLITICS Federal investigators launch probe in White House A little-known federal investigative unit has launched a probe into allegations of illegal political activity within the executive branch of government, including a White House office led by Karl Rove. CBS News Cheney vs. Reid on Iraq The Hill POLITICS The Dow passes 13,000 on earnings data The Dow Jones industrial average passed 13,000 for the first time as stronger-than-expected earnings reports streamed in. Yahoo! News Toyota ends GM's reign as leader in global sales Toyota surpassed General Motors in worldwide vehicle sales during the first three months of this year, marking the end of one of the longest runs of dominance in all of global industry. International Herald Tribune Toyota overtakes GM in global vehicle sales MSNBC Boeing wins $6.3 billion in 787 orders from Air Canada, Virgin Boeing Co., the world's second- biggest maker of commercial aircraft, received orders valued at $6.3 billion from Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. for the new 787 Dreamliner model. Bloomberg SPORTS NFL vows discipline for leaks of confidential info NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's get-tough stance doesn't only apply to NFL players, as he sent memos to all 32 teams chastising club officials who leak confidential information. USA Today NBA signs deal to bring excitement, style to Beijing in 2008 The National Basketball Association has signed a deal to bring NBA-style razzmatazz to the 2008 Olympic Games. CBS SportsLine HEALTH Pet food scare prompts FDA to check imported human food CNN Abortion does not increase breast cancer risk, new study says A new U.S. study suggests that breast cancer risk is not increased by induced abortion or miscarriage, contrary to the findings of some other studies and the claims made by some groups. Medical News Today New drug may treat muscular dystrophy An experimental drug called PTC124 may override a gene glitch seen in Duchenne muscular dystrophy and various other genetic disorders. WebMD RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Blacksburg sermons question God after Tech massacre Over the past week, pastor Tommy McDearis told his congregation, he has struggled to understand how God could let something so vile happen to so many good people. Charleston Daily Mail   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Honesty about abstinence-only Christian Science Monitor Column: Koreans, Korean Americans cry for 33 Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: Ethanol has disadvantages too Houston Chronicle Column: Iraq's collapse was inevitable Slate Editorial: Yeltsin was a tower of good Times Column: Talking defeat is no way to win Chicago Sun-Times Column: America faces a ruthless foe in Iraq Washington Times Editorial: Gonzales should resign ASAP San Jose Mercury News   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Jim Scripps, Julia McCallum, Walt Chiu and Jesse Glickstein.   GOOD NEWS College Board recognizes America’s most improved high schools Three high schools have won the College Board 2007 Inspiration Award for improving academically and helping students achieve access to higher education despite challenges. PNN Journey back to the ice: skaters recover after slash Canadian figure skaters Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison are back on ice after Davison's skate accidentally hit Dube's face during a competition lat year. CNN NATION 9 dead as storms strike Texas, Mexico A massive spring storm plowed toward the Midwest after dumping more than a foot of snow on the Colorado foothills and spawning a tornado that killed nine people along the Texas-Mexico border. MSNBC Deaths in wake of fierce Texas tornado Yahoo! News Prison riot at New Castle, Indiana The mayor of New Castle, Indiana, reported a "riot'' at a correctional facility operated by GEO Group Inc., the Associated Press reported. Bloomberg Skybus starts selling tickets today, with some one-way fares for $10 Skybus Airlines is expected to announce that it will sell at least 10 seats on each of its flights for $10 one-way before taxes and fees. Columbus Dispatch ENVIRONMENT 6 win 2007 Goldman Prizes An Irish farmer jailed for his work in opposing Shell Oil’s gas pipeline and an Icelandic entrepreneur are among the winners of this year’s prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize. Environment News Service Eco-prize winners shared vision: Protect home MSNBC Ecuador seeks compensation to leave Amazon oil undisturbed Ecuador will wait up to one year to see if the international community offers to compensate the country for not developing a major oil field in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, an official said. Environment News Service LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Can Katie Couric survive as anchor? CBS executives deny it, but there's a growing feeling within the network that Katie Couric is an expensive, unfixable mistake. Philadelphia Inquirer Katie Couric's enemies are CBS insiders? FOX News Basinger denies phone rant leak Actress Kim Basinger has denied leaking a voicemail message in which ex-husband Alec Baldwin called their daughter a "rude, thoughtless little pig." BBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 'Kryptonite' discovered in mine Kryptonite is no longer just the stuff of fiction feared by caped superheroes. BBC The man problem When it comes to health, one of the biggest risks a man faces in his lifetime is being a man. Wall Street Journal Vonage wins permanent stay on new customers ban Vonage won in the U.S. Court of Appeals a permanent stay of a previous court's injunction that, if effective, would have barred it from signing up new customers. Playfuls EDUCATION Privacy vs. security Laws intended to protect the confidentiality of student records, often puts college officials in a precarious spot: share personal student information and face legal action or risk lawsuits. Inside Higher Ed Study: U.S. gender pay gap emerges early A dramatic pay gap emerges between women and men in America the year after they graduate from college and widens over the ensuing decade, according to research released. Reuters   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The case for teaching the Bible in school The best-selling book annually and of all time is increasingly being studied in public school classrooms, and when taught right, it's completely constitutional. TIME   Photo of the Day United Internet Team Germany competes against China Team crew members during the first round-robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup against the China Team off the coast of Valencia, Spain.  (Photo by Fernando Bustamante / 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 Ambition is not what man does... but what man would do. 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