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Iranian students chant slogans during a gathering to show their support to their country's nuclear activities marking "National Day of the Nuclear Technology", in front of the Iran's Atomic Energy Organization in Tehran, Iran.   (Photo by Vahid Salemi / AP) Iran: Nuclear program stepped up Iran's nuclear fuel production program has reached "industrial" levels, the country's president said in a speech at the Natanz nuclear facility. CNN Iran outlines nuclear status BBC Zimbabwe bishops warn of revolt Zimbabwe's Roman Catholic bishops have warned of a mass uprising unless free elections are held, in a letter pinned up in churches across the country. BBC Unprovoked beatings of homeless rising It was a balmy night, the sort that brings the homeless out from shelters, when the police were summoned to America Street. On the driveway of a condo, just a few paces from the gutter, lay a dying man. MSNBC   Protests mark anniversary of Baghdad's fall Hundreds of thousands of Shia protesters have burned and trampled on U.S. flags in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf during an anti-American rally called by Muqtada al-Sadr, a prominent Shia cleric. Al Jazeera Iraq PM seeks Japanese support for reconstruction Reuters Iraqi Shias heed protest call BBC Thousands rally to protest Bush immigration plan Los Angeles Daily News Bush renews efforts on immigration MSNBC Protesters in Los Angeles YouTube Military banned from selling stories The sole woman among the 15 British personnel held captive in Iran revealed that she feared her captors had measured her for a coffin. Guardian   NATION Bomb kills 6 Canadian troops, wounds 1 in Afghanistan CNN N.B. base in mourning as soldiers' names released CBC New hunger strike at Guantanamo A new, long-term hunger strike has broken out at the American detention center at Guantanamo Bay, with more than a dozen detainees subjecting themselves to daily force-feeding to protest their treatment. International Herald Tribune Britain delivers damning verdict on Blair's 10 years A remarkable picture of the way Tony Blair has lost the faith of British voters over his 10 years in power is revealed by a comprehensive study of public attitudes towards the Prime Minister. Guardian POLITICS Levin: Senate will pay for Iraq war CNN Gingrich: AG should consider resigning Joining a growing list of Republicans, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should consider resigning San Francisco Chronicle Congress girds up for return to oversight Not since the Depression-era Congress of 1932 has Capitol Hill ramped up so quickly for oversight hearings and related legislation – most targeting the Bush administration. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Oil falls despite gasoline worries Oil fell below $64 a barrel, extending a decline after Iran released 15 British sailors and marines last week, although concerns over the state of pre-summer U.S. gasoline supplies tempered selling. CNN Money U.S. gasoline prices edge closer to $3 per gallon Bloomberg U.S. stock-index futures rise on jobs data; Dow Chemical jumps U.S. stock-index futures advanced after employers added more jobs than analysts forecast last month, adding to evidence that consumer spending will keep the economy expanding. Bloomberg SPORTS Zach Johnson is master of the green A strange week at the Masters saved the biggest surprises for the end - a green jacket for unheralded Zach Johnson, who defeated Tiger Woods to win one of golf's most prestigious events. Sporting News Final leaderboard Masters.org Bobcats beat Heat, ruin Dwayne Wade's comeback Dwyane Wade's comeback night was not one the Miami Heat will fondly remember. The Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Wade's first game back after missing 6½ weeks, beating the Heat 111-103 in overtime. Sun-Sentinel HEALTH U.S. health care system should focus on preventive health, according to report The U.S. health care system should focus on disease prevention, according to a report released at the Johns Hopkins/Healthways 6th Annual Outcomes Summit. Medical News Today Herbal supplement may help treat recurrent bladder infections An herbal extract that is sold in health food stores and promoted as an allergy and fat loss aid may improve treatment of bladder infections when it is taken with antibiotics, research suggests. USA Today EDUCATION Financial gap widens for college kids Today's freshmen are financially better off than ever before, and the gap is widening, a report on 40-year trends in higher education shows. USA Today Gay rights tour to stop at Seattle Pacific University Gay and lesbian students who are traveling the country visiting Christian universities that have discriminatory policies against homosexuals will call on Seattle Pacific University. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Clear the ivy on academia Christian Science Monitor Column: The case for a global carbon tax Newsweek Editorial: Global warming: Historic optimism Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: Pelosi shows she's not U.S. secretary of state Houston Chronicle Column: A dissatisfied GOP calls for Thompson Real Clear Politics Column: Pioneer women Denver Post Column: Not the flying imams Real Clear Politics Column: The end of Hillary's inevitability Newsweek   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Jim Scripps, Walt Chiu, Josh Miles and Rich Garcia.   GOOD NEWS Bikers' Easter joy for sick kids Thousands of "biker bunnies" descended on Glasgow to deliver an Easter treat for sick children. BBC Group pledges $500 million to fight obesity in children In the hopes of speeding up efforts to fight the growing problem of childhood obesity, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has pledged $500 million over five years to help children. The Chronicle of Philanthropy NATION Aid flap is new threat to rebuilding of New Orleans post Katrina As homes in New Orleans inch toward habitability, a bureaucratic storm is brewing between state and federal relief agencies that could derail the city's recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Reuters Top Cold War spy 'innocent' Historian says new evidence shows Alger Hiss did not give U.S. secrets to Russia, but intelligence experts remain unconvinced. Observer Pilot's foul language leads to Northwest flight cancellation Northwest Airlines canceled a flight set to leave from Las Vegas to Detroit after the captain cursed on a cell phone in a bathroom, then swore at one of the 180 passengers on the plane. Reuters ENVIRONMENT Bhutan leads the battle for environment As the world community struggles to come to grips with global warming and climate change, the small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan may be about to show the way ahead. Earth Times Great ideas for saving the planet Newsweek How a tiny frog is a deadly portent of what awaits an overheating planet It is being pushed to the brink of extinction because the puddles in which it splashes for moisture are drying out. But the plight of the tiny harlequin frog has even more disturbing implications. Scotsman LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 'Sopranos' returns with first of its final nine episodes For nine more Sundays, fans of "The Sopranos" will have new episodes to watch and talk about, before the popular HBO series comes to an end. Playfuls The 10 best Sopranos ever TIME Johnny Hart, 'B.C.' creator, dies Cartoonist Johnny Hart, whose award-winning "B.C." comic strip appeared in more than 1,300 newspapers worldwide, has died. He was 76. Yahoo! News B.C. snapshot Yahoo! News 'Blades' trumps 'Grindhouse' at the box office The blood-spattered double-feature from Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez was expected to be an easy winner at theaters this weekend - instead it came in fourth place. USA Today Blades of Glory clip Yahoo! News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Gene mutation in mice could lead way to memory improvement pill A gene mutation in the brains of mice could help scientists develop the world's first memory pill. London Independent New thinking on death of Sun-like stars When stars like our Sun die, they become red giants, then eject gigantic clouds of gas and dust into space. But, scientists have been at a loss to explain how exactly dying stars could blow away these clouds. USA Today Wireless devices blur balance between home and work Staying in touch constantly by using laptops, BlackBerrys and other wireless devices has blurred the line between a person’s professional and personal life, according to a new survey. Red Herring RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Cell phones keep God on the line Cell phone users can watch and listen to sermons of "cyber pastors," download faith-based ring and ring-back tones, and have information about saints sent to their phones. San Jose Mercury News Fighting for the soul of Islam How does a decades-old crisis of authority among Muslims affect the ongoing campaign against terrorism? U.S. News & World Report   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Filial piety key to Chinese jobs Working hard is no longer enough to warrant a promotion in one Chinese county, according to state media. BBC   Photo of the Day Farmers carry wheat crop bundles at Kisari village, about 55 kilometers (34 miles) from Allahabad, India. India's Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said that "too many" people in India were engaged in agriculture, which is the major cause of the rural-urban income divide, according to a news report.   (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh / 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 The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. Benjamin Franklin 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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