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Palestinian members of the security forces of the Islamic group Hamas carry their weapons during the funeral for one of its members killed in an Israeli missile strike in Gaza City. A volatile mix of Israeli strikes and Palestinian infighting plunged Gaza deeper into chaos.  (Photo by Hatem Moussa / AP) Wolfowitz resigns from World Bank; Bush to nominate successor Paul Wolfowitz resigned as president of the World Bank, ending a protracted battle over his stewardship prompted by his involvement in a high-paying promotion for his companion. MSNBC Wolfowitz walks, leaving pressing problems Asia Times Wolfowitz guilty of breaking World Bank rules ABC News Dems seek no confidence vote on AG Senate Democrats plan to seek a no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales over accusations that he carried out President Bush's political agenda. El Paso Times Top Republican thinks Gonzales will resign CNN An 'absentee' U.S. attorney fights back U.S. News & World Report   In midst of search, dead comrade remembered CNN 2 ABC journalists killed in Baghdad MSNBC Progress on Iraq funding bill stymied Yahoo! News Iraqi lawmakers argue for caution in shaping oil law Iraqi lawmakers say that a draft oil law has many holes, and that foreign pressure only draws ire. Christian Science Monitor U.S. names special envoy to Somalia The U.S. has appointed a special envoy for Somalia, which is struggling to restore order after 16 years without a functioning central government. BBC Survey: Governments using filters to censor Internet Government Internet censorship is spreading globally, as tech-savvy governments filter themes from politics and human rights to sexuality and religion, an academic survey of 40 countries says. International Herald Tribune   NATION Israel fires new strikes against Hamas Israel launched more airstrikes against a Gaza militant target, a day after the Israeli military began targeting Hamas in retaliation for dozens of Qassam rockets fired from Gaza into Israel over the last five days. CNN Israel targets Gaza BBC King of Jordan: time running out to end crisis in Middle East The world is losing its last hope of making peace in the Middle East and and is in danger of continuing the conflict between Israel and the Arab world indefinitely, said King Abdullah II of Jordan. Times Poll: 71% of Israelis want U.S. to strike Iran if talks fail Ha'aretz Sarkozy names slimline, cross-party gov't French President Nicolas Sarkozy has unveiled a broad-based cabinet, naming popular leftist Bernard Kouchner as foreign minister in a slimline government that radically reshaped the economic ministries. Reuters Sarkozy names Fillon as PM New Zealand Herald Fillon is named new PM BBC Senators strike immigration deal NEWS.com.au Senators on immigration deal CBS News Watchdog eyes security clearance delays A congressional watchdog agency reported "quite disturbing" delays in granting top-secret clearance to workers on sensitive jobs undertaken for the government by private industry. AOL News Senators push CIA to release 9/11 report A bipartisan group of senators is pushing legislation that would force the CIA to release an inspector general’s report on the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. MSNBC BUSINESS Discovery plans to close 103 stores Discovery Communications, which owns the Discovery Channel and TLC, said it plans to close all 103 of its mall-based and stand-alone stores by the end of the third quarter of 2007. International Business Times Bernanke: U.S. economy to mostly dodge mortgage woes Waves of mortgage delinquencies should not seriously hurt the U.S. economy even though loan foreclosures are likely to rise even more this year and next, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said. Reuters SPORTS Greg LeMond says he was threatened not to testify American Tour de France champion Greg LeMond revealed he had been sexually abused as a child and claimed Floyd Landis' camp tried to use it as a threat to keep LeMond from testifying. ESPN Lab tech admits to Landis confidentiality breach Sports Illustrated Marcus Camby unable to join team due to family matter Marcus Camby wanted to help Team USA qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics this summer, but he's putting his family before the flag. ESPN EDUCATION Tests show students learn basics in history, civics More students are learning the basics when it comes to history and civics, but they aren't rising to the next level, national tests show. CNN Democrats look to axe funding for abstinence education Federal funding for abstinence education will likely fall considerably this year, as Democratic leaders said they will let a $50 million grant program expire on June 30. TIME RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Russian Orthodox accord heals schism As bells pealed and worshipers wept, Russian Orthodox leaders signed a pact to heal an 80-year schism between the church in Russia and an offshoot set up abroad following the Bolshevik Revolution. Newsday ACLU sues Louisiana school district over distribution of Bibles The ACLU filed its fifth religion-related lawsuit in 13 years against an eastern Louisiana school district, this time alleging that a principal improperly allowed people to distribute Bibles to students. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Farewell Falwell, the religious bigot who failed Times Column: The fair price of gasoline Indianapolis Star Column: Prince Harry: another MoD fiasco Telegraph.co.uk Editorial: Promises to Africa: less than halfway Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: As Pakistan goes, so goes a war Christian Science Monitor Column: Terrorists in the file cabinet? Newsweek Column: Rove and the grand inquisitor Real Clear Politics Column: Rudy's playing to win New York Post   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Yvonne Lee, Walt Chiu, Jim Scripps and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Gates Foundation gives $9.7M for research on kids and AIDS The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will give $9.7 million grant to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation to study ways to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission to children via breast milk. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Mythology inspires art in Athens exhibits From Botticelli to Picasso, artists have been inspired by the voluptuous goddesses and fantastic beasts of ancient Greek myths for centuries. Reuters NATION Two deputies killed, 1 wounded hours after memorial A gunman shot and killed two deputies and wounded another before he was shot, hours after the officers participated in a memorial to honor peace officers slain in the line of duty, authorities said. CNN Texas lawmakers say they will probe deaths of soldiers Rep. Jackson Lee wants the Army to answer a Houston family's questions on the abduction and murder of Pfc. Kristian Menchaca of Houston and another soldier in Iraq last year. Houston Chronicle Minority population grows to 100 million The nation's minority population topped 100 million last year, about one-third of the total, and California had roughly 20 million minority residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. San Francisco Chronicle ENVIRONMENT Rapid rise in global warming is forecast The oceans are losing the capacity to soak up rising man-made carbon emissions, which is increasing the rate of global warming by up to 30 percent, scientists said. Times Pollution turning famed Taj Mahal yellow Pollution is turning the Taj Mahal, India's famed marble monument to love, a decidedly unromantic yellow. A therapeutic mud pack has been recommended to restore its natural allure. Brisbane Times Green with envy: Climate summit creates friendly competition A global conference of mayors finished its climate summit, with the leaders from more than 30 major cities saying they are energized by the spirit of competition. International Herald Tribune LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Shock jocks adjust to increased scrutiny In the wake of the CBS' firing of radio host Don Imus, and the XM-satellite suspension of the Opie & Anthony show, hosts are learning where the line exists between good humor and bad taste. U.S. News & World Report Paris Hilton's jail time reduced Paris Hilton will serve about half of her 45-day jail sentence and will be separated from the general inmate population, authorities said. Yahoo! News Paris Hilton pics Yahoo! News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY New species of sea anemone found In deepest Pacific Researchers cruising for creatures that live in the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean found a new species of sea anemone living in the unlikeliest of habitats – the carcass of a dead whale. Science Daily Cosmic crash leaves 'dark matter' ring A hazy ring of dark matter spawned by a colossal cosmic crash eons ago offers the best evidence to date that vast amounts of this mysterious stuff reside in the universe, scientists say. Sydney Morning Herald Dark matter ring discovered Space.com HEALTH Alzheimer's chip: protection or violation of privacy? A Florida adult-care facility is going ahead with plans to implant identity chips into patients with Alzheimer's disease who are in its care, despite protests that it is a form of branding. ABC News Gardasil guards against vaginal and vulval cancers An international study shows that the cervical cancer vaccine that received government approval in the United States last year also protects women against vulval and vaginal cancers. Health Day Calif. doctors charged with surgery scam Three doctors were charged with billing insurers for $30 million of unnecessary surgery performed on hundreds of patients recruited from around the country. Guardian   Photo of the Day Two cows fight during the annual 'Battle of the Queens,' a cow fight in the western Alpine canton of Valais, in Aproz, Switzerland. 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