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Palestinians wait to cross to the Israeli side at the Erez Crossing, in the northern Gaza Strip. About 200 Gazans, petrified by the chaos in the Hamas-controlled coastal strip, have been camped out for six days in a tunnel reeking of trash, urine and sweat on the Palestinian side of the Erez crossing with Israel.  (Photo by Emilio Morenatti / AP) Charleston mourns 9 firefighters killed in blaze The deaths at a furniture store near Charleston, S.C., marked the nation's worst single loss of firefighters since 9/11, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Post and Courier Children rescued from Baghdad orphanage U.S. soldiers helped rescue 24 abused and severely malnourished boys from a Baghdad orphanage, where they were found in conditions of appalling squalor, the U.S. military said Reuters   U.S. says 30 militants killed in Iraq offensive U.S. and Iraqi forces killed at least 30 al-Qaeda militants and found numerous weapons during the first full day of a big offensive against the Sunni Islamist group north of Baghdad, the U.S. military said. Reuters Death toll in Baghdad truck bombing rises to 87 CNN Iraq refugees chased from home, struggle to cope CNN Israel attacks Gaza and contacts new gov't Reuters UN: Gaza could face food shortages next month ABC News Vigil for BBC captive's 100th day BBC Photos: Mideast conflict Yahoo! News   NATION China plans highway to Mt. Everest base China plans to build a highway on the side of Mount Everest to ease the Olympic torch's journey to the peak of the world's tallest mountain before the 2008 Beijing Games, state media reported. Houston Chronicle Barroso squares off against tough-talking Poland over EU treaty The European Commission warned Poland it could lose money and support if it blocks a deal to reform EU institutions at a summit, but Warsaw vowed to fight on ruthlessly. Daily Mail EU members warned over treaty BBC POLITICS Portman to step down as White House budget chief White House budget director Rob Portman is stepping down and will be replaced by former Iowa Rep. Jim Nussle, U.S. officials said. Reuters Bloomberg leaves the Republican party New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg left the Republican Party, switching his registration to independent. He was a lifelong Democrat until he switched to the Republican Party in 2000. Bloomberg Bloomberg: a possible presidential run ABC News S.C. treasurer indicted on drug charges South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel, a former real estate developer who became a rising political star after his election last year, was indicted on federal cocaine charges. Houston Chronicle BUSINESS How marketers hone their aim online Consumer-specific ads gain in popularity as marketing firms use networks of thousands of diverse sites to create more efficient ads. Wall Street Journal Morgan Stanley net surges 40 percent, beats estimates Bloomberg Conrad Black and the end of an era As the latest great corporate fraud trial winds to a close, former media tycoon Lord Conrad Black sits, mostly expressionless but with a defiant jut to his chin, in a packed Chicago courtroom. CNNMoney SPORTS Injured Beckham still set to join Galaxy in mid-July David Beckham is still expected to join the Los Angeles Galaxy in mid-July, despite an ankle injury sustained in his final game with Real Madrid. Houston Chronicle West Coast teams stretch time in Omaha It took UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton 96 baseballs and 5 hours and 40 minutes to play their elimination game at the College World Series. ESPN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Computer glitch halts United flights A United Airlines computer malfunction halted all departures systemwide for two hours, the carrier said. The cause of the outage wasn't immediately clear. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Paranoia grows over Google's power Google, the world leader in Web search services, is the focus of mounting paranoia over the scope of its powers as it expands into new advertising formats from online video to radio and TV. CNN EDUCATION Web cam proctors are cheating deterrent The number of college students taking courses online is surging, creating a tough dilemma for educators who want to prevent cheating. CNN Students protest foreign sweatshops Students at the University of Washington and college campuses across the country are protesting against overseas sweatshops and the U.S. companies trading with them. 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: Please, Mr. President, not another Cold War Boston Globe Column (Tony Blair): Media tips from a departing premier: Keep news and views distinct Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Listing the symptoms of ovarian cancer International Herald Tribune Column (Matthew Yglesias): How to lose Afghanistan Guardian Editorial: Women's well-being: Equal is still fair Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: Republicans for Obama? Real Clear Politics Column: The NAACP's sad decline Salon.com Column: You won't see disbarment like Nifong's again Slate Editorial: Mexico's hand in illegal immigration Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Airbus closing in on Boeing? Economist Editorial: Facing reality in Iraq San Francisco Chronicle Column (Jeffrey Toobin): The five to four Supreme Court New Yorker   Site edited by: Julia McCallum, Jim Scripps, Ryan Dowse, Yvonne Lee and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Scientist awarded World Food Prize A scientist who developed new ways to process, transport and store large amounts of fruits and vegetables while maintaining their nutrition was named the winner of the World Food Prize. Sci-Tech Today Heinz and Mellon families win philanthropy medals Two of Pittsburgh's most famous families are among the world's most giving ones too. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette NATION 7-alarm fire guts Philadelphia warehouse A seven-alarm fire ripped through an abandoned warehouse , collapsing the roof and forcing residents from nearby homes. phillyBurbs.com Newborn found near missing Ohio woman's home A newborn girl with her umbilical cord still attached was found in a basket on a doorstep 45 miles from where a pregnant woman vanished, authorities said. CBS News Immunity offered to New Orleans nurses New Orleans' district attorney has promised to drop murder charges against two nurses accused of helping euthanize four patients after Hurricane Katrina, instead seeking to compel their testimony. New Orleans Times-Picayune ENVIRONMENT Water gets more scarce in U.S. Southwest Like many towns in this part of the arid U.S. Southwest, Flagstaff faces a never-ending challenge in its search for water, and it is getting harder. Environmental News Network Giant dam projects aim to transform African power supplies As the world's political leaders debate ways to alleviate poverty in Africa, industrialists are building the world's largest hydroelectric dam at a bend in the Congo River. International Herald Tribune China surpasses U.S. in emissions China's 2006 carbon dioxide emissions were 8 percent higher than those of the United States, the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency announced. Earth Times LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Joe Kennedy's first marriage: still on The most controversial "marriage that never was" in recent U.S. political history is back. TIME 'What Would Jesus Buy?' a tough sell The makers of "What Would Jesus Buy?" have a problem: How do you sell a film documenting performance artist Rev. Billy and his Stop Shopping Gospel Choir on a guerrilla U.S. tour against consumerism? Reuters HEALTH Bariatric surgery patients have less alcohol tolerance Just one glass of wine is enough to push some people to the legal limit after they've had weight-loss surgery, according to a Stanford University study. San Francisco Chronicle Women with few older female relatives face cancer threat Women with few older female relatives may be unaware they carry a genetic risk of breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported in a study that casts doubt on current genetic testing guidelines. France24 Family tree can hide breast cancer gene Insider Medicine Immune system protein may be tied to weight loss A piece of the body's immune system might also help dampen appetite and help people lose weight, research in mice suggests. Health Day RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Vatican issues car-mandments for motoring sinners The Vatican took a break from strictly theological matters to issue its own rules of the road, a compendium of do's and don'ts on the moral aspects of driving and motoring. New Zealand Herald Anglicans to vote on blessing of same-sex unions The divisive issue of same-sex marriage blessings will be on the table this week as Anglicans gather in Winnipeg to decide the resolution to a controversial issue that could prompt a schism. CTV Gay issues drive U.S., Canadian churches from Anglican council CBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT White House completing new torture guidelines The White House is close to completing a new set of guidelines on the use of "enhanced interrogative techniques" by U.S. agents, even as critics say such techniques are "immoral." Christian Science Monitor   Photo of the Day Rowing enthusiasts participate in a dragon boat race near Hong Kong's Aberdeen island as part of celebrations marking the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. 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