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John Boudier, left, loads pine needles from around his house into trash bags provided by the Red Cross with friend Dan (last name not given), after returning home from being evacuated last weekend by the Angora wildfire near South Lake Tahoe, Calif.  (Photo by Jeff Chiu / AP) Wildfire 70 percent contained; evacuees start returning Residents began trickling back to their homes after significant gains over a wildfire near Lake Tahoe allowed authorities to lift some evacuation orders. CNN Embattled agency defended in wake of Angora backlash Tahoe Daily Tribune Unrest grows amid gas rationing in Iran Unrest spread in oil rich Iran's capital city, Tehran, as irate motorists lined up for miles and state-run banks and business centers came under attack. Ledger Supreme Court blocks Texas execution The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the execution of Scott Panetti, saying that the killer is so mentally ill he lacks understanding of why he is being put to death. Fort Worth Star Telegram SCOTUS blocks execution NPR   Roadside bomb kills 5 U.S. soldiers in Baghdad Five U.S. soldiers were killed and seven others wounded when a roadside bomb exploded near their combat patrol in southern Baghdad, the U.S. military said. CNN Suspected car bomb defused in London In a near-miss of enormous proportions, British police defused a bomb capable of causing "significant loss of life" in a car abandoned near Piccadilly Circus in central London, an area usually full of tourists. ABC News FBI: London incident poses no U.S. threat, but be 'vigilant' CNN Supreme Court will review Gitmo cases The Supreme Court, reversing course, agreed to review whether Guantanamo Bay detainees may go to federal court to challenge their indefinite confinement. CBS News Lockerbie bomber gets second appeal The man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing can take his case to appeal judges for a second time, the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission ruled. Guardian Lockerbie bomber can appeal BBC Red Cross condemns Myanmar abuses The International Committee of the Red Cross denounced what it says are "major and repeated violations" of humanitarian law by the government of Myanmar. Al Jazeera   NATION Israeli president to quit in plea bargain The outgoing Israeli President agreed to a controversial plea bargain that will allow him to avoid a possible prison sentence on rape charges. Times Online Slum-dwellers accuse police of massacre Residents of a besieged Rio de Janeiro slum have accused Brazilian police of indiscriminately killing innocent youths during an assault against drug traffickers holed up in its maze of streets. ABC Online Suspected gangsters killed in Brazil slums Reuters Fujimori to run for Japanese Senate Peru's former president Alberto Fujimori, under house arrest in Chile, will run next month for Japan's Senate, his spokesman in Lima has said. Melbourne Herald Sun Fujimori runs for Japan office BBC POLITICS Dems focus on racial issues in debate A historically diverse field of Democratic presidential candidates denounced an hours-old Supreme Court desegregation ruling and said America's slow march to racial unity is far from over. International Herald Tribune New desegregation ruling CBS News House accepts bill amendment that could boost agricultural exports to Cuba Legislators voted in favor of an amendment that could increase U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba by weakening demands that the communist island pay for food deliveries before they leave port. South Florida Sun-Sentinel GOP candidates skip Hispanic gathering Republican presidential candidates made a major miscalculation by skipping the nation's largest gathering of Hispanic elected officials, local party representatives and event organizers said. AOL News Romney strapped dog to car roof TIME BUSINESS Fed leaves interest rates unchanged The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged as it kept a resolute focus on the risks to future inflation. Financial Times One case against Wal-Mart In a case with wide-ranging implications, the jury ruled in favor of a pharmacist who claimed gender discrimination and defamation. Wal-Mart says it will appeal. BusinessWeek SPORTS Portland selects Oden with top pick The first two picks of the NBA Draft went according to form, as Portland selected Ohio State's Greg Oden at No. 1 and Seattle took Texas forward Kevin Durant with the second selection. Sports Network Oden's journey to the NBA MSNBC Benoit's Wikipedia entry reported wife's killing before body discovered Investigators are looking into who altered pro wrestler Chris Benoit's Wikipedia entry to mention his wife's death hours before authorities discovered the bodies of the couple and their 7-year-old son. ESPN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Life from the lab a step closer Scientists who want to create new forms of life from scratch have taken a big step towards their goal, raising concerns about this potentially revolutionary area of research. Sydney Morning Herald Mars and Earth: different to the core The differences between dusty Mars and lush, vibrant Earth are more than just skin deep. The two planets are different down to their very core. LiveScience EDUCATION Black teen convicted of school beating A black teenager who once faced attempted murder and conspiracy charges for beating a white schoolmate amid racial tension at their high school was convicted of lesser charges. Kansas City Star Education agency criticized over grants The Texas Education Agency failed to follow state contracting policy in awarding millions of dollars in competitive grants, an internal investigation has revealed. Houston Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Parsing the stem cell arguments Newsweek Column: Vice presidents should be properly selected Times Online Editorial: Are students left behind? San Francisco Chronicle Column (Victor Hanson): The impending food fight Real Clear Politics Column (Susan Page): Hispanics turning back to Democrats for 2008 USA Today Column (Juan Cole): Surging toward disaster in Iraq Salon.com Editorial: American power still No. 1? Economist Editorial: A boomer revival Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Yvonne Lee, Jim Scripps, Walt Chiu and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Walk-in trauma centers give vets a welcome home The first Vet Centers were started almost 30 years ago by Vietnam veterans. The idea was that a veteran with a mental health problem will respond best to another veteran. NPR Rideau Canal named global gem It is the world's largest skating rink, a regular inclusion on tourist ‘must-see' lists, and it is now officially one of Canada's global gems. Globeandmail.com Rideau Canal named U.N. heritage site Yahoo! News NATION U.S. detains Chinese seafood Farmed seafood joined tires, toothpaste and toy trains on the list of tainted and defective products from China that could be hazardous to a person's health. ABC7 China cracks down on food CBS News Global warming may hike U.S. deaths Global warming might raise the U.S. death rate, Harvard researchers warn. They found that death rates rose in 50 cities that had two consecutive days of extremely hot or extremely cold days. WebMD More rain forecast for Texas, Oklahoma Flood-weary residents hoping for a reprieve from the heavy rain that has soaked parts of Texas may have to wait, as forecasts are calling for more thunderstorms. U.S. News & World Report ENVIRONMENT House boosts spending for environment The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to increase funding for environmental protection, national parks and conservation by some $1.2 billion. Environment News Service Report: EPA let asbestos monitoring dip A congressional report says the EPA may have exposed residents, volunteers and workers to asbestos fibers by not doing more to monitor the contaminant in the cleanup after Hurricane Katrina. Environmental News Network LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 'Harry Potter' stars greet fans at premiere The stars of the latest installment in the Harry Potter film franchise attended the world premiere in Japan. Manchester.com I dream of Darcy A new wave of Austen-mania revolves around ballgowns, romance and Colin Firth's sexy breeches. But what would Jane herself say about this fantasy of the perfect man? Salon.com Usher to become a dad Singer Usher and his partner Tameka Foster are expecting their first child together, the couple have announced. ITV Usher announces he's going to be a dad Yahoo! News HEALTH Veggie Booty snack recalled for possible salmonella A Sea Cliff food company said it was recalling a snack called Veggie Booty because it had been alerted by the federal government of possible salmonella contamination. Newsday New test can ID more cervical cancers A new computerized test called the ThinPrep Imager detects more high-grade cervical cancers than a conventional Pap smear, Australian researchers report. Health Day Navigating the hospital Yahoo! News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Hawaii to get first all-stone Hindu temple outside India The $8 million temple to the god Shiva is the first all-stone Hindu temple outside of India, according to the Kauai monks. The project is a rarity even in India. USA Today More Catholic churches to use Latin Pope Benedict XVI will allow more churches to use the old Latin mass, a concession to traditionalists that has caused concern over a rollback of one of the Vatican's key liberalizing reforms. Chicago Sun-Times Indian singer apologizes for entering Muslim shrine in burqa Indian singer-turned-actor Himesh Reshammiya apologized for offending religious sentiments after visiting a Muslim Sufi shrine disguised in a burqa. International Herald Tribune   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New Orleans' new levees are full of flaws A hurricane even weaker than Katrina could devastate the Louisiana city, despite repairs by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, experts say.   Photo of the Day Lenny, a Boston Terrier mix owned by Becca Mueller and Gunther Bright of Boston, plays in the Charles River on a day when the temperature hit the mid 90s. 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