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Richard Strickler, Assistant Secretary of the Dept. of Labor and director of Mine Safety & Health Administration, points to the map of the Crandall Canyon Mine as mine owner Robert Murray, founder and chairman of Cleveland-based Murray Energy Corp., looks on during a news conference at the entrance to the Crandall Canyon Mine near Huntington, Utah.  (Photo by Rick Bowmer / AP) Drilling plans shift after unknown noise detected in mine Rescuers trying to reach six trapped miners at Crandall Canyon mine decided to drill a fourth hole at a different location than planned after underground listening devices registered an unknown noise. CNN Images show shaft OK, miners' survival chances slim Xinhuanet U.S. stocks slide, joining global sell-off Stocks opened lower on Wall Street after a sell-off in Asia and heavy losses in Europe, the latest effects of the credit crunch stemming from the reversals in the American mortgage market. International Herald Tribune Dow drops below 13,000 MSNBC   Peru quake kills more than 300 A powerful earthquake devastated several Peruvian cities killing at least 337 people according to civil defense figures, and forcing the government to declare a state of emergency. Forbes Afghan, U.S. forces assault al-Qaida in Tora Bora U.S. and Afghan air and ground forces pounded al-Qaida militants for a second day in the Tora Bora mountains close to the Pakistan border where Osama bin Laden once fled after the 2001 invasion. Reuters U.S. forces launch air assault on compound south of Baghdad U.S. forces launched an airborne assault on a desert compound south of Baghdad, the first air strike in a major new offensive. Reuters Bombings called worst of Iraq war MSNBC Manila mops up as category 5 Typhoon Sepat churns towards Taiwan Residents of Manila and northern Philippines braced for more flooding and possible landslides as Typhoon Sepat gathered strength northeast of the archipelago en route to Taiwan. Reuters   NATION Erin wanes, Dean waxes Tropical Storm Erin weakened to a tropical depression as it crossed the Texas Gulf Coast, bringing localized heavy rain and 35-mph wind, while Hurricane Dean gained strength. CNN Wikipedia 'shows CIA page edits' An online tool that claims to reveal the identity of organizations that edit Wikipedia pages has revealed that the CIA was involved in editing entries. BBC Psychologists condemn torture The American Psychological Association is poised to issue a formal condemnation of a raft of interrogation tactics allegedly employed by U.S. authorities against detainees during the war on terror. Salon.com POLITICS Democrats gain, but support is soft Half of U.S. voters lean toward or identify themselves as Democrats, while 35 percent say they are Republicans, according to the nonpartisan Pew Research Center. Christian Science Monitor Clinton seeks to offset black defections by courting Hispanics Senator Clinton is bracing for a possible swing of black voters toward her chief rival, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, by focusing attention on Hispanic voters. Bloomberg BUSINESS Mattel recalls 19M toys sent from China Ledger China was aware of toy trouble Times of India DirecTV to sell powerline broadband The DirecTV Group Inc. said it will market Current Group LLC's broadband over powerline service, to be available in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Forbes Fed injects $7B of temporary reserves into banking system The Federal Reserve added $7 billion in reserves to the U.S. money market this morning in overnight repurchase agreements. CNBC SPORTS Ex-NBA ref Donaghy pleads guilty in betting scandal Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy turned himself in to authorities and pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a gambling scandal involving his wagering on games he officiated. Sports Network Donaghy pleads guilty to 2 felony counts ESPN League suspends Offerman indefinitely after assault arrest Long Island Ducks shortstop Jose Offerman has been suspended indefinitely by the Atlantic League after he was arrested for attacking Bridgeport Bluefish pitcher Matt Beech with his bat. Connecticut Post Jose Offerman charged with assault ESPN HEALTH California in hot spot with medical pot Finding medical marijuana vendors in California is about as easy as locating a Starbucks coffee shop: they advertise in newspapers and on the Internet. Reuters Insurance fails women bankrupted by cancer Kathleen Aldrich, financially ruined by two bouts with ovarian cancer, is not who you might assume she is. She raised three kids as a single mom. She worked hard for years. She had good jobs. MSNBC Breast cancer screenings CBS News EDUCATION UC system president to resign next year University of California President Robert C. Dynes is stepping down, effective in June next year, ending a five-year presidency marred by scandal. San Jose Mercury News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: China, unregulated International Herald Tribune Column (James Pethokoukis): Mortgage meltdown may hand 2008 to Democrats U.S. News & World Report Column (Robert Samuelson): Newsweek's oversimplified global warming crusade Real Clear Politics Editorial: The price of success Guardian Column (Thomas Schaller): Despite his shrinking candidacy, McCain is still the GOP's best bet Baltimore Sun Column (Ron Rosenbaum): A stumble in Starbucks Slate Column: America is dependent on immigrants Newsweek Editorial: Katrina aftermath: afflicting the poor Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: A verdict on Padilla - and the U.S. Christian Science Monitor Column: How Karl Rove lost a generation of Republicans Financial Times   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Yvonne Lee, Ritchelle Rala, Julia McCallum, Walt Chiu, Carolina Pinto and Jim Scripps.   GOOD NEWS Gates Foundation adds Iraq to its focus The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is making its first foray into Iraq, funding a new initiative to relocate more than 150 scholars facing threat and persecution. Financial Times Dog helps rescuers find lost owner A man who had been missing in the woods was found alive after his dog led rescuers near his location. CNN WORLD North Korea floods may have hit up to 300,000 people Devastating floods in North Korea may have affected up to 300,000 people and will further worsen food shortages in the impoverished state, U.N. officials said. The Age Venezuela's Chavez to propose sweeping changes to constitution President Hugo Chavez was presenting his blueprint for sweeping constitutional changes expected to allow him to be re-elected indefinitely. International Herald Tribune 3 Germans killed in Afghanistan Three Germans travelling in a diplomatic convoy were killed and one wounded in a roadside bomb blast near Kabul, the Afghan capital. Al Jazeera Taliban claims responsibility for roadside attack EuroNews ENVIRONMENT Climate change dominates international water conference The United States, China and India must commit themselves to take action against global warming, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt told the opening session of World Water Week in Stockholm. Environment News Service Police warn climate protesters near London airport Environmental protestors launched a week-long global warming protest near London's Heathrow airport, with police warning they would deal harshly with attempts to disrupt air travel. Earth Times LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Companies look for new ways to bring music to consumers From letting fans track a band's tour to selling "shares" that allow for the creation of music groups, companies are attempting to create new frontiers in the industry. International Herald Tribune How 'Guitar Hero' saved guitar music Contrary to some purists' claims, the popular video game Guitar Hero is inspiring kids to rock out for real. Salon.com Damon lends voice to children's show Matt Damon, who plays a former assassin in "The Bourne Ultimatum," has a new role in an upcoming episode of "Arthur," a cartoon about a friendly aardvark. International Herald Tribune SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 'Optimistic' NASA uncertain on space shuttle repair NASA will decide whether to send two spacewalkers out to fix a 3 1/2-inch gouge on shuttle Endeavour's heat shield. Managers were "cautiously optimistic" it could safely return "as is." Orlando Sentinel Space shuttle Endeavour blasts off WJZ Why Wi-Fi networks are floundering The crackling around municipal wireless networks is getting worse. San Francisco Wi-Fi, perhaps the highest-profile project among the hundreds announced over the past few years, is in limbo. BusinessWeek RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY S. Korean churches question mission The kidnappings of Korean Christians have sparked a debate about the rights and wrongs of Christian charity workers going to danger zones like Afghanistan. BBC Dutch bishop suggests calling God 'Allah' to ease relations A Roman Catholic Bishop in the Netherlands has proposed people of all faiths refer to God as Allah to foster understanding, stoking a debate on religious tolerance. MSNBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Pentagon loses track of firearms sent to Iraq The Pentagon has lost track of about 190,000 AK-47 assault rifles and pistols given to Iraqi security forces in 2004 and 2005, according to a new government report. Seattle Times   Photo of the Day Members of the 'Teatro Colon theater company' perform during the final dress rehearsal of Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" in Mexico City.  (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini / 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 Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. Lucille Ball 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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