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From left, Prince Charles, Prince Harry and Prince William greet each other at the Memorial Service for Diana, Princess of Wales.  (Photo by Leon Neal / AP, Pool) Prince Harry delivers heartfelt tribute to Diana Prince Harry made a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, describing her as “simply the best mother in the world” during a moving service on the tenth anniversary of her death. Times Online Remembering Diana CBS News Bush to expand government role to deal with subprime mortgages President George W. Bush will announce steps the administration says will help people with subprime mortgages keep their homes. Bloomberg   GOP activists say Sen. Craig may resign Idaho Sen. Larry Craig is considering resigning, Republican activists said, after days of public pressure stemming from his arrest in an undercover operation at an airport men's room. Forbes Tape of Sen. Craig's arrest CBS News Condemned killer spared in rare reprieve by Texas governor Gov. Rick Perry, in a rare and uncharacteristic move, spared the life of condemned prisoner Kenneth Foster, hours before he was to be executed for his role in a robbery-shooting. Houston Chronicle Death row inmate wants last statement to be a joke CBS11 Justice Dept. investigating Gonzales The Justice Department's inspector general acknowledged he was examining whether departing Attorney General Alberto Gonzales made false or misleading statements to Congress. Seattle Times Gonzales resignation reaction KCNC   NATION Iowa marriage law struck down, licenses to go to 6 gay couples A county judge struck down Iowa's decade-old gay marriage ban as unconstitutional and ordered local officials to process marriage licenses for six gay couples. USA Today California city grieves after family's second son killed in Iraq Friends of U.S. Army Cpl. Nathan Hubbard hoped to release some of their grief by lighting candles in his name, but a deeper mourning hung over the full-moon vigil in the soldier's honor. San Diego Union-Tribune Cost of the war: $300,000 per minute ABC News POLITICS Michigan grabs 1st primary Michigan leaped to the head of the presidential primary lineup, setting a Jan. 15 election that could become a key battleground for the Republican and Democratic nominations. Detroit Free Press Carter embraces Edwards on poverty, environment Former President Jimmy Carter welcomed Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards to south Georgia, embracing the fellow Southerner as a kindred spirit on poverty and the environment. CNN BUSINESS China uncovers 'worms, substandard goods' from U.S. Reuters Toy danger: what's a parent to do? ABC News Leading lender likens U.S. credit crisis to Great Depression The U.S. financial industry displayed fresh signs of distress, with one mortgage provider describing lending conditions as the worst since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Guardian SPORTS Beckham could miss rest of MLS season David Beckham could miss the rest of the Los Angeles Galaxy's season after being diagnosed with a sprained right knee. Sporting News Beckham may be done for season with sprained knee KCAL WWE suspends 10 stars for violating drug testing policy World Wrestling Entertainment has suspended 10 of its wrestlers for violations of a policy that tests for steroids and other drugs, the company said. CBS SportsLine HEALTH AIDS drug shows potential as weapon against cancer A drug used to treat people infected with the AIDS virus has shown promise as a possible future weapon against cancer, U.S. researchers said. Reuters Home value and ZIP codes can predict obesity rates ZIP codes and property values will provide a better handle on the scope of the nation's obesity problem than income, race, or education, investigators found. Med Page Today Obese can lose 100 pounds without surgery Insider Medicine RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY New Muslim cartoon protests in Pakistan and Iran Fears grew of a new confrontation over images deemed blasphemous by Muslims as Pakistan joined Iran in protest over a sketch by a Swedish artist portraying the prophet Mohammed as a dog. Telegraph.co.uk Holy water seized in the name of security The passengers on the Vatican's first flight to Lourdes may have been pilgrims in search of spiritual healing but they still had to obey anti-terrorism rules. Some had their holy water confiscated. Sydney Morning Herald   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: We are pushing and pushing to save the Darfuris Times Online Editorial: The failure of campaign finance laws New York Sun Blog: In Iraq, the news improves, but 'victory' remains distant USA Today Column: Moment approaches for Rudy and Mitt TIME Column: Republican tales from the men's room Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: Global warming – who pays and when? Christian Science Monitor Column (William Saletan): Larry Craig's anti-gay hypocrisy Slate Column (Matthew Benjamin): Presidential race returns to protectionism, mythic Reganism Bloomberg   Site edited by: Yvonne Lee, Todd Bynon, Angela Leland, Walt Chiu, Josh Miles, Carolina Pinto and Jim Scripps.   GOOD NEWS Man honored for saving JFK's life 64 years later A Pacific islander who saved the life of John F. Kennedy during World War II has been recognized for his bravery after 64 years. Telegraph.co.uk For the cello, an amplified role in the avant-garde Around the world, cellists are pulling up a seat next to indie rockers, pop bands, and DJs. No wonder readers of a classical-music magazine voted the cello the 'sexiest instrument.' Christian Science Monitor WORLD Iraqi government appeals for calm The Iraqi government has called on other militant groups to follow the example of Muqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi Army militia and freeze their activities. BBC Cholera spreads in Iraq as health services collapse London Independent Serbia set to retaliate against Kosovo's declaration of independence Serbia warned that it would retaliate if Kosovo declares independence and if other nations recognize the breakaway province as a separate state. International Herald Tribune Fresh talks on Kosovo BBC The looting of Kenya The extent of corruption perpetrated by the family of ex-Kenyan leader Daniel Arap Moi was exposed in a report that showed how they funneled hundreds of millions of pounds into nearly 30 countries. Guardian ENVIRONMENT Global warming might spur earthquakes and volcanoes Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and landslides are some of the additional catastrophes that climate change and its rising sea levels and melting glaciers could bring, a geologist says. LiveScience Climate change allowed humans to migrate out of Africa Ancient cave formations found in Israel provide the first concrete evidence that climate changes allowed early humans to migrate out of Africa, researchers say. National Geographic LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Owen Wilson pulls out of 'Thunder' Following his hospitalization after a reported suicide attempt, the actor has dropped out of the Ben Stiller-directed film "Tropic Thunder," according to the trades. E! Online Brad Paisley, George Strait lead field of CMA nominees With five nominations each, Brad Paisley and George Strait will be the top contenders at the 41st annual CMA Awards show. CMT.com CMA nominations announced ABC News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Lost city of Mu 'found' A Japanese explorer claims to have uncovered the ruins of the lost city of Mu. For years, adventurers have searched for the mysterious city, which is said to have sunk in the Pacific Ocean. Channel 4 'Underwater city' uncovered BBC Great white shark's bite not so strong A digital rendering of a great white shark's maw could lead to the first accurate estimate of the power behind a full-force bite. LiveScience EDUCATION Report: school segregation increasing Public schools in the U.S. are becoming more racially segregated and the trend is likely to accelerate because of a Supreme Court decision in June, according to report. Reuters HSBC submits to online student protest HSBC, the banking giant, scrapped plans to charge interest on graduate overdrafts after a campaign against the move was launched on Facebook, the social networking Web site. Times Online   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Chickens genetically engineered to make cancer drug A team at the British institute that cloned Dolly the sheep has made a genetically engineered chicken that produces cancer drugs in its eggs.   Photo of the Day A woman, carrying a baby, urges large soap bubbles at the main square Zocalo in Mexico City.   (Photo by Eduardo Verdugo / 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 I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. 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