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A family grieves for their relative killed in a mortar attack in eastern Baghdad, Iraq. At least three mortars hit the residential neighborhood of Mashtal, on the eastern side of the Tigris River, killing 13 civilians and wounding 14 others, police said.   (Photo by Karim Kadim / AP) Police ID 8 still missing after Minn. bridge collapse As investigators probed what caused the interstate bridge collapse, Minneapolis police issued a statement naming the eight people — including a 2-year-old girl — still missing in the murky waters. CNN Bush views bridge wreckage as officials seek cause Bloomberg Has Libya really reformed? Once the quintessential "rogue state," Libya is now doing its best to shed an enduring reputation as a sponsor of terror and reintegrate into the international community. TIME   U.S. kills al-Qaida leader BBC Video shows Al-Qaida member saying U.S. embassies prime targets CNN Iraq's national power grid nears collapse Iraq's power grid is on the brink of collapse because of insurgent sabotage, rising demand, fuel shortages and provinces that are unplugging power stations from the grid, officials said. Seattle Times Iran, U.S. to discuss Iraq security International Herald Tribune Wanted: strong Iraq government CBS News South Asia grapples with death, disease from flooding Nothing tests the mettle of government in South Asia more than a fierce monsoon, as unusually heavy rains across South Asia showed, leaving a trail of death and ruin and raising the risk of disease. International Herald Tribune South Asia flood death toll rising CNN   NATION Record poppy crop in Afghanistan Afghanistan will produce another record poppy harvest this year, cementing its status as the world's near-sole supplier of the heroin source. Toronto Star Opium industry fuels Taliban comeback MSNBC Israel launches Gaza air raid At least two people have been killed and 15 others injured in an Israeli air raid on two vehicles in the Gaza Strip, ambulance crews and local residents said. Al Jazeera U.N. Darfur force 'will be too weak' United Nations officials in Sudan fear that the hasty plan to send a 26,000-strong peacekeeping force to Darfur, approved by the Security Council last week, will backfire because its mandate is too weak. Telegraph.co.uk Key Darfur rebel chief boycotts talks Observer POLITICS House approves foreign wiretap bill The House voted to expand the government's abilities to eavesdrop without warrants on foreign suspects whose communications pass through the United States. Forbes Government agents look for leaker on warrantless wiretaps Newsweek Obama's tough talk In a new foreign-policy speech, Barack Obama retuned his message by calling not just for a withdrawal from Iraq, but for "taking the fight to the terrorists." Newsweek Obama draws fire for statements on nukes MSNBC BUSINESS Another troubled U.S. mortgage lender is closing American Home Mortgage Investment, the troubled mortgage lender, was due to close, making it the latest company to fail this year as loans made to home buyers go bad. International Herald Tribune U.S. stocks tumble a third week on lending crisis U.S. stocks have fallen, pushing the Standard & Poor's 500 Index to its steepest three-week skid since 2003, deepening concern that mortgage losses will hurt bank earnings. Bloomberg SPORTS A-Rod socks No. 500 The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, 32, became the youngest player in major league history to hit 500 home runs. Sports Illustrated Lions sign wide receiver Calvin Johnson The Lions signed wide receiver Calvin Johnson to a six-year contract, making him the highest-paid player in Lions history, according to a report on NFL.com. Detroit Free Press Johnson signs 6-year-deal with Lions ESPN Browns growing impatient as Brady Quinn contract holdout drags on Brady Quinn is falling out of favor with the Cleveland Browns. The rookie quarterback's contract holdout dragged into its second week as Quinn missed his eighth day of training camp. USA Today Quinn in 8th day of holdout with Browns ESPN HEALTH Feds probe fake doctor license scams in Puerto Rico Federal agents carried out raids across Puerto Rico, against people allegedly using fraud to obtain medical licenses. They've already issued 88 arrest warrants. CBS4 Fake doctors arrested Insider Medicine Coffee may curb liver cancer Could a cup of coffee cut your risk of developing liver cancer? Maybe, but don't bet your next latte on it just yet. A new report boils down the findings from 10 studies on coffee and liver cancer. WebMD RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pentagon: Hold on, Christian soldiers! A Pentagon report says one of its former chaplains and several generals inappropriately loaned the prestige of their positions to make a fundraising film for the so-called Christian Embassy. TIME China demands veto on 'living buddhas' Chinese authorities demanded the right to veto the reincarnation of "living buddhas," the holy figures most revered by the Tibetan faithful. Telegraph.co.uk   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Market turmoil: a good time for a squeeze Economist Column: Heed the lesson on bridges and roads Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: McCain's long pass Slate Column: Lessons of China's safety scandals Christian Science Monitor Column: The American public was wrong on Iraq, too TIME Column (Karim Sadjadpour): The wrong way to contain Iran International Herald Tribune Editorial: Afghanistan under fire Economist Column (Glenn Greenwald): Democrats' responsibility for Bush radicalism Salon.com   Site edited by: Jim Scripps, Yvonne Lee, Ryan Dowse, Angela Leland, Walt Chiu, Julia McCallum and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Australian Aborigine wins payout for stolen childhood An Aborigine man was awarded £220,000 after removal from his childhood family led to lifelong depression. Guardian First peek at San Diego's panda cub A 16-year-old female giant panda gave birth to a cub at the San Diego Zoo after more than two hours in labor. CBS News Panda gives birth in San Diego MSNBC NATION Soldier gets 110 years in rape-slay case A soldier convicted for his role in the rape and murder of an Iraqi teenager was sentenced to 110 years in prison, the longest of four soldiers found guilty in the case. ABC News Cops: editor's killer confesses A 19-year-old handyman at Your Black Muslim Bakery admitted to police that he ambushed and killed Oakland Post editor Chauncey Bailey, investigators said. Oakland Tribune World as seen by baby boomers: dimmer Unlike the previous generation, baby boomers are not shy about expressing their displeasure with the state of the world. International Herald Tribune ENVIRONMENT King Coal's crown is losing some luster Because of its link to carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas causing global warming, coal sometimes seems like the Rodney Dangerfield of energy sources: it gets no respect. Christian Science Monitor The truth about denial "Warming of the climate system is unequivocal," concluded a report by 600 scientists from governments, academia, green groups and businesses in 40 countries. Newsweek Stronger wildfires part of emerging global pattern NPR Losing land to palm oil in Kalimantan Barto is more sad than angry. He is a leader of a Dayak Kanayan community in a remote part of the rainforest in deepest Borneo, a region earmarked for palm oil expansion. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Anthony working with wife in harmony Marc Anthony had plenty of warning about the dangers of starring opposite his wife, Jennifer Lopez, in the story of a troubled couple from salsa's golden era. Baltimore Sun Nicole Richie: boredom led to drug use Nicole Richie's life of Beverly Hills privilege was what led her into a life of drugs as a teenager, she told Diane Sawyer in a series of interviews, which aired on 20/20. People Richie and Madden baby talk ABC News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY California OKs voting machines California counties will be able to use their electronic voting systems, subject to tough new security conditions and other restrictions, Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced. San Francisco Chronicle NASA's Phoenix lander leaves for Mars NASA's Mars Phoenix lander, a robotic geologist, soared into the darkened Florida skies, initiating a 10-month journey to the Red Planet's north pole. Houston Chronicle EDUCATION Long Island man inspires national program for math students James Simons watched each year as America's students fell further behind in math and science. Finally, in 2004, he acted. Newsday Venezuela's four-legged mobile libraries A university in Venezuela is using a novel method to take books into remote communities and encourage people to read, and the scheme is proving a great success. BBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Diabetes complications rising in kids Once called adult-onset diabetes, Type 2 diabetes is increasing among children and teens, as are the life-threatening complications that come with the disease, a review of the research suggests.   Photo of the Day The Delta rocket carrying the Phoenix Mars Lander blasts off from its pad at Cape Canaveral, Fla.   (Photo by Terry Renna / 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 Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. 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