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A Buddhist monk walks past a motorcycle which was burned in Yangon, Myanmar. Security forces fired warning shots and tear gas canisters while hauling militant Buddhist monks away in trucks as they tried to stop anti-government demonstrations in defiance of a ban on assembly.   (Photo by National League for Democracy-Liberated Area / AP) At least 52 killed in Vietnam bridge collapse A bridge under construction in southern Vietnam collapsed killing at least 52 people and leaving dozens injured, state television reported. AFP Dem: Rice interfered with inquiries in Iraq A leading Democratic lawmaker accused Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice of interfering in congressional inquiries into corruption in Iraq's government and the activities of security firm Blackwater. Reuters McCanns await analysis of possible photo of Madeleine The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann are awaiting expert analysis of a photo taken in Morocco of a light-skinned blonde girl who closely resembles their daughter. Melbourne Herald Sun   Myanmar generals use violence on protesters The government of Myanmar began a violent crackdown after tolerating more than a month of ever-larger protests in cities around the country. International Herald Tribune Monks defy military crackdown Yahoo! News Myanmar junta sets curfew to try ending mass protests Reuters Iran leader says nuclear issue closed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that "the nuclear issue of Iran is now closed," and indicated Tehran will disregard U.N. Security Council resolutions imposed by "arrogant powers." ABC News Outrage turns to laughter at Ahmadinejad NY speech Reuters Craig will try to withdraw plea Sen. Larry Craig's attorneys will try to convince Judge Charles Porter at a hearing that the Idaho senator's guilty plea was a mistake. Craig won't be attending the hearing. TIME Sen. Craig Hearing Set For Wednesday Yahoo! News House votes to expand health insurance program for children San Francisco Chronicle   NATION Justices to decide if lethal injection is 'cruel and unusual' The Supreme Court agreed to delve into a controversy over capital punishment — whether lethal injection causes excruciating pain and violates the Constitution's ban on "cruel and unusual punishment." CNN Newsom suspends, replaces Ed Jew San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom suspended Supervisor Ed Jew on charges of official misconduct and named an interim replacement to the board of supervisors, opening a bid to remove Jew from office. San Jose Mercury News POLITICS Clinton 'could cost Democrats dear' Daily Telegraph NYT says MoveOn ad was 'mistake' The New York Times' ombudsman says the newspaper violated its standards when it gave the liberal activist group MoveOn.org a $77,508 price break on a full-page advertisement. Associated Press BUSINESS General Motors employees return at work as UAW reaches tentative deal The United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp. agreed to a tentative contract that ends a two-day strike and puts responsibility for retiree health care into the union's hands. The Canadian Press GM's tentative deal Yahoo! News Oil prices seen surging to record level Tight oil supplies, red-hot global demand and a weakening dollar will boost average oil prices to a record level next year. Reuters HEALTH Sticking needles in a bad back ‘eases pain better than drugs’ Acupuncture works better than conventional treatments in reducing lower back pain, according to researchers in Germany, but so does fake acupuncture. Times Online Study: Depressed-employee programs pay off for companies Depressed employees worked an average of two more hours a week and were more effective in their jobs when assigned a telephone "care manager'' who counseled them on treatments, a study showed. Bloomberg SPORTS Vick, three others indicted in Virginia on dogfighting charges A county grand jury returned indictments against Michael Vick and three co-defendants on state dogfighting charges. USA Today Vick indicted again Yahoo! News U.S. makes goalkeeping switch ahead of FIFA semifinal Briana Scurry will replace Hope Solo as starting goalkeeper when the United States meets Brazil in the semifinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Hangzhou, China. CBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Vatican warning over pope 'relic' The Vatican has warned Roman Catholics that buying relics is sacrilege, after reports that pieces of former Pope John Paul II's clothes were for sale online. BBC Poll: Americans more negative on Islam According to a poll on American views, negative opinions about Islam are on the rise, Mormons are viewed as Christian but different and Pope Benedict XVI trails his predecessor in popularity. Houston Chronicle Green burial rituals on the rise Called natural burial or green burial, the practice is generally defined as one in which the body isn't embalmed, is placed in a biodegradable casket and then is set in a grave without a concrete liner. Beliefnet   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Vaclav Havel): The planet is not at risk. We are International Herald Tribune Column (Amina Luqman): Jena 6: a black-and-white issue Christian Science Monitor Column: Gingrich: skipping black forum a mistake Salon.com Column: Ahmadinejad's dangerous game Slate Editorial: Ahmadinejad's visit: let him rant Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Bush's incomplete trip San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Law of the sea: an orderly world Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: How would we enforce mandatory health coverage? Baltimore Sun   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Jim Scripps, Ritchelle Rala, Walt Chiu, Carolina Pinto and Yvonne Lee.   GOOD NEWS Charity system opens new psych hospital in New Orleans Louisiana's charity hospital system has opened 14 psychiatric beds to help relieve a lack that has been desperate since Hurricane Katrina hit two years ago, officials announced. KATC Toddler saved from drowning at pool A toddler is recovering in the Royal Children's Hospital after a drowning scare at western suburbs swimming pool in Australia. Melbourne Herald Sun WORLD Bomb targets Iraq tribal leader At least five people have been killed in a bomb attack near the house of a tribal leader in northwestern Iraq, local officials say. BBC Scores of Taliban die in Afghan clashes U.S.-led coalition and Afghan forces killed scores of Taliban insurgents in two separate battles in southern Afghanistan, the U.S military said. Reuters Canadian soldier dies in Kandahar CNN Magna Carta up for grabs A rare 710-year-old copy of the Magna Carta is going on the market in New York with a price of up to $34.6 million. The Australian ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT White House ‘stacked the deck’ against clean-air effort The White House approved a Transportation Department campaign to lobby against California’s application for tough auto-emissions limits, a lawmaker charged. Kansas City Star India's 'toxic' Hindu idols choke rivers The immersion of thousands of statues of Hindu gods containing toxic chemicals into India's rivers and lakes poses a pollution threat as festivals become increasingly commercialized, environmentalists said. Environmental News Network LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Kiefer busted on DUI The "24" star was arrested for misdemeanor driving under the influence in the early-morning hours, after failing a field sobriety test, the Los Angeles Police Department said. E! Online Amy Baer named CEO of CBS Films Columbia Pictures executive veep Amy Baer has been named prexy and CEO of CBS Films, the six-month-old film division of CBS Corp. Variety SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Amazon.com takes on Apple with music download service Amazon.com Inc., the world's largest Internet retailer, began a digital-music download service to compete with Apple Inc.'s iTunes, selling restriction-free tracks from more than 20,000 record labels. Bloomberg Does Microsoft want to make a new friend at Facebook? The rivalry between the world's two biggest social networking sites, Facebook versus MySpace, may be ratcheting up with rumors that Microsoft Corp. wants into the mix. Globeandmail.com EDUCATION Little Rock celebrates anniversary of civil rights pioneers On the golden anniversary of a national shame, the heartfelt tributes rightly focused on six women and three men who have become genuine, living American heroes. Toronto Star Little Rock 9 Member: I Was Brave ABC News Class resumes at U. of Wisconsin-Madison amid suicidal gunman scare University students returned to class as police searched for a 19-year-old man they initially said was trying to provoke a shootout with authorities. ABC News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Study: Doing good makes you feel good There's a new incentive to doing good things for others: it makes you happier. A new study found that the more people participated in meaningful activities, the more purposeful their lives felt. LiveScience   Photo of the Day A two-day-old male black rhinoceros baby stands next to his mother, Tanda, 14, at the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv, Israel.  (Photo by Ariel Schalit / 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 The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder. Ralph W. Stockman 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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