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U.S. President George W. Bush, left, has breakfast with military personnel at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Exchange Complex in Manama, Bahrain.  (Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP) President Bush: Iran threatens global security President Bush said that Iran is threatening the security of the world, and that the United States and Arab allies must join together to confront the danger "before it's too late." MSNBC Iran nuclear answers 'in a month' BBC President Bush seeks closer Persian Gulf ties NPR Campaign exposes deep rifts in GOP The coalition of fiscal, national security and social conservatives and anti-tax activists that rallied behind Reagan in 1980 is coming apart at the seams heading into the 2008 election. McClatchy Newspapers Clinton, McCain gain momentum Reuters On the campaign trail ABC News   Iraq veterans leave a trail of death and heartbreak in US These are stories of local crimes, gut-wrenching postscripts to the war for the military men. Taken together, they paint the picture of a quiet phenomenon, tracing a trail of death and heartbreak. International Herald Tribune Veterans Day in court TIME Spy chief McConnell: Waterboarding would torture me The nation's intelligence Chief Mike McConnell says waterboarding "would be torture" if used against him or if someone under interrogation actually was taking water into his lungs. USA Today FBI finds Blackwater trucks patched Blackwater Worldwide repaired and repainted its trucks immediately after a deadly shooting in Baghdad, making it difficult to determine whether enemy gunfire provoked the attack. U.S. News & World Report The Patriots' perfect season goes on The New England Patriot's poised and prolific quarterback Tom Brady knocked another mark out of the books in their record-breaking season by completing all but two of his 28 passes. CBS News Brady is the man for New England ESPN   NATION Pregnant Marine's remains apparently found in fire pit Authorities detailed gruesome evidence of a pregnant Marine's death as they excavated human remains from a fire pit where they believe a comrade she accused of rape burned and buried her body. Yahoo! News Police digging for Marine's body in suspect's backyard ABC News Body found in Alabama bridge case The body of an infant has been found on the coast in the state of Alabama, near where four children were allegedly thrown off a bridge by their father. BBC POLITICS Chertoff unveils new ID rules New Homeland Security-approved drivers' licenses will be needed to use as ID to board an airplane or enter a federal building, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said. USA Today White House expected to offer controversial FTA to Colombia Trade lobbyists expect the White House to try to force a vote on a controversial trade pact with Colombia, a risky election-year strategy that holds potential political ramifications for both parties. The Hill BUSINESS Banks probed for hiding risky loan details Authorities are investigating whether Wall Street banks hid crucial information about high-risk loans bundled into securities that were sold to investors, Connecticut's Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said. CBS News Economists see no quick fix for US economic downturn With a wave of negative signs gathering force, economists, policy makers and investors are debating just how much the economy could be damaged in 2008. International Herald Tribune Delta seeks approval for talks with United, Northwest Airlines Executives at Delta will seek board approval to launch detailed merger talks with United Airlines and Northwest Airlines. A merger would create the biggest airline in the United States. ABC News FAA investigates near-collision at Atlanta airport MSNBC SPORTS Cards agree to trade that would send Rolen to Blue Jays for Glaus The St. Louis Cardinals have reached agreement on a trade with Toronto that will send third baseman Scott Rolen to the Blue Jays for third baseman Troy Glaus, several major league sources said. ESPN Report: McNamee told feds Clemens had abscess in '98 Brian McNamee told federal law enforcement officials that Roger Clemens developed an abscess on his buttocks around the time that McNamee said he was giving him steroid injections in 1998. ESPN UCLA's fantastic freshman leads Bruins to a big win Washington State couldn't make a dent against UCLA's defensive pressure most of the game. When the Bruins let up, the Cougars unleashed a stunning barrage of 3-pointers and still lost. CBS SportsLine HEALTH Officials: Smoking star makes ads better State health officials said they knew the star of their graphic, gut-wrenching, anti-smoking ads still smoked — and insisted it only added to their campaign's power. NY Daily News Britain may make organ donations 'opt-out' Britain's prime minister called for overhauling the country's organ donation system to make it easier for doctors to remove body parts from deceased patients without prior consent. CBS News Is your heart racing for the wrong reason? Sweet indulgences are Valentine’s Day traditions. For some of us, they may also trigger episodes of "holiday heart," or rapid, irregular heart beats. Science Daily RELIGION Lawyer: Accused priest was offered deal Authorities offered a deal to a Roman Catholic priest charged with perjury in an organized crime investigation if he would provide evidence against other people, the priest's attorney says in court papers. Philadelphia Inquirer Priest, members form new church Most members of Trinity Episcopal Church in Winchester, Tenn., began worship as Christ the King Anglican Church, charging the Episcopal Church is pursuing a "false" gospel. Chattanooga Times Free Press   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: A perfect storm door against a US recession? Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Interactivity informs our opinions Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: Feed us more than sound bites in campaigns Houston Chronicle Editorial: Standing at drive-through window beats being stalked by paparazzi Baltimore Sun Editorial: Bank of America's big gamble Economist Column: The end of apathy Newsweek Column: Was the New Hampshire vote stolen? Salon.com Editorial: Looking for an America we can recognize International Herald Tribune Editorial: Photo identification Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Betting the farm Houston Chronicle   Site edited by: nicole miller, Beverly Stiles, Rachel Wright, Carolina Pinto and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Valley high school students want to lend world a hand In a diverse, cosmopolitan area like the South Bay in San Francisco, high school students see their world as the whole world. And, they hope to raise $100,000 for a secondary school in rural Kenya. San Jose Mercury News Uzbekistan abolishes the death penalty The trend towards total abolition of the death penalty has continued with Uzbekistan becoming the latest country to put an end to executions. Good News Network WORLD Positive radio brings calm to Kenya slum Like most radio stations in Kenya, Pamoja FM broadcasts hours of African music, reggae and hip-hop — as well as mellow encouragements to remain calm. Christian Science Monitor Tribalism and stability in Kenya NPR Ban eased on Saddam-era officials The Iraqi parliament has passed legislation allowing former officials from Saddam Hussein's Baath party to return to public life, including reinstatement in the civil service and military. BBC Execution caught on tape? Yahoo! News EU panel gives safe rating to meat and milk from clones The European Food Safety Authority said meat and milk from healthy cloned cattle and pigs is "very unlikely" to pose risks to consumers, opening the door to possible European sales of those foods. Seattle Times ENVIRONMENT Sending carbon dioxide to sea As the discussion of global warming becomes more serious, there is more talk about options for dealing with the carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. Science Daily Groups to sue for polar bear protection Three conservation groups notified the federal government they intend to sue to get polar bears listed as a threatened species due to global warming. LiveScience Russian oil spill threatens drinking water Russian volunteers scooped dead ducks out of a river outside Moscow polluted by an oil spill from a nearby power plant that is threatening to spread and contaminate drinking water. Environmental News Network SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Hubble finds double Einstein ring The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a never-before-seen optical alignment in space: a pair of glowing rings. Science Daily Proteins help monarch butterflies find Mexico, Canada Scientists have discovered genetic information that helps explain how monarch butterflies find their way from Canada to winter nesting grounds in the mountains of Mexico. National Geographic Study: Embryonic stem cells without embryo destruction Scientists have announced the development of five human embryonic stem cell lines without the destruction of embryos. Science Daily LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Metropolitan Museum to return Greek vase after final exhibit An ancient Greek vase that has long been a highlight of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection will be returned to Italy, which maintains it was stolen from a site near Rome. USA Today Plagarism in romance novel biz? A popular romance novelist who's been criticized for allegedly lifting material has angered the biggest name in the genre: Nora Roberts. Showbuzz EDUCATION High schoolers suspended for Facebook party pics More than a dozen Eden Prairie, Minn., high schoolers walked out of class to protest the school's punishment of students caught by administrators partying on Facebook pages. ABC News Some graduating college seniors face the question: go to work or go for an MBA? Whether to earn a master of business administration or a paycheck is a debate based not only on a college senior’s career aspirations, but also on the advice and assistance of employers. Kansas City Star   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Meteor crash in Peru caused mysterious illness among locals An object that struck the high plains of Peru and caused a mysterious illness among local residents was a rare kind of meteorite, scientists announced. National Geographic   Photo of the Day Employee Stefani Witt from the Buschmann-Winkelmann farm in Klaistow, about 50 miles south of Berlin, sorts pumpkins around a horse made with pumpkins prior to the opening of a pumpkin exhibition.  (Photo by Sven Kaestner / 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 spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. 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