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Palestinians cross the border into Egypt after militants exploded the wall between Gaza Strip and Egypt, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. Thousands of Gazans trapped in their territory by a tight blockade poured into Egypt to buy food, fuel and other supplies that have become scarce.   (Photo by Hatem Moussa / AP) World markets catch a US cold Asia's markets rebounded after the Fed's move, but the fact remained that investors worldwide were finally absorbing an unavoidable truth: The United States appears to be in real economic trouble. TIME Interest-rate cut helps markets rein in losses NPR Special section: World markets: details of price moves and charts International Herald Tribune Suspect in Marine’s killing seen in Mexico Missing Marine Cesar Laurean, wanted in the slaying of a pregnant colleague, visited relatives in Mexico, but left without saying where he was headed, a man identified as his cousin said. MSNBC   Gazans flood through Egypt border Tens of thousands of Palestinians have surged into Egypt from the Gaza Strip after masked militants destroyed parts of the border wall. BBC Israel eases Gaza blockade Reuters Palestinians flood into Egypt Guardian Bush made false statements on Iraq A study by two non-profit journalism organizations found that President Bush and top administration officials issued hundreds of false statements about the national security threat from Iraq. USA Today 'Orchestrated deception' by Bush on Iraq NPR Striking writers agree to resume talks with studios Hollywood writers agreed to discuss ground rules for new negotiations with movie and television studios to end the 11-week-old strike. Bloomberg   NATION Murder conviction thrown out; Masters goes free A Colorado judge threw out Tim Masters' 1999 murder conviction after DNA evidence exonerated him, and Masters was immediately freed after spending more than nine years behind bars. CNN FBI joins search for 'abducted' teen The FBI has joined the investigation into what police now say was likely the abduction of a teenage woman from a friend's Reno, Nev., home. ABC News Drivers vs. DMVs About 9.3 million vanity license plates blare the personal peccadilloes, passions and politics of drivers throughout the USA. It's up to the states to ferret out the acceptable from the offensive. USA Today POLITICS Thompson quits White House race Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson has withdrawn from the Republican presidential race, after a string of poor finishes in early voting rounds. BBC Attorneys probe deepens The federal investigation into the firing of nine U.S. attorneys could jolt the political landscape ahead of the November elections, according to several people close to the inquiry. The Hill BUSINESS GM global sales tied with Toyota General Motors Corp.'s 76-year claim as the world's largest automaker is in jeopardy after preliminary sales totals for 2007 indicated a virtual tie with Toyota Motor Corp. Bloomberg Apple posts nice Q1, pessimistic on Q2 Apple's first quarter hit on all cylinders, as the company continued its financial run on the strength of its Mac business. CNET News SPORTS Tumor recently removed from Nuggets' Nene malignant The Brazilian magazine "Epoca" has reported, and the Denver Nuggets have confirmed, that the tumor recently removed from the right testicle of their power forward Nene was indeed malignant. ESPN Kentucky upset No. 3 Tennessee Jodie Meeks raised his arms as a sea of blue-and-white clad fans at Rupp Arena roared in the aftermath of another home win over a ranked Southeastern Conference opponent. Sporting News Federer rolls past Blake, Ivanovic ousts Venus Top-ranked Roger Federer ran his record against James Blake to 8-0 and advanced to the Australian Open semifinals with a 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory. Ana Ivanovic ousted Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-4. Sports Illustrated Australian Open - Day 10 Sporting Life HEALTH Folk medicines contain lead Health departments around the country say traditional medicines used by many immigrants from Latin America and Asia are second only to lead paint as a source of lead poisoning in the United States. Detroit Free Press Work stress 'changes your body' A stressful job has a direct biological impact on the body, raising the risk of heart disease, research has indicated. BBC RELIGION Motorcycle ministry: A 'biker church' in Texas draws a devoted flock Dennis King preaches in a converted blues bar to motorcycle riders and others who like his brand of everyone-is-welcome worship. Christian Science Monitor Islam-West rift widens, poll says Most people in Muslim countries and the West believe divisions between them are worsening, a Gallup poll for the World Economic Forum (WEF) suggests. BBC Saudi couple still fighting forced divorce after 2 years Two years ago Fatima and Mansour al-Timani's marriage was annulled in absentia by a judge after some of Fatima's relatives sought the divorce on grounds she had married beneath her. Houston Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (David Brooks): The voters revolt International Herald Tribune Editorial: A whiff of panic at the Fed Economist Editorial: The boomerang effect in Pakistan International Herald Tribune Column (Katrina Ramser): Don't judge me by the size of my tires Christian Science Monitor Column (H.D.S. Greenway): A Middle East lesson for Bush International Herald Tribune Editorial: 35 years after Roe ruling, new trends and old divisions USA Today Column: Huck's free pass Slate Editorial: Irrational exodus Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Rachel Wright, Carolina Pinto, Jim Scripps, Lisa Zangerl, Walt Chiu and nicole miller.   GOOD NEWS Doing philanthropy the Google way With its funding of renewable energy and early warning systems for drought and infectious diseases, Google.org is innovating and disrupting the world of corporate philanthropy. CNET News Maine woman, 87, gets a sweet response When Elizabeth Emerson confessed to a newspaper that her only real indulgence has been an occasional chocolate bar during her 87 years, she wasn't prepared for the sweet response that followed. Detroit Free Press WORLD Dying under the radar In a newly released report, the International Rescue Committee updated its running total on Congo's dead since the outbreak of war in 1998. Their number now stands at 5.4 million deaths. Newsweek Davos: center of the world From Birmingham to Bangkok, the name “Davos” stands not so much for a mountain community in eastern Switzerland, but an annual gathering of bigwigs meeting to save the world. Financial Times Recession fears stalk Davos meeting CNN Canada stiffens border checks Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to get into Canada, as border agents with better access to American criminal databases are turning people away for various offenses. USA Today ENVIRONMENT EU reveals energy plan of action According to the European Commission, the aim of the plan would be a 20 percent cut in the EU's greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, which could rise to 30 percent with a global deal. BBC US given poor marks on the environment International Herald Tribune Architect Foster sees future in green desert city Imagine a city of 50,000 with no cars, no carbon, no waste: a green city of the future. Now imagine it in the Gulf desert, where 24-hour air conditioning is a way of life. Environmental News Network Sundance Film Festival turns deeper green MSNBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Seeing snowflakes as 'hieroglyphs from the sky' Ken Libbrecht, astrophysicist and chairman of the physics department at the California Institute of Technology, explores the physics of how snow crystals grow and form in the atmosphere. NPR Can Web-based worlds teach us about the real one? Researchers are eager to study millions of online gamers that live in "virtual" communities, such as Second Life, hoping to gain insight into our "real world" behaviors. Christian Science Monitor Unmanned aircraft may spot hurricanes Unmanned aircrafts, like those used by the U.S. military in Iraq, will increasingly be used to monitor storms. Reuters LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Initial Ledger autopsy is inconclusive An autopsy on Heath Ledger was inconclusive, and more tests are needed, the medical examiner's office said, after the 28-year-old actor was found dead with sleeping pills nearby. AOL News Heath Ledger: life and times ABC News Retire at 75? Not these folks In recent years, the number of people 75 and older with jobs has grown. The trend is driven by love of work, the need for something meaningful to do and a Depression-era fear of poverty. Raleigh News & Observer EDUCATION Former FCC chairs push for digital-education effort Common Sense Media is teaming up with Michael Powell, a former FCC chairman, and others to push for government and industry funding of a broad-based digital-media-education initiative. Broadcasting and Cable Texas' public school athletes to be tested for steroid usage Testing for steroid use will start within weeks and will involve between 40,000 to 50,000 student-athletes, said Kim Rogers, spokeswoman for the University Interscholastic League. Houston Chronicle Mont. high school cancels climate speech by Nobel laureate A climate scientist's speech to high school students in Choteau, Mont., was canceled because members of the rural community were concerned the message on climate change would be "anti-agriculture." Kansas City Star   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 15 percent of women struggle with pregnancy-related depression One in seven women suffers from depression before, during or after pregnancy, a new study finds. 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