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Former New York Yankees baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, listens to the testimony of his former personal trainer Brian McNamee, left, during the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on drug use in baseball.  (Photo by Susan Walsh / AP) Hezbollah to bury slain commander, Israel on alert Lebanon's Hezbollah holds a mass funeral for its assassinated commander Imad Moughniyah, one of the United States' most wanted men, in Beirut amid calls for revenge against its sworn enemy Israel. Reuters Beirut memorials BBC US Senate votes to ban waterboarding The Senate voted to ban waterboarding and other harsh interrogation methods that have been used by the CIA against high-level terrorism suspects, setting up a confrontation with President Bush. International Herald Tribune   Clemens denies use; McNamee accuses In the House Oversight Committee's hearing into allegations that pitcher Roger Clemens used performance-enhancing drugs, both Clemens and Brian McNamee suffered withering attacks. Christian Science Monitor Smoking gun in Clemens case? CBS News Clemens, trainer stick to conflicting stories NPR Strong earthquake strikes Greece A strong earthquake struck southern Greece, sending people fleeing from buildings in southern cities. Felt as far away as Cairo, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the quake. MSNBC Fast food: fast track to organ damage It's not very catchy, but fast food restaurants may as well update their greetings, considering the negative effects their food can have on our health, our hearts and, now, our livers. ABC News` Special section: 21 healthier fast-food meals WebMD   NATION FEMA trailers flunk tests for toxic air U.S. health officials are urging that Gulf Coast hurricane victims be moved out of their government-issued trailers as quickly as possible after tests found toxic levels of formaldehyde fumes. USA Today Freezing rain wreaks havoc in Northeast A snowstorm brings out all of the usual preparations in a community accustomed to winter's white knockout. But freezing rain is more rare. And it seems that pedestrians and drivers alike are caught off guard. ABC News POLITICS Obama says US economic woes stem from failures in Washington Sen. Barack Obama blamed the nation's economic woes on a "failure of leadership and imagination in Washington,'' and went on the attack against Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. John McCain. Bloomberg Obama's victories draw more voter groups as Democrats waver International Herald Tribune Obama overtakes McCain in US race Angus Reid Ethics panel rebukes Craig over men's room sex sting The Senate Ethics Committee said that Idaho Sen. Larry Craig acted improperly in connection with a men's room sex sting last year and had brought discredit on the Senate. AOL News Net neutrality returns to top of Washington's agenda Network neutrality is back on top of the technology agenda in Washington, as the Federal Communications Commission examined the issue and lawmakers introduced a new net neutrality bill. InformationWeek BUSINESS Bernanke pledges 'adequate insurance' against risks Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke indicated that policy makers are prepared to lower interest rates further to revive the economy as banks make it more expensive to borrow. Bloomberg Special section: How to get your tax-rebate cash from Uncle Sam McClatchy Newspapers News Corp. joins Yahoo! battle Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. has jumped into the fight for control of Yahoo!, reviving discussions with the Internet company about a possible combination that would thwart Microsoft. Financial Times SPORTS Kenya's runners race through fear The world's fastest long-distance runners normally train in the Kenyan highlands. Since the outbreak of ethnic unrest in the country, two athletes have been murdered, and many feel threatened. Yet, they run. Spiegel International Isles halt skid, Philly does not as New York tops Flyers Trent Hunter had a goal and two assists, as the New York Islanders got back into the win column with a 4-3 decision over the slumping Philadelphia Flyers at Nassau Coliseum. Sports Network NHL power rankings Sports Illustrated HEALTH Why kids need a big dose of nature A falloff in visits to the nation's parks offers further evidence of "nature deficit disorder." U.S. News & World Report Chocolate's dark secret If you think chocolate is heavenly, you're not alone. Researchers are discovering this ancient treat may have some modern health benefits. WebMD EDUCATION How to re-engineer an engineering major at a women's college A Smith College professor's program may provide a pattern for how to attract and keep women engineers. Christian Science Monitor College of William & Mary head resigns The president of the College of William & Mary, who drew heavy criticism for removing a cross from the nation's oldest college chapel, resigned. Associated Press   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Nathan McCall): Toni Morrison and the 'first black president' Root Column: Battling for math education Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: Children at risk Baltimore Sun Editorial: Obama the front-runner Economist Column (Maureen Dowd): Clinton, the woman International Herald Tribune Editorial: Unnecessary damage to America's image International Herald Tribune Column (John Dickerson): Clinton's doomed? Not so fast Slate Column (Jonathan Alter): The theater of big change Newsweek Column: The machine of a new soul Slate   Site edited by: Rachel Wright, Bryan Panhorst, Jim Scripps, nicole miller, Eric Connolly, Walt Chiu and Beverly Stiles.   GOOD NEWS Lottery winner makes a great mistake Donald Ertman got a little agitated when he found out he'd have to make the 150-mile trip to Lansing, Mich., to collect his $150 lottery winnings. Turns out it was really worth a cool quarter of a million. San Francisco Chronicle Australia formally apologizes to its Aboriginal 'stolen generations' Australian Prime Minister apologized to the "stolen generations" of Aboriginal people — a historic moment in the country's history, and a step towards reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous people. Good News Network WORLD Kenya leadership rivals sign peace deal The bitter rivals in Kenya's post election dispute signed a deal in an attempt to halt weeks of violence, the United Nations said. Guardian Iraqi medic detained over blasts A psychiatric hospital official has been detained in Baghdad in connection with bombings by two allegedly mentally disabled women, says the U.S. military. BBC Iraqi dog finds Marine after miracle trek ABC News Interpreter freed in Iraq, journalist held A CBS News translator kidnapped in the southern Iraqi city of Basra was freed, as negotiations continued for the release of a British journalist for the U.S. network, Agence France-Presse said. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Alabama landowners growing forests, not tree farms Fifty years ago, what Alabama landowners called a forest often was land lined with rows of identical pines, planted for profit and clear-cut every three decades. Birmingham News Lakes Mead and Powell could run dry Lake Mead and Lake Powell, which supply water and power to millions in the American Southwest, stand a 50 percent chance of running dry by 2021, according to a new study. Christian Science Monitor SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Lab on a chip mimics brain chemistry Researchers have devised a micro-scale tool — a lab on a chip — designed to mimic the chemical complexities of the brain. Science Daily Bat fossil solves evolution poser A fossil found in Wyoming has resolved a long-standing question about when bats gained their sonar-like ability to navigate and locate food. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Aretha doesn't like sharing 'queen' title The Queen of Soul takes her title very seriously. Aretha Franklin was royally miffed when Beyoncé referred to Tina Turner as "the queen" during the Grammy Awards. USA Today Hollywood writers face uncertain future Hollywood writers finally returned to work with a brighter future in new media, but facing uncertainty about whether their 14-week strike will cost them lucrative TV work. Reuters RELIGION Church calls protesters 'cyber terrorists' Wearing face masks, purple latex gloves and dressed all in black, members of a group called "Anonymous" gathered outside the central Phoenix Church of Scientology to protest. ABC News Is Britain ready for Shariah? Rev. Rowan Williams, archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Church, is known as an intellectual and as a man of the cloth. But he appeared to be surprised by the fury he unleashed. U.S. News & World Report   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New plastic is strong as steel By mimicking a brick-and-mortar molecular structure found in seashells, University of Michigan researchers created a composite plastic that's as strong as steel but lighter and transparent. Science Daily   Photo of the Day Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, is fouled going to the basket by Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the second half of a basketball game in Dallas. Dallas won, 96-76.  (Photo by Matt Slocum / 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 It is better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life. 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