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Ryan Wells, left, and his wife Jacqueline, second from left, a graduate student at Northern Illinois University, NIU employee Jessica Best, second from right, and student Suzanne Mauher for a prayer vigil at Wellspring Chapel for the victims of the NIU shooting in DeKalb, Ill.  (Photo by Paul Beaty / AP) Rep. John Lewis, a Clinton ally, tilts to Obama International Herald Tribune Clinton sharpens attacks CNN Best US factory jobs in rising jeopardy America's manufacturing workers are under new pressure in jobs where labor unions had once been able to command middle-class wages for assembly-line jobs Christian Science Monitor   Gunman kills 5, self in campus shooting Stephen Kazmierczak, the gunman at NIU, had recently stopped taking medication and "had become somewhat erratic in the last couple of weeks," NIU Police Chief Donald Grady said. USA Today NIU president on shooting CBS News Timeline of deadly school shootings CNN HIV vaccine research hits impasse Scientists are no closer to developing a vaccine against HIV after more than 20 years of research, a Nobel Prize-winning biologist has said. BBC Pakistan's president warns against protests after elections TIME Bhutto's party vows to remove Musharraf Associated Press   NATION Thousands still without power in Mo. National Guard troops went door-to-door in parts of southeast Missouri, checking on the welfare of residents facing a third day without power after a severe ice storm. Associated Press Surprise snowstorm strands hundreds in SD County San Jose Mercury News Bush prepares to visit Africa, where his legacy is brighter In much of the world, President Bush's foreign policy will be remembered for the Iraq war. But in these emerald hills in central Africa, his legacy looks brighter. McClatchy Newspapers Fourth defendant in West Va. torture pleads guilty A fourth defendant has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the suspected torture of a young black woman who authorities say was held captive last summer for days. USA Today POLITICS Bye-bye bipartisanship Disputes over contempt citations for senior White House officials and eavesdropping on terrorist suspects fueled one of the most rancorous days of the 110th Congress. The Hill House targets Bush aides; GOP stages walkout CNN Terror law to expire soon Yahoo! News Campaign in crisis? Hillaryland tensions After losing eight straight presidential nominating contests, campaign staff shake-ups and fundraising problems last month, Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign is facing tension within its ranks. ABC News BUSINESS Fed boss warns economy weakening The U.S. Federal Reserve chairman, Ben Bernanke, told Congress that the country's economic outlook had deteriorated and that interest rates would be lowered as needed. BBC Comcast resumes dividends; profits rise Comcast Corp. said it would resume annual dividend payments and set a 2009 target to complete its $7 billion stock buyback program, addressing investors' demands to boost its beleaguered share price. Reuters Starbucks tests $2.50 premium coffee to boost sales Starbucks Corp. is experimenting with a $2.50 cup of coffee that would add a new, premium product to help fight the first drop in U.S. customer visits in its 37-year history. Bloomberg SPORTS Hamlin wins second Duel at Daytona Denny Hamlin captured second Gatorade Duel at Daytona. The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driver crossed the finish line 0.091 seconds ahead of teammate Tony Stewart. Sports Network Riding in Daytona's pace car Yahoo! News Pettitte allowed to report late to Yanks' training camp Andy Pettitte was given permission to report late to camp. The Yankees also held a seven-hour meeting in which Joe Girardi, general manager Brian Cashman and other staff members discussed the entire roster. Sporting News HEALTH Overweight, obesity linked to cancers If you're overweight or obese you have an increased risk for developing many common and not-so-common cancers, a research analysis shows. WebMD Cancer drug Rituxan may help treat MS The blockbuster cancer drug Rituxan may help treat multiple sclerosis, according to the results of a small clinical trial that opens up a new understanding and possibly treatment of the disabling disease. San Francisco Chronicle EDUCATION Homework survey shows divide between teachers-parents Experts have called homework the most "haphazard educational practice in America's schools." Yet most teachers, parents and students seem to think it's absolutely necessary. NPR Ex-student found guilty of conspiracy in slay plot at Marshfield High A second youth, Joseph Nee, has been convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in a plot to carry out a Columbine-style attack at Marshfield High School in Massachusetts. Boston Herald   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Slugfest over steroids USA Today Column: Face-off by Facebook Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Trying to right history Houston Chronicle Editorial: Iraq's Parliament makes (some) progress International Herald Tribune Column (Margaret Carlson): Where Clinton went wrong Bloomberg Editorial: Darfur's shadow over the Beijing Olympics Economist Column: The conservative jury is still out on backing McCain Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: In search of an insurance policy against global downturn Economist   Site edited by: Rachel Wright, Lisa Zangerl, nicole miller, Beverly Stiles, Bryan Panhorst, Brian Levine and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS After 24 years in captivity, Hurricane the manatee goes wild Hurricane the manatee, a former favorite at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, has been released into the wild at Blue Spring State Park in Florida after spending his entire 24 years in captivity. Columbus Dispatch India to create 8 new tiger sanctuaries Conservationists welcomed an Indian government plan to create eight new reserves to protect the country's dwindling tiger population, the government's Tiger Project announced. Good News Network WORLD US military: al-Qaida in Iraq seeks female patients as bombers The al-Qaida in Iraq is recruiting female patients at Baghdad's two psychiatric hospitals for suicide missions — with the help of hospital staff — according to the U.S. military. CNN 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 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 ENVIRONMENT Gorillas in a tryst A steamy moment captured on film by a team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute in Germany, is one of the only times gorillas have been seen mating face to face, rather than face to back. TIME No pristine oceans left, new map shows Every area of the oceans is feeling the effects of fishing, pollution or human-caused global warming, a new study says, and some regions are being affected by all of these factors and more. National Geographic The lotion in the ocean Up to 6,000 tons of sunscreen washes off of ocean swimmers each year, posing a threat to up to 10 percent of global coral reefs, according to a new study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Grist SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Astronomers find scale-model of our solar system A distant solar system that looks much like a scale model of our own has been discovered by an international team of astronomers. Times Online Cell phone can tell when you're In love Korean mobile operator KTF claims its "Love Detector" service can analyze a cell phone conversation to determine which voice patterns indicate honesty, surprise, affection and, yes, love. AOL News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Disney revives 'House of the Future' Disneyland visitors lined up a half-century ago to catch a glimpse of the "House of the Future." Now Disney is set to open a new abode in Tomorrowland. LiveScience Be a savvy consumer when looking for love online Complaints against matchmaking services and online dating sites are at an all-time high according to a February report from the Better Business Bureau. CNN Michael Jackson thanks fans for making 'Thriller' a success Michael Jackson appeared in a video to thank fans for the success of "Thriller," the landmark record the reclusive singer is marking with a 25th anniversary edition. AOL News Michael Jackson's "Thriller": Celebrating the Landmark Album's Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Rolling Stone RELIGION Hindu priest offers prayer in Senate Chaplain Rajan Zed made history, offering a Hindu prayer to open the session of the Utah Senate. The Indo-American leader opened with Om, prayed in Sanskrit and translated each line into English. Salt Lake Tribune Fort Worth diocese says disgraced priest HIV positive A former priest accused of sexually abusing at least five minors in two states is HIV positive, Catholic diocese officials said. Houston Chronicle   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Carbon monoxide: a winter killer Carbon monoxide is a gas given off by gas furnaces, cars, charcoal grills, propane stoves and portable generators. Every year, the CDC says, it sends at least 15,000 Americans to the emergency room. WebMD   Photo of the Day Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the docking mechanism, foreground, Columbus laboratory in space shuttle Atlantis' aft payload bay, vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods and Atlantis' Remote Manipulator System/Orbiter Boom Sensor System (RMS/OBSS) are featured in this image.  (Photo by NASA / 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 A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do. 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