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An Afghan policeman stands guard near the damaged police vehicles at the site of a suicide attack on the western edge of Kandahar, Afghanistan. A suicide bombing at an outdoor dog fighting competition killed 80 people and wounded dozens more.   (Photo by Allauddin Khan / AP) Kosovo declares independence from Serbia Kosovo declared itself a nation, mounting a brash and historic bid to become an "independent and democratic state" backed by the U.S. and key EU allies, but bitterly contested by Serbia and Russia. MSNBC Breakaway regions look to Kosovo precedent Reuters Kenya rejects US pressure over power-sharing deal The Kenyan government issued a veiled warning to the United States not to put "a gun to anybody's head," when U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's visited to push for a power-sharing deal. Agence France-Presse   80 feared dead in Afghan bombing A suicide bombing at an outdoor dog-fighting competition has killed around 80 people and wounded dozens more, in the deadliest terror attack in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Times Online Afghan blast kille 80 BBC Slideshow: Afghanistan Yahoo! News Feds nip state efforts to slash mercury While arguing in court that states are free to enact tougher mercury controls from power plants, the Bush administration pressured states to let some plants evade cleaning up their pollution. Denver Post Danish youths riot for 7th night Bands of youths set fire to cars, buses and schools in Denmark, the seventh night of rioting and vandalism in the capital Copenhagen and other Danish cities. Reuters   NATION Body of missing college student found A 19-year-old college student missing since she was abducted nearly a month ago was strangled by a serial rapist who has attacked at least two other women and may strike again, Reno police said. CNN Stunned NIU mourns victims in deadly shooting Victims of the shootings at Northern Illinois University were mourned as the search for explanations for the rampage continued and memories of last year's massacre at Virginia Tech were revived. USA Today More guns on campus? Newsweek Special section: Remembering the NIU shooting victims ABC News Crash at illegal street car race kills 8 Eight people were killed when a car plowed into roadside spectators watching an illegal high-speed street race in a town near Washington, according to media reports. Reuters Special section: Street racing: fast, furious and illegal CNN POLITICS Suddenly, superdelegates are important Being a superdelegate this year may not be so spectacular. But it now looks as if the votes of 796 superdelegates may determine whether Obama or Clinton becomes the party's standard bearer. Baltimore Sun Barack Obama's secret weapon plots a new course for election victory Steve Hildebrand describes himself as a “big fat goof” who is scared of flying. But, as the chief author of Barack Obama's grassroots strategy, he is helping to rewrite America's campaign rulebook. Times Online A real wife, in a real marriage Newsweek Special section: They've got you covered? Newsweek BUSINESS Airline mergers could mean fare hikes, fewer routes A building wave of airline consolidation may bring turbulence for passengers, with less competition, higher ticket prices and a reduction in routes, analysts and consumer groups say. Houston Chronicle US consumer confidence drops sharply U.S. consumer confidence dropped to a 16-year low this month, a level that has historically signalled recession. Financial Times Consumer comfort index Polling Report Bond insurer FGIC plans to split in two FGIC Corp., a bond insurer that has lost its top credit ratings, has told New York regulators it wants to split into two companies, a spokesman for the state insurance regulator said. Reuters SPORTS NASCAR packs punch at Daytona 500 Call it the bump heard around the racing world. Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart start the Daytona 500 on a six-race probation for an on-track altercation during the run-up to the season-starting race. NY Daily News Cities jockey for position within NBA Seattle Times EDUCATION Loan crisis goes to college When parents and students try to line up college funding this spring, they will likely be in for a nasty shock. They may still get a loan, but it will come at a price. CNNMoney More students get passing scores on advance placement tests A new report by the College Board shows that participation in advance placement programs is at an all-time high and that overall student achievement is on the rise. U.S. News & World Report   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: The challenge of Africa San Francisco Chronicle Column (John Dickerson): Can Obama become too hip for his own good? Slate Editorial: Candidates, show us the money International Herald Tribune Column: George Bush travels to Africa Economist Editorial: It's time for baseball's 'heroes' to play cleanup San Jose Mercury News Column: Kobe Bryant wouldn't make this All-Star squad Bloomberg Editorial: Lights, camera — action Houston Chronicle Editorial: Strains in the army International Herald Tribune   Site edited by: nicole miller, Jim Scripps, Rachel Wright, Brian Levine, Eric Connolly, Lisa Zangerl and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS India challenging male violence In one of India's poorest regions, hundreds of pink-clad female vigilantes are challenging male violence and corruption. Guardian Beagle running with the big dogs Barking and baying up a storm, Uno lived up to his name by becoming the first beagle to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club. Seattle Times WORLD Kathmandu nearly out of fuel, Nepal says The state-owned Nepal Oil Corp. has been unable to transport fuel to Kathmandu due to the strike called by ethnic rights groups. CNN Reputed leader of Islamic terror group running in Pakistan elections The reputed leader of a banned Islamic militant group that has worked closely with the Afghan Taliban is running for parliament in Pakistan's general election, despite the country's role as an ally. McClatchy Newspapers ENVIRONMENT Did politics trump law in case of polluting Canadian smelter? No one is sure who will clean up the 26 billion pounds of hazardous waste from a Canadian smelter that has turned the reservoir behind Grand Coulee Dam into an environmental nightmare. McClatchy Newspapers Big, hulking SUVs starting to turn green The latest fad in SUVs is fuel economy, showing that the terms fuel economy and SUV aren't mutually exclusive. Newsweek Winemakers mull climate change at Barcelona conference Carbon dixoide storage — rather than grapes and vintages — was on the agenda at a wine-makers conference in Barcelona, Spain, as vintners mulled ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agence France-Presse SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Atlantis astronauts complete spacewalk Two astronauts on a spacewalk upgraded the science facilities on the International Space Station but also made time to examine "Love Crater," a dimple on the station's skin. USA Today Beijing athletes allowed to blog The International Olympic Committee is for the first time permitting Beijing athletes to write blogs. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The truffles are coming A new crop of American dreamers are betting the farm on truffles, which Europeans have savored like sex for ages. But can the Yanks get the mysterious mushrooms to grow? Salon.com RELIGION Billy Graham alert after surgery Evangelist Billy Graham, 89, underwent a 28-minute operation that updated the valve for a shunt regulating pressure in his brain, said a statement from Asheville's Mission Hospitals in Asheville, N.C. Charlotte Observer Pope to meet Bush in White House Pope Benedict XVI will meet President George W. Bush for talks on promoting religious liberty and advancing Middle East peace, the White House said. Reuters HEALTH 9 least effective exercises When you're trying to make the most of limited exercise time, the last thing you want to do is waste effort on exercises that don't pay off. WebMD Bird flu spreads in Bangladesh district Bird flu has spread to another district in Bangladesh despite massive culling by authorities to control the outbreak, bringing the number of affected districts to 43 out of 64. Reuters   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Found: Panama's unsung toothpaste hero People around the world had been putting an ingredient of antifreeze in their mouths and until Panama blew the whistle, no one seemed to know it. International Herald Tribune   Photo of the Day Folklorico performs Mexican dances for residents of Casa Maria Health Care Center in Roswell, New Mexico.  (Photo by Mark Wilson / 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 No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow. 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