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Voters wait in a line outside a poling station in Nawabshah, Pakistan. Voters will choose 272 members of Pakistan's National Assembly, or lower house of parliament, for a five-year term.  (Photo by Shakil Adil / AP) Undercover video prompts nation's largest beef recall The U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered a recall of 143 million pounds of beef from Chino-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., which is the subject of an animal-abuse investigation. ABC News Largest beef recall in history CBS News Split EU meets to debate Kosovo EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to seek a joint position on Kosovo's independence declaration. There is some anxiety about the signal that recognition might send to separatists. BBC Special section: From the fall of Yugoslavia to the Kosovo declaration Guardian   Pakistan vote expected to further weaken President Musharraf Pakistanis began to vote in parliamentary elections that are expected to diminish President Musharraf further and present Washington with a challenging new political lineup. International Herald Tribune Pakistan polls open Reuters Fear of violence marks Pakistani elections NPR Explosion rocks West Texas refinery An explosion rocked a Texas oil refinery in a violent blast that shook buildings miles away, injuring at least one person, the company said. Houston Chronicle 'Citizen diplomats' honored for volunteering abroad Six Americans were honored for their accomplishments as a citizen diplomat: an ordinary American taking America's best qualities abroad through activities that improve lives and promote understanding. Christian Science Monitor   NATION Tornadoes strike South; Midwest struggles with ice Rescue crews searched door-to-door for people trapped in wreckage after a tornado, part of a wild weekend of weather that also included rain, snow and flooding in the Midwest. USA Today 1 online dealer, 2 campus massacres A Green Bay-based Internet gun dealer who sold a weapon to the Virginia Tech shooter also sold handgun accessories to the man who killed five at Northern Illinois University. CBS News Nancy Reagan hospitalized after fall Nancy Reagan, wife of former President Ronald Reagan, fell at her Los Angeles home and is staying overnight at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif., for observation. Reuters POLITICS Former President Bush backs McCain Former President George H.W. Bush endorsed John McCain, a nod of approval from the Republican political dynasty's patriarch that sends a strong signal to a GOP establishment wary of McCain. San Francisco Chronicle McCain is learning to rein himself in MSNBC Huckabee keeps fighting Barring an unforeseen development involving John McCain, Mike Huckabee will not be the Republican nominee for president. But that hasn't kept the former Arkansas governor out of the race. CBS News Songwriter to Huckabee: Stop using my song CBS News 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 Superdelegates in play MSNBC Special section: Latest polls Yahoo! News BUSINESS Britain to nationalize Northern Rock Treasury chief Alistair Darling said that the struggling bank Northern Rock would be nationalized after the government rejected two takeover bids. International Herald Tribune 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 SPORTS Penske finally triumphs at Daytona 500 Ryan Newman gunned ahead in the final lap when nobody could catch him. After sending out 35 drivers in 23 different Daytona races, Roger Penske had won the Daytona 500. International Herald Tribune All-Star bonanza Ray Allen came in as a replacement in the fourth quarter of this year's NBA All-Star game in New Orleans, to lead the East All-Stars to a 132-128 victory over the West. Fox Sports EDUCATION Comparing American students with those in China and India Two million minutes is the estimated time that students spend in high school. It is also the title of a new documentary film that suggests American students squander too much of that time. U.S. News & World Report How to make great teachers We never forget our best teachers — those who imbued us with a deeper understanding, the ones we come back to visit years after graduating, the educators who opened doors. TIME RELIGION Quiz: faith of our founding fathers America's founders had complicated and sometimes surprising views on religion and separation of church and state. Take a quiz to see how much you know about them. Beliefnet Worshippers praise youth pastor for confessing to 1994 slaying A youth minister who confessed to the unsolved 1994 killing of a convenience store clerk is being forgiven by many worshippers at his former church who say they admire his courage. Houston Chronicle Teddy-bear teacher off to China A British teacher jailed in Sudan for letting pupils name a teddy bear Muhammad in a class project is heading to China, a friend said. Edmonton Sun   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: A difficult birth Financial Times Editorial: Disenfranchised voters deserve a do-over Seattle Times Column: Never underestimate the Clintons Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial: Teaming up on guns Baltimore Sun Editorial: US antes up to fight drugs in Mexico, as it cuts funding for programs here Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: Inspiration vs. substance TIME Editorial: How (and why) Dems got into delegate mess Houston Chronicle Column: Bush's unfinished Africa legacy Christian Science Monitor Column: Conservatives still have a chance to wake up Denver Post   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Jim Scripps, Rachel Wright, Bryan Panhorst, nicole miller, Lisa Zangerl and Brian Levine.   GOOD NEWS Friends as kids; now kidney links them Two grade-school friends who reconnected online after more than a decade are becoming more than bosom buddies — one is donating a kidney to his rediscovered pal. ABC News Kitten found after 25 days in New York City subway A skittish kitten that scampered out of its carrier on a New York City subway platform has been found after 25 days in the underground tunnels. ABC News WORLD Bush signs $700 million pact in Tanzania President George W. Bush has been smothered with affection in Tanzania, where he signed a $698 million grant of foreign aid to Tanzania. International Herald Tribune Bush sees Africa up close MSNBC Cyprus' president eliminated from runoff Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos was knocked out of the race for a second five-year term as president, rekindling hopes for a settlement on the divided eastern Mediterranean island. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Trillions turn green MarketWatch Abe Lincoln's summer home goes green President Lincoln's summer home complex near Washington, D.C., is the first-ever historic monument to receive LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Grist Uncovered photos offer view of Lincoln ceremony NPR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Atlantis to race home out of Navy's field of fire Space shuttle Atlantis departs the International Space Station to return to Earth as quickly as possible, to maximize the amount of time the Pentagon has to shoot down a dying spy satellite. USA Today The science of fairy tales Are the most magical moments from fairy tales actually possible? Basic physical principles and recent scientific research suggest that what readers might mistake for fantasies could be rooted in reality. LiveScience Hacking as an act of faith Johnny, the Maryland kid who once networked computers in his backyard for fun, has grown up to become a professional hacker. Baltimore Sun LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 'Diary of the Dead' just isn't scary In 1968, George A. Romero released a little indie horror film called "Night of the Living Dead," and, as the saying goes, the rest is history. San Jose Mercury News 4 smart moves for getting a great deal on a house For once, qualified buyers have the upper hand not only with sellers, but also with real estate agents, mortgage lenders and even contractors who can bring a house up to snuff. U.S. News & World Report HEALTH Uninsured and blacks more likely to get late cancer diagnosis A nationwide study revealed that uninsured and Medicaid recipients are more likely than those with private insurance to receive a late diagnosis of cancer, lowering chances of survival. San Francisco Chronicle 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   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Parents, schools face off over disability-class payments Every day in classrooms across the country, parents of learning-disabled children fight with schools over who will pay for special education — now the fight is in the hands of the Supreme Court. MarketWatch   Photo of the Day Clowns brought in to entertain children listen to U.S. First Lady Laura Bush address the crowds at the launch of Tanzania's national plan of action for orphans and vulnerable children in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.  (Photo by Jerome Delay / 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 People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone. 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