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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets with family members of those killed in the bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, during a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the bombing at the State Department in Washington.   (Photo by Kevin Wolf / AP) Rice visit to Iraq intended to promote gains Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said her latest trip to Iraq is intended to promote fresh political gains she says are flowing from government-led assaults on radical militias. ABC News US seeks to widen Pakistan attacks American commanders in Afghanistan have urged a widening of the war that could include American attacks on Pakistani militants in the tribal areas inside Pakistan, according to United States officials. International Herald Tribune Special section: Pakistan in crisis CBS News Bush asks Pelosi to reverse course on Colombia FTA President Bush called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the Colombian free trade agreement to a vote, saying her move to block it is “unprecedented and extremely unfortunate.” The Hill   The Pope at Ground Zero Pope Benedict descended into the crucible of New York's pain and lit a candle in the darkness of a murky Sunday morning to honor the Sept. 11 attack victims. NY Daily News Pope's US trip stirred immigration debate International Herald Tribune Pope prays for 9/11 victims Newsday Sect moms, young kids to be separated Adult mothers who have been allowed to stay with their young children since they were taken from a polygamous sect will be separated from them after DNA sampling is completed. USA Today Former sect members recall family unity, oppression Houston Chronicle Polygamist moms face DNA tests CBS News Clashes intensify between US and militias in Baghdad enclave Fighting in the Sadr City district of Baghdad intensified, the military said, after the radical cleric Moktada al-Sadr warned that he would declare war if a crackdown against his followers continued. International Herald Tribune China urges 'rational' protests China has urged its citizens to be calm amid further anti-Western protests in the country, focused on French supermarket chain Carrefour. BBC   NATION Bush meets South Korea's Lee, vows to push trade deal President George W. Bush, meeting with South Korea's Lee Myung Bak, said he'll push for congressional approval of a free-trade agreement vowed to maintain pressure on North Korea. Bloomberg Firefighters brace for wind in New Mexico Crews in central and southern New Mexico are bracing for strong wind and hot temperatures as they battle two wildfires. USA Today Environmental groups challenge border fence plan The U.S. Supreme Court may get a chance to join the fractious debate over building fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. Detroit Free Press POLITICS McCain: a question of temperament MSNBC Obama hits out at Clinton for negative campaign Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accused rival Hillary Clinton of shifting positions and waging a negative campaign as the two candidates sped across Pennsylvania. Reuters Clinton, Obama ad wars heat up ahead of Pa. vote NPR BUSINESS General Motors plans first hybrid car sales in China General Motors Corp. will sell its first gas-electric hybrid cars in China in July, introducing a model created in part by GM's Shanghai design center, the company said. Yahoo! News In California, the global rice shortage hits Asian consumers As word of food riots in Asia reached California in recent weeks, worried shoppers have been buying up hundreds of pounds of rice at a time from the Asian supermarkets that line Sacramento's Stockton Boulevard. McClatchy Newspapers 5 signs stocks have bottomed out Are we there yet? That's what investors want to know as they search for a bottom after six punishing months for stocks. People are understandably eager to be done with this downturn. MarketWatch SPORTS Danica Patrick makes IndyCar history with IRL victory Danica Patrick became the first female winner in IndyCar history, taking the Indy Japan 300 after the top contenders were forced to pit for fuel in the final laps. MSNBC Anti-French protests erupt across China Hundreds of Chinese protested in Beijing and several other big cities against France over its attitude towards Tibet and the Olympic Games, according to police and witnesses. Google News Beijing gags anti-Western online anger Guardian Rockies prevail after 22 innings Troy Tulowitzki's two-out double in the top of the 22nd inning gave the Rockies a 2-1 victory over the Padres as the teams set a franchise record for the most innings in a game, and played for 6 hours, 16 minutes. MLB.com HEALTH Lawsuit: Veterans Affairs has failed to prevent suicides The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs isn't doing enough to prevent suicide and provide adequate medical care for veterans, a class-action lawsuit that goes to trial this week charges. ABC News Yoga's appeal broadening to disabled A middle-aged woman arrives at yoga class, a guide dog beside her wheelchair. She slides onto a mat on the floor and begins warming up with help from the instructor. CNN Alzheimer's vaccine study suspended Elan Corp. said that a mid-stage clinical trial of an Alzheimer's vaccine being developed with Wyeth has been suspended while the companies look into a side effect suffered by one patient in the study. Reuters SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Scientists: Midwest quakes misunderstood Scientists say they know far too little about Midwestern seismic zones like the one that rumbled to life under southern Illinois, but some of what they do know is unnerving. Yahoo! News Microsoft quietly offering ad-funded Works After years of exploring the matter, Microsoft has finally started offering an ad-funded version of Microsoft Works in some countries. CNET News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The queen of pork Rolling Stone Column: 'Millennial Generation' set to rock the vote San Francisco Chronicle Column: The "bitter" vote Salon.com Column: Behind TV analysts, Pentagon's hidden hand International Herald Tribune Column: How much did you loathe ABC's debate coverage? San Francisco Chronicle Column: What if undecideds can't decide? Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Rescuing the northern California coastline San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Voting with their seats at Harlem schools New York Daily News   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Rachel Wright, Lisa Zangerl, Brian Levine and Bob Condor.   GOOD NEWS Cop wrestles with python, saves pet store owner After a 12-foot Burmese python attacked a pet store owner in Eugene, a patrol officer turned into a local hero. CBS News Fallen GI's military dog starts new life Bo, a 2-year-old black Labrador was wounded by a roadside bomb. His handler, Staff Sgt. Donald Tabb, 29, died in the attack. CNN WORLD Cleric Sadr threatens 'open war' Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr threatened an "open war" against the Iraqi government unless it halted a crackdown by Iraqi and U.S. security forces on his followers. ABC News Girls allowed In a head-to-toe black chador, Zohreh fits the western image of the repressed Iranian woman, but inside her apartment it seems clear that her life is much more than the western world believes. Financial Times British race relations organization warns of race ‘cold war’ The head of Britain’s race relations watchdog says lack of control over immigration has led to a racial “cold war” among rival ethnic communities. Times Online LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 'Kingdom' rules over box office Lionsgate and the Weinstein Co.'s Jet Li-Jackie Chan starrer "The Forbidden Kingdom" opened No. 1 at the box office, ahead of Universal's risque romantic comedy "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Variety The 20 greatest fights scenes ever Rotten Tomatoes Sandra Bullock's car hit by drunk driver on Cape Ann A drunk Massachusetts woman plowed into Sandra Bullock's car in Gloucester, Mass., where she is filming a movie. Monsters and Critics ENVIRONMENT As Earth Day approaches, some wonder if their efforts help While the desire and effort to save Mother Earth has never been greater, among some people it has also created an unintended backlash, what some term “green fatigue.” McClatchy Newspapers How earth day became ... so every day ABC News Bikini Atoll's nuked coral reef rebounding Half a century after the atomic blasts that devastated Bikini Atoll, vast expanses of corals in the area seem to be flourishing once again, much to the surprise of scientists. FOX News RELIGION Dalai Lama teaches US youth to preserve religious traditions When the Dalai Lama addressed a crowd of 8,000 at the University of Michigan, he urged those gathered to make efforts to preserve their own religious traditions and respect the beliefs of other people. eFluxMedia 10 tips for a fearless life Buddhist writer Susan Piver offers simple techniques you can apply to everyday fears--from asking for help to remembering to breathe. Beliefnet US church needs purification, pope says Pope Benedict urged the U.S. Catholic Church during Mass in New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral to overcome its divisions and seek "purification" and the truth following its sexual abuse scandal. Reuters Excitement over pope MSNBC EDUCATION Hundreds march to protest California education cuts Teachers, parents and students marched by the hundreds in San Diego, Calif., to protest proposed budget cuts and teacher layoffs that are threatening schools across the state. San Diego Union-Leader Study: Denver nonprofits cite education as a top concern The state of public education is cited more often than any other problem in a study by more than 200 Denver-area nonprofit executives and other community leaders. Denver Business Journal   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The real cost of offshoring New evidence suggests that shifting production overseas has inflicted worse damage on the U.S. economy than the numbers show. BusinessWeek   Photo of the Day Crew from the "Jellymen" attempt to fly off a ramp in a flying machine competition overlooking Sydney Harbor in Sydney. Teams from around Australia attempted to fly the greatest distance across the water in their man-powered flying machines.  (Photo by Mark Baker / 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. 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