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Residents of the Fitler Square neighborhood of Philadelphia vote in the Pennsylvania Primary at a neighbor's garage in Philadelphia.  (Photo by Rex Arbogast / AP) Hamas ready to accept Gaza truce Hamas said it is prepared to accept a partial truce that would cover only the Gaza Strip, in an apparent softening of the Islamist group's position. The Gaurdian Rice: It was Carter mistake to meet Hamas members Al Bawaba Hamas plays down Mideast hopes Reuters Army, Marines up ex-con enlistment The Army and Marines doubled the number of convicted felons they enlisted, raising new concerns about the strain on the military from fighting two wars. NY Daily News   Pennsylvania voters finally go to the polls Amid signs Democrats are increasingly ready for the bitter race to end, Pennsylvania voters are making their choices for the party's next presidential nominee. USA Today Clinton on Iran attack: 'obliterate them' ABC News Obama 'brand' has taken a hit Chicago Sun-Times Video: crunching the latest numbers MSNBC Bush makes case for trade deal President Bush used a meeting with Mexican and Canadian leaders to hammer Democrats who oppose a free trade deal between the U.S. and Colombia. CNN Pakistanis free Islamist who fought US The new provincial government of Pakistan released the leader of a banned Islamist movement from prison after he agreed to denounce violence and work to bring peace to the area. International Herald Tribune   NATION Gates pressures Air Force for more UAVs Secretary of Defense Robert Gates continued to criticize military leaders for the slow buildup of unmanned aerial vehicles patrolling the skies over Iraq and Afghanistan at a speech he made. Military Times Maternity leave: expectant moms waiting until the last minute With no U.S. laws requiring paid leave, more mothers stay on the job longer, saving time off until after the baby arrives. Christian Science Monitor DNA testing to determine who are parents, sex abuse More than 400 children taken from a polygamous sect's ranch will undergo DNA testing, an attempt to determine who their parents are and if any sexual abuse took place. CNN How the sect built a fortune and home Houston Chronicle POLITICS Thousands in Pa. switch parties, many to vote for Obama Since Jan. 1, more than 178,000 people in Pennsylvania have changed their party affiliations, and 92 percent of them have gone from Republican or Independent to Democrat. McClatchy Newspapers McCain raises cash on Obama's foreign policy plans The Hill BUSINESS Samsung Group Chairman Lee to step down after indictment Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun Hee will step down after being charged with tax evasion and breach of duty, ending his two-decade reign over South Korea's largest industrial group. Bloomberg Shell cuts Nigeria oil exports Oil producer Royal Dutch Shell says it has been forced to cut exports from southern Nigeria after attacks on its pipelines. Al Jazeera Gas prices up to $3.47 A survey says the national average price for regular gasoline rose nearly 16 cents in the last two weeks. International Herald Tribune Crude hits $117.6 on weak dollar, Nigeria pipelines MarketWatch SPORTS Rioting in Montreal after playoff victory "After the Canadiens won their game, people started attacking police officers and throwing rocks or any objects they could find at police cars," said Montreal Police Const. Laurent Gingras. National Post Miller helps 76ers stun Pistons in Game 1 The Detroit Pistons were hanging out at the scorer's table as if it was a preseason game, chatting with a former teammate as he enjoyed a drink and nachos in the front row. Philadelphia made them pay for it. Sporting News HEALTH Melanoma on scalp, neck most deadly, study finds Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is much deadlier when it appears on the scalp or neck than somewhere else on the body, according to a study. Reuters Docs join anti-aging bandwagon Mainstream doctors who once wanted nothing to do with anti-aging are buying in, signing up for “certification” as anti-aging practitioners and offering patients the promise of youth and rejuvenation. MSNBC Too many choices exhaust the brain A new study shows that while mulling over a few options may weigh heavily on your mind, finally choosing one may just plain wear you out. CBS News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BASF presses officials to approve its genetically modified potato German chemical giant BASF is cranking up pressure on the European Commission to get its green light for a genetically modified potato, a world first. Yahoo! News Strong aftershock reported in Illinois The U.S. Geological Survey says it has recorded one of the strongest aftershocks so far from the Illinois earthquake. LiveScience Experts hope earthquake is wakeup call Yahoo! News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Repentance and renewal San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: The road to somewhere shady International Herald Tribune Column (Chadwick Matlin): Carbon Olympics Slate Column (Charles Derber): Rethinking 'war hero' Baltimore Sun Column (Anna Quindlen): Once upon a principle Newsweek Column (Christopher Hitchens): Robert Mugabe's Mandela envy Slate Column (Andrew O'Hehir): The haunting of the Democrats Salon.com Column: The difference between feeling and reality in security Wired   Site edited by: Steff White-Olson, Andrew McMillan, Brian Levine, Lisa Zangerl, Jasmine Jernberg, Bryan Panhorst, Eric Connolly, Beverly Stiles, Walt Chiu, Rachel Wright and Jim Scripps.   GOOD NEWS Bionic eye 'blindness cure hope' A bionic eye may hold the key to returning sight to people left blind by a hereditary disease, experts believe. BBC Breakthrough helps blind see Sky News South Korean president proposes diplomatic link with North South Korean President Lee Myung-bak will propose creating a permanent high-level diplomatic channel between the North and South, the Washington Post reported. HappyNews.com WORLD China may recall Zimbabwe weapons The ship carrying weapons to Zimbabwe may return to China after being prevented from unloading in South Africa, a Chinese official has said. BBC Possible human rights abuse CNN Iraqi PM urges Arab states to open embassies in Baghdad Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki urged other Arab countries to reopen their embassies in the capital as a show of support for his government as it cracks down on Shiite militias in Iraq. Star-Tribune Changing Cuba: Monster buses vanish from Havana streets First comes the stink of diesel, then a metallic roar, and finally a tower of black smoke that tells you the "camello" — the camel — has reached your stop. Yahoo! News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Sparks has vocal problems, leaves tour Vocal problems have forced Jordin Sparks to temporarily withdraw from Alicia Keys' tour and cancel all performances for the rest of the month, a representative for the "American Idol" champ said. CNN Rushdie must choose his works wisely, article notes Reuters notes that “Author Salman Rushdie says time is running out, so with only a handful of books left in him he is choosing his subjects carefully.” Monsters and Critics ENVIRONMENT French hunter cleared over shooting of last Pyrenees bear Charges were dropped against a hunter who shot France's last native female bear in the Pyrenees mountains in 2004, sparking angry protests from animal rights groups. Yahoo! News New York City's black cars turn green The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission approved a regulation requiring all black vehicles servicing corporate clientele be capable of achieving a mileage rating of 25 miles per gallon. Environment News Service Harvests banned along coasts of California and Oregon State and federal regulators, in an unprecedented bid to prevent the fish from disappearing, have shut down king salmon harvests off the coasts of California and Oregon. San Diego Union-Tribune RELIGION A uniquely Brazilian religion celebrates 100 years The religion, Umbanda, which is practiced by hundreds of thousands of Brazilians, celebrates its centennial this year. McClatchy Newspapers Jewish leader revives synagogue After months of careful negotiations with the Chinese government, Shanghai's Jewish community celebrated a revival as a historic synagogue opened for its first wedding in about 60 years. Christian Science Monitor What the Pope said — and didn't say Popes tend to be judged by how they deal with what's on the plate that's handed them. Benedict XVI got 9/11, a worldwide issue, and the priest sex abuse scandal. TIME EDUCATION Virtual reality helps autistic kids develop A convincing virtual reality simulation can help an autistic child transfer new skills back to a real situation. MSNBC Education stocks finish lower Shares of for-profit education companies fell following a weaker-than-expected profit report from Bank of America Corp. Yahoo! News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Hybrids better for the environment than for your wallet While hybrid automobiles burn less gas and produce lower emissions, they generally cost more than comparable cars, erasing net savings on fuel. International Herald Tribune   Photo of the Day This handout photo released by Bill Boyce shows a black marlin photographed off Ribbon Reef #5 on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.   (Photo by Bill Boyce / 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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