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An organizer for the Sierra Club is dressed as a fish as he leads protesters outside a public hearing by the EPA.   (Photo by Jacqueline Larma / AP) Jobless claims jump to highest level since 2005 The number of U.S. workers applying for unemployment benefits soared by 38,000, posting the highest reading since September 2005 and reinforcing fears that the U.S. economy has stalled. CNBC Bernanke: Recession not depression Reuters FAA lax with airlines, whistle-blowers say Government officials have blocked enforcement of safety rules at major airlines for years because they have a cozy relationship with the companies, according to U.S. inspectors. USA Today   States suing EPA to move on global warming A coalition of states is suing the Bush administration to force it to comply with a Supreme Court ruling that rebuked what justices called inaction on global warming. MSNBC Car footprint National Geographic Life in the 'burbs: heavy costs for families, climate NPR Senate leaders agree on housing relief Senate leaders announced an agreement on legislation to ease the slumping housing market and help millions of families threatened by foreclosure. ABC News NATO keeps Georgia, Ukraine in the cold ABC News New French force for Afghanistan BBC 'The transatlantic alliance is shifting east' Guardian   NATION Murder charge for missing girl's neighbor A 7-year-old girl who disappeared from her Utah home was likely dead before her parents realized she was missing, allegedly killed by a neighbor in the apartment complex where she lived, police said. ABC News Memo on illegal searches comes to light For months after Sept. 11, the Bush administration believed the Constitution's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures on U.S. soil did not apply to its efforts to protect against terrorism. CBS News POLITICS McCain looking at running mates A month after wrapping up the Republican presidential nomination, John McCain said he had finally begun a process to pick a running mate — a crucial piece in his emerging national political campaign. NY Daily News Dem. race could end in North Carolina Four months and 42 states after the opening Iowa caucuses, the primary in North Carolina on May 6 looms as a pivotal final showdown between Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. USA Today Blog: Obama: Gore 'will be at the table' CBS News Obama, Clinton focus on economy in PA Reuters Special section: Obama's oil spill Newsweek BUSINESS Drug costs rise as economy slides People with health insurance are having more trouble paying for prescription drugs as higher out-of-pocket costs for medications and a slowing economy strain family budgets. USA Today Google trims DoubleClick jobs in biggest staff cuts Google Inc. reported the biggest workforce reduction in its nine-year history, cutting jobs at DoubleClick Inc., the online advertising company it bought last month for $3.24 billion. Bloomberg Can the enchanted corporate giant keep the magic from fading? BusinessWeek SPORTS Mets' Martinez out with hamstring strain New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez will miss the next four to six weeks after mildly straining his hamstring last night during his first outing of the season. Bloomberg Tigers closing in on Yankees' payroll The Detroit Tigers opened the season with a payroll of $137.7 million, the largest increase from 2007, according to USA TODAY's 24th annual survey of player salaries. USA Today Special section: 2008 baseball millionaires ESPN HEALTH Premature babies at higher risk of autism One out of four toddlers born prematurely showed early signs of autism in a study, and the risk was greatest among those children who were the smallest at birth. Reuters Olive oil eases ride for bypass patients If you or a family member are scheduled for heart bypass surgery, stock up on the olive oil. Researchers found that an olive-oil-rich diet may lower the risk of complications after heart surgery. WebMD For smokers trying to quit, site is a boon "Re-learn life without cigarettes." That's the motto of a new bilingual Web site that aims to help smokers kick the habit for good. U.S. News & World Report EDUCATION Students denied constitutional right to education while corporation profits The ACLU filed a class action lawsuit against the Atlanta Independent School System and Community Education Partners for violating students' constitutional right to an adequate public education. EducationNews.org A subprime schooling Add another group to those feeling the impact of the U.S. subprime mortgage meltdown: students and educators. Forbes   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: No wonder Russia is paranoid Times Online Column: Don't 'pull an Iraq' in Afghanistan Christian Science Monitor Column (Jack Shafer): Rupert Murdoch is not the Antichrist Slate Column: Students pay the price for inadequate sex education Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: Sorry, kid; mom's still in the driver's seat Baltimore Sun Editorial: What to do about Yoo Yahoo! News Column (Peter Prichard): One final way to thank Vietnam veterans Yahoo! News Column (Dahlia Lithwick): Why lawyers are so dangerous in wartime Slate   Site edited by: Andrew McMillan, Rachel Wright, Lisa Zangerl, Brian Levine, nicole miller, Eric Connolly, Jasmine Jernberg, Bryan Panhorst and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Science gets closer to regrowing teeth The next time your children get cavities, they might get tooth regeneration instead of fillings. ABC News Rare parrot chicks born in New Zealand A species of flightless parrot edged back from extinction with the hatching of five new chicks in New Zealand in recent weeks and two more on the way, officials said. HappyNews.com WORLD China discloses protest in Muslim Xinjiang region Chinese officials said they were grappling with ethnic unrest on a second front, in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, where Uighur Muslims protested Chinese rule late last month. International Herald Tribune Sarkozy appeals for hostages' freedom The French government was trying to help a woman who has been held hostage by Colombian rebels for more than six years, as her son warned that she needed an immediate blood transfusion to stay alive. International Herald Tribune Mugabe is ready for last-ditch fight to hang on to Zimbabwe presidency Robert Mugabe lost control of Zimbabwe’s parliament, but as the opposition also claimed victory in the presidential poll, speculation mounted that he would make a last attempt to cling on. Times Online Robert Mugabe 'unlikely to flee Zimbabwe' Telegraph.co.uk ENVIRONMENT $20M prize for renewable ocean energy Scotland's head of state unveiled the largest challenge prize to date for spurring advances in marine renewable energy, part of a bid to combat climate change. National Geographic It came from the sea — renewable energy, that is Scientific American Boxer blasts interior secretary for skipping hearing on polar bears Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Ca., blasted Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne for failing to show up at a hearing on polar bears and global warming. CQPolitics Algae could one day be major hydrogen fuel source As gas prices continue to soar to record highs, motorists are crying out for an alternative that won’t cramp their pocketbooks. Science Daily SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY No admission fee for celestial animals A special treat comes early when, on the evening of April 8, the new moon spends three hours passing across the face of the Pleiades star cluster. Houston Chronicle Dog grows mysterious extra leg A developmental problem split Angel the dog's leg, making her look like a five-legged pet. Veterinarian Frank Krupka, said he's never seen anything like it. LiveScience 5-legged 'Angel' ABC News Smallest known black hole discovered The newfound black hole is only 3.8 times as massive as the sun and just 15 miles in diameter. National Geographic LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Seinfeld survives harrowing car crash Jerry Seinfeld's vintage car flips after brakes fail in Hamptons; comedian is unhurt. ABC News Remembering Bette Davis Bette Davis, born 100 years ago, made her first appearance on film in 1931 and her last in 1989, and like every star of her generation she was always ready for her close-up. International Herald Tribune RELIGION McCain shies away from religion talk On a tour of places that have shaped his life, John McCain spoke in personal language to introduce himself to the American public. But missing so far is any significant mention of religious faith. Yahoo! News Houston cathedral offers Vietnamese mass as demographics change The new Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston, Texas, will offer weekly masses in Spanish, Vietnamese and English. The diversity of the congregation offers a glimpse of Catholicism's future. Bloomberg Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Houston Chronicle   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New legal challenge in California for college accreditation A preliminary ruling by a federal judge has found that California may not favor one accreditor over other regional accreditors. Inside Higher Ed   Photo of the Day Miles Dean, a 52-year-old social studies teacher in Newark, N.J., rides in downtown Los Angeles on a half-year, 6,000-mile journey from New York to California to heighten awareness of black cowboys and other African-Americans who helped forge American history.   (Photo by Damian Dovarganes / 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 Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace. 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