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In this photograph of a sketch by courtroom artist Janet Hamlin, four of the Sept. 11 attacks co-conspirator suspects, at left, attend their arraignment inside the war crimes courthouse at Camp Justice, at Guantanamo Bay.   (Photo by Brennan Linsley / AP) Robert Kennedy: a life cut short, a lasting legacy Forty years ago today, the dream died again. Robert Kennedy, gunned down in a Los Angeles hotel kitchen, bled from a head wound. His wife, Ethel, comforted him as his life ebbed away. San Jose Mercury News Tom Brokaw: 'In the presence of greatness' MSNBC Remembering Bobby Slate Cyclone victims forced to work for food Myanmar's military has forced cyclone survivors to do menial labor in exchange for food and stepped up a campaign to evict displaced citizens from aid shelters, an international human rights group said. CBS News When cyclone hit Myanmar delta, villagers found no refuge International Herald Tribune   September 11 suspect: 'I wish to be martyred' Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed told a military court judge that he wishes to plead guilty to charges in connection with his role in the attack and become a martyr. CNN 9/11 families: Gitmo tribunals 'tainted' ABC News For Clinton, a key group didn’t hold By mid-March, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign knew it had a problem with what it had once assumed was a reliable firewall — its support among superdelegates. MSNBC Clinton to support obama in race for presidency NPR Zimbabwe's currency crashes, causes massive price increases Zimbabwe's currency plunged to a new record low on, trading at an average 1 billion to the U.S. dollar on a recently introduced interbank market and triggering massive price increases. Reuters Opposition leader is held by police in Zimbabwe, charged and released Detroit Free Press   NATION Marine cleared over Iraq killings A U.S. military jury has acquitted a marine, Lt. Andrew Grayson, of charges that he helped cover up the killing of 24 unarmed Iraqi civilians in Haditha in 2005. BBC Special section: What happened at Haditha? BBC Bush calls Iran 'threat to peace' President George W. Bush told visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert that Iran was an "existential threat to peace" and the world must take that danger seriously. Reuters Govenor declares drought, orders water sent to worst areas Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a statewide drought and ordered the state Department of Water Resources to quickly transfer water to areas with the most severe water shortages. San Francisco Chronicle POLITICS Obama victory buoys African-Americans Obama defied a long-held belief among African Americans — that America would never be ready for the moment when an African American would be a major Presidential contender. ABC News Rezko trial may call on Obama ABC News McCain urges Obama join him in series of town hall meetings Republican presidential candidate John McCain proposed that Democrat Barack Obama join him in at least 10 face-to-face encounters at town hall meetings this summer. Reuters Partisan battle stalls climate bill in Senate The Senate debate over a climate-change bill devolved into a food fight as Republicans slowed action to a crawl by requiring that the entire 492-page measure be read aloud. San Francisco Chronicle BUSINESS Verizon Wireless confirms deal to buy rival Alltel for $28 billion Verizon Wireless has agreed to acquire regional wireless carrier Alltel Corp. for $28.1 billion in stock and debt, a deal that will create the nation's largest cellphone company and a more potent rival to AT&T. CNNMoney Continental Airlines to cut 3,000 jobs Continental Airlines Inc. said it is cutting 3,000 jobs and reducing capacity in the fourth quarter by 11 percent, citing record fuel costs and an industry in “crisis.” MSNBC Bracing for air travel headaches CNNMoney Temasek rebuffed plea from Bear Stearns Bear Stearns sought rescue financing from Temasek of Singapore before its sale to JPMorgan Chase but was rebuffed, underscoring the reluctance of sovereign funds to make high-profile investments. Financial Times ENVIRONMENT The race for nonfood biofuel With gas now at $4 a gallon and critics hammering corn ethanol for helping to pump up global food prices, the holy grail of biofuels — cellulosic ethanol — needs to make its entrance soon. Christian Science Monitor Biologists excited about low tides The ebb tides that exposed more than four extra feet of South Sound beaches were the lowest daytime tides of the year. They're also the lowest tides in years. News Tribune Elephants caught in Sri Lanka war The renewed civil war between Sri Lanka's government and the separatist Tamil Tigers is claiming many victims, among them increasing numbers of wild elephants. BBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY High oil prices fuel development of new hybrid batteries Rising oil and gasoline prices have put spring into the steps of the engineers at General Electric's global research headquarters, who're developing new battery technologies. McClatchy Newspapers Microsoft, Google fighting for unused spectrum between TV channels Microsoft, Google and other influential technology companies have found a way to provide wireless Internet access that is so fast it makes Wi-Fi networks seem as sluggish as dial-up service. Scientific American Hong Kong tops McAfee's riskiest Web domains chart The security firm McAfee has released a report warning consumers to steer clear of sites with domain name extensions that are havens for scammers. Hong Kong's .hk domain topped the list of undesirables. TechNewsWorld   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: All about Hillary Slate Editorial: Honor RFK by embracing his spirit Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Column (Meghan O'Rourke): How Hillary lost the young voters Salon.com Editorial: Pakistan's mounting identity crisis International Herald Tribune Editorial: Victory reflects nation's dynamism USA Today Editorial: Cohen: Flacks follow-up CBS News Editorial: McCain must lead on surveillance reform CBS News Column: The same people Newsweek Editorial: What Obama proved, so far Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Mason Lane, Steff White-Olson, Eric Connolly, Andrew McMillan, Bryan Panhorst, Walt Chiu, Max Miller and Binal Ghelani.   GOOD NEWS Poppies for perfume, not drugs For the past several years, a group of Afghan and foreign businessmen has been urging farmers to grow flowers for perfume instead of for drugs. NPR Prince William takes helm Prince William earned high marks from commanding officers for his boat-handling skills after he took the helm of a 40-foot craft at the beginning of his two-month stint in the Royal Navy. Google News WORLD World's hungry look for hope from Rome food summit African countries and looked to the outcome of a food crisis summit in Rome for a signal that the world will start to produce solutions to stop more people from falling into hunger. Reuters Special section: Global food crisis Christian Science Monitor Sri Lankan jets attack headquarters of Tamil Tigers Sri Lankan fighter jets struck Tamil Tiger bases in Kilinochchi district, site of the rebel headquarters in the north, acting upon reports the group was preparing attacks, the military said. Bloomberg China cordons off schools collapsed by recent quake Authorities cordoned off some schools that collapsed in the earthquake, keeping out grieving parents in a sign that Beijing was becoming increasingly nervous over accusations of shoddy construction. San Francisco Chronicle China: Struggling to recover MSNBC LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT New 007 book breaks sales record New James Bond novel "Devil May Care" has become book publisher Penguin's fastest-selling hardback fiction title. BBC Universal to rebuild vault As the smoke cleared from the Universal studios fire, movie lovers were breathing a sigh of relief that nothing irreplaceable was lost in the destruction. But the losses could have been far worse. Variety SPORTS Red Wings beat Penguins, 3-2 After a loss in triple overtime in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Red Wings went to Pittsburgh and finished the job, beating the gritty Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2, at Mellon Arena in Game 6. Detroit News Red Wings win 11th Stanley Cup In team history ESPN IOC picks Chicago among 4 finalists for 2016 games IOC picks Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo and Rio as finalists for 2016 Summer Olympics. Now, Chicago has some hard work ahead to overcome weaknesses in its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. ABC News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Mecca talks stress religious tolerance More than 500 delegates from around the world gathered in the Islamic holy city of Mecca with the aim of fostering better relations between Muslims and followers of other faiths. Guardian Catholic teens feel guilt's tug weaken The emotional fallout of transgressing the Catholic Church's long list of sins — venial and mortal — may be a thing of the past. News & Observer HEALTH Tomatoes investigated in salmonella cases across 9 states An outbreak of salmonella food poisoning first linked to uncooked tomatoes has now been reported in a total of nine states, U.S. health officials said. Yahoo! News Why do so few patients benefit from new melanoma drugs? When they work, new melanoma treatments can have a stunning effect, in some cases arresting skin cancer for four years. But typically just a handful of patients get that kind of response. MSNBC EDUCATION The new look of school integration A Supreme Court decision overturning race-based integration programs leads to a new initiative in Louisville, Ky., that integrates students by class. American Prospect A bid to boost ranks of minorities In its 14 years, The PhD Project has helped to triple minority presence among the faculty of American business schools. Christian Science Monitor   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Seattle to require food-trash recycling in homes in '09 All single-family homes in Seattle must sign up for table-scrap recycling in 2009, the city council decided. Seattle Times   Photo of the Day Protesters hold candles during the candlelight vigil at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, to mark the 19th anniversary of China's bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters centered at Beijing's Tiananmen Square in June 1989.  (Photo by Kin Cheung / 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 The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible. Arthur C. Clarke Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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