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U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, is welcomed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the chancellery in Berlin.   (Photo by Herbert Knosowski / AP) US shifting Pakistan funding to new fighter jets The Bush administration plans to shift nearly $230 million in aid to Pakistan from counterterrorism programs to upgrading that country's aging F-16 attack planes. International Herald Tribune Pakistan accused of disappearing terrorism suspects McClatchy Newspapers Spill could close part of Mississippi River for days The U.S. Coast Guard closed nearly 60 miles of the Mississippi River from New Orleans, Louisiana, southward after a fuel barge and a tanker collided, spilling more than 400,000 gallons of fuel oil. CNN Cancer institute urges caution with cell phone usage A prominent U.S. cancer institute has posted a notice on its Web site urging cell phone users to take precautions when using cell phones. Medical News Today   Obama lands in Berlin for European leg of trip Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama arrived in Berlin for a major public address to outline what American foreign policy would look like under his presidency. USA Today Obama's Mideast visit draws mixed reviews NPR Israelis Skeptical Of Obama CBS News Ford posts $8.7 billion second quarter loss on asset write-downs Ford Motor Co. says it lost $8.7 billion in the second quarter largely because of a reduction in the value of assets. Forbes See what production changes Ford plans Detroit Free Press Karadzic trial will be battle over history and honor The trial of Radovan Karadzic will be part sermon, part revisionist forum and part press event, as his supporters prepare a marathon defense they say will change the world's view of the Yugoslav wars. Reuters Sales of US homes fell to 10-year low Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell in June to the lowest level in a decade, signaling tumbling real-estate prices and consumer confidence are hurting demand. Bloomberg House OKs mortgage rescue CNNMoney   NATION Dolly downgraded but Texas flooding fears remain Hurricane Dolly, recently downgraded to a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 95 miles per hour, continued to pound the Texas coast while officials prepare for emergency and recovery operations. ABC News Hurricane Dolly in pictures MSNBC Gallup Poll indicates a narrowing racial divide; more optimism for future A Gallup Poll shows a modest narrowing in the gaps in perspectives on impact of racism in American politics and a jump in optimism about the future. USA Today POLITICS GOP bemoans Gilmore’s slim chances Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore has barely begun his campaign for the Senate, but it’s almost impossible to find anyone in statewide Republican circles who thinks he can actually win. Politico Discussion: Salon: Big November ahead for Senate Democrats Salon.com John McCain denies misstatement on Iraq surge timing Republican John McCain pushed back against Democratic criticism, saying elements were put in place before Bush announced the strategy in early 2007. CBS News McCain's foreign policy frustration TIME Jindal: I will not be McCain's VP One day after it was revealed that Sen. McCain was to hold a closed-door meeting with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Jindal said that he will not fill the bottom half of the GOP presidential ticket. CNN Blog: McCain's vice presidential choice Detroit Free Press BUSINESS California foreclosures hit 20-year high Foreclosures in California soared in the second quarter to the highest level in at least 20 years, as many homeowners who bought at the height of the housing boom were unable to make mortgage payments. ABC News Amazon net profit doubles, helped by asset sale Amazon's quarterly net income doubled from a year ago and beat Wall Street targets. Much of the gain was related to the sale of European DVD rental assets. Reuters Prices rising even as economy slows The dilemma facing Federal Reserve is the central bank's latest snapshot of the economy showed price pressures intensifying even as growth has slowed over the past month. MarketWatch ENVIRONMENT Direct mail tries to go green. No, really. Most marketers readily concede it: getting rid of direct mail would save a lot of trees. So a group of direct-marketing companies are banding together to make the practice at least a little bit greener. International Herald Tribune Fueled by sun, car wins 2,400 mile race Fifteen solar cars raced to the finish line of the 2008 North American Solar Challenge as an estimated 10,000 spectators lined the streets at the University of Calgary to greet the sleek, low-slung vehicles. Environment News Service SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DNA provides clues to family's heritage Through DNA tests, many African Americans are taking the first step in their search for answers to a question that plagues a majority of black Americans: Where did my ancestors come from? CNN Google throws open rival for Wikipedia — anon authors discouraged Google announced on its official blog the debut of Knol, a Wikipedia-like online encyclopedia penned by authoritative sources. Wired Toss your cable wires ABC News Dolphin call tells calf who's mom Female bottlenose dolphins whistle 10 times more often than usual after giving birth in order to help newborns recognise who is "mom." BBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Muslim women buck easy stereotypes Religious experts, and many Muslims, caution against easy stereotypes. They say Muslim women are looking for a fit between their faith and the highly secularized society around them. Religion News Service Cardinal accuses Anglican Communion of 'spiritual Alzheimer's' A Vatican official described the turmoil in the Anglican Communion as 'spiritual Alzheimer's' and 'ecclesial Parkinson's.' Guardian   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Offshore drilling is a false promise Christian Science Monitor Column: No easy out for Obama Truthout Column (Joe Dickerson): Attack Obama, but do it right! Slate Editorial: Yahoo! solves only one problem Economist Column (Sarah Yoseph): Gen Y and the colorblind lie Root Editorial: Watching spies Baltimore Sun Column: Grading more of Batman's gear Wired Column: Exposing Bush's historic abuse of power Salon.com   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Binal Ghelani, Destinei Waddy, Bryan Panhorst, Andrew McMillan, Walt Chiu, Dana Myles, Max Miller, Jim Scripps and Test Layouteditor.   GOOD NEWS World's oldest Bible goes online The oldest known surviving copy of the New Testament gets the modern touch when parts of it go online for the first time. CNN Holy man, secular plan: Clean up the River Ganges With his spiritual clout in India, Hindu high priest Veer Bhadra Mishra has won government approval for a pilot sewage-treatment program. Christian Science Monitor Billionaires team up to fight smoking Michael Bloomberg, in his last year as mayor, is joining Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in an effort to curb smoking in developing countries. BusinessWeek WORLD Japan's north hit by magnitude-6.8 quake; 73 Injured At least 73 people were injured when an earthquake struck northern Japan, the country's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. No fatalities were reported. Bloomberg Powerful quake hits Japan BBC German business confidence drops most since Sept. 11 German business confidence fell the most since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, signaling growth is faltering in Europe's biggest economy. Bloomberg Indian government's unstable win India's prime minister, Manmohan Singh, won a confidence vote in parliament. But the triumph may weaken his government's prospects in the upcoming general elections in 2009. Christian Science Monitor LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT FCC reaches deal to approve satellite radio merger Commissioners at the Federal Communications Commission have reached an agreement to approve Sirius Satellite Radio's purchase of XM Satellite Radio, the Wall Street Journal reported. Guardian Will Smith tops Hollywood pay list Will Smith was named Hollywood's No. 1 moneymaker by Forbes magazine in a new ranking. The "Hancock" star earned $80 million in 2007. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Summer box office looks hot Even though the 2008 domestic box office has all but caught up with last year's record-breaking levels, some say the film biz is struggling. Variety SPORTS Urine test for human growth hormone is in the works A urine test that detects human growth hormone could be available within six months, according to reports. Sporting News Positive tests for swimmer San Jose Mercury News Bears' Hester listed as holdout Devin Hester was a no-show for the Bears opening practice and is now listed as a holdout. He was placed on the Bears' Did Not Report list. ESPN Conquering key mountain, Carlos Sastre climbs in Tour de France lead Carlos Sastre, who at one point during the 17th stage was fetching water bottles for Frank Schleck, his teammate and the race leader, ended the day by taking a giant step toward his first grand tour victory. International Herald Tribune EDUCATION State seeks judgment vs. schools A group of 51 primarily rural schools in Georgia filed a lawsuit against the state claiming that inadequate state funding has caused poor student achievement. EducationNews.org 'Turning point' arrives as US community colleges' purview grows Tired of their image as the Rodney Dangerfields of higher education, community colleges have become increasingly vocal in their demand for respect amongst their peers. USA Today HEALTH AIDS among Latinos on the rise AIDS rates in the nation's Latino community are increasing and, with little notice, have reached what experts are calling a simmering public health crisis. MSNBC Immigrants to US from Africa, Asia should be screened for TB Some immigrants to the U.S. should be tested for tuberculosis before they arrive to prevent importing the disease, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Bloomberg   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Work stress 'changes your body' A stressful job has a direct biological impact on the body, raising the risk of heart disease, research has indicated. BBC   Photo of the Day A frog sits in a pond near the ninth green at Genoa Lakes Golf Club in Genoa, Nev., while a dragonfly hovers.  (Photo by Brad Horn / Nevada Appeal / 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 Hitch your wagon to a star. 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