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U.S. President George W. Bush, second from left, and first lady Laura Bush, left, meet with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, right, and his wife Kiyoko Fukuda at the G-8 summit in Toyako, Hokkaido.  (Photo by Evan Vucci / AP) Bush says Russia's new president is 'smart guy' MSNBC As G-8 meets, free trade under fire Christian Science Monitor Bush's last chance at the G8 CNN N.Y. governor to get ground zero rebuilding on track Gov. David Paterson and his new executive director at the Port Authority, Christopher Ward, were praised for throwing out deadlines for the mismanaged government-run ground zero project. Newsday   41 killed in bomb blast at Indian embassy in Kabul A suicide bomber has rammed a car full of explosives into the gates of the Indian embassy in the Afghan capital, killing 41 people and injuring 141. BBC Deadly Pakistan explosion CNN Suicide bomber in Pakistan kills at least 15 at Red Mosque McClatchy Newspapers Toyota to add solar panels to next-generation Prius hybrid Toyota Motor Corp. plans to install solar panels on its next-generation Prius hybrid cars, becoming the first major automaker to use solar power for a vehicle, the Nikkei business daily reported. Reuters Obama to accept nomination in Denver football stadium Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination in the 75,000-seat Denver football stadium instead of the Pepsi center, the party's convention committee announced. The Hill   NATION 2,000 Marines face longer Afghan tour In a decision reflecting the shortage of available combat troops, more than 2,000 Marines fighting the Taliban will be kept in Afghanistan 30 days beyond their original seven-month tour, the Marine Corps said. Baltimore Sun Canadian court: US deserter could qualify as refugee CBC California weather may give respite against wildfires Cooler air moving in from the ocean may bring a respite from California's wildfires, which have scorched 558,738 acres, the National Weather Service said. Bloomberg Crews forge progress against Calif. fires CNN Bertha likely to become first hurricane of the season The season's first hurricane is likely to form soon, but tropical storm Bertha's track so far is taking the storm away from Florida. Tampa Tribune POLITICS Obama endorsed by National Education Association; supports merit pay Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama thanked the National Education Association for its endorsement, but also made it clear that he continues to support merit pay for teachers. The Hill Can Obama win in the West? MSNBC Foreclosures to rise regardless of who wins White House Even the optimism that surrounds a new president cannot resurrect home values overnight, and presidents have no direct ability to reduce rising mortgage rates. USA Today McCain pledges to balance budget in his first term ABC News McCain's health plan: a threat to employer plans? San Francisco Chronicle ENVIRONMENT Colonel Blimp's eco-flight credentials Airships, which are popularly known as "blimps" due to the sound made when the balloon is tapped, use far less fuel compared to other forms of air travel. Telegraph.co.uk LCD production worse for environment than coal? A chemical used to make LCD televisions and semiconductors could cause more global warming than coal-fired power plants, a report warns. CNET News Some species could be wiped out 100 times faster than feared, say researchers Scientists now say methods used to predict when species will die out are seriously flawed and dramatically underestimate the speed at which some will disappear. Guardian LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Why are the Brits so mean, but lovable? Simon Cowell unleashes his acid tongue on “American Idol.” Piers Morgan drops snide quips on “America’s Got Talent.” Unlike their American counterparts, these judges revel in being painfully blunt. Boston Herald Our presidential pets You can forget the elephant and the donkey — because every president since Warren G. Harding has made the White House a virtual doghouse, a phenomenon likely to continue. Boston Herald Growing up geek is a good thing Parents who were popular during childhood usually expose their kids to "the culture of cool," while former geeks turned parents tend to limit their children's exposure to popular culture. NY Daily News EDUCATION Culinary students treated to a gourmet-style education With the prediction that there will be a shortage of 2 million jobs for chefs between now and 2017, some culinary schools seek to make a culinary education accessible to more students. Seattle Post-Intelligencer RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Moshing for Jesus at 'Creation,' a 'Christian Woodstock' A music festival with heavy metal, punk, hip-hop and pop music might seem like an unusual place to get baptized, but "Creation" is a festival with strict rules: no alcohol, drugs, nor sex before marriage. Reuters Bible translation project stirs controversy Plans to translate the Bible into patois — Jamaica's unofficial language — have ignited a fiery debate that stretches beyond the shores of this island nation. Google News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Economy poses problems for candidates Seattle Times Column: How to really help pregnant teens Christian Science Monitor Column: The myth of the 'Three Strikes' prison law San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Silicon Valley should be city of electric cars San Jose Mercury News Editorial: Detroit’s Big 3 in even deeper trouble Economist Column (Janet Redman): Bush's last chance on climate The Nation Column (James Carroll): A blind eye on soldiers' suicides International Herald Tribune Column (Joseph L. Galloway): How dare they rip the Fourth? McClatchy Newspapers   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Steff White-Olson, Andrew McMillan, Bryan Panhorst, Brian Levine, Max Miller, Danaila Adriana, Walt Chiu, Rachel Wright and Dana Myles.   GOOD NEWS The ultimate braille challenge The bios of all the Braille Challenge participants, who range from first-graders to 12th-graders, are similarly impressive. NPR 3 freed hostages give thanks for rescue The three American hostages rescued by Colombia's military said in a statement that they are doing fine and are thrilled to ''return home to the country we love.'' Chicago Sun-Times WORLD UAE cancels $7 billion debt owed by Iraq The United Arab Emirates canceled all its Iraqi debt and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad by naming a new ambassador. CBS News Pamplona bull run injures nine Nine people were injured in Pamplona's first bull run of the year after the animals ploughed into a crowd of spectators. Guardian China Eastern Air to set up in Taiwan China Eastern Airlines has become the first Republic of China aviation company approved to set up an office in Taipei, an airline official said. United Press International BUSINESS NBC Universal, Bain, Blackstone buy Weather Channel NBC Universal and buyout firms Bain Capital and Blackstone Group LP agreed to buy the Weather Channel, after Landmark Communications Inc. put the cable network up for sale earlier this year. Bloomberg Consumers get rare chance to try to affect credit card rules The Federal Reserve is accepting comments on credit card reform rules it proposed. Already, more than 9,300 people have commented on the sweeping set of proposed changes. MarketWatch The buck doesn't stop, it keeps on falling The dollar has been declining steadily for six years against other currencies, undercutting its role as the leading international banking currency. Forbes SPORTS Nadal outlasts Federer in epic final to halt streak at 5 Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's five-year reign at Wimbledon, winning a five-set marathon to claim his first title at the All England Club and signal a changing of the guard in men's tennis. ESPN Wimbledon day 13: Nadal reigns supreme BBC Norwegian Hushovd takes second stage; Valverde retains overall lead Thor Hushovd of Norway won the second stage of the Tour de France, and Alejandro Valverde of Spain kept the overall lead on a windy, rain-splattered ride through the Brittany countryside. ESPN Tour de France in pictures Guardian HEALTH New clue in SIDS A new clue to the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) comes from baby mice that suddenly die when their brain serotonin levels go haywire. WebMD Costly cancer drug offers hope, but also a dilemma Looked at one way, Avastin is a wonder drug. It cuts off tumors' blood supply, an idea that has tantalized science for decades. But studies show the drug prolongs life by only a few months. International Herald Tribune SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Smallest planet shrinks in size The smallest planet in the Solar System has become even smaller, studies by the Messenger spacecraft have shown. BBC Microwave ray gun controls crowds with noise in people's heads A U.S. company claims it is ready to build a microwave ray gun able to beam sounds directly into people's heads. New Scientist   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Noted US forecasters see 7 hurricanes this year The noted Colorado State University hurricane research team predicted that 13 tropical storms will develop in the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, of which seven would strengthen into hurricanes. Reuters   Photo of the Day A surfer rides a wave at the Escobilla beach in Ixtapa, Mexico.  (Photo by Eduardo Verdugo / 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 Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart. 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