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Leaders of Group of Eight take shovels to plant trees commemorating the G8 summit prior to a group photo session in Tokyo, northern Japan.  (Photo by Kimimasa Mayama, POOL / AP) Bush, G-8 make progress on climate change USA Today Confronting climate change MSNBC Southwest Air, WestJet to create marketing alliance The partnership is the first so-called codeshare agreement outside the United States for Southwest, the largest low-fare carrier. Bloomberg Singh to seek IAEA approval for US nuclear accord Manmohan Singh, India's prime minister, will meet with President Bush and seek approval from the International Atomic Energy Agency in the two nations' attempt to move forward with their 2005 pact. Bloomberg   Bernanke seeks new powers for Federal Reserve MarketWatch Bernanke is 'walking a fine line' CNN Afghan official: Pakistan spies behind Kabul attack The official, who did not want to be named, said the investigation into the Kabul bombing is still under way, but sources indicate that Pakistan's intelligence service is behind the attack. CNN Pakistan rejects Kabul bombing link Al Jazeera US and Czechs sign defense deal U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has signed a deal to base part of Washington's controversial missile defense system in the Czech Republic. BBC Czechs sign on for a controversial missile-defense system U.S. News & World Report States approve compact to protect the Great Lakes The vast majority of the fresh surface water in the United States may soon be off-limits to thirsty parts of the nation and the world. NPR   NATION Hurricane may weaken over Atlantic Hurricane Bertha, a "powerful" Category 3 storm, may weaken as it passes over the Atlantic away from land, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Bloomberg Big Sur fire crews worry about weather High temperatures and low humidity are making the job of fighting wildfires in California much more difficult, state officials said. San Francisco Chronicle Federal judge nixes lawsuit for Sept. 11 victim remains New York City is not required to re-sift through debris from ground zero in search of bits of human remains, a federal judge, Alvin Hellerstein of the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, decided. New York Sun POLITICS Obama's record complicates his shift to political center Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is trying to claim the political center, yet the Illinois senator has a consistently liberal voting record. Bloomberg Obama proposes easing consumer bankruptcy laws Reuters Webb rules out spot on Obama ticket New York Sun Hispanic group to grill McCain, Obama A leading Hispanic organization is demanding assurances from the two major presidential candidates that they'll push for immigration revisions and increase Hispanic representation in government. McClatchy Candidates to focus on economy Not since at least 1980, when the United States was reeling from the oil shocks, inflation and slow growth, has the economy been in worse shape heading into the heart of a presidential campaign. International Herald Tribune McCain vows to balance budget CNN Blog: Analysts say Obama's plans cost too much, McCain's won't balance budget USA Today LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 5 alternatives to the new Apple iPhone Touch-screen competitors might not top Apple's software, but they offer other unique features. U.S. News & World Report Undercover ‘john’ takes on trannies, pimps to fight crime Seargent Detective Fong has helped to fight crime in Brighton brothels by becoming fluent in online illicit sex lingo, arranging meetings with pimps, and setting prostitutes up for a bust. Boston Herald ENVIRONMENT Coral reefs are declining Coral reefs are increasingly threatened from the effects of global warming and other hazards, according to a new U.S. government report. ABC News Everglades rescue 'out on a limb' without federal aid Florida's proposal to buy farmland to help restore clean water to the Everglades could be seriously hampered unless the U.S. Congress follows through on a commitment it made almost 20 years ago. National Geographic RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Anglican Church approves appointing female bishops The governing body of the Anglican Church in Britain voted to approve the appointment of female bishops. The step appeared to risk a dangerous schism in the church in its historic homeland. Seattle Times Oprah’s unorthodox gospel under scrutiny of conservative Christians Oprah Winfrey has become a catalyst for a new journalistic project and increasing news coverage by conservative Christians criticizing her spiritual beliefs. Religion News Service Pell accused of sex abuse cover-up Church documents disclosed before the Pope's arrival in Sydney, reveal that Cardinal Pell, the archbishop of Sydney, covered up details of a priest's history of sexual abuse. Sydney Morning Herald SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NASA sets date for final shuttle mission NASA has tentatively set the final space shuttle mission, four months before the shuttle fleet is scheduled to retire. CBC Space shuttle: evolution of spaceflight PBS Microsoft wants a new Yahoo board Microsoft Corp. threw its weight behind investor Carl Icahn's effort to oust Yahoo Inc.'s board. TIME   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Chinese must rise up with peaceful tactics Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Iraq and Afghanistan: Where do we go from here? International Herald Tribune Column: US in need of its own truth commission Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: Batty for bacon? Salon.com Blog: Admission to college isn't just about grades USA Today Column: Wimbledon 2008 highlights ESPN Column: A honey of a hobby, but not without risks Hartford Courant Column (Rod Dreher): Why GOP is losing the working class? Real Clear Politics   Site edited by: Steff White-Olson, Andrew McMillan, Eric Connolly, Destinei Waddy, Bryan Panhorst, Walt Chiu, Binal Ghelani, Dana Myles and Max Miller.   GOOD NEWS Warren Buffett gives stock to charity Billionaire Warren Buffett has given away 512,169 Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. stock to three charitable foundations in keeping with his plan to give away the bulk of his fortune. BusinessWeek Baby's smile a natural high for mom A new study shows seeing her baby's smile lights up the reward center in a mother's brain. Researchers say understanding that reaction may help explain that special mother-child bond. WebMD WORLD Iran in warning to US and Israel Iran will strike Israel and the U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf if it is attacked over its nuclear program, a senior Iranian official has warned. BBC End Farc 'hate', Betancourt urges The recently freed Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt has urged an end to the Colombian government's "vocabulary of hate" against her former captors. BBC Iraq security gains holding, according to Joint Chiefs head Iraq appears on track to establishing sustainable security — a key step toward withdrawing U.S. troops — the top U.S. military officer said after visiting the Sadr City section of the capital. MSNBC Iraq PM wants short-term US agreement CBS News BUSINESS Siemens to cut 16,750 jobs; impact on NC not known German industrial conglomerate Siemens will eliminate 16,750 jobs worldwide as part of an effort to cut costs. Business Journal Weather Channel deal sealed for $3.5 billion to NBC group Landmark Communications Inc. announced its deal to sell The Weather Channel to a consortium of NBC Universal and two private equity firms for $3.5 billion. Virginian-Pilot SPORTS Cleveland Indians trade pitcher to Milwaukee Brewers Cleveland traded the Cy Young Award winner, C. C. Sabathia, to Milwaukee for four prospects: Matt LaPorta, Zach Jackson and Rob Bryson. The fourth player will be chosen later. Plain Dealer British lawyer tries to ambush another Games pentathlon hope A British lawyer, advocating for a Greek athlete, claims that Australians cheated by changing official scores to ensure that an Australian modern pentathlon athlete qualified for the Olympic Games. Sydney Morning Herald Torres to focus on 50m freestyle at Beijing, won't swim 100 Dara Torres has dropped the 100-meter freestyle from her Olympics schedule, choosing to make the 50 free her only individual event in her record fifth games. ESPN HEALTH Cholesterol drugs for kids? Children as young as 8 should take cholesterol-lowering drugs if diet changes fail to reduce levels, according to new guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Bloomberg Battling childhood obesity MSNBC Scientists warn that biological clock affects male fertility Doctors warn that men who wait until their 40s before starting a family face a stronger likelihood of causing their partner to have a miscarriage because of the poorer quality of their sperm. Guardian Confused in ER? You're not the only one More than three in four emergency room patients do not fully understand the instructions that doctors give them after their visits, new research suggests. ABC News EDUCATION FCAT school, district grades Florida has more schools earning “A’s” and “B’s” than ever before according to the 2008 school grades results. WCTV Illegal immigrants increasingly face threat of no college Some states are making it harder for illegal immigrants to attend college by denying in-state tuition benefits or banning undocumented students. USA Today Schools used for 'social engineering', claims head teacher Teachers are being turned into "social workers and surrogate parents" under Labour, according to the head teacher of the country's most popular school. Telegraph.co.uk   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The hidden cost of heroism More than any illness or accident, one killer continues to mystify scientists for its power to make a man self-destruct in seconds — and then make him a legend forever. MSNBC   Photo of the Day U.S. Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit patrol the town of Garmser in the Helmand province of Afghanistan.  (Photo by Rafiq Maqbool / 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 A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road. 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