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Trader Joseph Acquafredda, left, checks the numbers near the close of trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.  (Photo by Richard Drew / AP) Palin calls to end the 'Troopergate' investigation she requested GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin called for ending the "Troopergate" investigation that she originally requested, and that the McCain campaign agreed was the only proper venue for a probe. ABC News Sarah Palin's email account broken into by hackers Telegraph.co.uk Economy and jobs dominant issues Nearly half of registered voters call the economy and jobs the most important issues in voting for president, a new poll finds. CBS News Wall Street crisis refocuses US election Reuters   Bailouts and government rescues exceed $600B The U.S. government high-stakes attempts to stabilize a financial system through the worst housing slump in decades and a related credit crisis required more than $600 billion of taxpayers' money. BusinessWeek Desperate times, emergency measures? MSNBC Central banks prop up markets BBC China says tainted infant formula scandal spreading, 3 infants dead Tainted infant formula in China has killed three babies and sickened more than 6,200, in a scandal that has revealed that one-fifth of dairy companies tested nationwide have sold tainted products. Baltimore Sun Arrests in Yemen embassy bombing Yemeni authorities have reportedly arrested at least 19 people after a suicide car bombing and shooting at the U.S. embassy in Yemen killed 16 people. Al Jazeera Arrests made in attack on US Embassy in Yemen Yahoo! News   NATION Schwarzenegger rallies support after vetoing another California budget “Here we are again, a budget that borrows from the future, and kicks the problem down to next year, with no serious budget reform," Schwarzenegger said. San Francisco Chronicle Hurricane Ike victims return; turned away Residents of this hurricane-wrecked island city launched an ill-advised attempt to return to their crippled hometown, but instead fumed in hours of gridlocked traffic only to be turned away at the bridge. TIME Ike aftermath USA Today POLITICS Palin takes questions at Michigan town-hall meeting Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin took questions with her running mate, offering at one point to play "stump the candidate" with a friendly Michigan crowd. CNN Nominees battle over female vote Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain escalated their fight for women’s vote as the specter of Sen. Hillary Clinton loomed over the battlefield. The Hill Poll finds McCain, in tight race, is still tied to Bush International Herald Tribune CNN POLL OF POLLS: Obama up by 2 CNN Colorado: Schaffer and Udall stake out territories in US Senate race Democrat Mark Udall opened the debate pleading to rise above partisan bickering. He sensed what was coming: a confrontational, sometimes acrimonious, clash that turned up the heat of an already sizzling campaign. Denver Post SPORTS Cowboys: NFC title will go through Dallas The final Monday Night Football game at Texas Stadium might be long remembered as one of the more compelling in the 48-year history of the Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys rivalry. USA Today Arenas has third knee surgery, says he'll miss start of NBA season Gilbert Arenas had a third operation on his bothersome left knee, once again throwing into doubt his status for an upcoming Washington Wizards season. Sports Illustrated LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Couric hits the road with GOP duo CBS anchor Katie Couric will spend two days on the road with the Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin as well as presidential hopeful John McCain, the network said. Variety George Carlin's finale More than any comic in memory, George Carlin achieved a transmutation — as much cultural essayist as comedian, beloved not just for his jokes, but also for the rhythm and poetry of his words. Psychology Today George Carlin talks about "stuff" YouTube ENVIRONMENT Environmentalists balk at drilling off NJ New Jersey environmentalists and its governor restate their opposition to drilling off the state's coast, saying it would endanger the environment and the tourism industry on which it depends. Google News Study says greening will lift the California economy $27 billion California limits on pollutants, expanding renewable energy and other changes would create 100,000 new jobs, boost the state economy by $27 billion and increase personal income by $14 billion, a study said. San Francisco Chronicle Tidal power makes a splash One of the most readily apparent sources — tidal power — has been slow to capture imaginations, but a Singapore company is keenly eyeing water turbines that might power up to 1000 houses. Environmental News Network RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Abortion issue pushes Catholics into pivotal role in US election A struggle within the church over how Catholic voters should think about abortion is flaring up with the battle for the votes of Mass-going Catholics in swing-state towns. International Herald Tribune Meditation Menu Explore a multifaith selection of meditations, most with audio instructions. Click, relax, and listen. And don't forget to breathe. Beliefnet   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog: Palin is the religious right's American idol Beliefnet Column: Hardball under the radar Philadelphia Inquirer Column: John McCain and the lying game TIME Editorial: A lifeline for AIG Economist Column (John Gapper): This greed was beyond irresponsible Financial Times Column (Megan Mcardle): The economic blame game Atlantic Online Column: What Obama needs to do Real Clear Politics Column: Camping reveals joys of "data isolation" Wired Column: What states are really in play? Real Clear Politics Column: 'Our economic fundamentals are strong' Slate Column: Palin pick means McCain is like Bush Politico   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Joe Gold, Tom Moran, Bryan Panhorst, Walt Chiu, Danaila Adriana, Max Miller, Binal Ghelani, Brian Levine and Jasmine Jernberg.   GOOD NEWS Colon X-ray alternative spots cancer, reduces dread factor A long-awaited federal study of an X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy confirms its effectiveness at spotting most cancers, although it was far from perfect. MSNBC Greek archaeologists unearth jewelry New excavations at an ancient cemetery in northern Greece have yielded gold jewelry, copper and iron weapons and pottery. Google News Whale songs are heard for first time around New York City waters For the first time in waters surrounding New York City, the beckoning calls of endangered fin, humpback and North Atlantic right whales have been recorded, according to scientists. Science Daily WORLD Gates expresses 'personal regret' for civilian deaths in Afghanistan Defense Secretary Robert Gates expressed "personal regret" for recent U.S. airstrikes that killed Afghan civilians, and pledged more accurate targeting in future. CBS News CIA: Bin Laden no longer running al-Qaeda day to day CNN 220 million people are living 'on the edge of emergency' The number of people living "on the edge of emergency" has nearly doubled to 220 million in just two years, one of the world's biggest aid agencies has said. BBC Tzipi Livni: Israel's 'Ms. Clean' Having just been elected leader of Israel's ruling Kadima party, Tzipi Livni has come from political obscurity to within sight of the prime ministership in just ten years. BBC BUSINESS Bloomberg warns of 'next wave' crisis New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned that a "next wave" of financial pain may come from overseas if foreign entities stop buying U.S. debt. CBS News Morgan Stanley, Goldman plummet as crisis mounts Reuters Housing starts at 17-year low in August New housing starts fell to their lowest level in 17 years in August, sharply worse than expected, signalling the still deepening threat from the housing market to U.S. economic growth. Financial Times EDUCATION Lehman collapse sends business students job hunting Not only has the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy stung the financial world, it is also disrupting the plans of business school students from some of the most prestigious programs in the country. U.S. News & World Report San Diego college gets mixed review in Title IX complaint The U.S. Department of Education has concluded that a San Diego community college violated portions of Title IX after reviewing a complaint filed by a former women's basketball coach. San Jose Mercury News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Can video games make your kid a better citizen? A new study shows that all that video game time could actually be making your child a better citizen. MSNBC The Army's mind-control project The U.S. Army awarded a $4 million contract to begin developing "thought helmets" to harness silent brain waves for secure communication. TIME A guide to earthquakes What causes tremors? What makes them stop? Can they be predicted? Are our buildings as safe as they can be? Scientific American HEALTH FDA looking at mandatory tracking program for food A mandatory traceability system in the United States would help improve the safety of food, such as produce, a health official told lawmakers. Reuters Premixed insulin may offer better blood sugar control Premixed insulin, which combines short- and long-acting versions of the hormone, results in better blood-sugar control as compared with long-acting insulin alone or oral medications, a new study finds. HealthDay   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Today’s lunch special: a green and trash-free lunch Looking for ways to become eco-friendly? An easy place to make a difference is with your child’s lunch. Each year the average child dumps 67 pounds of lunchbox trash, costing school districts valuable dollars. Environmental News Network   Photo of the Day Yannick Blackburn supports himself on a Chinese Pole during Cirque du Soleil rehearsals in Trenton, N.J.  (Photo by Mel Evans / 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 not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. 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