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Regis Gavin, left, of the Kellogg Specialist Group and an unidentified colleague trade shares on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.   (Photo by Henny Ray Abrams / AP) McCain on US economy: from 'strong' to 'total crisis' in 36 hours Sharp turnabouts in tone and substance suggest McCain had struck a discordant note on the very issue on which he can least afford to stumble. International Herald Tribune McCain: SEC chair 'betrayed the public trust' ABC News Biden says rich should pay up ABC News Bush: Intervention in markets 'essential' President Bush announced that his administration was prepared to work with Congress to institute new actions aimed at bolstering struggling financial institutions and restoring confidence in the market. CBS News Financial rescue package will need Congress' O.K. ABC News   Dow surges 400 points Stocks surged as investors hailed news that the federal government is working on a plan to help take the bulk of the credit crunch burden off banks. CNNMoney Congress promises quick action on bailout plan MSNBC World markets bounce back, big time CBS News Bush monitors Wall Street CBS News Gas prices sink 5 cents in 2 days Gas prices fell for the second straight day, after rising for eight consecutive days following Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, according to a nationwide survey of credit card swipes at gasoline stations. CNNMoney GOP poll of swing-state Jews distorts Obama stand on Israel Local Jewish leaders slammed a poll done by a Republican group in swing states, including Pennsylvania, that posed questions linking Barack Obama to Palestinian causes. Philadelphia Inquirer US air raid kills Iraq civilians The U.S. military says seven people, including three women civilians, have been killed in an air strike in Iraq. BBC   NATION California finally approves a budget California's record budget standoff ended when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders struck a deal, avoiding the governor's promised veto of a spending plan the Legislature approved earlier. San Francisco Chronicle Metrolink crash leads to ban on cellphone use by train crews Los Angeles Times New Minneapolis bridge opens 13 months after collapse A vanguard of fire trucks, ambulances and maintenance trucks led a parade of cars and buses across the new bridge in downtown Minneapolis, reopening one of the busiest arteries in the Twin Cities. CNN New Minneapolis bridge practical, not flashy ABC News Some of Ike's missing washed away? The death toll from Hurricane Ike is remarkably low so far. Officials suspect there are more victims out there and fear some might have been swept out to sea. MSNBC POLITICS Two carefully crafted messages to women on abortion Both presidential candidates are gingerly trying to strike the right chord on abortion as they reach out to a critical voting group — primarily women in swing voting suburban regions of crucial states. CBS News Palin's e-mail habits echo worst practices of Bush administration, expert says By using non-governmental (Yahoo!) e-mail systems, "Your information is out there available, beyond the official mechanisms there to protect it," said Amit Yoran, the nation's first cybersecurity chief. ABC News Palin's husband refuses to testify in inquiry Baltimore Sun Opposition grows to ballot initiative blocking same-sex marriage Opposition to a California ballot measure to ban same-sex marriage is mounting following Attorney General Jerry Brown's move to change the language on the initiative, according to a new Field Poll. San Francisco Chronicle SPORTS Cubs walk off on Lee's single in 12th The Cubs took a huge step toward their second straight National League Central title by rallying to beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-6, in 12 innings. MLB Ryder rookies: Opportunity or 'uh-oh'? US to find out 6 ways It all depends on your personality, really. Is the American glass half-empty or half-full? CBS SportsLine 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 RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Episcopalians vote to oust bishop The action came as the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh prepares for a vote to secede from the 2.4 million-member Episcopal Church — the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Guardian angels are here, most Americans say In a poll of 1700 respondents, 55% of Americans agreed to the statement, "I was protected from harm by a guardian angel." TIME   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Bailout nation New York Times Column: President Bush goes AWOL POLITICO Editorial: Alaska's road to nowhere International Herald Tribune Editorial: Wall Street's bad dream Economist Column (Ross Douthat): GOP's future Atlantic Online Column: Blame the boss for financial mess CNN Column: Obama, race and undecided voters NPR Blog: Palin is the religious right's American idol Beliefnet   Site edited by: Zahra Jaferi, Beverly Stiles, Brian Levine, Carlos Wall, Joe Gold, Walt Chiu, Steff White-Olson, Max Miller and Tom Moran.   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 Farm Aid to help farmers hurt by Ike and Gustav hurricanes Willie Nelson says his Farm Aid will give $30,000 to groups that help family farmers in areas of Texas and Louisiana hit hardest by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. HappyNews.com WORLD Rice: Mood between Russia and West has taken a 'dark turn' Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the Kremlin had taken a "dark turn" with a "paranoid, aggressive impulse" from the Russian past. International Herald Tribune Can Livni clean up Israeli politics? Tzipi Livni has strong working relationships with her Palestinian counterparts in the renewed peace process. She could be only the second woman in Israel's history to become prime minister. Christian Science Monitor Distributors: China dairy ordered milk off shelves in July The company that sold China's tainted milk ordered distributors to pull its products off store shelves in early July, weeks before the company went public with the problem, two distributors said. Baltimore Sun Milk taken off China shelves BBC BUSINESS SEC bans short selling The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an emergency order temporarily banning short selling in the shares of 799 financial institutions. MarketWatch Citigroup considering bid for WaMu Citigroup is considering making a bid for Washington Mutual, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the situation. Reuters EDUCATION Study: US financial aid fails students who need it most The United States government spends upward of $86 billion a year on grants and loans for college students. But the patchwork system is a barrier to many, a group of policy experts said. Christian Science Monitor Three school districts: big deficits, lots more in common To make sure our public schools remain strong, free and locally run, districts have to stop wasting money and learn to better educate our schoolchildren for fewer dollars. EducationNews.org SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FDA to review allowing genetically engineered food animals The U.S. is considering proposals to sell genetically engineered animals as food, which could lead to faster-growing fish, or cattle resistant to mad cow disease. MSNBC FDA considers engineered animals for food CBS News Anxiety-detecting machines at airports could spot terrorists A scene from the airport of the future: A man's pulse races as he walks through a checkpoint. His quickened heart rate and heavier breathing set off an alarm. USA Today Turning bacteria into plastic factories New company can produce polymers from genetically engineered microbes that feed on sugars, replacing fossil-fuel based processes. Scientific American HEALTH Cell phones can affect sperm quality, researcher says Keeping a cell phone on talk mode in a pocket can decrease sperm quality, according to new research from the Cleveland Clinic. CNN ‘Invisible and overlooked’ Gay seniors are twice as likely to live alone, and 10 times less likely to have a caretaker should they fall ill. Newsweek   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Storm saved Rolling Stones frontman from assassination Mick Jagger survived an assassination attempt by Hells Angels members nearly 40 years ago because a boat carrying his would-be killers was swamped in a storm, according to a documentary. Reuters   Photo of the Day Larry Birkhead and his daughter Dannielynn, 2, visit Snow White at the Princess Fantasy Faire at Disneyland.  (Photo by Scott Brinegar of Disneyland / 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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