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US Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Estrada, of South Central Los Angeles, left, is on patrol in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.   (Photo by Brennan Linsley / AP) White House eyeing narrower war effort The White House is considering an alternative to American troop increases in Afghanistan: more Afghan forces, targeting al-Qaida leaders and greater support for Pakistan's fight against the Taliban. Washington Post Nation sheds more jobs than expected The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in September as employers cut far more jobs than expected, evidence that the longest recession since the 1930s is still inflicting widespread pain. MSNBC Lack of computer skills foils many job-seekers MSNBC Hearing on controversial Texas execution canceled by governor A hearing into a report about evidence used to convict a Texas man has been canceled after Gov. Rick Perry removed three members of the panel, raising concerns an innocent man was put to death. Reuters   Chicago eliminated in 2016 voting Chicago was eliminated in the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Olympics, a stunning defeat for the city that was expected to be one of the two finalists. NBC Sports Obamas make case for Chicago CBS News Iran talks bear fruit Iran will allow inspections of its atomic facility near Qom and the major powers will hold another round of negotiations on its nuclear program, officials said after completing talks in Geneva. Baltimore Sun Obama in Iran: inspection demand BBC Rescuers dig for survivors in Indonesia International aid organizations began arriving in force in Padang in the aftermath of the murderous earthquake that destroyed huge swaths of this provincial capital two days ago. New York Times Trapped in rubble CNN H1N1 nasal vaccines made available The first long-awaited H1N1 nasal vaccinations will begin in parts of the country, and states are urging people to be patient until more arrive. TIME H1N1 health concerns for pregnant women ABC News   NATION Health plan advances as millions spared from fines The Senate Finance Committee, ending its debate over the biggest changes in health care in four decades, agreed to protect millions from the legislation’s most punitive taxes and penalties. Bloomberg Blog: Debating done, now comes budget work-up New York Times House votes to block Guantanamo detainees transfer In a blow to President Barack Obama, the House of Representatives voted against the transfer of detainees from the Guantanamo Bay military prison to face prosecution in the U.S. Reuters The VA's new approach to PTSD Department of Veterans Affairs will tackle an ongoing mental-health crisis, which could mean better treatment for thousands of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Newsweek After 39 years, soldiers honored for Vietnam rescue mission New York Times POLITICS Supreme Court faces contentious issues in new term Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the most recent addition to the Supreme Court, has wasted little time getting ready for the 2009 term. ABC News White House didn’t make calls for public option The White House did not lobby senators on the Senate Finance Committee before they rejected two amendments that would have added a public option to the panel’s health care reform plan. The Hill Senator Cantwell on nearly public option YouTube Senator’s ad raises flags over ethics Last year, Senator John Ensign contacted supporters in Nevada seeking work for a close friend and top Washington aide, Douglas Hampton — with whose wife the Senator was having an affair. Herald-Tribune LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT CBS employee arrested in Letterman blackmail plot A CBS News employee accused of trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman has been arrested. San Francisco Chronicle Autopsy: Michael Jackson was healthy Michael Jackson wasn't the sickly skeleton of a man portrayed by tabloids, according to his autopsy report. CBS News HEALTH Senator eyes health insurance co-ops for all 50 states The Senate Finance Committee voted down a measure for the federal government to offer its own insurance plan. That same Senate panel is now offering an alternative — health insurance cooperatives. NPR As local food gains popularity, local planners face decisions Chickens can finally roost legally in Bozeman, Mont., thanks to a group of food-minded locals calling itself the Community Led Urban Chicken movement. Associated Press EDUCATION Some states substitute stimulus dollars for their own education aid A provision in this year's economic-stimulus law aimed at preventing states from cutting their education budgets may be having the opposite effect. Chronicle of Higher Education Special section: Follow the stimulus money Education Week Tradition changing at black colleges Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University, like other historically black universities around the country, are becoming more diverse. Houston Chronicle RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Vatican issues Lisbon Treaty warning to Irish voters As Irish voters go to the polls for a second time on the treaty, "No" campaigners have seized on comments made by the Vatican's Secretary of State during the Pope's visit to the Czech Republic. Telegraph.co.uk Scientology wins rights case vs. Russia Russia's ban on the Church of Scientology is illegal, the European Court of Human Rights said. The court said Russia cannot ban the Church of Scientology just because it has not been in the country for long. Associated Press   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: The morality of limits San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Europe's future in Irish hands Christian Science Monitor Column: US throws wrench into climate talks Times of India Editorial: After the storm Economist Column: Mission not accomplished New York Times Column: At 60, China is still crushing freedom Christian Science Monitor Column: Stop texting or lose highway funds BusinessWeek Column: Why our nation is falling apart Huffington Post   Site edited by: Yvonne Lee, Jeff Bromberg, Randall Rich, Michael J. Bobak, Danny Bittker, Jennifer Huang, Jennifer Rivera, Andrew Evans, Amy Helfman, Lynne Adams, Benjamin Wu, Nadine Natour, Jayanthi Nathan, Andreea Chirita and Heather Norberg.   GOOD NEWS University of California gets $10 million to revamp breast cancer study The University of California and its five statewide medical centers is using $10.1 million in new grants to launch a statewide program to revamp the study and care of breast cancer. San Francisco Business Times 'Prudent' diet may lower cancer risk ABC News Hundreds of volunteer plants sprout, thanks to hurricane Hurricane Ike’s floodwaters deposited an unexpected consolation for Galveston residents mourning the loss of greenery. Galveston County Daily News WORLD UN delays action on Gaza war report The U.N. today put off action on a report criticizing Israel's actions during the war in Gaza after Palestinian leaders suddenly dropped their support for a resolution, apparently under heavy U.S. pressure. Guardian Carlos Menem accused of obstructing bombing probe Argentina's former president Carlos Menem has been charged with obstructing a probe into the 1994 bombing of a building housing Jewish charities in Argentina that killed 85 people. Telegraph.co.uk BUSINESS Job loss takes bigger toll on singles Singles have been hit harder in this recession than married folks, losing jobs at more than a 50% higher rate. USA TODAY Even tougher for minorities to get mortgages, report says CNNMoney IMF presses for tax on banks' risky speculative behavior The International Monetary Fund threw its weight behind a new tax on the global financial sector designed to limit risky speculative behavior and help the world's poorest countries. Guardian Banks with 20 percent unpaid loans at 18-year high amid recovery doubt The number of U.S. lenders that can’t collect on at least 20 percent of their loans hit an 18-year high, signaling that more bank failures and losses could slow an economic recovery. Bloomberg SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ‘Jurassic treasure trove’ of eggs could reveal why dinosaurs died out Hundreds of fossilized dinosaur eggs have been found by scientists in southern India in what appears to be a giant 65 million-year-old nesting area. Times Online Discovery of fossil skeleton disproves 'missing link' Scientists announced the discovery of the oldest fossil skeleton of a human ancestor, modifying evolution theories. National Geographic New atlas to map people and places Researchers created the online atlas of 200 maps that have been redrawn to show population density of cities, urban areas and the countryside. Scotsman ENVIRONMENT Congress targets auto emissions Automakers and the White House have agreed on increasing fuel efficiency standards, but the debate over tailpipe emissions isn't over. Detroit News Some tribes at odds over coal plants The president of the Navajo Nation has criticized environmentalists who have sought to block or shut down coal-fired power plants that provide jobs and revenue to tribes in northern Arizona. USA TODAY SPORTS Chicago, Rio leading 2016 Olympics race Four cities are in the running as IOC members gather at Denmark's modern Bella Center convention hall in Copenhagen. CNN Favre says it’s not about revenge Favre will face the Green Bay Packers, his first game against the franchise with whom he underwent a bitter divorce when he was traded to the New York Jets. Winona Daily News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Study to ease concern over ex-offenders A study funded by the Justice Department concludes that over time accused robbers, burglars and batterers pose no greater risk to employers than job candidates in the general population. USA Today   Photo of the Day A crowned solitary eagle flies to its trainer before being released after a rehabilitation program at the Buenos Aires zoo.  (Photo by Natacha Pisarenko / 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 You can go a long way with bad legs and a good head. 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