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Iraqis gather at the site of a massive bomb attack at the Ministry of Justice in Baghdad, Iraq, after a pair of powerful explosions rocked downtown Baghdad. The blasts went off in front of the headquarters of the Baghdad provincial administration.  (Photo by Hadi Mizban / AP) Shots fired to disperse Afghan Koran protest Afghan police fired into the air to break up a protest by thousands of people who had gathered in the capital, Kabul, to protest against what they said was the desecration of a copy of the Koran by foreign troops. Reuters US service member killed in Afghanistan PRESS TV Obama: H1N1 a national emergency President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation declaring swine flu a national emergency, the White House said. The order allows hospitals to speed treatment and protect noninfected patients. MSNBC How the flu invades your body NPR   Scores dead after massive blasts in Iraq Two car bombs in central Baghdad have killed at least 132 people and wounded more than 550 others in the deadliest attack on civilians in two years, police sources have told Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera In pictures: Baghdad blasts BBC UN inspectors enter Iran's disclosed nuclear facility The IAEA entered Iran's newly disclosed nuclear facility for the first time amid growing signs that the country plans to defy Western demands to ship much of its uranium to Russia for further processing. Telegraph.co.uk Iran's nuclear deadline CNN Special section: Timeline: Iran's nuclear program Al Jazeera Nuclear energy pivotal in climate debate Once vilified by environmentalists and its future dim, nuclear energy has become a pivotal bargaining chip as Senate Democrats seek Republican votes to pass climate legislation. Houston Chronicle Anti-emissions campaign picks number Times-Tribune   NATION Flight leads to probe of pilot fatigue The mystery of how Northwest Airlines Flight 188 overshot Minneapolis by 150 miles joins other cases that draw attention to issues of flight-crew problems. Christian Science Monitor Cockpit naps aren't unusual, experts say Seattle Times Pilot denies they were alseep USA TODAY Seattle expected to be key market for electric cars Puget Sound is poised to become one of the key markets for the initial wave of electric cars, in part because of plans to begin building a network of more than 2,000 charging stations throughout the region. Seattle Times POLITICS Big tent or 'blurring the lines?' Reagan words, meaning drive GOP debate Ronald Reagan’s approach toward Democrats and centrists has become the latest flashpoint in a debate over the Republican Party’s future. The Hill Fla. governor's Obama hug lingers in US Senate primary House Speaker Marco Rubio is gaining momentum as he reminds Republican voters of the hug given to President Barack Obama by Republican Gov. Charlie Crist. Palm Beach Post BUSINESS Economists push employer tax break for new hiring U.S. employers are creating far too few jobs to absorb the 15 million people who need paychecks. Now some economists want Congress to approve a tax credit for employers who create new jobs. NPR Small business faces sharp rise in costs of health care As Congress nears votes on legislation that would overhaul the health care system, many small businesses say they are facing the steepest rise in insurance premiums they have seen in recent years. New York Times GDP probably grew as stimulus took hold The economy in the United States probably grew in the third quarter at the fastest pace in two years. Bloomberg EDUCATION Lawsuit over state's school funding as inadequate is far-reaching Colorado is set to enter the battlefield of "adequacy" in school funding, a place dozens of other states have been before. Denver Post MIT has new focus on 'people' skills The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has created an undergraduate program in response to industry pressures to produce engineers who are skilled at communicating face-to-face. Boston Globe SPORTS Could NFL expand to Europe? In most countries, 'football' means kicking that round thing around. But it would be fun for the 'Patriots' to show Brits what a former colony can do. Christian Science Monitor Buccaneers in London St. Petersburg Times Cracks emerge in ramps at brand-new Yankee Stadium The concrete pedestrian ramps at the brand-new Yankee Stadium have been troubled by cracks, and the team is seeking to determine their cause. New York Times Celebs in the stands NBC Sports Cracks surface at Yanks' new home NY1 Matteson cards 61 again for Tour mark Troy Matteson shot a 61 twice in a row to set a PGA Tour record. His 122 score in consecutive rounds broke the tour record of 123 set by Steve Stricker in the third and fourth rounds of the Bob Hope Classic. ESPN RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana to head Vatican's peace office The pope has appointed Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana to head the Vatican's justice and peace office, a high-profile post that cements his reputation as a possible future papal candidate. USA TODAY Church janitor held in priest's death The janitor at St. Patrick's Church charged in the slaying of the church's pastor returned a call from a 911 operator and said, "Everything's fine," according to police. CNN Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site Israeli police and Arab worshippers clashed near Jerusalem's flashpoint al-Aqsa mosque in the Old City and several people were arrested, an Israeli police spokesman and Palestinian officials said. MSNBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: NASA: it's worth it Houston Chronicle Column: Degree envy? You can still make it big TechCrunch Column: The mismeasure of woman New York Times Column: Motivational speaking advice for Bush Slate Blog: 'Break up the big banks' Huffington Post Column: Does military create sexual predators? Truthdig Column (John McCormack): A wild 3-way race in NY Weekly Standard Column (Ronald Brownstein): Plans put reform on shaky ground National Journal   Site edited by: Leslie Wendel, Jennifer Yirinec, James Morris, Randall Rich, Danny Bittker, Andrew Evans, Jessica Flier, Jennifer Rivera, Rick Dossey, Jayanthi Nathan, Amy Helfman and Andreea Chirita.   GOOD NEWS Bill Gates pushes education reform The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been spending around $200 million a year on education reform. MSNBC Howard G. Buffett: from US to Africa, with a fortune and a tractor The making of Howard G. Buffett, the son of Warren E. Buffett, into a philanthropist is an American tale of wealth and conscience passed on to a second generation. New York Times Mobile app may benefit charities A new mobile technology aims to help individuals make donations to their favorite charity by using their iPhones. Tulsa World WORLD Pakistan forces bomb Taliban in the South Waziristan region Pakistani aircraft attacked Taliban in the South Waziristan region after the army said it had captured a strategic town on an approach to a main militant base area. Reuters Taliban, al-Qaida: know your enemy ABC News Battle fails to win hearts of tribesmen Telegraph.co.uk 1,000s urged to relocate due to toxic smoke from Puerto Rico fire Thousands of people living on the outskirts of a burning fuel-storage site in Puerto Rico were urged to relocate to avoid toxic smoke still billowing from the fire. MSNBC Chinese ship hits Belgian cargo vessel A Belgian cargo vessel leaked oil into waters off northern China after a Chinese ship crashed into it at a refueling dock, a state news agency said. Denver Post HEALTH Gene therapy successful on blindness They could already restore some vision to young adults with a rare form of blindness; now a team of Philadelphia researchers has announced that their gene therapy technique works even better in children. Philadelphia Inquirer Women can pay up to 50 percent more for health insurance Checking the "female" box when buying health insurance is likely to cost extra — perhaps up to 50 percent more than a man would pay for the same coverage. Denver Post SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Gadgetry monitors Colo. drunken drivers for alcohol If a convicted drunken driver violates probation by drinking, a number of technologies can detect it, yet the yearly toll of drunken-driving deaths remains tragically consistent. Denver Post Seeing previously invisible molecules for the first time A team of Harvard chemists has developed a new microscopic technique for seeing, in color, molecules with undetectable fluorescence, allowing researchers to identify previously unseen molecules. ScienceDaily NASA's new space race needs life support, fast The Human Spaceflight Plans Committee released a report saying that unless NASA receives more money fast, it will have to scale back its near-term ambitions. NPR ENVIRONMENT Japan pledges $400 million climate change loan to Indonesia Japan, the world's fifth-biggest air polluter, offered a $400 million yen-denominated loan to Indonesia, the world's third-largest air polluter, to help tackle global warming. Reuters Activists demand climate action Al Jazeera Lighter, cheaper LED light bulbs poised to enter marketplace Retailers are starting to carry bulbs built around light-emitting diodes, or LEDs. These bulbs promise to last longer and use less energy than compact fluorescents. Sacramento Bee LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Reality school: NYC’s hopefuls want their shot on TV...to be 'stars' Robert Galinsky tutors aspiring stars in lower Manhattan. The wannabes have included a retired police chief, a dairy farmer and a prep school junior. NY Daily News Bill Cosby heads to DC for Mark Twain humor prize The 72-year-old who has long drawn laughs for his wisecracks and deadpan observations will receive the nation's foremost humor prize. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New tax? Drive more, pay more money A $16.5 million study, funded by Congress, is looking at changing the tax structure for drivers by eliminating the per-gallon gasoline tax and replacing it with one based solely on how far a driver travels. 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