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President Barack Obama makes comments in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, following a meeting with Congressional financial committee leaders and his economic team.   (Photo by Gerald Herbert / AP) Holder: Guantanamo 'well-run' but closing The Guantanamo prison is "well-run now," with no signs of inmate mistreatment, but the Obama administration remains determined to close it, Attorney General Eric Holder said after a visit. Reuters McCain: US losing war in Afghanistan Sen. John McCain warned that the U.S. is losing the war in Afghanistan. He believes an additional allied military and civilian surge is necessary to prevent it from becoming an al-Qaida safe haven. CNN Two-thirds of Americans support Afghanistan troop surge ABC News   Obama sending massive 1st budget to Congress President Barack Obama is sending Congress a $3 trillion-plus budget, a spending blueprint that will project astronomical deficits reflecting the deep recession and a severe financial crisis. Examiner Obama's budget: back to brass tacks CNNMoney Obama's $634B, 10-year health-care plan Politico Feds bust 750 in Mexico cartel Federal agents have rounded up more than 750 suspects in a wide-ranging crackdown on Mexican drug cartels operating inside the United States. CBS News Q&A: Mexico's drug-fueled violence BBC Mexico's drug wars TIME US issues Mexico travel warning MSNBC US offers details of bank stress test The nation's 19 biggest banks were ordered to undergo stress tests to check whether they could hold up if the economy deteriorated further. International Herald Tribune   NATION Supreme court rules for Utah city The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a Utah city that has long permitted a Ten Commandments monument in its city park need not accept the Summum church's Seven Aphorisms monument. USA Today CIA now giving Obama daily briefing on world economic situation The daily "economic intelligence brief," which goes to the president and his top advisers, illustrates the CIA's scope in trying to anticipate threats that go beyond terrorism. San Jose Mercury News POLITICS Senate will advance torture commission The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to move forward with a commission to investigate torture during the Bush administration. Salon.com Jindal's volcano remark has some fuming La. Gov. Bobby Jindal, a rising Republican star, questioned why "volcano monitoring" was included in the nearly $800 billion economic stimulus bill the president signed. CNN Obama chooses Locke to head up Commerce Department President Barack Obama introduced former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as his nominee for Commerce secretary, trying a third time to fill the key Cabinet post for a country in recession. BusinessWeek BUSINESS GM posts $9.6B net loss General Motors posted a $9.6 billion net loss in the fourth quarter, a period in which its sales plunged and it needed a federal bailout to avoid filing for bankruptcy. CNNMoney US initial jobless claims rose to 667,000 First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits have jumped and total benefit rolls are soaring to a record high, a sign companies may keep shedding jobs as the recession worsens. Bloomberg Saving jobs with pay cuts CBS News EDUCATION GED classes in high demand The president of a nonprofit literacy organization says agencies helping people study for GEDs and other adult education classes are being deluged while many are facing cuts in state funding and donations. USA Today Deskercise: jazzed and focused at school Students in Charleston, S.C., don't just write their multiplication tables. They jump them. Some studies suggest that incorporating physical activity into lessons improves student focus and attention. NPR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Music (finally) moving beyond the MP3 Finally, after years of watching P2P sharing eat their sales profits, labels have decided to start selling things that people can't already get for free. It's an approach that could help revive album sales. Wired Galaxy may be full of 'Earths,' alien life As NASA prepares to hunt for Earth-like planets in our corner of the Milky Way galaxy, there's new buzz that "Star Trek's" vision of a universe full of life may not be that far-fetched. CNN RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Washington archbishop takes to YouTube to reach lapsed Catholics To mark the beginning of Lent, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is launching a $75,000 marketing blitz using YouTube, a blog and advertising to reach lapsed Catholics. Nola.com Bus campaign launches bumper stickers The atheist advert campaign is spreading from buses to cars with the release of a "There's probably no God" bumper sticker. Daily Telegraph   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Dow has lost its relevance Baltimore Sun Column (Gregory Kane): Will Holder discuss racial issues? Examiner Column: Boehner's bold plan for GOP renewal Slate Column: Jindal doesn't levitate to the occasion The Nation Column (Jon Ralston): Between a tax pledge and a hard place Las Vegas Sun Editorial: US cities finally have some connections Detroit Free Press Editorial: Obama pushing a major agenda Rocky Mountain News Blog (Ross Baker): The Burris problem USA Today   Site edited by: Orion McClure, Emily Naughton, Jasmine Jernberg, Heather Norberg, Max Miller, Lauren Thurmond, Eli Greenlaw, Walt Chiu and Joe Gold.   GOOD NEWS Charitable gifts to colleges hit $31B The nation's colleges and universities set another fundraising record last year, but few expect a repeat in 2009. USA Today A new push for grow-your-own veggies A thousand "growing spaces" will be created throughout England, Wales and Ireland to give local communities the space to grow their own crops. Positive News How to create a community garden 5min.com WORLD Bangladesh PM threatens mutineers Bangladesh's prime minister has warned she will take tough action against mutinous border guards unless they surrender their weapons immediately. BBC Q&A: the Bangladesh border guard mutiny Guardian EU trio propose tougher list of additional Iran sanctions France, Germany and Britain are proposing a tough list of additional sanctions to be imposed against Iran over its disputed nuclear program. Reuters Iran tests nuclear plant MSNBC ENVIRONMENT Rich nations eye 15 percent reduction of greenhouse gases by 2020 Rich nations have converged on targets of around 15 percent for cutting greenhouse gases by 2020, but recession across much of the world could impede efforts for a new U.N. climate pact. Reuters Green your technotrash According to GreenDisk, a company that specializes in recycling "technotrash," more than 90 percent of electronic gadgets are not recycled—even though many are recyclable. ABC News HEALTH Study zeroes in on calories, not diet, for weight loss For people who are trying to lose weight, it does not matter if they are counting carbohydrates, protein or fat. All that matters is that they are counting. International Herald Tribune Clean living way to beat cancer Over 40 percent of breast and bowel cancer cases in rich countries are preventable through diet, physical activity and weight control alone, experts say. BBC LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Obamas praise Wonder at White House President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle honored Stevie Wonder with an award and a White House concert, crediting the Motown legend's music for helping to bring them together. Reuters Springsteen rocks Ticketmaster boat The Boss was furious, and now Ticketmaster is facing the music. Bruce Springsteen fans got a promise — and an apology — from the widely criticized ticket seller that it won't play sales tricks. NY Daily News SPORTS No. 19 Xavier tries to get back in form Three losses in the last five games — all on the road — have left the 19th-ranked Musketeers with only a half-game lead atop the league. The title is still in their control, given how the schedule plays out. International Herald Tribune FFA chasing both World and Asian Cup While Australia bids to host the 2018 World Cup, FFA chief executive Ben Buckley has confirmed there are still no rival bidders for the major consolation prize — the 2015 Asian Cup. Sydney Morning Herald   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT US medical trash saving lives in Africa On garbage day at a New York hospital, perfectly good medical equipment is taken away to make way for newer models. But it isn't going to the dump — it's going to Africa to save lives. 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