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Hundreds of workers protest the actions of major banks and investment businesses outside the Bank of America building before marching towards AIG offices in Chicago, Ill.  (Photo by M. Spencer Green / AP) US to Iran 'promise of a new beginning' President Barack Obama reached out to Iran in a video message offering "the promise of a new beginning" that is "grounded in mutual respect." The message is a dramatic shift in tone from that of the Bush administration. CNN Obama reaches out to Iran BBC UN rights envoy sees Israeli war crimes A United Nations human rights investigator said that Israel's military assault on densely populated Gaza appeared to constitute a grave war crime. Reuters Israeli soldiers' tales of killings cause uproar MSNBC   House approves tax on bailout bonuses for AIG, other firms The House of Representatives approved a 90 percent tax on bonuses paid to employees of AIG and other firms that accepted large amounts of bailout funds from the U.S. government. International Herald Tribune AIG credit swapper under investigation CBS News Dodd's political stock tumbles San Francisco Chronicle Loophole allowed AIG bonuses ABC News Private inspections of food companies seen as weak link in self-regulation The mortgage meltdown exposed the weakness of self-regulation in financial markets. Now the salmonella outbreak is doing the same for the food industry. Examiner Ex-Bush administration official says many at Gitmo are innocent Many detainees locked up at Guantanamo Bay were innocent men swept up by U.S. forces unable to distinguish enemies from noncombatants, a former Bush admin- istration official said. Newsweek Ex-Bush aide: Most at Gitmo don't pose threat NY Daily News   NATION Calif. 'tent city' for homeless to be closed The mayor of California's state capital unveiled plans to shut down a sprawling "tent city" of the homeless that has drawn worldwide media attention as a symbol of U.S. economic decline. Reuters US endorses UN gay rights text The Obama administration formally endorsed a U.N. statement calling for the worldwide decriminalization of homosexuality. Associated Press POLITICS Senate approves Kagan as top US courtroom lawyer The U.S. Senate confirmed Elena Kagan as U.S. solicitor general — a post that will have her argue the government's position in cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reuters Stem cell research decision exposes religious divides President Barack Obama's order opening the door to federal taxpayer dollars to fund expanded embryonic stem cell research brings those often colliding interests to the fore yet again. San Jose Mercury News ENVIRONMENT Inspectors head to undersea volcano Scientists sailed to inspect an undersea volcano that has been erupting for days near Tonga — shooting smoke, steam and ash thousands of feet into the sky above the South Pacific ocean. MSNBC Underwater volcano erupts Times Online World's volcanoes erupt ABC News US bird species in peril Nearly a third of the nation’s 800 bird species are endangered, threatened or in significant decline due to habitat loss, invasive species, and other threats. Christian Science Monitor HEALTH 'Good feelings' from alcohol only come when consuming fewer drinks New research suggests that when it comes to getting pleasure from alcohol, less may be more. A recent study with rats suggests pleasurable endorphin release ends as drinking gets heavier. HealthDay Scientists attempting to zap Parkinson’s through the spinal cord Implanting a pacemaker-like device deep in the brain helps some Parkinson's disease patients move better, but could less risky zapping of the spinal cord work instead? It did in mice and rats. Las Vegas Sun LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT On 'Tonight Show,' Obama defends Geithner and has a few laughs President Barack Obama told Jay Leno that he was stunned when he learned of the bonuses that bailed-out insurance giant AIG was paying its employees. CBS News Presidential chat is late-night coup for Leno USA Today Obama: 'I welcome the challenge' MSNBC At-home entertainment and family bonding booms amid recession Numbers show that at-home entertainment is doing better than ever, flying in the financial face of so many industries that are struggling in this recession. CNN EDUCATION Dallas school accused of staging fights The Dallas school system was rocked by allegations that staff members at an inner-city high school made students settle their differences by fighting bare-knuckle brawls in a steel cage. Houston Chronicle Need SAT help? Teenager creates Web site to help you prepare In the week leading to the most recent SAT college admission exam, some 600 students went to the INeedAPencil Web site. Many teenagers probably don't realize the site was created by one of them. Orlando Sentinel   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Joe Klein): Don't panic about the economy TIME Column (Walter Shapiro): Long shadow The New Republic Column: AIG reinvents the trader’s option Financial Times Editorial: The rise in teen moms Christian Science Monitor Blog (Stephen F. Hayes): Why Obama's in trouble Weekly Standard Column: Getting Lehman wrong a second time Guardian Column: In defense of populism Arizona Republic Editorial: Card issuers squeeze consumers USA Today Column (Ramesh Ponnuru): The pride of the liberals National Review   Site edited by: Emily Naughton, Charles Jones, Orion McClure, Sevim Yolacti, Emily Kirby, Danny Bittker, Jeff Bromberg, Lisa Lamphere, Jasmine Jernberg and Darling Gutierrez.   GOOD NEWS NFL players promote physical education NFL players are getting behind legislation to improve physical education in schools. They will make appearances supporting the FIT Kids Act and will be leading youngsters in fitness activities. ESPN Minnesota foundation to join international battle on climate change The McKnight Foundation announced that it will spend an unprecedented $100 million over the next five years to attack global warming worldwide. Star Tribune WORLD US rejects Mugabe’s appeal for lifting of Zimbabwe sanctions Zimbabwe has “a long way to go” before the U.S. eases sanctions, a State Department spokesman said, rejecting an appeal by President Robert Mugabe for restrictions on his government to be lifted. Bloomberg Millions strike in France France's train network, airports and utilities were hit by work stoppages, the second major strike in two months, as unions mobilized against the government's response to the economic downturn. International Herald Tribune A million march in anger over Sarkozy Times Online BUSINESS How to buy without cash Can you get goods and services without paying for them? The answer could be yes, if you're willing to barter. NY Daily News US steps in with auto parts supplier aid Automotive parts suppliers, many of whom have been teetering perilously on the brink of collapse, will receive $5 billion in government aid. MotorTrend Magazine SPORTS Purdue beats N. Iowa; Butler gets bounced in first round Purdue survived the dreaded No. 5 vs. No. 12 jinx and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Indianapolis Star Agent explains Cutler timeline Jay Cutler's agent says his client's relationship with the Denver Broncos disintegrated after the firing of Mike Shanahan and a broken promise that Shanahan's staff would remain intact. ESPN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Major leap for faster computers Super-fast quantum computers are now a step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a breakthrough. BBC Space walkers successfully attach space station's solar wings Two spacewalking astronauts floated outside the International Space Station to help attach the last pair of solar wings for the orbital lab's power grid. Space News Astronauts install solar panel on spacewalk Monsters and Critics RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Pope tells Muslims 'genuine religion' rejects violence Religion must reject violence, Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim leaders before an open-air mass in front of thousands and delivering a message of hope for Africa's expanding, vibrant Catholic flock. USA Today Jerusalem rabbi insists pope must hide cross TIME Is God a deadbeat debtor? The headlines make God sound like a deadbeat debtor, the kind of deity who buys an expensive home and quickly falls behind on payments. Religion News Service   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Web database catalogs slaves' trans-Atlantic treks Historians hope a new Web database will help bring millions closer to their heritage with African ancestors who were forced onto slave ships. Associated Press   Photo of the Day An unidentified man looks at a creation by British artist Anthony McCall during an exhibition dedicated to a new series of projected "solid-light" sculptures, in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Luca Bruno / AP Photo)	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 Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter which fork you use. Emily Post Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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