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Mark Dziubek, center, holds a placard outside the AIG offices in Wilton, Conn. Activists are paying visits to the homes of AIG executives in Connecticut to protest bonuses awarded by the company.  (Photo by Douglas Healey / AP) Pakistan judge to regain top post Pakistan's sacked Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry is due to be returned to his post after mass protests by opposition parties and activist lawyers. BBC Citigroup plans big bonuses despite rules against them AIG isn't the only firm paying managers who helped their company avoid collapse. Citigroup has pledged millions in bonuses to executives, despite lawmakers' efforts to eliminate payments. TIME Citigroup's Pandit defends pay at his bank Forbes   Administration to increase oversight of executive pay The Obama administration will call for increased oversight of executive pay at all banks and Wall Street firms as part of a sweeping plan to overhaul financial regulation, government officials said. International Herald Tribune Protesters tour lavish AIG exec homes MSNBC Senate GOP brakes rush to tax AIG bonuses ABC News Geithner on AIG bonuses Politico Obama sticks to budget proposal President Barack Obama vowed to stick to the big-ticket items in his budget proposal but acknowledged that amounts would "undoubtedly change" as Congress prepared to take up his spending plan. Reuters Obama says treasury chief's job is secure Associated Press Hamas: We want to restart Shalit talks Hamas said the militant group is willing to restart negotiations on a prisoner exchange that would free abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Ha'aretz   NATION Four Oakland officers critically wounded, suspect is shot dead Four Oakland police officers were shot and critically wounded and a suspect killed after a car stop went bad. San Francisco Chronicle Four officers shot in Oakland, Calif. NBC Bay Area Calif. 'tent city' for homeless to close 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 Treasury Department to introduce plan for troubled mortgages The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to unveil its long-delayed plan to buy as much as $1 trillion in troubled mortgages and related assets from financial institutions, according to sources. International Herald Tribune Details for toxic asset plan on the way NPR POLITICS Geithner to call for new bonus system Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner will try to cut down on risky behavior by financial institutions by asking them to tie bonuses to the long-term health of the company rather than short-term gains. Politico Bonus backlash ABC News In race for Solis’s seat, Democratic Party may prove to be power broker There is very little that separates the two leading candidates for Hilda Solis’s former House seat. Both Gil Cedillo and Judy Chu have raised several hundred thousand dollars and secured many endorsements. The Hill SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Exotic birdwatching from the sofa Websites catering for online birdwatchers are growing rapidly around the world, allowing enthusiasts to see stunning sights in exotic locations from the comfort of their own home. Guardian 'Smart Grid' may be vulnerable to hackers Tests have shown that a hacker can break into the system, and cybersecurity experts said a massive blackout could result. CNN HEALTH Gene 'has key schizophrenia role' Scientists have discovered that a single gene may control how some patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder respond to their medication. BBC As economy slows, vasectomy rates rise Doctors around the United States are reporting a sharp increase in the number of vasectomies performed since the economy soured last year. HealthDay LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT 'Sideways' returns, uncorked for Japan The Japanese version of the film "Sideways" keeps the essentials of the story but changes many of the details to make them more accessible. International Herald Tribune In HBO's 'Detective Agency,' Africa never looked so good "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" is based on the popular novels by Alexander McCall Smith. Precious Ramotswe (Jill Scott) is a Botswana woman who uses her intuition to solve mysteries. Newsweek EDUCATION Schools battle student stress with creative strategies Concerned about the myriad pressures on students, more schools are training children and teenagers to cope with stress through yoga, tai chi, and other increasingly popular anxiety-fighting methods. U.S. News & World Report New student loans require payments while in school The running joke about student loans: Don't ever graduate, since you don't have to start paying them back until you do. That will no longer be the case for students borrowing from Sallie Mae. Sacramento Bee   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog: AIG, before the collapse Economist Column (Christopher Hayes): Which side are you on? The Nation Editorial: Questions Congress won't ask New York Post Blog: Toxic assets, be gone Slate Column (David Warren): Too clever by half Real Clear Politics Column (Matthew, Rothschild,): Reckoning on the Iraq war The Progressive Column (Jay Ambrose): Human sacrifices to climate god Orange County Register Column (Aaron Kennon): Dodd's actions speak louder than words Connecticut Post Column (Charlie Cook): Are independents hedging their bets? National Journal Column (James K. Galbraith): No return to normal Washington Monthly Column: A presidential wake-up call Newsweek Editorial: Get the conversation flowing Detroit Free Press Column: Argument against the 21 drinking age U.S. News & World Report   Site edited by: Walt Chiu, Danny Bittker, Emily Naughton, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Orion McClure, Joe Gold, Sevim Yolacti, Jeff Bromberg, Darling Gutierrez, Lisa Lamphere and Lauren Thurmond.   GOOD NEWS Jack Bauer tackles global warming Fox’s political action thriller "24" has long pushed the boundaries of prime-time television. Now, show producers have announced that it is the first television program to become "carbon neutral." Christian Science Monitor Fowler 5th-grader is making a difference 1 pillow at a time Elizabeth Moxley started spending her free time sewing pillowcases for children diagnosed with cancer at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Her goal is to finish 40 cases by the end of her spring break. tigardtimes.com WORLD Mexico announces drug cartel arrests The Mexican army arrested an alleged drug trafficker suspected of organizing an attack on the U.S. consulate, President Felipe Calderon said. CBS News Monterrey attack suspect arrested BBC Queensland elects female premier Australia has its first elected female state premier in its history after a vote in Queensland. BBC BUSINESS GM, Chrysler may need more aid than requested, Rattner says General Motors and Chrysler may need "considerably" more than the $21.6 billion in aid requested, which was based on optimistic recovery plans, said Steven Rattner, the Treasury’s chief auto adviser. Bloomberg Contract sanctity at AIG, but not Allstate? To many on the Gulf Coast, watching AIG CEO Edward Liddy talk about the sanctity of contracts in defending the award of $220 million in bonuses at the embattled insurer was an ironic moment. Times-Picayune Goldman defiant Reuters ENVIRONMENT MRSA with your sunscreen? Global warming and our "absurd over-dependence on carbon-based fuels" is interconnected with the looming economic and national security crises, said former Vice President Al Gore. Epoch Times Hazardous material prompts Pennsylvania town evacuation order Authorities have ordered parts of a northeastern Pennsylvania town evacuated after an accident involving a truck carrying a hazardous chemical. Times Leader SPORTS Cleveland State pulls off stunner against Wake Forest Cleveland State raced to an early 17-point lead and withstood a second-half rally by the Demon Deacons to win 84-69, reminiscent of the Vikings' only other tournament appearance in 1986. CBS SportsLine Gary Waters on Cleveland State win ESPN NBA names Finals MVP Award after Celtics legend Bill Russell Bill Russell was never an NBA finals MVP. But this year, the finals MVP is the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. ABC News RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Pope: True religion rejects violence Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim leaders that true religion rejects violence, and he held up peaceful coexistence between Christianity and Islam in Cameroon as "a beacon to other African nations." TIME Iraqi Christians arrive in Germany Around 120 Christian refugees from Iraq arrived in Germany in search of a better and safer future away from the turmoil of their home country. Christianity Today   Photo of the Day Kasper, right, a three-month-old white lion cub, plays with zookeeper Nadja Radovic's hair in the lion's enclosure at Belgrade Zoo, Serbia.  (Photo by Srdjan Ilic / 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 Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. 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