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Volunteers made their way back to the road after volunteering to shore up the dike, near Fargo, N.D.   (Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii / AP / Minneapolis Star Tribune) Fargo in a faceoff with mighty Red River In Fargo, N.D., the Red River rose to 40.3 feet, more than 22 feet above flood stage, breaking a record set in 1897. ABC News Fargo fights record flooding MSNBC Red River rising CBS News US consumer spending up slightly Consumer spending rose for the second consecutive month in February, in line with expectations. The news comes on the heels of other positive economic news in the last week. International Herald Tribune   Pakistan mosque attack kills 50 A bomb exploded at a mosque near the town of Jamrud in the Khyber agency in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 50 people, officials say. CNN Can Pakistan be untangled from the Taliban? TIME Pakistan mosque bombing CNN Obama unveils Afghan plan to add troops and set goals President Barack Obama said he plans to further bolster American forces in Afghanistan and set benchmarks for progress in fighting al-Qaida and the Taliban there and in Pakistan. International Herald Tribune Obama on troops in Afghanistan CBS News Tougher fuel economy rules announced The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the first increase of national fuel economy standards in 25 years. CNNMoney New aid plan to hinge on 'drastic' change CBS News   NATION US donates dairy surplus to schools The U.S. government will shift $160 million of surplus dry milk into school lunches and food donations to help poor people, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Reuters US cities reel from store closings U.S. cities are being hit with a double whammy: Not only are they rapidly losing their retail businesses, but many are also struggling to replace these vacant storefronts with new businesses. CNNMoney POLITICS Geithner pushes his financial reforms on Capitol Hill The Treasury secretary’s plan for regulatory reform aims to rein in the industry’s boom-bust cycle and soothe Europe ahead of the G-20 summit. Christian Science Monitor Obama limits stimulus lobbying President Barack Obama says lobbyists pushing for projects in the stimulus package can't utter a word about them to administration officials. Lobbyists are hardly staying mum about this latest affront. CBS News HEALTH Americans eat too much salt People in the U.S. consume more than twice the recommended amount of salt, raising their risk for high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. Reuters Government investigators win approval of fake medical product Government investigators looking into lax screening of medical research said they easily won approval from a private review board of a fake product to be used in medical testing on human subjects. Sacramento Bee EDUCATION Teacher training: What's the best way? Some policymakers say the focus needs to be on improving traditional education schools, while others are advocates of so-called alternative models, which can speed up entry into the profession. Christian Science Monitor Law school graduates see promised jobs put on hold As the nation's economic climate flounders and legal work dries up, a growing number of large and midsize law firms are eschewing layoffs by redistributing or deferring young associates instead. TIME LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT 'ER' finally checking out after 15 memorable seasons History, legacy and an enduring fondness are on the minds of those shooting the show's final scenes, including director Rod Holcomb, who also directed the two-hour series premiere. USA Today Madonna heading for Malawi to adopt second child Madonna is preparing to visit Malawi where she plans to adopt a second African child, it was revealed. An official at the Malawi welfare department said the pop star had filed adoption papers. Times Online RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Southern Baptists urge their members to evangelize more The Southern Baptist Convention, which is launching a new national campaign to bring unbelievers to Jesus, is up against a major obstacle: it has to motivate its own members to evangelize. USA Today Open up your mind and say 'ommmm' Practitioners of transcendental meditation exhibit lower metabolism, heart rates, blood pressure, and rates of breathing, and have slower brain waves, Harvard cardiologist Herbert Benson found. Beliefnet   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The end of excess: Is this crisis good for America? TIME Editorial: Rev up the small-business engine Christian Science Monitor Column (Kenneth Cone): America: Concentrate or hang Real Clear Politics Column (Jonathan Rauch): Is Obama repeating Bush's mistakes? National Journal Editorial: A clear danger to free speech National Review Column (Kurt Andersen): The end of excess TIME Column (Mike Madden): Obama goes back to the grass roots Salon.com Editorial: Learning the hard way Economist Column (Fred Barnes): The language of Obamanomics Weekly Standard Column: We need fair elections now The Nation   Site edited by: Binal Ghelani, Emily Naughton, Danny Bittker, Sevim Yolacti, Orion McClure, Larry Suir, Lisa Lamphere, Lauren Thurmond and Jasmine Jernberg.   GOOD NEWS These shoes help others get a step up Two-and-a-half years since its inception, TOMS Shoes has distributed 150,000 pairs of shoes to impoverished children in Argentina, Ethiopia, South Africa and the U.S. via a series of "shoe drops." CNN Coalition to document every place to play in America Using online technology to engage individuals, the 100,000 Playspaces in 100 Days Campaign will alert communities of the importance of play, and motivate people to take action. PNN WORLD Dam bursts near Jakarta, killing at least 58 people A dam burst near Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, killing at least 58 people and leaving more than 100 missing as hundreds of houses were under as much as 6.6 feet of water, government officials said. Bloomberg Indonesia flood disaster MSNBC Japan to 'destroy' N. Korea rocket Japan says it is deploying missile interceptors to destroy any parts of a North Korean rocket that might fall on its territory. BBC US warns N. Korea on missile Reuters BUSINESS US authorities to offer a deal to offshore tax evaders U.S. tax collectors, under pressure to bring in money for the faltering American economy, plan to give offshore tax evaders a big break. International Herald Tribune US stock futures weaker after strong week of gains U.S. stock futures pointed to a weaker start after a week in which equities have already stormed 8 percent higher amid hopes the economy has begun to stabilize. MarketWatch ENVIRONMENT Fish in US rivers tainted with traces of common medications Fish from five U.S. rivers were tainted with traces of medications and common chemicals, according to a new study from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Baylor University. HealthDay Obama may delay signing up to Copenhagen climate change deal President Obama may be forced to delay signing a new international agreement on climate change in Copenhagen because of the scale of Congressional opposition. Guardian SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Brain differences mark those with depression risk People who have a high family risk of developing depression had less brain matter on the right side of their brains on par with losses seen in Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said. canada.com Twitter to launch premium service Twitter co-founder Biz Stone is watching closely how other businesses are making money off the messaging service and says the company is getting ready to launch its own paid service. PC World SPORTS Tiller, Missouri shock Memphis A career night by J.T. Tiller put Missouri one win away from its first trip to the Final Four. Memphis' 27-game winning streak, meanwhile, is history. Sports Illustrated Missouri drops Memphis in burner ESPN Miguel Tejada gets year probation for misleading Congress Miguel Tejada was sentenced to a year of probation for misleading Congress, a sentencing that could be interpreted as a warning to baseball star Roger Clemens. Associated Press   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Teen disappears: 'Mom, I'm in Somalia' Seventeen-year-old Burhan Hassan told his family he was catching a ride to school with a friend. He then vanished. CNN   Photo of the Day Mateena Shakya, locally known as the living goddess Kumari, is carried on a palanquin escorted by priests and devotees to a horse race festival in Katmandu, Nepal.  (Photo by Binod Joshi / 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 The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood. Martin Luther King Jr. 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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