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Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attack the car of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva after Abhisit declared a state of emergency in Bangkok, Thailand.   (Photo by AP) Thailand declares state of emergency in Bangkok Thailand declared a state of emergency in Bangkok, spurring demonstrators to step up protests across the capital as they demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. Bloomberg Bangkok emergency BBC Texas wildfire conditions ease Firefighters in Texas faced calmer weather attacking deadly wind-driven wildfires, but now they're worried about some approaching thunderstorms. Houston Chronicle Pakistan militants torch Afghan supplies Taliban militants set fire to 10 container trucks carrying supplies to Western forces in Afghanistan in a pre-dawn attack near the Pakistani city of Peshawar. Reuters   Obama sees signs of economic progress President Barack Obama said that the recession-hit U.S. economy was showing "glimmers of hope" despite remaining under strain and promised further steps in coming weeks to tackle the financial crisis. Reuters Obama: progress seen on economy Philadelphia Inquirer Obama's change in tone on the economy MSNBC Christians mark Easter as pope pleads for peace Pope Benedict XVI appealed for peace in Africa and the Middle East during his Easter blessing as Christians across the world celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Google News Christians celebrate Easter in Jerusalem Google News President Obama keeps church plans for Easter a mystery NY Daily News US ship, helicopters shadow lifeboat with captured US captain, pirates U.S. warships and helicopters stalked a lifeboat holding an American sea captain and his four Somali captors as a Somali official and others reported negotiations for his release have broken down. Minneapolis Star-Tribune Death on the high seas as Somali pirates put to the sword Times Online   NATION Chicago hospitals check on TB-infected doctor's contacts Public health officials in and around Chicago, Illinois, announced they are offering testing to patients and staff members at hospitals who may have been exposed to tuberculosis by a doctor. CNN Doctor possibly exposed hundreds to TB ABC News More POW claimants than actual POWs Prisoners of war suffer in ways most veterans don't, and the U.S. government extends them special benefits in recompense. Trouble is, some recipients apparently don't deserve them. Associated Press POLITICS A legacy behind, Bush looks ahead George W. Bush's old gang is getting back together for a dinner and a daylong discussion of the future George W. Bush Policy Institute. Star Tribune Limbaugh: The man who ate the GOP Vanity Fair Interview: 5 questions for David Frum Economist Proposed Security Council draft says UN should condemn N Korea missile The U.S., Japan and China agreed that the United Nations Security Council should condemn North Korea’s missile test and tighten previously imposed sanctions against the government in Pyongyang. Bloomberg UN condemns N. Korea missile test Russia Today Key nations 'agree on N Korea draft' BBC HEALTH Natural eye care Carrots were long thought of as an old wives' tale of chomping on good-for-you vegetables masquerading as cures, but there is merit to the humble carrot. Healthnews.com The uninsured have collective power If the uninsured were a political lobbying group, they'd have more members than AARP. The National Mall couldn't hold them if they decided to march on Washington. Associated Press EDUCATION Undocumented college grads struggle for higher education Reintroduction of the federal DREAM Act could mean legal status for undocumented college grads. ABC News Community colleges play key role in tough economic times Many community colleges are offering or finalizing plans for tuition assistance to locals who've lost jobs. And more than 1,000 people are already signed up. Christian Science Monitor LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Report: Obamas' puppy arrives The Washington Post reported that Sen. Edward Kennedy, gave the Obama family a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog. Obama's daughters Malia and Sasha named the puppy Bo. South Florida Sun-Sentinel Unraveling the mysteries of 'Lost' No other show on television delivers mystery in quite the same way as "Lost," the ABC serial drama about people trying to escape an island. Rolling Stone ENVIRONMENT Cows with gas is India's contribution to global warming By excreting copious amounts of methane — a greenhouse gas that traps more heat than carbon dioxide — India's millions of livestock contribute more to global warming than the vehicles they obstruct. TIME Obama, who vowed rapid action on climate change, turns more cautious The Obama administration has now taken a cautious and rather passive role on the issue, proclaiming broad goals while remaining aloof from details of climate legislation now in Congress. Environmental News Network   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The president's incredibly imperialist wielding of executive power Slate Blog: The tea tantrum movement Daily Dish Editorial: A race to the bottom? Economist Column: Welcome back, Atticus Finch Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Making contact with the Muslim world Houston Chronicle Editorial: We need answers about bailout money Des Moines Register Column (Stuart Taylor Jr.): A judicial decision that plagues Obama National Journal Blog (Chris Bowers): The case for trust and support Open Left   Site edited by: Max Miller, Danny Bittker, Charles Jones, Sevim Yolacti, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Darling Gutierrez, Walt Chiu, Larry Suir and Emily Naughton.   GOOD NEWS Radio host reaches out to unemployed As the number of Americans out of work and filing for unemployment benefits continues to rise, jobseekers in Kentucky are getting some unorthodox help. ABC News Easter egg hunt fun for good cause Hundreds of children gathered at McAllen Municipal Park during the Rio Grande Valley Easter Egg Hunt, a fundraising event sponsored by local Farmers Insurance agent Barbara Hall. The Monitor WORLD Sri Lanka military declares truce Sri Lanka declared a temporary halt to its offensive against Tamil Tiger rebels in the northeast. The move comes near the Sinhala holiday and Tamil New Year. BBC Saudi judge upholds man's marriage to 8-year-old A Saudi mother is expected to appeal a judge's ruling after he once again refused to let her 8-year-old daughter divorce a 47-year-old man. CNN BUSINESS DBS group says chief executive Richard Stanley dies DBS Group Holdings Ltd., Southeast Asia’s biggest bank by assets, said Chief Executive Officer Richard Stanley, who was diagnosed with leukemia, died. He was 48. Bloomberg Madoff funds 'netted $790 million' The international network of investment funds that channelled cash to Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi fraud received at least $790 million in fees on the back of the scheme. Times Online SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Report: Jobs still in control at Apple Steve Jobs may be down, but he is by no means out, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. CNET News Conficker could flood Web with spam Windows PCs infected with the Conficker worm have turned into junk mail-spewing robots capable of sending billions of spam messages, a security company warned. Computerworld Conficker worm begins attack? CBS News RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Archbishop makes credit crunch case for monastic lifestyle in Easter sermon The Church of England should harness public disillusionment with materialism to encourage people to pursue a monastic lifestyle, the archbishop of Canterbury said in his Easter sermon. Guardian At church, gay, partnered and preaching Brad Froslee was installed as pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church at a special service. But the Minneapolis Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church officially lists Calvary's ministry as vacant. Seattle Times SPORTS Volvo Ocean Race leaves Rio for Boston Telefonica Black led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet of seven out of Guanabara Bay on the 4,900-nautical-mile leg up the Atlantic to Boston. Sports Illustrated Marlins attempt to continue best start in team history against Mets The Florida Marlins try to continue their best start in team history when they play the middle contest of their three-game set with the N.Y. Mets at Dolphin Stadium. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Strapped states may free prisoners Their budgets in crisis, officials across the nation are considering policies to remove thousands of offenders from prisons and parole supervision. MSNBC   Photo of the Day Apricot trees are blooming in Weissenkirchen, Austria.  (Photo by Hans Punz / 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. 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