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Students wear masks after showing flu like symptoms on their arrival from the United States at Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand.   (Photo by Greg Bowker / New Zealand Herald / AP) White House: We don't want to run GM The White House said the government does not want to run General Motors, despite the restructuring plan that would give the Treasury 51 percent of the company. Detroit Free Press GM to slash 23,000 hourly jobs ABC News Reformist in Iran president race to reverse Ahmadinejad's policies A reformist challenger to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed to reverse hard-line policies, including the denial of the Holocaust, if he wins in June. Baltimore Sun US plans attack on cyber warfare Just as the invention of the atomic bomb changed warfare and deterrence, a new race has begun to develop cyberweapons and defenses against them. MSNBC   World battles to curb deadly flu strain The World Health Organization has raised its alert level to phase 4, indicating a significantly increased risk of pandemic as more countries confirm cases of swine flu. Reuters Science takes aim at the swine flu Christian Science Monitor Searching for swine flu's source BBC Sri Lanka says it is still fighting rebels The Sri Lankan military pressed ahead with its offensive against the beleaguered Tamil Tigers, breaking through a defensive fortification and killing at least seven rebels, the military said. Examiner Did Craigslist Killer store victims' panties under his bed? Sources have released details about the Craigslist Killer investigation, including allegations that the accused kept victims' underwear under his bed. ABC News Fiance stands by Craigslist suspect MSNBC Pakistan expands assault on Taliban Pakistani fighter aircraft are raiding suspected Taliban bases in the country's Buner district. Al Jazeera   NATION Recriminations fly after NYC jet flyover Just before the workday began, an airliner and a fighter jet zoomed past the lower Manhattan skyline. Startled financial workers streamed out of their offices. Google News Low flying plane causes scare in NYC YouTube Trial opens for NY socialite heir The trial of the heir to one of America's most tremendous family fortunes has opened. Anthony Marshall stands accused of defrauding his mother, socialite and philanthropist Brooke Astor. BBC White House could release more memos on treatment of detainees The Obama administration released four Bush-era memos detailing "enhanced interrogations" and is now reviewing requests to make more memos public. CNN Majority wants interrogations investigated Gallup POLITICS Democrats confirm budget blueprint Congressional Democrats pushed to wrap up negotiations on a budget plan that would help President Obama's ambitious goal of overhauling the health care system. CBS News Pro-life activists angry at Sebelius support Sebelius is expected to be confirmed after an eight-hour debate and cloture vote are held in the Senate. Washington Independent SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Machine versus man stunt by IBM The computer company that has in the past taken on the grandmasters of chess is now turning its attention to the famed trivia quiz show 'Jeopardy.' BBC IBM and Jeopardy: Human vs. Machine YouTube Nano-vehicle synthesized Imagine producing vehicles so small they would be the size of a molecule and powered by engines that run on sugar. Also, a penny would buy a million of them. Science Daily LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Arthur advanced women on TV Bea Arthur had a long impact, first as a gutsy, middle-aged mother on "Maude," then as an active pre-senior with a mind of her own in "The Golden Girls." Philly.com Golden memories YouTube WMA, Endeavor agree to merger Endeavor and the William Morris Agency agreed to a merger that will dramatically reshape Hollywood's talent agencies. Hollywood Reporter HEALTH Autism tied to older moms, breech birth Children of older mothers and children who have breech deliveries are almost twice as likely to develop autism spectrum disorders, U.S. researchers report. HealthDay ADHD medications help kids in school Kids with ADHD usually struggle in the classroom, but new research offers support that medication can enhance their performance in school. WebMD SPORTS Dolphins release Beck Quarterback John Beck, selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by Miami, was released by the Dolphins. Seattle Post-Intelligencer NASCAR won't make changes to Talladega Superspeedway surface Despite injuries to fans from flying debris, NASCAR is satisfied with its safety standards, saying the fence at Talladega Superspeedway did what it was supposed to do. Google News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Sri Lanka's coming battle Economist Column (Christopher Hichens): Yet another CIA failure Slate Column: Too little, too late for GM and Chrysler CNNMoney Blog: Roundup analysis of Obama's first 100 days Atlantic Online Editorial: Destruction of habitat Globe and Mail Blog: A dwindling American Catholic church? U.S. News & World Report Editorial: Spinning off of Rod Blagojevich Chicago Sun-Times Editorial: Prevent torture with open inquiry Detroit Free Press   Site edited by: Jasmine Jernberg, Walt Chiu, Darling Gutierrez, Emily Naughton, Sevim Yolacti, Charles Jones, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Binal Ghelani, Emily Kirby, Richard Phillips, Erik Johnson, Ryan Kieffer and Heather Norberg.   GOOD NEWS A sovereign, successful Indian nation Like many tribes, the Chickasaw rake in casino revenue, nervousness about over reliance on gambling has led to a diversification of their economy. NPR The best news for planet Earth What is the good news in the last dozen years for planet Earth? Here are the top seven favors we've done for her. Good News Network WORLD Iranian judiciary says jailed US-born reporter in 'good condition' Iran's judiciary says Roxana Saberi is in good health and not hunger striking, but her father said she is "frail and weak" after refusing food for a week. Reuters Karzai backs down over ‘abhorrent’ marital rape law President Karzai bowed to international pressure by promising to amend a new law condoning marital rape and child marriage that provoked violent clashes in the Afghan capital. Times Online Iceland turns left and edges toward EU In weekend elections, citizens of the battered island nation voted in a female prime minister and sped up a bid to join the European Union. BusinessWeek BUSINESS FDIC chair rejects 'too big to fail' notion FDIC Chairwoman Sheila Bair said the government needs to reject the notion that a bank is simply "too big to fail." ABC News Stocks drop on swine flu, economy concern; treasuries, yen gain Stocks declined around the world, Treasuries gained and the yen strengthened as the swine flu spread. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Clinton says US no longer AWOL on climate change Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told representatives of the world's leading economies that the U.S. is no longer "absent without leave" in the global warming debate. CNN Intel, PepsiCo., Kohl’s lead US in purchasing ‘green’ energy Intel Corp., PepsiCo. Inc. and Kohl’s Corp. are leading the U.S. in “green” power purchasing, the Environmental Protection Agency said. Bloomberg EDUCATION Obama pushes to improve science education in speech During his address at the National Academy of Sciences, President Obama stressed the importance of boosting interest among youngsters in science and math. Science News Bankers teach US students how to avoid financial pitfalls Bankers deliver talks to students nationwide, as part of an American Bankers Association's effort to reach a million students during Financial Literacy Month. Guardian RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Americans not losing their religion, but changing it often More than half of U.S. adults change religion, a huge new Pew survey found, but there doesn't appear to be any pattern to the frequent changes. CNN Interview: This is your brain on religion San Francisco Chronicle Film explains China's spiritual complexity Recently the charity Harvest Fields Commissioning International and its film and TV production arm were in Beijing to shoot an upcoming film. Crosswalk.com   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT What your nails say about your health Look at your fingernails and you may notice subtle variations in the texture or color. These imperfections may not look like much, but to the trained eye they yield clues about your overall health. 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