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President Barack Obama and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner make statements on tax reform in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, D.C.  (Photo by Ron Edmonds / AP) Obama targets tax havens; corporate America shudders The plan to crack down on individuals who hide cash in foreign accounts has broad support. But eliminating tax havens for American companies could put them at a disadvantage internationally, experts say. Christian Science Monitor Closing tax loopholes CBS News Obama: Tax haven curbs to generate $210B NPR Swine flu fears subside The rest of the world may be exhaling at the apparent easing of a potential swine flu pandemic, but some global experts are tempering their optimism with concerns about what one calls "the fall question." MSNBC Mexico gets some bustle back after flu Seattle Times   About 10 US stress test banks need capital About 10 of the 19 largest U.S. banks being stress tested will be instructed by regulators to raise more capital, according to a source familiar with official talks. Reuters Bernanke likely to be less dour on economy Las Vegas Sun Signs of economic rebound ABC News Pakistan warns town's residents to flee Authorities have urged residents to flee a Taliban-held valley where a peace agreement appears to be crumbling. CBS News Georgian troop rebellion 'over' A mutiny at a military base near Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, is over, the Georgian interior minister says. BBC Mutiny ends in Georgia MSNBC Gates: 'No grand bargain' with Tehran Defense Secretary Robert Gates said there is "no grand bargain" with Iran as the United States tries to bolster relations with the Tehran government. Kansas City Star   NATION Federal aid is top revenue for states In a historic first, Uncle Sam has supplanted sales, property and income taxes as the biggest source of revenue for state and local governments. USA TODAY Economic casualties pile into tent cities For the economic homeless, the American ideal that education and hard work lead to a comfortable middle-class life has slipped out of reach. USA TODAY Democrats say no thanks to money for bringing Gitmo suspects to US Amid fears that terror suspects could be brought to the United States, House Democrats rebuffed the Obama administration's request for $50 million to relocate prisoners from Guantanamo. Chicago Sun-Times POLITICS Climate change denier Sen. James Inhofe joins Al Gore in fight against soot He has called global warming a hoax, compared the EPA with the Gestapo, and dismissed Al Gore as "full of crap." So it was startling when Sen. Imhofe came out in the fight to save the Arctic. Guardian Republicans attacking Obama on terror After weeks of concentrating their attacks against President Barack Obama on the economy, Republicans are taking aim at his anti-terrorism policy. San Jose Mercury News House Democrats unveil $94.2 billion wartime spending bill Democrats unveiled a $94.2 billion wartime spending bill that adds $9.3 billion to White House requests and reflects serious doubts about the long-term viability of commitments to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Politico SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Feds investigating Apple, Google ties The Federal Trade Commission has begun an inquiry into whether the close ties between the boards of Apple and Google amount to a violation of antitrust laws. San Francisco Chronicle Texting and other distractions while driving kill virtual pedestrians Several studies have shown that distractions while driving, such as using cell phones or texting, can be dangerous. New research confirms these findings. LiveScience Extension and the possibility of review challenge Google settlement The Google book search settlement is looking less like a done deal. A federal judge delayed the initial deadline to opt out or object, raising questions about the deal's prospects for final approval. Publishers Weekly EDUCATION White House to seek input on No Child Left Behind law Education Secretary Arne Duncan is a man on a mission: to hear what teachers, students and parents in at least 15 states think about the controversial No Child Left Behind law. Houston Chronicle Senate votes to rein in tuition increases After several straight years of huge tuition hikes in Texas, the Senate voted to sharply limit increases in the future, including a 5 percent annual cap for larger universities. Statesman LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Lower court to re-examine 'wardrobe malfunction' case The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered a re-examination of a ruling that threw out a fine over Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" during 2004's Super Bowl. BBC 'Parenthood' set for television A small screen version of the hit comic film "Parenthood" is to be made for television network NBC. It will be produced by original director Ron Howard. BBC RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Religious freedom panel adds Iraq, Nigeria to list of concern An federal panel on religious freedom has added two countries to its list of "countries of particular concern" — Iraq and Nigeria — and six others to its watch list. USA TODAY Web site will change the way Americans talk about religion and spirituality A new Web site has been designed to meet the growing online demand for credible, engaging information on religion. Denver Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The 'best and the brightest?' Spare me Salon.com Editorial: Dealing with 'sexting,' discretion advised USA TODAY Editorial: You're hired — just wait for next year Economist Editorial: Google's books raise copyright questions Cleveland Plain Dealer Column: 2 cheers for the stress tests Forbes Column: Build a better body on a budget WebMD Editorial: Pakistan must act on its promises Telegraph.co.uk Column: You can spare a dime to save a kid Salon.com   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Emily Naughton, Darling Gutierrez, Emily Kirby, Binal Ghelani, Sevim Yolacti, Rebecca Campbell, Jasmine Jernberg, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Richard Phillips, Heather Norberg, Ryan Kieffer, Allison Himelright and Eli Greenlaw.   GOOD NEWS Raffling homes for charity a new trend In California, it's become a trend to sell $150 tickets that can win a $2 million house — and ring up leftover money for a group doing good deeds. Belleville News-Democrat Volunteers step in as donations peter out for some agencies The cavalry has arrived just in time, at least for some financially strapped non-profit and government agencies. Arizona Republic WORLD Al-Qaida exporting jihad with hip-hop The latest video from Somalia's al-Qaida-backed Al-Shabaab wing is as slickly produced as a reality TV show — complete with a hip-hop jihad vibe. CNN Karzai ignored UN pleas on Afghan vice president choice The U.N. mission head in Afghanistan begged President Hamid Karzai not to name as his running mate an ex-guerrilla chief linked to accusations of human rights abuses but was ignored. Reuters Concern grows for pregnant Briton facing possible death penalty in Laos Concern for a pregnant British woman facing a possible death penalty in Laos grew, despite claims that the country's law forbids the execution of pregnant prisoners. Guardian BUSINESS Chrysler bankruptcy has company's dealers on 'razor's edge' Chrysler's car dealership network is on the verge of collapse as hundreds of dealerships have closed their doors this year and uncertainty about the company's future is driving consumers away. Reuters 203,000 buy Tata's cheap Nano More than 203,000 people have bought the ultracheap Nano car in India, yielding sales of $512.6 million, Tata Motors said. Detroit Free Press The Tata Nano Reuters HEALTH More in US taking mental illness drugs Americans have been using prescription drugs to treat mental illness since 1996, in part because of expanded insurance coverage and greater familiarity with the drugs among primary care doctors. Reuters Toddler brain difference linked to autism The size of a specific part of the brain may help experts pinpoint when autism could first develop, University of North Carolina researchers report. CNN ENVIRONMENT Why global warming could make or break Southeast Asia Southeast Asia has the most to lose from global warming, but could gain much by developing a low-carbon future. Guardian Report finds that electric utilities are unprepared for carbon regulation A new report by the Carbon Disclosure Project finds that disclosure by electric utilities on greenhouse gas emissions has improved, but falls short of the demands of a low carbon economy. SocialFunds.com Industries push for free pollution credits Environmental News Network SPORTS Caps are NHL's best young team Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby's dueling hat tricks added more fuel to the "greatest player" debate, but the Caps' 4-3 win over the Pens left no doubt the Caps are the NHL's best young team. ESPN Hats off to Ovechkin and Crosby MSNBC James outdistances Bryant in winning Kia MVP award LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2008-09 NBA Most Valuable Player presented by Kia Motors. NBA.com LeBron joins elite group MSNBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The romantic evolution of true love Anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy of the University of California, Davis, says the contemporary pair-bonded scenario is old-fashioned and probably biased by what Western culture thinks is "right." LiveScience   Photo of the Day As a precaution against swine flu, Indonesian health officials wear masks and spray airplane seats at Ngurah Rai International airport in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.  (Photo by Firdia Lisnawati / 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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