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Hundreds of Iranians living in Germany protest against the results of the Presidential elections and post election violence in Iran from their current home in Berlin, Germany.  (Photo by Markus Schreiber / AP) North Korea may fire missile toward Hawaii in early July North Korea may fire a long-range ballistic missile toward Hawaii in early July, a Japanese report said, as Russia and China urged a return to disarmament talks on its rogue nuclear program. Honolulu Advertiser Special section: North Korea: tests and threats CBS News Obama poses strong words on North Korea ABC News Pakistan 'hideouts hit by US drone' At least five people have been killed in Pakistan's South Waziristan region in suspected U.S. drone attacks on alleged hideouts of anti-government fighters. Al Jazeera   Mousavi calls for day of mourning in Iran More mass protests are expected in the Iranian capital after presidential challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi urged followers to observe a day of mourning in memory of eight people killed at a rally in Tehran. BBC Protesters unfazed by government warnings CNN Iranian bloggers upload clash video Reuters US falls short in effort to curb gun smuggling to drug cartels Two federal agencies are being faulted for not coordinating efforts against border gunrunners, a failure one lawmaker says made it easier for drug cartels to smuggle illegal weapons from the United States. The Plain Dealer Bold changes on finance President Barack Obama's overhaul of regulations for the financial industry seeks a fundamental change: Make the federal bureaucracy work for consumers, not just Wall Street. And Wall Street doesn't like it. Baltimore Sun Congress reacts to plan MSNBC   NATION Tornadoes and severe storms pummel areas in the Midwest Another round of storms in the Midwest has damaged homes and businesses, flooded streets and knocked out power to thousands. MSNBC Fleet of 50 vehicles track tornadoes ABC News Free park weekends start Saturday The U.S. National Park Service is looking to stimulate summer vacations. Entrance fees at 147 parks and monuments will be waived on the weekends of June 20 and 21, July 18 and 19, and August 15 and 16. National Geographic POLITICS Republicans still worried about Obama 'infomercial' despite ABC promise The Republican National Committee isn't buying ABC News' assurance that its day-long focus on the Obama administration's health-care package will be unbiased. NY Daily News Feinstein says NSA not violating surveillance laws The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee disputed a newspaper report that the National Security Agency conducted widespread intercepts of private U.S. conversations in 2008. Baltimore Sun SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Problems linger after DTV transition The shutdown of U.S. analog TV service appears to have gone relatively smoothly, but as expected, a lot of viewers are having problems getting the stations they want. San Francisco Chronicle Mind-reading tech may not be far off At the World Science Festival neuroscientists have indicated that brain scanners may soon be able to uncover your private thoughts. Popular Science LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Penn takes break from Hollywood, leaving 'Three Stooges' remake with only two Long known for a turbulent personal life, Sean Penn is taking extended family leave time, throwing two movies he's already signed on for into disarray in the process. NY Daily News Temporary restraining order issued in Salinger case A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking publication of a book by Swedish author Fredrik Colting in which J.D. Salinger’s iconic character Holden Caulfield is the main character. Publishers Weekly EDUCATION US awards student loan contracts The Department of Education awarded contracts to SLM Corp and three other companies to service its $550 billion student loan portfolio, as government plans to shift student lending to a direct loan program. Reuters Layoffs mean LA schools lose teachers The National Education Association esti- mates that some 34,000 teaching jobs will be eliminated this year. California, with Los Angeles in the lead, faces the largest loss of nearly 18,000 teachers. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Everyone in the pool! (Not you, guys) With the arrival of summer, millions of Americans head for beaches and pools to cool off. But for people whose religious beliefs discourage mixed-gender swimming, jumping in the pool isn’t quite so simple. Religion News Service New Orleans Catholics angry as archdiocese tries to redirect aid The Archdiocese of New Orleans said it is seeking federal permission to redirect federal storm compensation money all over the city, not just the urban core that was hard-hit by Hurricane Katrina. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Don't call Iran's coup an election Slate Column: A story the son must finish USA TODAY Column (Joseph Loconte): No democracy agenda Weekly Standard Column: Climate crisis injustice Orion Column: Congre$$, heal thyself Truthdig Column (Gary Kamiya): Night of the living neocons Salon.com Column: Financial sector regulation plan Huffington Post Editorial: Missing from Obama's financial reforms Christian Science Monitor Blog: Why government programs never die Weekly Standard   Site edited by: Eli Greenlaw, Jasmine Jernberg, Sevim Yolacti, Emily Kirby, Jeff Bromberg, Randall Rich and Binal Ghelani.   GOOD NEWS TV networks to focus on national service National service will be at the center of television programming this fall. The Entertainment Industry Foundation, AARP and the Corporation For National and Community Service are involved. NonProfit Times Motherless baby breastfed by 6 women When a woman lost her life shortly after giving birth, one of her most important wishes for her child was fulfilled by a band of impromptu wet nurses, moms who heard a baby needed their help. Babble WORLD Somalia’s security minister is killed by suicide bomb Somali Security Minister Omar Hashi Aden was among at least 17 people killed in a suicide bombing believed to have been carried out by al-Qaida, the nation’s presidency and an eyewitness said. Bloomberg Dozens killed in clash in Somalia YouTube EU summit faces difficult issues EU leaders are set to grapple with two particularly thorny issues at a summit in Brussels - the Lisbon Treaty and how to tighten financial regulation. BBC BUSINESS Eddie Bauer to file Chapter 11, get bought Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announce a deal to be bought by CCMP Capital Advisors. Forbes Textile smuggling undercuts US industry, Congress to be told Dan Nation, division president of Parkdale Mills, will tell Congress foreign companies are lying about where they make their yarn. The result is illegal imports that undercut American-made textiles. McClatchy Newspapers ENVIRONMENT US accused of slowing progress at Bonn climate talks The U.N. climate change talks concluded with officials declaring progress on climate change action. But some expressed disappointment and blamed the United States for obstructing negotiations. Environment News Service Climate report mixes dire warnings with a healthy dose of hope Global warming's serious effects are already here and getting worse, the Obama administration warned in the grimmest, most urgent language on climate change ever given. Philadelphia Inquirer Goldenberg on US climate change report Guardian HEALTH 9,200 uncounted vials found at Army biodefense lab An inventory of deadly germs and toxins at an Army biodefense lab in Frederick found more than 9,200 vials of material that was unaccounted for in laboratory records, Fort Detrick officials said. Kansas City Star AMA: Beware anti-aging remedies The AMA says there's no scientific proof to back up claims of anti-aging hormones and long-term use can present more risks than benefits. The risks include tissue swelling and diabetes. Seattle Post-Intelligencer SPORTS Pudge sets record for games caught Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez, who broke into the Majors as a 19-year-old rookie with the Rangers in 1991, has officially surpassed Carlton Fisk for the most games caught in Major League Baseball history. MLB.com Vikings owner Wilf: 'It's up to Favre' Favre has acknowledged that people are "fed up" with his drama about whether he will return to play for the Vikings. "That's fine," Favre said. "But it's my life, and I'm trying to figure out what to do." twincities.com   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 1 million risk basic needs in Darfur More than a million people in Darfur are at risk of losing food, water and shelter after the Sudanese government expelled international aid groups, said the U.N. chief. CNN   Photo of the Day In this photo provided by Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Odin, a male white Bengal tiger celebrates his birthday by playing with a plush toy in Vallejo, Calif.  (Photo by Nancy Chan / 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 young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions. 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