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Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, listens to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's speech during prayers at the Tehran University campus in Tehran, Iran.  (Photo by Meisam Hosseini / Hayat News Agency / AP) 'Many dead' in Iraq bombing At least 46 people have been killed by a suicide truck bomb in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, Iraqi police say. About 160 others were injured in the blast, which happened near a Shia mosque, officials said. BBC Suicide bomber targets Kirkuk mosque Reuters Deal would help fund Medicare drugs Medicare beneficiaries would receive better drug coverage and a portion of President Obama's health care legislation would be paid for under an agreement involving the pharmaceutical industry and lawmakers. Associated Press Health care: finding ways to save NPR   Fierce clashes reported in Tehran Police beat protesters and fired tear gas and water cannons at thousands who rallied in defiance of Iran's clerical government, escalating the conflict. ABC News Iran's Security Council warns protesters Bloomberg Witnesses report fierce clashes in Tehran CBS News Blog: Live-blogging Iran: day 8 Daily Dish Obama looks to colleges for future spies The Obama administration has proposed creation of an intelligence officer training program in universities that would function much like the Reserve Officers' Training Corps run by the military services. MSNBC Obama ready to fight for financial plan President Obama is warning critics of his vast financial overhaul plan that he has no patience for debate from hard-line defenders of a system that has exploited bewildered American consumers. USA TODAY   NATION US House impeaches federal judge The House impeached imprisoned U.S. District Court Judge Samuel B. Kent and sent his case to the Senate for trial. The Senate is expected to quickly convene a trial to cut off the judge’s salary. Houston Chronicle Blog: House impeaches imprisoned federal judge LegalTimes US Airlines squeezing fares out of extra-large people U.S. Airlines, already trying to sell extra legroom, are finding another innovation hard to push: second seats for overweight passengers. It's a very hard sell, literally. McClatchy Newspapers POLITICS Democrats unveil health-reform proposal House Democrats released an initial draft of their own health-care reform bill, saying that their proposal would lower costs, broaden choice, provide stability and boost quality in the system. FOX News Where is health-care reform in Congress? Reuters Ensign takes offensive in affair drama Sen. John Ensign is going on the offensive against the husband of the woman with whom he had an affair, charging that the man demanded large sums of money from Ensign himself. Politico SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY It's time: Apple's iPhone 3G S debuts Crowd lines up in New York to be the first to get new version of smartphone, as Apple tries to keep itself in the game. CNNMoney The new iPhone 3G S still stylish, now speedy Computerworld NASA launches mission to explore the moon for water NASA has successfully blasted two probes into space on a landmark lunar exploration mission to scout water sources and landing sites in anticipation of sending mankind back to the moon in 2020. Environmental News Network LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Coppola directs again After going a decade without making a movie, Francis Ford Coppola reinvented himself as a self-financed indie filmmaker and vows he will make a small film about every two years until the end of his life. San Francisco Chronicle Ex-Miss California USA threatens to sue Carrie Prejean's lawyer gave Miss California USA executive director Keith Lewis what he said was a final warning to retract statements made about the former beauty queen or face a defamation lawsuit. CNN EDUCATION Celebs, students deliver petitions to education secretary One of America's favorite TV moms teamed up with an NBA legend and an elementary school to press the Obama administration to ensure that arts and music programs don't fall victim to the sour economy. USA TODAY Suspend California's high school exit exam, Democrats propose Amid yet another round of budget negotiations, Democrats made a surprising and controversial proposal this week: Suspend the state's high school exit exam. San Jose Mercury News HEALTH Swine flu cruise ship Aruba-bound Operators of a Spanish cruise ship hit by an outbreak of swine flu say the vessel is heading to Aruba, where passengers should be able to disembark. BBC Spooning up with cookie dough — it's tainted love Nestle USA said that the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating dozens of E. coli illnesses that might be related to eating raw dough. Star Tribune RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Revised Catholic statement on conversion worries Jews U.S. Catholic bishops tried to clarify the Church's relationship with Judaism, saying Jews will not be targets of evangelism, but the church reserves the right to share its faith and welcome Jewish converts. Beliefnet Vatican slams priest's comments on pope The Vatican has condemned a claim by a church official that pressure from Jewish organizations is delaying the beatification of Pope Pius XII, who critics say didn't do enough to stop the Holocaust. Yahoo! News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: 1959: the year everything changed Slate Editorial: Extreme health care makeover Las Vegas Review Journal Column (Shawn Tully): Here come higher interest rates Fortune Column (Fred Barnes): There's no false choice on Iran Weekly Standard Column (Eric Peters): Global warming rules put freeze on autos Detroit News Column (Rich Lowry): Obama shows naivete on Iran RealClearPolitics Blog (William Galston): The good and bad news for Democrats The New Republic Column: Healthy Father's Day gifts Health.com   Site edited by: Max Miller, Danny Bittker, Rachel Wright, Emily Kirby, Binal Ghelani, Ryan Kieffer and Orion McClure.   GOOD NEWS Toilet training goes high tech For countless generations, parents have been trying to get toddlers to pee in the toilet. Now, researchers think they have come up with a 21st century solution — electronics. HealthDay 'Poetry for the soul' in 1st Afghan national park If you want to see the stunning blue lakes of Afghanistan's first national park right now, it helps to get the U.S. military to fly you there in a Chinook helicopter with the American ambassador. It's worth it. Reuters WORLD World hunger 'hits 1 billion' One billion people throughout the world suffer from hunger, a figure which has increased by 100 million because of the global financial crisis, says the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization. BBC Judge rules dad can visit son — in Brazil A Brazilian federal judge has issued a ruling making it possible for David Goldman to have more access to his son Sean in the ongoing custody battle over the boy, Goldman's attorney said. CNN Pakistan's offensive opens new front As Pakistan's Army wraps up operations to clear the Taliban from Swat Valley, religious groups with militant ties have set up shop among the war's refugees – and are winning support with truckloads of aid. Christian Science Monitor New crisis in Swat as residents run out of food Guardian BUSINESS US regulators close 3 small banks Regulators shut down three banks, pushing this year's tally of failed banks to 40. One bank was in North Carolina, another in Georgia, and the third was in Kansas. Houston Chronicle Stanford jailed in alleged $7 billion fraud Brash Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford was indicted and jailed in Richmond, VA., on charges that his international banking empire was really just a Ponzi scheme built on lies, bluster and bribery. Associated Press Stanford faces 375-year sentence after arrest Times Online Daimler, Porsche dismiss report of talks over stake Daimler AG and Porsche SE dismissed a report about potential talks over a Daimler investment in Porsche as “speculation.” Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Pacific walrus numbers declining A partial estimate of Pacific walruses puts their minimum population at a mere 15,164, but researchers admit that the count probably missed some. RedOrbit Is the orangutan our closest relative? These days, there seems little question that our closest relative is the chimpanzee. But could we actually be more closely related to orangutans? New Scientist 'Cash for clunkers' coming soon A $1 billion Washington program to give vouchers to consumers who replace old cars with fuel-efficient models is likely to ramp up soon. CNNMoney SPORTS Mickelson opens with 69 at Bethpage Thousands of spectators maneuvered Bethpage Black's still-muddy pathways for a chance to cheer on Phil Mickelson at the U.S. Open. Sports Network Special section: 2009 PGA Tour stats GOLF.com Manny to play in Albuquerque Manny Ramirez is expected to resume game action in the Minor Leagues in preparation for his return from a 50-game suspension, but a Dodgers spokesman said that the club wouldn't confirm reports as to when. ESPN Manny expected in Minors games MLB.com   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT How to buy without cash Can you get goods and services without paying for them? The answer could be yes, if you're willing to barter. NY Daily News   Photo of the Day Aerial view of the Palau Capital building in Melekeok, Palau.  (Photo by Itsuo Inouye / 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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