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President Barack Obama gestures during his news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.   (Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP) Where was Gov. Mark Sanford? Argentina, not Appalachia The South Carolina governor says he never hiked Appalachian Trail, as his staff said. Instead, he says he cruised along the coast of Buenos Aires to unwind after stressful legislative session. The State New twist in missing governor case MSNBC DC metro: Don't fault operator A transit operator on the job about three months in the nation's capital had just started her shift and took over an older train that federal safety officials had warned years earlier should be replaced. CBS News Mayor Fenty blames local officials ABC News   Iran 'will not yield' over poll Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran won’t yield to pressure to annul the results of the balloting that returned Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the presidency. Bloomberg Iran's crisis: The opposition weighs its options TIME Mousavi wife leads fight against election defeat Reuters Out of Iran, still afraid CNN Fed mulls tweaks to economic programs With signs the economy is improving but still fragile, Federal Reserve policymakers are considering slowing down some programs intended to drive down rates on mortgages and other consumer debt. Forbes Arrest made in coach shooting A 24-year-old former Aplington-Parkersburg High School student and football player has been arrested in the shooting death of Ed Thomas, the district's long-time football coach. Des Moines Register   NATION Defense Secretary Gates approves creation of US Cyber Command Defense Secretary Robert Gates approved the creation of a unified U.S. Cyber Command to oversee the protection of military networks against cyber threats. Computerworld President Obama, Chilean president meet at White House President Barack Obama hopes to cooperate with Chile on clean energy and other scientific initiatives as Chilean President Michelle Bachelet visits the United States. Voice of America POLITICS Will Congress do away with the immigration 'widow penalty'? When their spouse dies, immigrants who have been married less than two years can be deported. A growing number of them are challenging the law. TIME Obama's thinking 'evolves' on health care Acknowledging his thinking has "evolved," President Barack Obama says he could support a law mandating health care coverage, but stressed some kind of waiver for those who are unable to afford it. ABC News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Microsoft's new 'Hohm' will help you manage your power Microsoft has developed a new Web site, dubbed Hohm, designed to help consumers monitor and manage their energy consumption. PC Magazine NASA probe orbits moon The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter entered the moon's orbit following a four-and-a-half day journey from Earth, NASA said. InformationWeek LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Social networks: They're popular, but will they pay? Since August of last year, Facebook has doubled its user base to more than 200 million active users. But some question the assumption that all those users will translate into millions of advertising dollars. NPR Martin Luther King's writings to be returned to print They have been out of print for over a decade but four "prescient" titles by Martin Luther King, Jr. are to be made available again following a deal with Beacon Press. Guardian EDUCATION Court rules for special need students The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that parents can win reimbursement for the private school tuition of a child with special needs, even if the child did not first receive special education in a public school. USA TODAY LA schools budget will cut $1.6 billion over the next 3 years The Los Angeles Unified School Board approved a budget that could cut nearly $1.6 billion over the next three years. San Jose Mercury News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Megachurch pastor Rick Warren tells breakaway Episcopalians to love people Christians must show love to all people, even if they don't support their values, evangelical megachurch pastor Rick Warren told breakaway Episcopalians and other Anglicans. Star Tribune ACLU sues over Muslim prayers in prison Two Muslim inmates at the federal prison in Terre Haute say they aren't allowed to pray in groups as often as their religion commands and have asked a judge to ease limits imposed by the Bureau of Prisons. Seattle Times   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (John Dickerson): Is Obama getting tougher on Iran Slate Column (Tim Giago): How will health coverage affect Indians? McClatchy Column (Gregory Rodriguez): Don't shrink the cities Baltimore Sun Column (Robert Reich): Critics of public health care are wrong Salon.com Column (Dick Morris): Obama’s weakness issue The Hill Column (David Sirota): Aim higher, Mr. President Seattle Times Column: Why Obama has to bail out CA, but won't NPR Editorial: Apple should open up about Jobs' health San Francisco Chronicle Column: $15.91 for a pain pill? That's wrong Chicago Sun-Times Column: Obama plays Goldilocks on Iran Politico   Site edited by: Binal Ghelani, Darling Gutierrez, Sevim Yolacti, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Jasmine Jernberg, Randall Rich, Ryan Kieffer, Emily Naughton and Jeff Bromberg.   GOOD NEWS New plans will free up the 'free application' for student aid Education Secretary Arne Duncan will announce plans to simplify the application process for federal student aid. USA TODAY Houston Community College receives Gates grant Houston Community College received a $743,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to expand programs to prepare students for college-level work and boost graduation rates. Houston Chronicle WORLD Kidnappings in Afghanistan: Local journalists face bigger risks While abductions of foreign journalists can end and have ended in tragedy, the risks facing Afghan journalists are even greater. TIME US may send ambassador to Syria The United States is to send an ambassador to Damascus, ending a four year diplomatic absence in Syria, unnamed U.S. officials have said. BBC BUSINESS New home sales fall unexpectedly Sales of newly constructed homes fell unexpectedly in May and were down almost a third from last-year's levels, a government report said. CNNMoney New home sales slide MSNBC Citigroup boosts salaries to offset bonuses Citigroup Inc. is increasing base salaries for many of its employees, reportedly by as much as 50 percent for some workers, as it restructures its compensation program amid new restrictions on bonuses. Forbes ENVIRONMENT EPA issues clean energy action guide The EPA issued a report that outlines a strategy to deliver clean, low-cost and reliable energy to state residents through the use of energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean distributed generation. Environmental News Network House Democrats reach deal on climate change bill Democrats said they had reached a deal on difficult agriculture issues in a climate change bill, clearing the way for a vote and probable passage in the chamber. Reuters Worst air to breathe in US Seattle Times SPORTS Sharapova loses her lucky touch in 3-set Wimbledon defeat Argentine underdog Gisela Dulko held off a fightback to eliminate the 2004 champion 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 for a place in the third round at the Wimbledon Championships. Monsters and Critics Djokovic powers into round 3 Guardian Special section: Wimbledon 2009: Live scores Telegraph.co.uk Yzerman, Hull, Robitaille to Hall of Fame Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull and Luc Robitaille — teammates on the Red Wings’ 2002 Stanley Cup championship team — were named to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2009. Detroit Free Press HEALTH Patients often not told about abnormal test results People who visit their primary care physician for routine blood tests or screenings are often not informed of the results, a new study finds. ABC News Obesity while young boosts pancreatic cancer risk Being overweight or obese as a young adult increases the risk for pancreatic cancer, and obesity in middle age is linked with poorer survival from the disease, a new study finds. HealthDay   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Marijuana farms take root in parks It's common knowledge that marijuana is one of America's biggest cash crops. What's less known is that pot is often grown on public lands. NPR   Photo of the Day Belarusian neo-pagans dance around a bonfire celebrating the summer solstice near the town of Orsha.   (Photo by Sergei Grits / 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 Only a life lived for others is worth living. 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