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Soldiers march during a military parade marking the 188 anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo in Valencia, Venezuela. The battle sealed Venezuela’s independence.  (Photo by Fernando Llano / AP) US dismisses provocation by North Korea U.S. officials are downplaying any imminent threat of a North Korean missile strike or confrontation between the two countries. CNN Hawaii keeps an eye on North Korea MSNBC Obama open to possible health care tax With lawmakers trying to crunch the numbers on a $1 trillion health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is leaving the door open to a new tax on employer-provided health care benefits. Forbes The truth behind Obama's health care plan ABC News   Amid protests, rumors of Iran power struggle Rumors are swirling of a power struggle unfolding within Iran's ruling elite, amounting to a direct and unprecedented challenge to the authority of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. NPR Ahmadinejad fires up anti-America rhetoric Christian Science Monitor Blog: Iran watch CBS News Day of mourning canceled in Iran BBC Obama, Merkel meet under disagreement President Barack Obama sits down with German Chancellor Angela Merkel under a cloud of disagreement over the way out of the global financial crisis and Germany's role in the U.S.-led Afghan war. San Jose Mercury News Bernanke to face hostile questioning on Bank of America deal A House committee is investigating whether the Federal Reserve Chairman pressured Bank of America Corp. into a "shotgun wedding" with Merrill Lynch that cost taxpayers $20 billion. Philadelphia Inquirer Lawmaker accuses Fed of 'cover-up' Reuters   NATION Strip-searched teen wins partial victory A former middle school student who was strip-searched by school officials looking for ibuprofen pain medication won a partial victory of her Supreme Court appeal. CNN High court rules strip search of teen illegal MSNBC Jobless claims up in setback for recovery The number of Americans filing for initial unemployment insurance rose more than expected, to the highest level in more than a month, according to government data. CNNMoney POLITICS Dems see agenda slipping There is a growing sense among Democrats that they will not be able to accomplish the entire agenda leaders set for 2009, pushing major policy debates into the midterm election year. The Hill Calif. Democrats' budget-balancing plan crashes and burns California's budget got messier with the failure of legislators to reach a compromise on spending cuts. The state controller will issue IOUs instead of checks with no clear idea of what to do next. Sacramento Bee LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Best Picture Oscar nominations doubled from 5 to 10 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said it will double the number of Best Picture nominees to 10 from five, starting with the 82nd annual ceremony. NY Daily News Economic fears to cut into July 4th travel The number of Americans traveling over the Fourth of July weekend is expected to dip 1.9 percent from 2008, the AAA said. CNN EDUCATION Professor: Naval Academy admissions easier on minorities The Naval Academy's emphasis on creating a diverse brigade of midshipmen has led to an admissions process that unofficially, but effectively, sets up separate tracks for white and nonwhite applicants. USA TODAY Off the beaten path The number of nontraditional college students — students not attending college right after high school or who must work while attending — has seen steady growth since the 1980s, a new report says. Diverse RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY US bishops rework Catholic-Jewish statement, irking Jewish leaders U.S. Roman Catholic bishops have revised a document on Catholic-Jewish relations to affirm that the church must share its belief that salvation is through Christ. Star Tribune Obama to visit pope during G8 visit President Barack Obama, whose support for abortion rights and stem cell research has angered some Catholics, is due to meet Pope Benedict for the first time on July 10 during a visit to Italy. Reuters HEALTH Mediterranean diet may boost longevity Want to live a long time? When you prepare dinner tonight, go heavy on the vegetables, skip the meat, and enjoy a bit of wine. WebMD Alcohol top ingredient in Mediterranean diet MedPage Today Migraine frequency tied to increased stroke, heart attack risk The research team that found an increased risk of stroke in women who had migraines now reports a relationship between migraine frequency and heart attacks. HealthDay   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Where's world's plan for climate change? Guardian Column: Will all government info soon go online? Wired Column: Get out from under credit card debt MSNBC Column: Pay cut? Demand share in company Observer Column: The confused American people Yahoo! News Editorial: Will digital dissent win in Iran? Christian Science Monitor Editorial: The poor and the global crisis Economist Blog: Matt Taibbi vs. Goldman Sachs Reuters   Site edited by: Eli Greenlaw, Emily Naughton, Sevim Yolacti, Jasmine Jernberg, Ryan Kieffer, Randall Rich, Laurie Hauptli, Kari Bruursema, Binal Ghelani and Jeff Bromberg.   GOOD NEWS Signs of peace in timber wars The House Hope Stewardship Project, which will restore 890 acres of forest, aims to address the growing threat of wildfire and heal rifts between environmentalists and the timber industry. Guardian ‘Mixed reality’ human helps medical students learn to do intimate exams A hybrid computer/mannequin helps train students not only how to correctly perform a breast exam — but also how to talk to, and glean information from, the patient during the procedure. University of Florida News WORLD Funerals held for Iraq blast dead Sadr City was rocked by bombing just days after the United States handed over control to Iraqi forces. Al Jazeera Baghdad market bomb kills scores BBC Leading Chinese dissident charged with 'inciting subversion' China's best-known dissident was formally arrested after six months in secret detention. Liu Xiaobo was accused of "inciting subversion," the state news agency reported. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Judge gives final OK to GM's bankruptcy A bankruptcy judge has ruled that General Motors Corp. can have access to its full $33.3 billion in bankruptcy financing. San Francisco Chronicle US banks fight Obama’s consumer agency to protect their fees Banks are fighting Obama's plan to create a consumer agency for financial services as they seek to protect fees, such as credit card penalties that doubled to $19 billion in five years. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Many sharks 'facing extinction' Many species of open ocean shark are under serious threat, according to an assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. BBC Democrat support for climate bill growing An agreement on farmers' demands erased a major obstacle facing a climate bill that would limit pollution linked to global warming and promote clean energy. San Francisco Chronicle SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Salty sea may lurk under Saturn moon A small, icy moon that orbits Saturn probably has an underground saltwater ocean, according to scientists who have found sodium in tiny ice grains that have spewed out of the moon. NPR NASA's moon probe sends back shots NASA's new lunar probe launched less than a week ago has already sent back some shots of the moon. Google News Restored photos focus on moon’s south pole MSNBC SPORTS Shaq to Cavs deal awaits approval The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns have come to an agreement on a blockbuster trade that sends Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland to team with LeBron James, according to sources. ESPN US soccer team shocks No. 1 Spain The United States' stunning 2-0 victory in the FIFA Confederations Cup semifinal over the top-ranked Spain certainly will go down as one of the biggest moments in its history. New York Daily News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Critics of new Afghan law say it legalizes rape of wives Some human-rights groups and Afghan lawmakers are criticizing a new law they say makes it legal for men in Afghanistan's Shiite community to rape their wives. 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