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Traders Maier Tarlow, Richard Cohen and Peter Tuchman, left to right, work at the post that trades JP Morgan on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.  (Photo by Richard Drew / AP) Sotomayor's performance puts Republicans on the spot Sonia Sotomayor's success at her confirmation hearing has some Republicans in a tight spot over voting on the court's first Latina nominee, and first liberal nominee in 15 years. Baltimore Sun Sessions: will not support filibuster Politico House committees advance health care Both the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee approved versions of the bill, which would create a government-run insurance plan and cost more than $1 trillion. The Hill   Police: Jakarta bombers were guests Authorities believe two suicide bombers checked into the Marriott Hotel in Jakarta and coordinated the bombings,killing themselves and six victims and wounding more than 50 others. CNN Yen rises after Jakarta bombs Bloomberg Deadly Jakarta bomb attacks Reuters Jakarta hotel blasts Sydney Morning Herald Citigroup posts $4.28 billion profit on Smith Barney Banking giant stuns analysts who were anticipating a loss, although results got big lift from sale of Smith Barney division. MarketWatch Street scuffles after GE, Citi, BofA report Forbes Housing starts surge Initial construction of U.S. homes and applications for building permits both surged in June, according to government figures released. CNNMoney   NATION Slain Fla. couple buried as probe goes on A wealthy Florida couple slain in their home during a precisely executed break-in were being laid to rest as investigators said they still have more people they want to talk to about the crime. CBS News States close rest areas to save money The recession is trickling down to travelers as states cut back on their public facilities to save money. USA TODAY POLITICS On its 100th anniversary, Obama pays tribute to NAACP The nation's first African-American president addressed a packed and cheering crowd of the nation's oldest civil rights organization at its 100th anniversary convention at the Hilton New York. Newsday Obama on NAACP's next 100 years CBS News Democrats drop key part of bill to assist labor unions Senators friendly to labor have decided to drop a central provision of a bill that would have made it easier to organize workers. GadsdenTimes LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 'Potter' makes $104M on 1st day "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", the sixth film in the fantasy series, opened in 20 countries, making $104 million. BBC Billie Holiday memorial statue finally gets finishing touches When James Earl Reid sculpted Baltimore's first memorial to Billie Holiday, something was missing — references to the Jim Crow era and lynching that Holiday so chillingly recounted in the ballad "Strange Fruit." Baltimore Sun HEALTH Circumcision reduces HIV risk for men Circumcision lowers the risk of getting HIV for men, but doesn't stop them from passing it on to women once they're infected, researchers said. MedPage Today Why girls have 'BFFs' and boys have packs It's no surprise that 'tween girls like one-on-one relationships and boys are more interested in groups. A new study suggests those preferences are wired in the brain. TIME EDUCATION 2 standardized exams fail budget test When legislators in Ohio shook hands on a biennial budget, they agreed to kill the standardized social-studies test as well as the fourth-grade writing exam. Columbus Dispatch CSU proposes 20 percent fee hike California State University tuition may rise 20 percent for this fall to help make up a $584 million reduction in state funding. San Jose Mercury News Calif. schools quake from budget cuts NPR Calif. budget talks break down again KPIX-TV RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pope out of hospital, in a cast, after breaking wrist Pope Benedict XVI was briefly hospitalized after suffering a minor fracture to his right wrist, the Vatican said. CNN Jewish ritual finds home in Mont. In one of the least Jewish states in the country, a Jewish group working to revive religious observance has built a mikvah, a ritual bath for spiritual purification. Houston Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Obama’s tax-and-spend policies Bloomberg Column: Iraq, the world's oil pump Salon.com Column: 4 healthy reasons to eat a salad WebMD Editorial: A standard for seniors San Francisco Chronicle Blog: The politics of rage The Atlantic Blog: Latino joblessness Philadelphia Inquirer Blog: Obama at the NAACP Politico Column: It wasn't only Cheney who had assassination programs AlterNet Blog: The perils of a public life Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Site edited by: Beth Ruiz, Binal Ghelani, Jeff Bromberg, Darling Gutierrez, Sevim Yolacti, Rachel Wright, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Kari Bruursema, Laurie Hauptli, Jasmine Jernberg and Andreea Chirita.   GOOD NEWS Teen youngest to sail around the world A Southern California teenager has serious bragging rights: After docking back in his home state, Zac Sunderland, 17, can claim to be the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Examiner Sailing into history YouTube Kids in Ghana get gifts of computers Just after he graduated from a technical college, Seth Owusu established Entire Village Computer Organization, a small nonprofit organization that donates refurbished used computers to schools. CNN WORLD Rafsanjani condemns Iranian regime's handling of post-election unrest Police clash with protesters as cleric uses prayers to claim people have lost faith with regime. Guardian UN Security Council issues new sanctions against North Korea A U.N. Security Council panel imposed new sanctions against North Korean officials and companies aimed at curbing the nation's nuclear defiance. CBS News BUSINESS 2 giants emerge from Wall Street ruins JPMorgan Chase's stellar $2.7 billion profit, after record gains for Goldman Sachs, underscores how the government’s effort to halt a collapse has set the stage for a narrowing concentration of financial power. The Ledger Banks find footing GadsdenTimes Wal-Mart requires suppliers to reveal environmental impacts Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said that it will require its suppliers to provide information about the environmental impact of their products, akin to nutritional labels on food. Scientific American SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Space shuttle Endeavour arrives at space station Space shuttle Endeavour is closing in on the international space station following a two-day chase. ABC News Invisible flash takes photographs without the glare Dilip Krishnan and Rob Fergus at New York University created a camera that takes photos with an invisible flash of infrared and ultraviolet light, which results in a better way to take photos in the dark. New Scientist ENVIRONMENT Activists model ecologically friendly, healthy living The Spokane Valley farm is just the latest addition to the Web of programs from PEACH, People for Environmental Action and Community Health. PEACH is the culmination of a decade of dreaming. The Spokesman-Review Minn. proposal to ease pollution standards raises questions Minnesota regulators are seeking easier pollution-control targets for Lake Byllesby and Lake Pepin. If the new targets are approved, those water bodies will undergo major pollution-control efforts. Star Tribune SPORTS Early scores soar due to weather Damp and breezy conditions sent scores soaring at the 138th British Open Championship. Seattle Post-Intelligencer A different look for day 2 of the British Open Google News Galaxy mix well with returning Beckham Fears that David Beckham's midseason arrival might disrupt the suddenly streaking Los Angeles Galaxy were quelled in a 3-1 victory against the New York Red Bulls at Giants Stadium. mls.net Manchester United cancel trip to Jakarta after bombs explode YouTube   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Nuns arrive at eco-convent and leave behind high-carbon habit The nuns of the Conventus of Our Lady of Consolation left their home of 171 years for their new residence — a building that they insisted must remain as environmentally friendly as possible. Guardian   Photo of the Day A boy jumps on the concrete blocks of the Monument to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin.  (Photo by Maya Hitij / 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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