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In this file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. before the Senate Banking Committee.   (Photo by Charles Dharapak / AP) Bernanke preps for hot seat on bailouts, recovery Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will face questions about bailouts of financial companies, slow-moving efforts to curb foreclosures and the possibility that steps to stimulate the economy could spur inflation. Forbes Bernanke: Fed will be able to tame inflation MSNBC 'Confident' Fed can curb inflation YouTube Mongolia floods kill 24 At least 24 people have been killed and hundreds rendered homeless in the worst floods to hit Mongolia in 40 years. CNN   Health care reform battle ramps up President Barack Obama will meet with lawmakers from the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is expected to continue pushing his August deadline for health care legislation. ABC News Blog: Obama and health care legislation USA TODAY Obama urges action on health care overhaul YouTube 'Comparative effectiveness' in health care NPR 'The Beatles: Rock Band' video announces 15 new tracks The debut of "The Beatles: Rock Band" is still over a month away, but early glimpses of the video game suggest another wave of Fab Four hysteria can’t be far off. Rolling Stone Governor, legislative leaders agree on $26.3 billion Calif. budget fix An agreement has been made among the four legislative leaders and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to bridge a $26.3 billion gap between expenditures and the state's plummeting revenues. San Jose Mercury News   NATION Senate Republicans delay Sotomayor's confirmation vote Senate Republicans slowed down the anticipated confirmation of President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee, federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor. Reuters UnitedHealth Group reports higher than expected earnings UnitedHealth Group reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter on the strength of its seniors and other public sector businesses. Star Tribune POLITICS Senate considers stripping controversial F-22 money from defense bill The Senate is set to vote on whether to spend $1.75 billion on F-22s President Barack Obama says are unnecessary. FOX News Guantanamo report on detainee policy delayed 6 months officials say A report commissioned in conjunction with closure of the Guantanamo prison will be delayed six months. Reuters Hate crimes amendments pass easily The Senate passed four amendments to the defense authorization bill that limit the extension of federal hate crimes laws. The Hill LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Even in a recession, we pamper pets Friends Marie Othic and Paula Younghanz last week picked up the perfect 1st birthday present — colorful truffles and other treats — for their two adopted girls. Kansas City Star Chris Brown apologizes for assault Four weeks after pleading guilty to assaulting former girlfriend Rihanna in a February incident, Chris Brown has issued his first public apology. Entertainment Weekly 'The Onion' sold to China The Onion, America's satiric newspaper, has been sold to China, or at least that is what it says on the their Web site. NY Press SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Longest full solar eclipse of 21st century to pass over India, China The longest solar eclipse of this century, lasting 6 minutes and 39 seconds in some areas, will plunge many cities, including Shanghai, into darkness as it passes over India and China. Bloomberg Longest solar eclipse of the century YouTube Toilet back in service on space station After a tiring day of spacewalking, astronauts can enjoy at least one creature comfort: a working toilet. Reuters Honoring Apollo 11 CBS News ENVIRONMENT Serengeti wildlife migrate to clean water Something in the water in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park is spurring the world's most spectacular migration, according to a new study. Discovery News Ocean current switch due to warming could be slower than feared A study found that the nightmare scenario of the Atlantic Ocean current shutting down and triggering rapid climate change, may not occur as quickly as feared. Environmental News Network   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: China's big plans for its currency TIME Column (Fareed Zakaria): Africa's new path Newsweek Editorial: Teens, stop sexting Bradenton Herald Column: Black America’s new reality Truthdig Column: Culture wars will endure RealClearPolitics Column: Is the GOP too old, too white to win? Salon.com Blog: Obama to rally public support ... how? Slate Column: Are G-8 summits obsolete? Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Andreea Chirita, Jasmine Jernberg, Jeff Bromberg, Beth Ruiz, Sevim Yolacti, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Binal Ghelani, Darling Gutierrez, Nadine Natour, Walt Chiu, Laurie Hauptli and Leslie Wendel.   GOOD NEWS MLB goes above, beyond with charity Major League Baseball lived up to the "Going Beyond" theme of its All-Star Week activities by generating more than $7 million of donations to charities. MLB.com Family share breakfast table in Africa with rare giraffes Tanya and Mikey Carr-Hartley live in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro on a 140- acre estate which is home to eight Rothschild giraffes, some of the rarest on the planet. Telegraph.co.uk WORLD Japan PM urges voters to reject change Prime Minister Taro Aso, who dissolved the powerful lower house of Japan's parliament, launched his party's electoral fight with a familiar refrain: Reject change. Google News German government considers forced capitalization of banks The German government is considering forcing banks to accept state aid and partially nationalizing them in return because it's increasingly worried that Germany faces a credit crunch. Spiegel International BUSINESS CIT bondholders to finance $3B rescue CIT Group Inc. said bondholders agreed to provide $3 billion in emergency financing, giving the company time to devise a recovery plan that averts bankruptcy. Bloomberg Barnes & Noble to go into e-book market Barnes & Noble Inc. is launching an electronic bookstore, in hopes to compete with the popular Kindle from Amazon.com. MarketWatch HEALTH Case looks on child obesity as abuse Jerri Gray was doing all she could to help her son lose weight, her attorney says. But something had gone terribly wrong for the boy to weigh 555 pounds by age 14. USA TODAY Exposure to common pollutant in womb might lower IQ Fetal exposure to high levels of a common airborne pollutant compound seems to threaten the intellectual development of children, a new study suggests. U.S. News & World Report EDUCATION Community colleges may boost economy Community colleges' lack of appeal may change under the new administration, as Obama's education team sees community colleges as a new way to prepare students for a changing work place. TIME Harvard University endowment shrinks NPR Detroit schools apply for $148 million in stimulus money Federal funds offered to stimulate the economy could save 192 Detroit educators' positions while infusing the city's public schools with technology, supplies, training and smaller class sizes. EducationNews.org SPORTS Agent: Nash re-ups with Suns Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash has notified the Phoenix Suns that he is accepting their two-year extension offer worth $22 million. ESPN NBA summer leagues launch new talent USA TODAY Green looks back on breaking barrier 50 years ago Pumpsie Green spent six seasons in the minor leagues, ignoring the racism that was part of the integration era of 1947-59. It was July 22, 1959 when the Oakland native got his shot in the majors. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Atheists choose `de-baptism’ to renounce childhood faith Within the past year, “de-baptism” ceremonies have attracted as many as 250 participants at atheist conventions in Ohio, Texas, Florida and Georgia. Religion News Service US state may ban religious headgear for Jewish, other teachers Oregon may ban Jewish teachers, as well as Muslim and Sikh educators, from wearing religious garb under the pretense of providing "religious freedom" for students. Israel National News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Choose federal or private student loans There are important distinctions between federal and private student loans, but they have one thing in common: Neither is likely to be forgiven if you have to file for bankruptcy. Forbes   Photo of the Day Hot air balloons fly as part of Colombian Independence Day celebrations in Bogota.   (Photo by Nestor Silva / 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 It's really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don't know what they want until you show it to them. 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