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In this file photo, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration infrared satellite image shows the outer bands of Hurricane Katrina.  (Photo by NOAA / AP) Obama vows to speed Hurricane Katrina recovery effort President Obama used his weekly radio address to note the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, pledging to work to advance the recovery effort along the Gulf Coast. New York Times Katrina relief organization broke Aspen Daily News Katrina recovery: Construction jobs dry up San Jose Mercury News Katrina anniversary highlights progress MSNBC Danny now a tropical depression Tropical storm Danny was downgraded to a depression and will skirt New York's Long Island leaving heavy rain, severe beach erosion and rip currents as its calling card. Newsday   Hope fades for health bill compromise Signaling a fading chance for compromise, a leading Republican negotiator on health care legislation criticized Democratic legislative proposals as raiding Medicare and restricting choice. CBS News Democrats eye Maine Senator for a health vote New York Times Gang of 6 profile: Sen. Mike Enzi NPR Obama's approval rating falls to 50 percent Gallup Portugal says 2 Gitmo detainees free to leave or stay The government says two unnamed Syrians previously held at Guantanamo Bay have arrived in Portugal and are free to move in the country. San Jose Mercury News Concerns dispelled over Gadhafi tent in New Jersey town The U.S. government dispelled concerns among angry residents of Englewood, New Jersey, that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi would pitch his tent among them during the U.N. General Assembly. Reuters   NATION Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen: actions matter more than publicity for US military The U.S. military can't win credibility in the Muslim world through new public relations strategies and instead must pursue actions that build trust, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Reuters Ask the chairman: a virtual town hall YouTube Telemarketing 'robocalls' will be history on Sept. 1, mostly As of Sept. 1, telemarketers will need to have received written permission from a customer that he or she wants to receive such calls or else face paying a $16,000 penalty per call. Christian Science Monitor POLITICS Fla. Gov. Crist announces George LeMieux to replace Martinez in US Senate Gov. Charlie Crist has chosen his former chief of staff, George LeMieux, as his pick to replace retiring U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, R-Fla. Tallahassee Democrat Washington gathers for Kennedy funeral U.S. presidents, members of Congress and the public gathered to say goodbye to Senator Edward Kennedy, a towering figure in American politics. Reuters HEALTH Is being fat really a problem? Some people describe obesity in the U.S. as an epidemic. But academics involved in fat studies say we're suffering an epidemic of unwarranted fear of being overweight. KPBS Fat on film: How obesity is portrayed in Hollywood Newsweek Whole grains and bran may fight hypertension in men A Harvard study found that whole grain foods and foods high in bran bring a boost to heart health. HealthDay LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Last call for world's oldest bartender Only minutes after Prohibition died in 1933, Angelo Cammarata, 19, served a bottle of Fort Pitt beer in his father's grocery. Connecticut Post Noel Gallagher quits Oasis Oasis canceled an appearance at a French music festival after a fight between the Brothers Gallagher, and it seems that guitarist Noel Gallagher has quit the band he helped form in 1991 — again. Rolling Stone SPORTS Halos excited about addition of Kazmir Angels manager Mike Scioscia finally was able to break his silence about adding Scott Kazmir to the rotation, and he was very excited about acquiring the left-hander. MLB.com Drug list case could be headed to Supreme Court A new Obama administration appointee will decide whether to take the baseball drug list case to the Supreme Court. Sports Illustrated EDUCATION Amid hiring freeze, principals leave teaching jobs empty About 1,800 teaching jobs in New York City remain unfilled as principals appear to be resisting orders to hire teachers whose previous positions were eliminated. New York Times PBS writes last chapter for kid show 'Reading Rainbow' The recession has claimed another victim: a classic show about reading. PBS’s “Reading Rainbow” will end its 26-year run due to lack of funds. NY Daily News 'Reading Rainbow' reaches its final chapter NPR Colleges helping alumni find jobs Career counselors at area colleges say they are increasingly helping alumni — not only recent graduates, but also those who are decades out of college. Philadelphia Inquirer   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Home care patients could see aid cut Sun Sentinel Column: War is not a video game Salon.com Editorial: Safer schools Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: 'Smart grids?' Think again Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Column: Beware those saying public option dead Salon.com Column: Better sushi, but without bluefin tuna Christian Science Monitor Column: Western women in Muslim lands World Affairs Column: Cheney refuted Slate   Site edited by: Leslie Wendel, Beth Ruiz, Randall Rich, Nadine Natour, Andrew Evans, Darling Gutierrez, Jeff Bromberg, Jennifer Rivera, Amy Helfman and Jayanthi Nathan.   GOOD NEWS Camp helps military kids cope with fears The camp was one of 90 organized nationally. The goal is to have fun, but also to provide a chance for military children to talk with peers who know what they are going through. MSNBC $25,000 prize jump starts Parkinson's disease fundraiser The third annual "Concert for a Cure" to fight Parkinson's disease is starting on a high note, with news that the foundation organizing it has won $25,000 in a wine company's charity giveaway. Daily Herald WORLD Results of Japan's election could signal a shift in US relations The party that guided postwar Japan through impressive prosperity and then into persistent economic stagnation is expected to lose parliamentary elections. NPR South America summit assails US-Colombia military buildup South American leaders at a summit in Argentina criticized a planned U.S. military buildup in Colombia, threatening President Obama’s bid to repair ties with the region. Bloomberg UNASUR talks end on Colombia-US deal Reuters BUSINESS 2009 bank-failure tally climbs to 84 Three more banks were closed by regulators, bringing the 2009 toll to 84. The largest of the three closures announced by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was Affinity Bank. MarketWatch Cash for Clunkers lifts spending Consumer spending in the U.S. rose in July as Americans jammed auto showrooms to take advantage of the Cash for Clunkers program while avoiding other purchases. Bloomberg Dog days for Cerberus as investors flee The giant New York-based hedge fund is facing some $5.5 billion in investor withdrawal requests representing a whopping 71 percent of its $8 billion flagship fund. New York Post ENVIRONMENT Asia faces food shortage by 2050 without water reform A comprehensive new study of irrigation in Asia warns that developing nations face the politically risky prospect of having to import more than a quarter of the rice, wheat and maize they will need by 2050. ScienceDaily Climate issues to prevail on Ban's visit to northern Norway Briefings by Norwegian and international climate experts are on the agenda when UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon visits the Svalbard archipelago off northern Norway next week. Earth Times SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Bill would give president emergency Interet powers Internet companies and civil liberties groups were alarmed when a U.S. Senate bill proposed handing the White House the power to disconnect private-sector computers from the Internet. CNET News Electronic coupon use catches on Electronic coupons, arriving by cell phone, Twitter, e-mail and Facebook, are helping generate an old standby's comeback and bringing in new, younger customers. Baltimore Sun RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY South Korea considers restricting missionary work in Middle East The South Korean government has said it may restrict Christian missionaries' travel to the Middle East if they would be in danger of terrorist attacks. Christianity Today Taiwan’s Ma has ‘no arrangement’ to meet Dalai Lama Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has no plans to meet the Dalai Lama after agreeing to allow the Tibetan spiritual leader to visit and console survivors of Typhoon Morakot. Bloomberg   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Key to blood clotting discovered Scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism that is key to regulating the way blood clots, which could help treat people who have blood-clotting disorders. BBC   Photo of the Day Palestinians walk after praying for the holy fasting month of Ramadan at the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City.   (Photo by Bernat Armangue / 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 Do you know the difference between education and experience? 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