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President Obama attends a rain-soaked ceremony at the Pentagon honoring those who perished in the 2001 terror attacks.  (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite / AP) Coast Guard: No shots were fired D.C. residents commemorating 9/11 heard that the Coast Guard had fired shots at a boat near the Pentagon. But after 30 minutes of anxiety authorities said it was a training exercise, and no shots were fired. ABC News CNN takes heat for Coast Guard report Politico Texas governor deploys Rangers to Texas-Mexico border Special teams of Texas Rangers will be deployed to the Texas-Mexico border to deal with increasing violence because the federal government has failed to address growing problems, Gov. Rick Perry said. MSNBC Mexico border violence CBS News   Obama: 'No words can ease the ache …' President Barack Obama spoke at the Pentagon to those who lost loved ones eight years ago, telling them no words would heal their pain. CNN Obama: moment of silence for 9/11 victims Seattle Times The US prepares to mark the eighth anniversary of 9/11 YouTube Special section: 9/11 remembered CBS News JPMorgan steps up lending, eyes real estate market JPMorgan Chase & Co is expanding its U.S. commercial banking business and is considering a return to commercial real estate next year. Reuters Taliban spokesman captured in Swat The Pakistan army captured the Swat Taliban spokesman, Muslim Khan. This is the first arrest of an insurgent leader since a major military offensive launched four months ago. Guardian Blog: The tide is turning in Swat DAWN   NATION 1 million jobs saved or created President Barack Obama's economic advisers estimated that the economic stimulus package has saved or created about 1 million jobs, drawing immediate criticism from some Republicans. USA TODAY Democrats answer Obama's call for action on health care Democratic leaders wrestling with health care legislation are confronting a host of knotty issues, all the while predicting passage of sweeping health care legislation. Yahoo! News POLITICS President’s speech allays some fears in the health insurance industry As the specifics of Washington’s proposed overhaul have emerged — from Senator Max Baucus and in President Barack Obama’s speech — some industry analysts say insurers may not have much to fear. New York Times Abortion funding next big showdown? Politico Tensions remain after Joe Wilson apology Sen. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., says he’s done apologizing for his outburst during President Barack Obama’s speech, but two House Democratic leaders are calling for a formal reprimand if no apology is made. Politico Blog: Meet Joe Wilson NPR Wilson's 'spontaneous' outburst YouTube HEALTH US to unleash "Wild Things" to fight childhood obesity The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is poised to unleash characters from Maurice Sendak's classic "Where the Wild Things Are" to help fight childhood obesity. Yahoo! News US campuses reporting flu-like sicknesses Almost three-quarters (73%) of American colleges and universities are reporting cases of influenza-like illnesses among students, with the highest rates in the Southeast and Midwest. USA TODAY 1 dose may do for swine flu vaccine ABC News Swine flu burrows into lungs: study U.S. News & World Report SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Facebook goes lite The world's biggest social networking site has launched a slimmed down version to accommodate people with slow or poor internet connections. BBC Facebook Lite is here. Verdict: better CNET Newsc Troublesome green algae harnessed to make paper-based batteries A group of researchers in Sweden have discovered that the distinctive cellulose nanostructure of green algae can serve as an effective coating substrate for use in environmentally friendly batteries. ScienceDaily Earlier model of human brain's energy usage underestimated its efficiency A long-held model of the brain's efficiency crumbles as researchers find that one function of mammals' brains consumes a lot less energy than previously assumed. Scientific American EDUCATION Financial crisis knocks value of Harvard and Yale endowments Ivy League institutions Harvard and Yale have been extremely battered by the financial crisis, losing a combined $18 billion in their endowments. Guardian UC president recommends huge increase in tuition fees UC President Mark Yudof is recommending a 15 percent increase in in-state tuition fees that would take effect next spring, and another 15 percent increase on top of that beginning in fall 2010. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Jews go green as Rosh Hashanah marks planet’s 'birthday’ Jewish leaders are transforming ancient concepts and observances — including Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and the "Birthday of the World" — into a religious basis for sustainability. Religion News Service Ad campaign in Bay Area answers questions about Islam For the first time, billboards asking "Why Islam?" have sprouted up in San Jose, Santa Clara and Concord, Calif., along with a blitz of posters on buses and bus stops. San Jose Mercury News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Why the right hates Obama PoliticsDaily.com Column: How 9/11 should be remembered AlterNet Editorial: 8 years later much remains to be done NY Daily News Column: How one becomes 'crazy' in DC culture Salon.com Editorial: Goals in Afghanistan Philadelphia Inquirer Column: Anti-abortion, pro-health care Yale Daily News Column: Ellen? I give up on 'Idol' New York Post Column: Forcing coverage Christian Science Monitor Column: So much for civility New York Times Editorial: Protect free speech USA TODAY   Site edited by: Beth Ruiz, Amy Helfman, Leslie Wendel, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Randall Rich, Andrew Evans, Michael J. Bobak, Andreea Chirita, Jennifer Rivera, Jennifer Yirinec, Taryn Markie, Benjamin Wu, Jennifer Huang and Nadine Natour.   GOOD NEWS Vacationing girl's message in a bottle follows her home A few days after Meagan Bilodeau dropped a bottled message into the Atlantic Ocean during a cruise, the girl was home in Massachusetts. A month after that, the bottle nearly came home, too. CNN TV industry plans big week for volunteers as part of a multi-year campaign For seven straight days starting on October 19, volunteers will be the toast of Hollywood. The Chronicle of Philanthropy WORLD Iran calls for Palestinian talks, UN reform in atomic proposal Iran said it wants talks about the future of the Palestinian people and reform of the U.N. Security Council to be tied to any discussion of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. Bloomberg Gordon Brown issues posthumous apology to Bletchley Park codebreaker Gordon Brown will issue a posthumous apology to a World War II code breaker who killed himself after being tried and convicted of being homosexual. Telegraph.co.uk Blog: Alan Turing gets an apology ScienceBlogs 200 missing in Sierra Leone boat tragedy Dozens of bodies have washed ashore or have been dragged from a ferry which sank off Sierra Leone in a storm but more than 200 people, including many children, remain missing, officials say. Sydney Morning Herald BUSINESS Lehman Monday morning lesson lost with Obama regulator-in-chief One year after the demise of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. paralyzed the financial system, “mega-banks” are as interconnected and inscrutable as ever. Bloomberg Changes at top of Morgan Stanley U.S. bank Morgan Stanley has said its chief executive, John Mack, will be replaced by a relative outsider. BBC New leadership at Morgan Stanley YouTube LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Janet Jackson to do dance tribute for Michael to kick off VMAs When Janet Jackson takes the stage at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, she'll do so with dancers who were to perform with her brother Michael on his "This Is It" tour before he died in June. NY Daily News 'Idol' hooked Ellen in 2 weeks It took a little more than two weeks to make Ellen DeGeneres an "American Idol" judge. But despite DeGeneres' stature, the deal came fast and furious. Variety Ellen is new idol judge YouTube ENVIRONMENT Sea levels rose 2 feet in Eastern US Sea levels rose as much as two feet higher than predicted this summer along the U.S. East Coast, surprising scientists who forecast such periodic fluctuations. National Geographic US calls for more action to restore bay Declaring the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure that needs urgent help, the Obama administration unveiled sweeping plans for jump-starting restoration efforts. Baltimore Sun SPORTS Olympics: Obama keeps Chicago 2016 bid team guessing Organisers of Chicago's bid to stage the 2016 Olympics are still anxiously waiting to know whether United States President Barack Obama will join them in presenting their final pitch. Reuters Steelers pull out overtime win The Steelers' offense went from Super Bowl hangover to Super Bowl repeat all in one game last night as they overcame early lethargy to beat the Tennessee Titans, 13-10, in overtime. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Caster Semenya, forced to take gender test, is a woman ... and a man The 18-year-old South African champ has no womb or ovaries and her testosterone levels are more than three times higher than those of a normal female, say reports. NY Daily News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New hope for ending traffic jams Some traffic jams have no apparent cause — no accident, stalled vehicle or closed lanes. A new study has figured out how to reduce the odds of them forming. 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