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Indonesian National Police Chief Gen. Bambang Hendarso Danuri shows the fingerprints taken from one of the bodies of the terror suspects killed in a police raid in Central Java, Indonesia.  (Photo by Tatan Syuflana / AP) Bank of America directors subpoenaed The New York Attorney General's office subpoenaed five members of Bank of America Corp.'s board as part of an investigation into its acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. Forbes Cuomo subpoenas 5 B of A directors CNBC Obama scraps Bush-era missile defense for new plan The new system "will provide capabilities sooner, build on proven systems and offer greater defenses against the threat of missile attack than the 2007 European missile defense program." CNN   Indonesian police kill alleged terror mastermind Indonesian commandos raided a house in central Java, killing Noordin Muhammad Top, the fugitive Islamist leader and the suspected mastermind of bombings in Bali and Jakarta, security officials said. New York Times Police: Indonesia terror chief killed in raid MSNBC Terror mastermind killed CNN Baucus bill gets lukewarm reception A long-awaited plan to revamp health care got a tepid response from lawmakers, underscoring the challenge President Barack Obama confronts as his top priority enters a critical new phase. USA TODAY For Democrats, 60 senators is magic number Gainesville Sun Obama works phones for health care bill CQ Politics Role of Obama's 'czars' questioned On paper, they are special advisers, envoys and Cabinet-agency deputies. But critics call them "czars" and they have become a flash point for anger. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   NATION Student at center of ACORN scandal The hidden camera videos showing ACORN members giving unethical advice to a couple appear to be taking their toll in Washington. The Senate has voted to block any housing grants to ACORN. Palm Beach Post FBI search Denver home of man linked to NY raids Federal agents searched the Denver-area home of a man suspected of sympathizing with al-Qaida and linked to a series of law enforcement raids in New York City. Reuters FBI raids yield questions, no arrests NPR Panel begins financial meltdown inquiry A congressionally appointed panel modeled after the 9/11 Commission and the Iraq Study Group is opening a 15-month investigation into the causes of last year's economy-crippling financial collapse. Cleveland Plain Dealer POLITICS Mass. to vote on Senate seat change Lawmakers in the Massachusetts House expect to vote on a bill that will change state law and allow appointment of a temporary U.S. senator. CQ Politics White House rejects racism claim President Barack Obama does not believe current criticism of his policies is based on the color of his skin. BBC Former President Carter stands by comment YouTube BUSINESS US ending oil and gas royalty program that ignited scandal The Interior Department announced that it was ending an oil and gas royalty program that ignited a scandal last year. New York Times SEC wants judge to order big penalty in Kmart case A Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer told a federal court that the ex-head of Kmart Corp. should pay millions of dollars for misleading investors about the retailer's financial health in 2001. Forbes HEALTH Experts push soda tax In the public health battle against obesity, nutrition and economics experts are pushing for a 1-cent tax on each ounce of soda or sweetened beverage. CBS News Special section: The benefits of taxing sugary beverages New England Journal of Medicine Experts want to tax soft drinks by the ounce USA TODAY 1st lady, 1st customer? First lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to attend the opening of Washington's newest farmers' market located just a tomato's-throw from the White House. Baltimore Sun EDUCATION Study: Families of all incomes save for college, yet many fall short Families of low and modest incomes save as much or more as a percentage of income as families in higher income brackets, says a new study. Welt Online $1 million for Texas school district that shrank achievement gap The Aldine, Texas, school district has won the prestigious Broad Prize for Urban Education this year, and with it $1 million toward scholarships for high school seniors. Christian Science Monitor RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Jews prepare for Rosh Hashana Rosh Hashana begins at sundown Friday, ushering in the Jewish New Year 5770 and the beginning of 10 days of atonement that end with Yom Kippur. phillyBurbs.com US social conservatives riled, lack leader Wanted: a leader for the U.S. social conservative movement. Must be able to press all the right buttons, be a committed Christian and have a vision to propel the Republican Party back to power. Reuters Jewish synagogue doubles as mosque during Muslim holy month In the afternoons, the people coming to pray at this building take off their shoes, kneel on rugs and pray in Arabic. The ones that come in the evenings put on yarmulkes and pray in Hebrew. WKOWTV   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Someday, a bill will pass New York Times Column: Testing the Obama effect Morning Journal Column: Wall Street under the microscope San Francisco Chronicle Column: Does anybody really wear that? TIME Column: Be like Gmail Slate Editorial: A law to protect press and public Sacramento Bee Column: The left should reclaim 'Freedom' Wall Street Journal Column: Iran's nuclear aim in Chavez's yard The Australian   Site edited by: Randall Rich, Beth Ruiz, Jeff Bromberg, Laurie Hauptli, Danny Bittker, Jennifer Rivera, Andreea Chirita, Michael J. Bobak, Sevim Yolacti, Amy Helfman, Heather Norberg and Jennifer Huang.   GOOD NEWS Pilot survives harrowing crash A twin-engine Beechcraft plane crashed shortly after takeoff in California, bursting into flames, but the pilot was able to escape without injury. KTVU Miami surgeons put lens in tooth to restore vision of woman For nine years Thornton, who is 60, could see only shadows. But when doctors at Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute removed the bandages from her eye, she could see their faces. Orlando Sentinel WORLD Bright start for Japan's new PM as economy improves Japan's new prime minister got some good news on his first full day in office as the central bank said the struggling economy was showing signs of recovery from its worst recession since World War II. Reuters Obama to abandon European missile-defense shield, say reports President Barack Obama has abandoned the controversial plan to build a missile-defense system in Europe, a break with the policy of the Bush administration. Guardian France to close migrant 'jungle' France intends to close the camp in Calais known as "the jungle," where migrants gather to try to reach the U.K. BBC ENVIRONMENT Calif. utilities must hit 33 percent renewable power California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order requiring utilities to source 33 percent of their power sales from renewable sources like solar and wind by 2020. San Francisco Business Times Lead, arsenic found in products from handbags to car seats A consumer watchdog group has found lead, arsenic and other potentially harmful chemicals in an array of everyday products, from handbags to pet supplies to car seats and backpacks. USA TODAY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Gene therapy helps colorblind monkeys Scientists have used gene therapy to achieve full color vision in two colorblind squirrel monkeys. NPR How cooking helped us evolve The success of the human species is all down to our mastery of fire and cooking, a scientist claims. Ours is a species built on hot dinners, not cold plants and berries. Times Online SPORTS Fans of Club América, Chivas soccer teams revel in atmosphere at Arrowhead There were many clues that “El Clásico” at Arrowhead Stadium wouldn’t be like any other soccer game in Kansas City history. Kansas City Star Braves rally in the 9th inning with help of Mets error Daniel Murphy's "pretty awful day" helped give the Atlanta Braves a ninth-inning comeback victory and more reason to believe in their playoff chances. ESPN ENTERTAINMENT FLO TV opens car doors FLO TV, Qualcomm's mobile television subsidiary, has signed a deal with Audiovox to offer an in-vehicle entertainment system delivering live TV service to car dealers. Multichannel News 'Laugh-In' and 'Boston Legal' actor Henry Gibson dies Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died. He was 73. ABC News The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park unveiled A Harry Potter theme park is to be launched in spring 2010. Universal Orlando Resort, Florida, is promising an experience so magical it will be “unlike any other experience on earth” when it opens. Times Online The Wizarding World of Harry Potter map YouTube   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Gates wants to relax gay expulsion rules Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he wants to make the law prohibiting gays from serving openly in the armed forces "more humane" until Congress eventually repeals it. MSNBC   Photo of the Day Palestinian Muslim worshipers pray during Lilat al-Qader in Jerusalem's Old City in Israel.  (Photo by Muhammed Muheisen / 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 Be nice to people on your way up because you'll meet them on your way down. 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