This edition was published on September 19, 2009 at 1 PM E.T. [ Go to the front page ]
Please click here to view all archived editions for this day.

Make us your homepage September 19, 2009 Log in | Sign up
Home About us Our Team Volunteer Ways to help News archives Opinion
First lady Michelle Obama sits with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius before speaking on health insurance reform and its impact on women and families.  (Photo by Haraz N. Ghanbari / AP) First lady: Health reform is a women's issue In a personal speech, Michelle Obama described health-insurance reform as "very much a women's issue" and said the current system is preventing women from achieving "true equality" in the country. San Francisco Chronicle Michelle Obama on health insurance CNN Moscow: Ahmadinejad Holocaust gibe 'totally unacceptable' Iranian President Ahmadinejad's statement that the Holocaust was "a myth" is "totally unacceptable," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. Yahoo! News   Thai protestors clash with security forces Security forces in Thailand are facing off against two separate protest groups – one at the Cambodian border, the other in the capital Bangkok. Australian Broadcasting Corporation Red and yellow shirts protest separately Malaysia Star Thailand rocked by rival protests BBC Obama seeks to reassure G-20 leaders President Barack Obama vowed to work with fellow G-20 leaders to close gaps in financial regulations and insisted reckless schemes that yield "fat executive bonuses" could no longer be tolerated. Reuters Obama urges strengthening of regulations Bloomberg Network rounds mean no rest for Obama USA TODAY CIA heads urge end of abuse probe Seven former heads of the CIA urged President Barack Obama to end the inquiry into abuse allegations of suspects held by the agency, claiming that the investigation would hamper intelligence operations. BBC   NATION Ex-police officers admit home invasions Four former members of a now-disbanded Chicago police unit admitted to taking part in a scheme in which they barged into homes and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from suspected drug dealers. MSNBC Terror plot suspect admits al-Qaida ties, may plead guilty The Denver man at the center of an alleged New York bomb plot, Najibullah Zazi, has admitted he has ties to al-Qaida and may plead guilty to a terror charge. ABC News Swing drawbridge in Fla. spans history For 75 years, the Point Chosen bridge has connected the mainland levee to Torry Island in Lake Okeechobee. A simple task, but the bridge has a special place in Florida history: it's one of the last of its kind. Palm Beach Post POLITICS 'Values voters' point to revival in 2010 At the "Values Voter Summit," many of the participants are feeling under siege, with Democrats in control of both Congress and the White House. But they're promising a religious and political revival in 2010. NPR President Obama rejects race as lead cause of criticism Obama believes the cause of criticism aimed at his administration in the debate over health care is not race, but rather a sense of suspicion and distrust many Americans have in their government. New York Times Mass. House approved appointing a ‘temp’ to fill Kennedy seat The Massachusetts House of Representatives approved a bill that would allow Gov. Deval Patrick (D), and governors who follow him, to appoint a temporary replacement to serve in the U.S. Senate. Christian Science Monitor HEALTH Shortages of flu shots are spotty Early demand for the seasonal vaccine has caused some scattered delays, but an overall shortage is not anticipated. Star Tribune Blog: Where scientists go to learn about swine flu Reuters How binge drinking undermines the body's immune system Researchers have confirmed that binge drinking undermines the immune system and weakens the body's ability to fight off infection for at least 24 hours afterward. Medical News Today ENVIRONMENT Parking spaces morph into ‘parks’ Activists across the country parked themselves curbside, taking up spaces reserved for cars and transforming them into mini parks to raise awareness about the impact of autos in the city. MSNBC Special section: Park(ing) day Inhabitat.com Road impact on endangered rainforest 'cause for concern' The impact which a new road through the endangered Amazon rainforest may have on the environment is causing concern among some conservationists. Cool Earth Special section: Traveling down the Amazon road NPR Calif. solar power tower withdrawn in favor of monument Solar energy developer BrightSource Energy, Inc. has withdrawn plans for a 5,000 acre solar thermal facility to be located in the Broadwell Valley in California's Mojave Desert. Environment News Service ENTERTAINMENT Drama at Emmys: Will anyone new win? Based on the nominations for the 61st annual prime-time Emmys, the show will be heavy on shows that much of the public does not regularly watch. New York Times Monopoly's hidden maps During World War II, the Britain's secret service enlisted an unlikely partner in the ongoing war effort: Monopoly. ABC News RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY After Muslims' fast ends, it's a time of joy The appearance of a new moon signals the end of Ramadan and the beginning of a new month on the Islamic calendar. Houston Chronicle Muslims find new fast partners: Christians Charleston Daily Mail Dozens of American Buddhists prepare to heighten inner awareness Deep in a remote desert valley, Stephane Dreyfus and several dozen other Buddhists are preparing to undergo a mind-altering journey: three years, three months and three days of silence. 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. Editorial: Tired protectionism New York Times Column: People, not Facebook, kill friendships Christian Science Monitor Column: Soda tax: It’s the real thing Boston Globe Editorial: Birth control combats climate change ABC News Column: Opening the door for biogenerics The Washington TImes Editorial: Bans on outdoor smoking cross a line USA TODAY Blog: Feds to address dangers of distracted driving Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: Joe Wilson's view of auto fuel rules? Detroit News   Site edited by: Jennifer Huang, Jennifer Yirinec, Jayanthi Nathan, Jennifer Rivera, Leslie Wendel, Andrew Evans, Michael J. Bobak, Andreea Chirita, Amy Helfman, Benjamin Wu, Darling Gutierrez, Nadine Natour, Evelyn Cordova and Randall Rich.   GOOD NEWS Volunteers clean the world's beaches The Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup expects hundreds of thousands of volunteers to pick up trash on beaches around the globe. Environment News Service Day of Caring volunteers build bridge for county park Volunteers from Grand Haven's JSJ Corp. built a 35-foot bridge over a stream at Eastmanville Farm County Park as part of the United Way's annual Day of Caring. Grand Haven Tribune WORLD Obama to meet Dmitry Medvedev President Barack Obama will meet Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for face to face talks in an attempt to urge Russia to back a tougher approach toward Iran. Telegraph.co.uk 'Stronger, smarter and swifter defenses' Whitehouse.gov Germany boosts terrorism alert level The German government raised its terrorism alert level after al-Qaida posted a video threatening attacks in Germany if their elections do not come out the way the terrorist organization wants. CNN Merkel urges German voters to make history as challenger gains Bloomberg Camera footage shows fatal Mexico subway shooting The Mexican government posted security camera footage of a shooting inside a subway station that left two people dead and at least five wounded at the height of evening rush hour. CNN BUSINESS 42 states lost jobs Forty-two states lost jobs in Aug. 2009, up from 29 in July 2009, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. ABC News Blog: How can the unemployment rate fall when job losses go up? Christian Science Monitor Abercrombie & Fitch discriminated against US Muslim teen, lawsuit claims The U.S. government has accused clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch of discriminating against a Muslim teenager by denying her a sales representative job because she wears a headscarf. Guardian SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Shuttle's last crew veterans of space NASA's chief astronaut will command the nation's final shuttle mission, and a former Kennedy Space Center engineer-turned-astronaut will fly on the six-person crew. Florida Today NASA's 10 greatest science missions MSNBC Plants choose ammunition carefully By 'consulting' with each other, plant hormones determine which defense mechanism they shall set in motion. ScienceDaily SPORTS The races: Twins closing division gap Just when it appeared as though the Tigers had a firm grasp on the American League Central, things are starting to get interesting, with the Twins making a late push for the division crown. MLB.com In Utah, young Polynesians make a life out of football In Utah, young Polynesians use football as a way to express their culture and at times, as a way to move beyond it. NPR EDUCATION Online labs transform school science iLabs are experimental facilities that can be accessed through the Internet, allowing students to complete experiments from anywhere at any time via a webcam and remote controls. LiveScience Special section: The sound of 1 hand clicking Newsweek Change will keep schools stocked with fresh produce More fresh produce from local farms could end up in schools across the nation under a federal rule change. Newsday House bill would expand college aid for Wisconsin students Tens of thousands of Wisconsin college students would get a boost in financial aid from a House bill that aims to dramatically alter the student loan landscape. Oshkosh Northwestern   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The growing success of 'vegitecture' A growing number of "plant walls" or "vertical gardens" are taking root across the world, as architects search for environmentally friendly ways to create beautiful buildings. CNN   Photo of the Day Members of the Romanian Jewish community attend the New Year religious service at the Great Synagogue in Bucharest, Romania.   (Photo by Vadim Ghirda / 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 Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. Norman Vincent Peale Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

Copyright © 2006-2016 DailySource. All rights reserved. Terms of Service