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Debris of the helicopter that carried Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy lies scattered at the crash site on a hill south of Hyderabad, India.   (Photo by P. Anil Kumar / AP) Influential Indian politician dies in helicopter crash A powerful politician considered an influential player in the ruling Congress Party, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, was found dead after his helicopter disappeared in bad weather in southern India. New York Times Reddy's body arrives in Hyderabad Times of India Galaxy's 'cannibalism' revealed Pictures of the outskirts of the Andromeda galaxy reveal how it has ''cosmically cannibalized'' other star systems. Telegraph.co.uk Month in space MSNBC Sign Justice Stevens may retire next year Justice John Paul Stevens has given a hint that this Supreme Court term will be his last. Stevens confirmed that he has hired only one clerk for the fall of 2010, not the usual three or four. San Francisco Chronicle   Obama aims to take control of health care debate President Barack Obama will give a State of the Union-style address featuring fresh and more detailed arguments for revamping the system. Houston Chronicle Could lawsuit curbs pave way for health deal? NPR Special section: Health care special report CBS News Serena Williams topples Melinda Czink at US Open On a night when U.S. Open organizers turned their prime-time model upside down, Serena Williams swaggered into the room and spent 53 minutes showing that nothing was different at all. NY Daily News A winning formula for fashion retail Net founder and chairman Natalie Massenet (mass-in-ay), 44, has combined the thrill of shopping at a chic boutique with the pleasure of reading a fashion magazine all on one website. CNNMoney From home schooling to 'unschooling' A byproduct of home schooling, unschooling incorporates every facet of a child's life into the education process, allowing a child to follow his passions and learn at his own pace, year-round. Baltimore Sun   NATION Dying Manson murderer denied release Charles Manson follower and convicted mass murderer Susan Atkins has been denied parole, Lt. Bart Fortner, a spokesman at the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, Calif., said. ABC News Residents return to survey damage Residents forced to flee from a wildfire have been allowed to return to survey the damage as crews took advantage of a break in the weather to strengthen their lines around the blaze north of Los Angeles. Fresno Bee Victims of LA fire grateful to firefighters Christian Science Monitor Stimulus moved faster than expected Vice President Biden will claim the stimulus "is doing more, faster, more efficiently, and more effectively" in a speech to mark the 200th-day of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. McClatchy Newspapers POLITICS Kennedy memoir reveals remorse In a posthumous memoir, Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy writes of fear and remorse surrounding the fateful events on Chappaquiddick Island in 1969, when his car accident left a woman dead. MSNBC Strong contenders for Kennedy's Senate seat Taunton Daily Gazette Who will replace Kennedy? Huffington Post US: Fundraiser defrauded other banks Political fundraiser Hassan Nemazee, who was arrested last week on U.S. charges of defrauding Citigroup Inc. of $74 million, cheated other banks of more than $100 million, prosecutors said. Bloomberg SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Music made for monkeys Music may have charms to "soothe the savage breast," but that doesn't mean the same music that soothes humans will charm other species. Monkeys, for example, aren't much affected by human music. Cosmic Log Speaking Mini tells you to belt up Marking its 50th birthday, the Mini is getting a voice that tells drivers when to belt up or warns of a slippery road or when the speed limit is exceeded. Monsters and Critics Tongue can drive and help see Aside from everyday functions of chewing, swallowing, talking and tasting, the tongue has new uses such as steering wheelchairs and helping blind people see. CNN EDUCATION Amid conservative fears, Department of Education changes teaching materials Amid concerns among some conservatives that a planned speech by President Barack Obama would "indoctrinate" students, the Education Department has changed some teaching materials. Politico New college rankings focus on public service, social mobility Public universities fare well in Washington Monthly's rankings, based on the percentage of students who qualify for Pell Grants, participation in Reserve Officers' Training Corps and the Peace Corps. USA TODAY Obama speech divides parents President Barack Obama's plan to address the nation's students during the school day has polarized parents over whether it's OK for their kids to listen to the speech. Denver Post ENVIRONMENT Federal officials praise Green Impact Zone in Kansas City's urban core White House officials declared Kansas City's green approach to revitalizing the urban core should be an example for the rest of the country. Kansas City Star US awards $503M for energy projects The U.S. Energy and Treasury Departments announced $503 million in government cash grants to companies developing renewable energy projects. Reuters Blog: Government subsidies have Wall Street throwing money into wind The Atlantic   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Swine flu isn't reason to drop classes Denver Post Column: Problems money won't solve San Diego Union-Tribune Column: Should Pakistan prosecute Musharraf? Christian Science Monitor Column: What if Dems pass health care alone? Huffington Post Column (Laura Vanderkam): The secret of school success USA TODAY Blog: Bailout propaganda begins TRUE/SLANT Column: Presidents we love to hate The Atlantic Editorial: Reviving civil rights New York Times   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Beth Ruiz, Sevim Yolacti, Andrew McMillan, Andrew Evans, Jasmine Jernberg, Leslie Wendel, Jessie Wright-Mendoza, Laurie Hauptli, Benjamin Wu, Amy Helfman and Emily Naughton.   GOOD NEWS Norway's Trondheim to become energy 'Smart City' In a pioneering project, the city of Trondheim will cut its energy use by 20 percent without a loss to the population of their high living standard, making it a "Smart City." Environment News Service Luxury seats could mean $40 million boost for KU In a happy melding of pigskins and sheepskins at the University of Kansas, new luxury seats planned for Memorial Stadium could pour $40 million more into campus academics. Kansas City Star WORLD Iran backs first woman minister Iranian MPs have approved the first woman minister in the 30-year history of the Islamic republic. BBC 1 year later, Reuters Iraqi photojournalist still in military prison Iraqi photojournalist Ibrahim Jassam remains in a military prison in Iraq a year after his arrest. U.S. officials insist he remains a security threat, despite an order by an Iraqi court that he be released. Editor & Publisher Journalist detained despite release order Democracy Now BUSINESS Report: Bailout bank execs paid nicely The 20 financial firms that have received the most bailout money awarded their top executives pay packages worth a combined $3.2 billion, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies. South Florida Business Journal Wall Street's generous banks Forbes Pfizer pays $2.3B to settle case Top aides in the Obama administration announced a $2.3 billion settlement with the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. over the company’s illegal promotion of its now-withdrawn painkiller, Bextra. New York Times Pfizer to pay record $2.3B penalty Yahoo! News LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT 3-D gets respect from Venice film fest The 66th Venice Film Festival is heralding the digital 3-D era with the inception of the Persol 3D Award. Variety Gibson to step down as anchor of ‘World News’ broadcast ABC News says Charles Gibson is retiring at the end of the year and Diane Sawyer will replace him as the anchor of “World News” in January. MSNBC A look at Gibson's career at ABC News ABC News HEALTH Cure for curious claw-hand condition? A disabling disease that can turn human hands into virtual claws may be eased or even cured by an injectable drug now under review by the federal Food and Drug Administration, a new study suggests. MSNBC Hedgehog drug helps treatment of late-stage cancers People with advanced skin and brain cancers — untreatable by current methods — improve after treatment with a new oral drug called a hedgehog inhibitor. WebMD SPORTS Rafa fever reigns at Open as Nadal wins 1st match Rafa fever caught on strong at the U.S. Open as fans of tennis star Rafael Nadal turned out to cheer the champion in his first match of the tournament. Newsday Even as he nears 80th birthday, Arnie remains 'The King' Arnold Palmer turns 80 on Sept. 10, but he'll be celebrating long before that, including Sept. 8, when he'll throw out the ceremonial first pitch at PNC Park as the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Chicago Cubs. USA TODAY RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Christian convert teen's dad: Honor killing allegation is 'not true' A Florida judge is expected to decide soon the fate of the 17-year-old who fled her Muslim parents in fear of a "honor killing," over her conversion to Christianity. ABC News Meatpacking plants wrongly fired protesting Muslim employees A meatpacking company wrongly fired more than 200 Muslim who walked off the job to protest insufficient breaks during Ramadan, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. USA TODAY   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Amazon deforestation leads to development 'boom-and-bust' According to a major new study, chopping down the Amazon rainforest to make way for crops or cattle has no economic or social benefit for local people in the long term. Guardian   Photo of the Day In a project by World Wide Fund for Nature, around 1,000 ice figures by Brasilian artist Nele Azevedo melt, symbolizing the effect of global warming, in Berlin, Germany.  (Photo by Maya Hitij / 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 Life is a process. We are a process. The universe is a process. Anne Wilson Schaef 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

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