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North Korean soldiers march during a massive military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the communist nation‘s ruling Workers’ Party in Pyongyang, North Korea.  (Photo by Vincent Yu / AP) Is that bank takeover legal? Several large banks have halted to foreclose on homes in 23 states where the process needs a judge’s approval. The controversy revolves around that many foreclosures were processed with bad paperwork. Christian Science Monitor Toxic sludge reservoir damage could lead to repeat of Hungarian flood A wall in the Hungarian reservoir that burst triggering a flood of toxic sludge is close to collapse, the country’s prime minister warned. Guardian Authorities blamed for red sludge spill YouTube   North Korea celebrates newly anointed leader North Korean heir apparent Kim Jong-un stood with his father and viewed a Pyongyang military parade meant to demonstrate the regime’s stability and strength as he rises to leadership positions. Bloomberg North Korea’s highest-ranking defector dies CNN North Korea opens up to foreign media Al Jazeera New drug may shrink brain tumors An experimental melanoma drug from GlaxoSmithKline managed to shrink secondary tumors in the brains of nine patients with advanced disease, according to results of a small clinical trial. Reuters No call for 2011 Social Security increase The government is expected to announce that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits. ABC News   NATION America moves on from Gulf spill For Gulf residents fighting for economic survival, a nation’s short attention span is deeply unsettling, especially with oil still washing ashore. MSNBC Could you pass a US citizenship test? Immigrants must pass the Naturalization Test with a score of 60 percent or higher. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services, 92 percent of applicants pass. Christian Science Monitor POLITICS Obama steps up campaigning With just three weeks before Election Day, President Barack Obama will spend his time much as he did in the final weeks of his own campaign in 2008. Politico Obama to rally voters in Philadelphia Philadelphia Inquirer Blog: Obama in Philly for the youth vote  (USA TODAY) The Oval Election 2010’s battle over money With little more than three weeks until the midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans are in a ferocious fight over the most important issue in the campaign: money. Christian Science Monitor Donald Trump for president in 2012? Boston Herald ENVIRONMENT Climate deal is closer, says UN envoy, despite China and US locking horns The international community has edged closer to a climate deal after talks in Tianjin, a top U.N. diplomat insisted, despite a public rift between China and the U.S. Guardian Blog: US-China bickering mars climate talks  (The Hill) E2 Wire Climate change takes its toll on ‘miracle rice,’ institute says Climate change has reduced by 15 percent the yield of the “miracle rice” which helped avert famine in Asia in the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute said. Earth Times LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Mendocino County: the ‘Napa Valley’ of marijuana? If California voters approve a controversial ballot proposition to legalize marijuana for recreational use, some local growers say Mendocino County might become known as the “Napa Valley of cannabis.” USA TODAY Proposition 19 primer KPBS Soul singer Solomon Burke dies aged 70 Solomon Burke, 2001 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who wrote the classic song “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love,” has died at 70 years old. BBC SPORTS Yankees beat Twins 6-1 to return to ALCS The wild-card Yankees, rebounding from a late-season fade in which they lost 17 of their final 26, begin the ALCS at Texas or Tampa Bay. CBS News Gamecocks stun No. 1 ’Bama On a day where Garcia was 17-for-20 against the nation’s No. 1 team and threw three touchdown passes, it seems likely he was aiming for the crossbar on his own goal post when he gave up the safety. Sporting News EDUCATION Ruling limits state’s power in suspending school students The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that schools must provide strong reasons for denying alternative schooling or tutoring to students suspended for misbehavior. New York Times Judge agrees nose piercing is part of teen’s faith Columbia Daily Tribune Incentives for school chiefs to retire early It’s a situation that has saddled school districts with a dilemma: watch experienced superintendents walk out the door, or engage in an expensive effort to outbid lucrative pension benefits. St. Louis Post-Dispatch   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Philip Howard): Drowning in law: A flood of rules and regulations is killing the American spirit NY Daily News Column (Paul Krugman): America’s road to greatness is blocked by penny-pinchers San Jose Mercury News Column (Thomas M. Stephens): Value-added measurement unreliable Columbus Dispatch Editorial: Winner behind bars Boston Herald Column (Larry Kudlow): Jobs tepid, Dems out, stocks up? RealClearPolitics Column (Christopher Hitchens): Tumortown Vanity Fair Editorial: What’s in a name? If corn refiners win, a way to dupe consumers Post-Gazette Editorial: Must protect athletes Philadelphia Inquirer   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Selena Williams, Michael Makofka, Anne Lawver, Jeff Bromberg, Adrian Smith, Walt Chiu, Alexa Even, John Harvell, Charles Weiss and John Allen.   GOOD NEWS Giving back to the game Ruben Fernandez played everywhere as a soccer goalie, from Spain to the United States, and now shares his love, dedication and devotion to the beautiful game through coaching youth in his city. Daily Pilot Wounded sea lion gets helpful surgery Sargeant Nevis underwent radical surgery to reconstruct his furry, whiskery face in what’s believed to be the first plastic surgery on a sea lion. San Francisco Chronicle WORLD Joy: drill reaches trapped miners When Chile mine rescue drillers punched their 27-inch bit into a passage where miners trapped deep underground for more than two months were waiting, pure joy erupted above ground. Christian Science Monitor Chile prepares to free trapped miners YouTube Senegal’s poor hurt by begging ban Many of the beggars in the metropolis have disappeared, at least for now, after the government began enforcing a 2005 ban on public begging, except near mosques and other places of worship. NPR BUSINESS Jobless after 50? You may be out of luck Unemployment figures are still grim, especially for older workers. Could more stimulus money help? NPR Google tests cars that drive themselves The cars use video cameras mounted on the roof, radar sensors and a laser range finder to “see” other traffic, software engineer Sebastian Thrun said. BBC Blog: Google’s car of the future  (PC World) Geek Teck Finance leaders call for IMF role in averting protectionist `currency war’ Global governments tasked the International Monetary Fund with calming the recent outbreak of tensions over currencies amid signs they are already triggering a protectionist backlash. Bloomberg HEALTH Kids remain on parents’ health plans till 26 New legislation means that parents can keep their children on their health insurance plans until they are 26 years old, regardless of whether they are still studying or live away from their parents. Medical News Today Healthy diet is not enough: Exercise, support drops more weight An intensive diet and exercise plan can melt away the pounds if dieters get the counseling and support they need to stick with it, new research shows. USA TODAY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Tablet computers won’t kill off laptops Tablet computers such as Apple‘s iPad and Samsung’s Galaxy are unlikely to kill off their older cousin the laptop anytime soon, say Asian analysts and vendors. Sydney Morning Herald Exploring Mars with a robot airplane Various orbiters and rovers that have explored Mars reveal tantalizing evidence for life and make a strong case for flying an airplane over Mars. Christian Science Monitor RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Gay harassment: the struggle for inclusion Before she had any reason to know the name Tyler Clementi, the Rev. Audrey M. Connor was planning a celebratory day of worship at her church in Lynchburg, Va. New York Times Cubans flocking to evangelism to fill spiritual vacuum When Cuban President Raul Castro met with the country’s Catholic Church leaders and agreed to free dozens of political prisoners, it was a major boost to an institution facing increased competition for Cuban worshipers. NPR   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT For-profit colleges shortchanging students? Could for-profit colleges be the educational equivalent of subprime-mortgages? The schools are under government scrutiny for alleged practices driven more by profit margins than by educational goals. Christian Science Monitor   Photo of the Day A butterfly rests on a flower at a park in Lahore, Pakistan.  (Photo by K.M. Chuadary / 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 Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye. H. 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