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Barbara Billingsley, who gained the title supermom for her gentle portrayal of June Cleaver, the warm, supportive mother of a pair of precocious boys in “Leave it to Beaver,” has died. She was 94.  (Photo by Damian Dovarganes / AP) Drugged driving tough to prove: Non-alcohol DUI’s are up As illegal prescription drug use soars, authorities say the number of cases of driving under the influence, where the substance is a prescription drug rather than alcohol, is rising steadily. Florida Today Nun who fought abuse becomes saint Australia got its first Catholic saint, a feisty 19th-century nun who was briefly excommunicated when her colleagues exposed an abusive priest. CNN   ‘Leave it to Beaver’ star Barbara Billingsley dies at 94 Barbara Billingsley, best known as the “perfect mom” on TV’s “Leave it to Beaver,” died after a long illness at her home in Santa Monica, said a family spokeswoman. ABC News Actress Barbara Billingsley dead at 94 YouTube Fans trapped in Fox-Cablevision dispute Negotiators for Cablevision and Fox planned to meet again to resolve a dispute over rates that could force subscribers to make alternate arrangements to watch the New York Giants take on the Detroit Lions. CBS News Hank’s picks ESPN Obama, 1st lady hit campaign trail together President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hit the campaign trail together for the first time since the 2008 presidential race during a trip to Ohio. Sify Obama on economic frustration Reuters   NATION Working hard to save for retirement? Work harder Each year since 2006, Congress has declared the third week of October to be National Save for Retirement Week. Many Americans are in worse shape for retirement now than they were four years ago. NPR Outsourcing wave grows Although some U.S. firms are bringing overseas work back home, evidence is growing that companies are moving more jobs than ever to China and other countries. Philadelphia Inquirer Obama urges end to tax breaks that reward moving jobs overseas Chicago Sun-Times POLITICS Washington: The blue state that goes red? The Republicans are almost certain to pick up seats in the Senate. But to gain an outright majority, Republicans also need to win at least one state that usually goes Democratic. NPR Democrats abandon House progressives Grasping to keep control of Congress, Democratic leaders are turning their backs on staunch supporters in the House and propping up stronger candidates who have routinely defied them on major issues. Salon HEALTH 3 ways to reduce your breast cancer risk Women who maintain certain “breast-healthy” habits can lower their risk of breast cancer, even if a close relative has had the disease, a new study finds. USA TODAY FDA approves Botox to treat migraines Federal health officials approved Botox for migraine headaches, giving drugmaker Allergan clearance to market its drug to patients with a history of the condition. San Francisco Chronicle LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The Hobbit to begin filming Warner Bros also announced that Peter Jackson, who directed the Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy, would helm the two-part prequel. BBC Skin damage possible from laptop Have you ever worked on your laptop computer with it sitting on your lap, heating up your legs? If so, you might want to rethink that habit. Houston Chronicle SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Spammers use the human touch to avoid CAPTCHA puzzles Spammers and mass-ticket purchasers have outsourced CAPTCHA solving to teams of low-wage workers in places like Russia and Southeast Asia. Many of them don‘t even speak English. NPR Robots are stealing US jobs Forget the recession, immigration and the mortgage industry collapse — in the loss of American jobs, robots are to blame. If automation is the future, less-educated Americans could be left in the dust. Popular Science MIT’s robots PC World NASA’s Bolden walks tight rope on trip NASA administrator Bolden‘s trip to China comes at a time of upheaval in the US human spaceflight program, including doubt about Bolden’s future at the space agency’s helm. Christian Science Monitor SPORTS Jacks by Giant give Philly unhappy Halladay For one night, the Giants overcame their underdog status in the National League Championship Series with power and persistence. MLB.com Duke hangs 4th banner Duke threw one last party to celebrate last season’s national championship. Then the Blue Devils went to work on trying to win another one. USA TODAY Midnight Madness begins ESPN Texas beats Nebraska Garrett Gilbert ran for two touchdowns and Texas’ defense shut down Taylor Martinez to lead the Longhorns to a 20-13 upset of No. 5 Nebraska. MSNBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Treasures emerge from Vatican vault As more than 8000 Australians flooded into the Eternal City for today’s canonisation of Mary MacKillop, Aboriginal treasures held in the vaults of the Vatican Museums for 85 years were revealed for the first time. Sydney Morning Herald Meditation reduces depression, fatigue, anxiety in MS patients A new Swiss study reports that a form of meditation known as mindfulness may help patients with multiple sclerosis. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Sean Wilentz): The Tea Party’s Cold War roots The New Yorker Column (Sheri Rivlin and Allan Rivlin): Dems step 6: Connect with voters’ anxiety to earn their trust Huffington Post Editorial: Far better arrangements Jerusalem Post Editorial: Court protects gay soldiers Hartford Courant Editorial: O’s magic wanes Boston Herald Column (Scott Horton): Psychologists and torture Harper’s Column (Amy Goodman): Amy Goodman: British novelist knows about real wars, too Auburn Citizen Editorial: Gouging welfare recipients San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Christie’s tunnel vision Philadelphia Inquirer   Site edited by: Selena Williams, Jeff Bromberg, Walt Chiu, Tanya Flowers, Adrian Smith, Michael Makofka, Alexa Even, Elizabeth Quinn and Charles Weiss.   GOOD NEWS Donors push Africa’s war on malaria In recent years, malaria’s profile has risen among celebrities and high-spending philanthropists. Malaria strikes a chord because it seems so easily prevented. San Francisco Chronicle ‘The Hokey Pokey Project’ is a unique form of community service A mom’s simple goal — to make people smile and teach her kids to do likewise — inspires a colorful public art project. Star Tribune ‘School Pride’ gives Cheryl Hines an education about schools Cheryl Hines spent her summer at several schools, but the star of HBO‘s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” wasn’t sitting at a desk. She was cleaning up run-down schools. USA TODAY WORLD Angela Merkel declares death of German multiculturalism Chancellor Angela Merkel has declared the death of multiculturalism in Germany, saying that it had “failed utterly,” in what has been interpreted as a startling shift from her previous views. Guardian Iran releases American Iran set free an American businessman jailed in Tehran on suspicion of ties to an allegedly violent opposition group. St. Louis Post-Dispatch American freed from Iran ABC News BUSINESS News Corp. pulls Fox from Cablevision Cablevision said in a statement that Fox failed to negotiate in good faith and called the decision to remove the programming “a black eye for broadcast television in America.” Bloomberg Apple’s earnings showcase 1-2 punch Apple should affirm that the iPad tablet computer is selling well despite a shaky consumer market, while the iPhone continues to fend off a strong challenge from rival Google Inc. ABC News ENVIRONMENT EU clashes with Greenland over international stewardship of Arctic The European Union has clashed with Greenland and other Arctic nations over their perceived failure to ensure wider international stewardship of the far north. Guardian Filmmaker Cameron joins Schwarzenegger in climate fight Academy Award-winning director James Cameron pledged $1 million to oppose Proposition 23, a measure that would suspend the state’s landmark climate change law. McClatchy Newspapers EDUCATION A new tactic to stop school violence The initiative, one of the first of its kind in the U.S., is the natural extension of a burgeoning field of study called victimization research. TIME Union leader backs school change In “Waiting for Superman,” the new education documentary, the union leader Randi Weingarten is portrayed, in the words of Variety, as “a foaming satanic beast.” New York Times ‘Waiting for Superman’ trailer Times-Picayune More intellectually disabled youths go to college Students with Down syndrome, autism and other conditions that can result in intellectual disabilities are leaving high school more academically prepared than ever and ready for the next step: college. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Millionaires got richer amid recession A stock market rebound helped the world’s ranks of millionaires climb 17 percent to 10 million, while their collective wealth surged 19 percent to $39 trillion, nearly recouping losses from the financial crisis. Reuters   Photo of the Day An Acehnese woman sits at a Muslim headscarf shop in a market in Banda Aceh, Aceh province, Indonesia.  (Photo by Heri Juanda / 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 The world hates change yet it is the only thing that has brought progress. 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