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Iraqi people surf the Internet for the WikiLeaks website in Baghdad. Leaked military documents suggest that far more Iraqis died than previously acknowledged during sectarian violence.  (Photo by Khalid Mohammed / AP) Food safety: Keep our global menu off the recall list As the food recall list grows and food imports flood into the U.S., it may be time to revamp America’s laws on food safety. Christian Science Monitor Blog: FDA calls for increased food-safety efforts  (The Hill) Healthwatch Rangers beat Yankees 6-1 to advance to World Series For the Yankees, the end of a four-game sweep that happened to take six games was the bat on Alex Rodriguez’s shoulder against the closer, Neftali Feliz. NY Daily News Rangers advance to World Series CBSSports   WikiLeaks release shows US ‘ignored Iraq torture’ Wikileaks has released almost 400,000 secret U.S. military logs which suggest U.S. commanders ignored evidence of torture by the Iraqi authorities. BBC Iraqi officials vow to probe any abuse cases Reuters Documents shed light on Iraq war abuses YouTube Websites help in the hunt for college financial aid Many universities have stopped offering students advice on private loans because of government intervention and ethics scandals. Websites can help provide students with the knowledge they need. Chicago Sun-Times College grads: $24,000 in debt CNNMoney Special section: Financial aid U.S. Department of Education Difficult-to-read fonts better for learning Difficult-to-read fonts make for better learning, according to scientists. They argue that schools could boost results by simply changing the font used in their basic teaching materials. BBC   NATION More working families get government aid Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that 30 states have adopted rules making it easier to qualify for food stamps. In all, 38 states have loosened eligibility standards. Boston Herald Jobless rate down in 23 states Unemployment rates dropped in September in most states, the Labor Department said ahead of early November elections where jobs are expected to be a key focus for voters selecting governors. Reuters POLITICS Candidates of all stripes seek to label opponents ‘extreme’ No matter what your political views may be, if you’re in a contested race for federal office this cycle, someone, somewhere, is probably calling you “extreme.” MSNBC Special section: Campaign 2010 CBS News NPR official admits fault in firing NPR’s ombudswoman admitted the firing of Juan Williams was botched, but the firestorm around the news analyst’s ouster has fueled speculation that it could be another boon for the GOP. Boston Herald What speech is ok as journalism evolves? YouTube BUSINESS Cities, states in hotel tax war with Orbitz, Expedia, others When hotel companies such as Orbitz and Expedia sell hotel rooms at discounted rates, cities and states get less tax revenue. USA TODAY G20 inks pact to avert trade war, seals IMF power shift A group of 20 finance leaders struck a deal to refrain from competitive currency devaluations, although they failed to agree on firmer language that might have shored up the U.S. dollar. Reuters Special section: G20 Al Jazeera EDUCATION Racial violence spurred Asian students to take a stand After being attacked as a freshman and witnessing other attacks on Asian students, Wei Chen founded the Chinese Student Association to help new Chinese students adjust to life at South Philly High. CNN Science grows on acquiring new language for students Recent studies point to potential learning benefits for students who speak more than one language. Education Week HEALTH CDC: Diabetes could triple by 2050 The number of American adults with diabetes could double or triple by 2050 if current trends continue, warns a federal government study. HealthDay Special section: Diabetes in depth CBS News Food-processing plant awaits results from FDA after celery contamination The results of tests done at a Texas food processing company that was shuttered by state health authorities after contaminated celery was linked to four deaths will likely come soon. MSNBC SPORTS Giants get another shot at clincher Given the talk of Philadelphia Phillies’ self-assurance and the San Francisco Giants’ panic-inducing playoff history, the crux of this National League Championship Series has not changed. San Jose Mercury News NLCS: Giants at Phillies Game 6 Preview CBSSports Lakers top Warriors in overtime even with Ellis’ 41 points After the Los Angeles Lakers accidentally tacked five more minutes onto their preseason with a late rally, they refused to head into their title defense without making that extra effort worth the trip. Yahoo! News Special section: Los Angeles Lakers ESPN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Jonathan Alter): Why midterms matter Newsweek Editorial: Case closed Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Timothy Noah): Foreclosure fairy dust Slate Editorial: Juan Williams’ firing shows culture clash San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Clocked out Columbus Dispatch Blog (Josh Burek): Does journalism need more objectivity — or more transparency?  (Christian Science Monitor) Editorial Board Column (Michael Barone): Political newbies have good instincts Columbus Dispatch Column (Drake Bennett): The inequality delusion BusinessWeek   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Tanya Flowers, Paul Wertheim, Brigitte Leschhorn, Adrian Smith, Michael Makofka, Elizabeth Quinn, Alexa Even, Ayesha Sharma and Charles Weiss.   GOOD NEWS An app to clean the world’s water? The seemingly obvious idea behind a new smartphone app, called Flow, lets people in the developing world snap pictures of water pumps that are broken. CNN Iraq war vet, daytime TV star turns scars into inspiration Throughout his grueling recovery, which included 32 surgeries, J.R. Martinez used his experience to lift the spirits of other military vets recovering from injuries and to raise awareness. HealthDay WORLD US seeks $2B in military aid for Pakistan The U.S. is offering Pakistan $2 billion in military aid as part of a carrot-and-stick approach to what is perhaps the single most crucial country in the battle with Islamist militancy. Christian Science Monitor Special section: Pakistan country profile BBC French Senate passes pension bill The French Senate has passed a controversial pension reform bill, which has caused a series of strikes and protests around France. BBC French unions to fight on Sydney Morning Herald SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY What the Internet knows about you The credit score of the future is a kind of aggregated ranking for every aspect of your life. It’s an assessment that goes beyond the limits of targeted advertising by making use of personal data. Newsweek A new way to weigh planets An international CSIRO-led team of astronomers has developed a new way to weigh the planets in our solar system — using radio signals from the small spinning stars called pulsars. ScienceDaily ENVIRONMENT Plants play role in cleaning air pollution Vegetation plays an unexpectedly large role in cleaning the atmosphere, a new study finds. ScienceDaily Arctic warming accelerates in 2010, scientists report The temperature is rising again in the Arctic, with the sea ice extent this year dropping to one of the lowest levels on record, climate scientists reported. Anchorage Daily News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Dalai Lama: simple man, simple message on Ohio visit Religion is complicated, but the Dalai Lama’s message is simple: Showing compassion for others will bring you inner peace. He spoke at Miami University, charming students. Columbus Dispatch Palin, at center of political stage, keeps mum on faith As the elections loom and Sarah Palin positions herself as the heroine of the tea party, Palin has become less vocal about the faith that propelled her into politics. Religion News Service LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Overachievers choke under pressure Sian Beilock, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Chicago, details hers and others’ research showing how overachievers are more likely to choke in anxiety-inducing circumstances. LiveScience Baltimore area Holland Island home‘s demise marks ’end of era’ While Stephen White battled the elements, time and tide have claimed another remnant of the Chesapeake Bay’s fading maritime culture. Baltimore Sun   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Report shows teen girls are drinking more than boys, for different reasons Data released from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America suggest that not only are girls now drinking more than boys, they turn to drugs and alcohol for more serious reasons as well. Newsweek   Photo of the Day Cows are seen grazing in a fog-shrouded field at sunrise in Lockport, La.  (Photo by Gerald Herbert / 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 seat of knowledge is in the head; of wisdom, in the heart. 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