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A store holder prepares newspapers headlining WikiLeaks story for sale at a newsagent in Wimbledon, southwest London.  (Photo by Sang Tan / AP) When bullying turns deadly: Can it be stopped? Bullies can be anywhere, but there’s no place they show up more than in schools, and no time more than in September. Once the academic year starts, the social hierarchy of a campus gets reinvented. TIME Battling the bullies MPNnow G20 signs pact to avert trade war The Group of 20 major economies agreed to shun competitive currency devaluations but stopped short of setting targets to reduce trade imbalances that are clouding global growth prospects. Reuters   WikiLeaks defends its own action WikiLeaks released nearly 400,000 classified reports detailing more than 100,000 deaths in the Iraq War, some 60 percent of which were of civilians. Christian Science Monitor Iraqis respond to WikiLeaks files Al Jazeera NPR vs. Fox News: Juan Williams firing reveals deeper media fight NPR’s firing Juan Williams comes just as controversial figures connected to NPR and Fox News — philanthropist George Soros and commentator Glenn Beck — are in a harsh rhetorical fight. Christian Science Monitor Signs of traction in fight against Afghan Taliban It’s too early to measure the effect of the summer’s 32,000 extra troops. In Kabul it has been stressed that Afghan and coalition forces have started weakening the Taliban’s momentum. NPR NATO squeezes Taliban, but claims no win Denver Post   NATION Calif. beaches closed after deadly shark attack on bodyboarder A string of beaches on California’s Central Coast were shut down and there was no word on when they would reopen after a deadly attack on a bodyboarder from what some said was a great white shark. NPR Man killed in Calif. shark attack YouTube Economy in US probably grew at faster pace on consumer-spending pickup The economy in the U.S. probably grew at a faster pace in the third quarter, reflecting a pickup in consumer spending that bodes well for the recovery’s staying power, economists projected a report will show. Bloomberg POLITICS Geithner keeps pressure on China after G20 finance meeting U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is keeping the pressure on China, after finance ministers meeting in South Korea this weekend seem to have staved off the immediate threat of a “currency war.” Christian Science Monitor Will the Beck and Colbert-Stewart rallies rock the vote? At a time when many voters are rebelling against traditional political-party labels, it is no coincidence that the most talked-about rallies during this election season are the work of three talk show hosts. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Say goodbye to free checking The days of free checking accounts may be coming to an end as banks look for new ways to generate revenue. Now you have to jump through hoops — such as keeping a high balance or using direct deposit. USA TODAY How to pick a bank Wall Street Journal President Obama’s weekly address YouTube FedEx sued over driver classification New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued FedEx Corp. in state court saying the delivery company improperly classifies ground delivery drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. Bloomberg HEALTH Malaria-transmitting mosquito evolving Researchers have found that the major malaria-transmitting mosquito species, Anopheles gambiae, is evolving into two separate species with different traits. Medical News Today Alcohol misuse among children increasing An average of 36 children and young people are admitted to the hospital every day in the U.K. because of drink-related issues, research suggests. BBC Calls for end of ‘pocket money’ alcohol BBC SPORTS Oklahoma becomes latest No. 1 to fall Thousands of yellow-clad fans stormed the field even before the end of the Sooners‘ final, desperate play, hauling one goal post and part of the other to a local tavern after No. 18 Missouri’s 36-27 victory. FOXSports Giants add new chapter to proud history The Giants are heading to the World Series for the fourth time in their 53-year San Francisco history, and hopefully for the orange-clad faithful, this one against the Rangers won’t end in heartache. MLB.com Giants fans celebrate NLCS win YouTube RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Purdue study finds more religious diversity in America A study by Purdue University researchers finds that while the diversity of religious beliefs in the country is increasing, the belief that America is a Christian nation has become more prevalent. Journal and Courier Exhibit documents Muslims shielding Jews from the Holocaust The exhibit makes the case that the Muslim Albanian villagers who sheltered Jews from deportation to concentration camps did so from a sense of religious obligation. 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. Blog (Dick Polman): The American debate: 8 views of political culture  (Philadelphia Inquirer) The American Debate Column (Debra Saunders): A witch hunt for bigots singes American media San Francisco Chronicle Column (Lewis Finfer): Hidden costs to tax cut Boston Herald Column (Jonah Goldberg): Obama in his own world Boston Herald Column (Terry Haven): We could rescue children from poverty if we cared enough Salt Lake Tribune Editorial: Bad prescription Columbus Dispatch Column (Michele Chabin): Israel a model (of sorts) on gays in the military Religion News Service Blog (Ronald E. Riggio): The unholy trio: bullying, cronyism and narcissism at work  (Psychology Today) Cutting-Edge Leadership Column (Bruce Jenkins): Rangers and Giants in World Series? Bring it on San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: Selena Williams, Jessica Flier, Alexa Even, Walt Chiu, Tanya Flowers, Anne Lawver, Jodi McMaster, Adrian Smith, Michael Makofka and Charles Weiss.   GOOD NEWS Pa. Hero Walk makes $88,000 donation Shrapnel may have robbed Sgt. Jeremy Feldbusch of his eyesight, but it also led him to a new purpose: raising money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Ranchers aim to put beef in grocery bags of needy Ranchers and packing houses are cooperating to put more beef on the tables of hungry families across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Spokesman-Review WORLD Haiti cholera cases detected in Port-au-Prince Five cases of cholera have been detected in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, the U.N. says, amid an outbreak that has killed more than 200 people. BBC Haiti battles cholera outbreak CNN Councils plan for exodus of poor families from London Ministers were accused of driving poor people out of wealthy inner cities as councils revealed they were preparing a mass exodus of low-income families because of coalition benefit cuts. Guardian SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Australia’s questions over iPhone security: justified? John Lawler, the CEO of the Australian Crime Commission, has spoken about the serious threat of online crime in today’s highly tech-savvy world, something that extends all the way to the iPhone. iTWire AT&T still riding high on iPhone AT&T reported that it activated a record 5.2 million iPhones, a 62 percent increase from the company’s previous record of 3.2 million iPhones activated in the second quarter. PC World ENVIRONMENT UN Convention on Biological Diversity talks stall on cash and targets Conservation groups have expressed concern that a major UN conference on nature protection is stalling, with some governments accused of holding the process hostage to their own interest. BBC Acoustic early warning system developed for landslide prediction A new type of sound sensor system has been developed to predict the likelihood of a landslide. The system consists of a network of sensors buried across hillsides that present a risk of collapse. ScienceDaily LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Brand, Perry wed at tiger reserve in India British comedian Russell Brand and American pop singer Katy Perry were married at a luxury resort in a tiger reserve in northwestern India, a hotel official said. ABC News Unsung creator of ‘Rocky and Bullwinkle,’ Alex Anderson, dies Animation has had plenty of unknown geniuses, but few were more obscure, or more important, than Alexander Anderson, who died at 90 in Carmel, Calif. TIME EDUCATION Colleges aim to boost low grad rates; many students unprepared Universities have begun accepting students with below average grades while requiring enrollment in a program that provides tutoring and other study support. Detroit Free Press Wash. schools learn to deal with homeless students School districts in Washington are grappling with how to help the growing populations of homeless students, even as budget cuts further slash their ability to meet their federal obligation to do so. Union Bulletin   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Poison, not snake, killed Cleopatra, scholar says in recent study Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, died from drinking a mixture of poisons. The new theory challenges the centuries-old belief that Cleopatra committed suicide with the bite of an asp. CNN   Photo of the Day A child walks by the painted walls of the Romanian Patriarchy in Bucharest as Romanian Orthodox worshipers start celebrations of Saint Dimitrie Bassarabov, the patron saint of the city.  (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 Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. 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