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Two Red Cross workers walk away from a barn that was lifted off its foundation by a tornado in Mount Pleasant, Wis. Wisconsin is one of 11 states in the Midwest under a high wind warning.  (Photo by Carrie Antlfinger / AP) Chicago’s 1st official turnaround school William T. Sherman Elementary School offers a case study in the importance of having a deep bench of talent ready to tackle the complex challenges of reversing its academic fortunes. Education Week Ford races toward best year since ’98 The Dearborn automaker, which launched its turnaround plan in 2006, posted a $1.7 billion third-quarter profit and said it is hiring workers and aggressively paying down its debt. Detroit Free Press Ford income rises on US market share gains YouTube   Massive storm system marches eastward The eastern United States can expect a second blustery day as severe storms stretch from the Deep South to Delaware, the National Weather Service said. CNN Special section: Birth of a tornado MSNBC Midwest storms Christian Science Monitor US military campaign to topple resilient Taliban hasn’t succeeded An intense military campaign aimed at crippling the Taliban has so far failed to inflict more than fleeting setbacks on the insurgency or put pressure on its leaders to seek peace, according to officials. Washington Post Gorbachev: Victory in Afghanistan impossible BBC With $7.5M exhibit, Katrina tragedy finds place in history Memories of the disastrous effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 line the dim-lighted halls of “Living With Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” an exhibit at the Louisiana State Museum. USA TODAY   NATION State can’t add additional voting hurdle A state can’t require people to submit proof of citizenship when they register to vote, a federal appeals court ruled, overturning a key provision of a 2004 Arizona initiative. San Francisco Chronicle Pentagon: WikiLeaks has more documents The Pentagon says WikiLeaks may have more classified U.S. material than previously thought. The website of the international anti-secrecy group has already posted half a million secret war files. San Francisco Chronicle In information age, leaks are here to stay NPR POLITICS With Senate control in play, labor unions look past card-check bill Unions, which had long warned they wouldn’t help Democrats who did not support favored bills, are putting ideology aside to keep more Republicans from being elected to the Senate. The Hill Tea party-backed Senate candidates McClatchy Newspapers The audacity of nope John Boehner is a backslapping, deal-making throwback to the Republican Party’s past. But his recent “Hell, no!” anti-Obama strategy may point to an ugly future. Vanity Fair BUSINESS Luxury buying on rise, as unemployed still not spending Consumers are buying more luxury items, but spending remains tight for essentials such as food and dental care, analysis finds. USA TODAY US capital goods fall, signaling less investment Bookings for capital goods, including computers and machinery meant to last at least three years, fell 0.6 percent after a 4.8 percent gain in August that was smaller than previously estimated. Bloomberg HEALTH Cancer risk from radiation doesn’t fade with age Middle-aged adults may face as high a risk for developing cancer as a result of radiation exposure as younger adults and children, new research suggests. HealthDay Does ‘ice cube diet’ work? Many weight loss products promise to melt away pounds, but few of them take this idea to such a literal extreme as the new ice cube diet. ABC News ENVIRONMENT Plastic from plants: an environmental boon or bane? Plant-based plastics may replace petroleum. But as the price drops and usage rises, will advantages outweigh disadvantages? Scientific American Furious growth and cost cuts led to BP accidents past and present In BP’s quest to compete with the world’s biggest oil companies, its managers had become deaf to risk and systematically gambled with safety at hundreds of facilities and with thousands of lives. ProPublica Blog: Frontline, ProPublica examine BP  (PBS) The Rundown Navajos move away from coal in favor of sun and wind For decades, coal has been an economic lifeline for the Navajos, even as mining and power plant emissions dulled the blue skies and sullied the waters of their reservation. New York Times SPORTS UFC planning to start own TV network Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White said that the UFC will be on broadcast TV in 2011 and start its own network within the next few years. MMAFighting Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo won’t have surgery Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo won’t require surgery on his broken collarbone and will need a lengthy recovery, leaving his return this season in question. Bloomberg No surgery for Romo ESPN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Jenice Armstrong): ‘Black Marriage’ — a video with a message Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: No surprises Columbus Dispatch Column (Farhad Manjoo): How hotels should respond to negative reviews Slate Column (Robert Fisk): Exodus: The changing map of the Middle East The Independent Editorial: Crackdown on hits needed Daily Herald Column (E. J. Dionne): The selling of democracy Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: A ban on caffeinated booze Seattle Times Column (Scott Horton): Standing tall for tyranny Harpers   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Tanya Flowers, Elizabeth Quinn, Alexa Even, Sevim Yolacti, Ayesha Sharma, Anuja Seith, Selena Williams, Charles Weiss and Jeff Bromberg.   GOOD NEWS Coalition invests $80 million for poor Living Cities, a philanthropic collaborative of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions, announced $80 million in grants, loans and investments in five cities. USA TODAY Chinese pandas enjoying a baby boom China’s endangered giant pandas are enjoying a baby boom with a record number of births in captivity. Telegraph.co.uk Potent new polio vaccine found Scientists in Europe have announced a new and more potent double-strain polio vaccine that is reportedly more effective than triple and single vaccines. Al Jazeera WORLD Indonesia volcano kills 30, including keeper of the mountain’s spirits Rescuers searched for survivors after Indonesia’s most volatile volcano erupted, killing at least 30, including an old man who refused to abandon his ceremonial post as caretaker of the mountain’s spirits. Baltimore Sun Indonesians try to return to their homes BBC 5 deadliest tsunamis in history LiveScience China shows off engineering marvels China rolled out its fastest train and announced that the Three Gorges Dam, the world‘s biggest hydroelectric project, is generating electricity at maximum capacity. MSNBC EDUCATION Bullying may violate civil rights Certain types of harassment rooted in sex-role stereotyping or religious differences may be a federal civil rights violation, according to new guidance from the U.S. Department of Education’s office. Education Week US hits hard on bullying Inside Higher Ed Anti-bullying law YouTube College students who dropped out after 1st year cost taxpayers billions Taxpayers have shelled out billions of dollars on assistance to college students who dropped out after their first year. Kansas City Star SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Signs of destroyed dark matter found in Milky Way’s core Cosmologists say they’ve found the most compelling evidence of dark matter particles to date deep inside the Milky Way’s core. Wired Asteroid strike could force humans into twilight existence An asteroid splashdown in one of Earth‘s oceans could trigger a cycle that destroys half the ozone layer, creating a vampire-style existence requiring humans to stay indoors during daylight. LiveScience RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Alternative Halloween celebration While ghouls, witches and wizards run door-to-door for treats this Halloween, St. Michael, St. Patricia and St. Lawrence will swap candy in their basement, sharing stories of their heroic exploits. Religion News Service 2 Minn. Catholic parishes hope to save their congregations At least two of 21 Minneapolis-area Catholic parishes facing mergers and church closures will appeal their fate. Star Tribune LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT How to keep allergic kids safe from Halloween treats A growing number of kids suffer from severe food allergies. That can make a holiday centered on candy hard for parents. Detroit Free Press Goose bumps are multiplying It’s not just cold weather that gives us goose bumps. Research shows that certain songs can have the same effect. The Independent   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Scientists have identified molecular origins of celiac disease Scientists from Australia and the U.K. have identified the molecular material that causes celiac disease in some humans. iTWire   Photo of the Day An eight-week-old female lion cub swims through fall leaves during a swim test at the National Zoo in Washington.  (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / 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 Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee and just as hard to sleep after. 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