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In the closing days before the crucial midterm election, President Barack Obama makes a final get-out-the-vote push for Democratic candidates, as they battle to keep their majorities in Congress, at Midway Plaisance Park in Chicago.  (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite / AP) Dispelling flights of fancy about bats Contrary to popular myth, there are no bats in California that suck blood, human or otherwise, said Scott Osborn, an environmental scientist. San Francisco Chronicle Bat researchers: Please pay attention to us Popular Science Health overhaul may lead to free birth control Fifty years after the pill, another birth control revolution may be on the horizon: free contraception for women in the U.S., thanks to the new health care law. Houston Chronicle   Obama travels in final campaign sprint On his final campaign swing through four states before the midterm elections, President Barack Obama is asking Democratic voters to go to the polls and help stem an expected Republican tide. Baltimore Sun Obama: ‘Election is about solving problems’ You Tube Yemen arrests medical student over bomb plot Security forces in Yemen have arrested a female medical student suspected of posting bombs found on two cargo jets in Dubai and the UK. BBC Bombs were ‘designed to explode in mid-air’ Guardian Plane bomb suspect arrested You Tube Discovery’s gas leaks repaired in time The space shuttle Discovery is on track to launch, after engineers successfully repaired two minor gas leaks on the spacecraft, NASA officials say. Space.com   NATION Unemployment hovers near 10 percent Unemployment in the U.S. kept hovering near 10 percent, one reason the recovery has disappointed Federal Reserve policy makers, economists said. Bloomberg Bomb plot leads to calls for tougher checks The discovery of explosives on two cargo planes has led to calls for tougher screening of air freight, but shippers say that screening everything shipped by air would slow things down and be costly. NPR Rally draws marchers from across America Deana Schupp, a cable company worker from Florida, had a sudden but welcome realization. “When I see this crowd, I feel I am not alone. We are here for sanity and there are a lot of us,” she said. Guardian Blog: Highs and lows from the ‘Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear’  (NPR) Monkey See Stewart-Colbert DC rally draws huge crowd You Tube POLITICS Why are elders stirring the tea party movement? Belief in the culture and traditions of the society they were part of in years past, the researchers say, makes older people feel better about themselves — and better able to cope with the negative effects of aging. AOL News Marijuana legalization proposal in Calif. opposed by 49 percent, poll finds A California ballot measure to legalize marijuana for recreational use has lost popularity in the past month, according to the final statewide survey by the Field Poll before the Nov. 2 election. Bloomberg HEALTH Rare, scaled mammal threatened by traditional medicine Pangolins, are prized for their scales: according to Chinese traditional medicine, they boost circulation and treat illnesses including asthma, menstrual and lactation disorders, and arthritis. New Scientist Feedback boosts online weight program A new study shows that the Internet might offer communities a low-cost way to motivate their overweight residents to lose pounds. Medical News Today SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY New insight into gaseous and dust discs Research offers new insight into the structure of the gaseous and dust disc around a so-called ‘Herbig Be’ star. ScienceDaily In India, more cell phones than toilets India is a country of startlingly uneven development, where more people have cell phones than access to a toilet, according to the United Nations. Seattle Times Apple slams Motorola with lawsuit Apple just filed a countersuit against Motorola that aims to protect what is arguably among the most important technology rights Apple owns. MSNBC SPORTS Spurs’ Tony Parker signs new contract The Spurs signed Tony Parker to a contract extension that preserves their three-time NBA champion core of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and the star point guard. ESPN Vikings-Patriots: Randy’s return Although all eyes are on Brett Favre’s broken ankle, receiver Randy Moss is the player to watch in the Vikings-Patriots game. Sporting News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Israeli Jews at odds with brethren in US Many Americans whose faith is seen by the ultra-Orthodox as blurred by intermarriage and fading adherence to tradition, are feeling rejected and unwelcome. Arizona Daily Star Monks in their midst In a stretch of suburban Raynham, a community of ascetics is planning what may be the largest Thai Buddhist temple in the hemisphere. Boston Globe   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: The federal government must help cities fight the murderous traffic in illegal guns NY Daily News Column (Daniel Gross): Holding dollars hostage Newsweek Editorial: Restoring sanity Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Christopher Beam): Jon Stewart tells America’s youth it’s OK to care. Slate Column (Cassandra Potier Watkins): Looking for work with purpose? Christian Science Monitor Column (Annie Groer): Can theater of the acerbic stop the in(s)anity? Politics Daily Column (Tim Townsend): What will the midterm elections say about religion and US history? St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial: Get on track, make train travel priority Detroit Free Press   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Elizabeth Quinn, Tanya Flowers, Alexa Even, Jodi McMaster, Selena Williams, Michael Makofka, Adrian Smith and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Volunteers visit cemeteries to construct a vast database of the dead Gravers do more than preserve history. They can solve genealogical mysteries, ease worried hearts and link families with their ancestors. San Jose Mercury News In scary economic times, Halloween causes smiles Retailers make a bundle on Halloween — $2 billion on candy alone. It’s a bit of good news in scary times. Christian Science Monitor NBA star awarded for works in native African country Former NBA center Dikembe Mutombo received the Steve Patterson Award for Sports Philanthropy recently for the commitment he has made to improve medical care in the country of his birth. NY Daily News WORLD Indonesia volcano spews searing ash A deadly volcano in Indonesia spewed another searing cloud of ash down its slopes, prompting panic and chaos among thousands of villagers. Houston Chronicle Better weather aids tsunami rescuers BBC Imam unmoved by Saudi prince’s call to move NYC mosque The imam co-leading a drive to build an Islamic community center near the World Trade Center has brushed aside a suggestion that the project be moved. USA TODAY China’s Wen: World Expo good for reform Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said that Shanghai’s World Expo had given the fast-developing country the confidence to keep pushing reform, as visitors flooded the exhibition on its final day. Sydney Morning Herald China Expo sets world record YouTube BUSINESS World Series blackout ends for NY Cablevision Systems Corp. has agreed to pay higher fees to carry Fox Networks’ programming, ending a dispute that caused millions of New Yorkers to miss the first two games of the 2010 World Series. CNNMoney Tribune creditors file 3 reorg plans Three different groups of creditors to Tribune Co. filed rival proposals for ending the newspaper publisher’s near two-year stay in bankruptcy. Reuters ENVIRONMENT Deep-diving narwhals aid Arctic research Scientists trying to measure the impact of climate change in Baffin Bay have employed narwhals as research assistants to gather temperature data from the icy depths. Vancouver Sun Is the South Pole ice melting? ScienceDaily Global drought predicted By the 2030′s, more and more regions across our planet will be entering drought conditions, according to a recently published study by the National Center for Atmospheric Research. PlanetSave.com LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Facebook socializing peaks at 3 p.m. EST, study finds According to an analysis by Vitrue, a company that develops social-media tools for marketers, 3 p.m. EST is the peak hour that people are reading and posting messages on Facebook. San Francisco Chronicle Blog: Facebook friendship pages: cool, but creepy  (PC World) Today @ PCWorld Filmmaker George Hickenlooper, cousin of Denver’s mayor, found dead Award-winning director George Hickenlooper, cousin of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, was found dead in an Uptown Denver apartment where he was staying. Denver Post EDUCATION Proposed bill calls for vouchers for disabled military children A proposed $5 million voucher program for military families who have children with special education needs is part of the defense-spending bill that Congress will take up in its post-election session. Education Week Tuition hikes sought for universities Yet again, the California State University trustees are raising tuition — this time by 15.5 percent. The midyear hike would raise the spring semester tuition to $2,220 for undergraduates, up from $2,115. San Francisco Chronicle   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Alzheimer’s experts optimistic Research into Alzheimer’s disease has reached a point of significant potential, even as the disease’s impact on society grows more dire, experts say. HealthDay   Photo of the Day A young girl jumps from bale to bale of straw in front of the Alps near Wolfratshausen, Germany.  (Photo by Matthias Schrader / 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 Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own. H. 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