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Westboro Baptist Church member Jacob Phelps, of Topeka, Kan., holds signs as people engage him in front of the Supreme Court. The case pits Snyder’s right to grieve privately against the church members’ right to say what they want, no matter how offensive.  (Photo by Carolyn Kaster / AP) Hands-only CPR saves more lives in cardiac arrests Hands-only CPR doesn’t just eliminate the “yuck factor” of mouth-to-mouth. A new study shows it can save more lives. San Francisco Chronicle Noisy jobs may triple risk of heart problems MSNBC Transgenic corn trickles into Mexico despite fears Genetically modified corn is trickling into Mexico after overcoming years of legal barriers, but where some farmers see the promise of reduced imports others see a threat to their heritage. Reuters   Westboro Baptist Church, Phelps family speak out about funeral protest case Dueling groups demonstrated outside the U.S. Supreme Court over freedom of speech. The case could carry significant ramifications for some of the country’s most fundamental rights. Washington Post Can Church protest military funerals? Christian Science Monitor Special section: Cases facing the Supreme Court USA TODAY Family asks high court to limit funeral protests NPR US and Canada ponder deeper lakes A commission that oversees waters shared by the U.S. and Canada wants a panel of 100 scientists to look at the effects of artificially raising the levels of Lakes Michigan and Huron 4 to 20 inches. Detroit Free Press Foreclosure furor rises; call for a freeze The uproar over bad conduct by mortgage lenders intensified, as lawmakers in Washington requested a federal investigation and state law enforcement figures called for freezes on foreclosures. New York Times JPMorgan, Bank of America face probes Bloomberg   NATION Walk to School Day aims to get more feet, not vehicles, on the street In an era in which fewer than 15 percent of U.S. children walk or ride their bikes to school, most students get chauffeured by parents — a trend that a worldwide campaign hopes to reduce. Denver Post IMF cuts US growth estimates The International Monetary Fund lowered its forecast for U.S. growth in 2010 and 2011, predicting a “slow” rebound restrained by a lack of consumer spending. Bloomberg The most anticipated new vehicles The 2011 offerings reflect America’s changing priorities after a spike in gas prices in 2008 and tough new emissions rules enacted by the U.S. government. Forbes Blog: New US crash tests: only Hyundai Sonata, BMW 5 get 5 stars  (USA TODAY) Drive On POLITICS The income gap that millionaires should fill President Barack Obama has shifted his central argument against the Bush-era tax cuts to make the income gap as much a voter concern as the budget gap. Bloomberg Latino voters staunchly pro-Democrat but highly apathetic Latino voters, the nation’s fastest growing ethnic group with strong Democratic allegiances, appear significantly less motivated than other voters to participate in the upcoming elections. ABC News Maher: Democrats should brag more CNN HEALTH Drinking during pregnancy A study suggests drinking one or two drinks a week during pregnancy does not raise the risk of developmental problems in the child. BBC Nurses’ push for greater role gets big ally A report released may give nurses with advanced degrees a potent weapon in their perennial battle to get the authority to practice without a doctor’s oversight. McClatchy Newspapers SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Oldest dinosaur footprints discovered The oldest footprints of the dinosaur lineage have been found, dating back about a quarter-billion years. LiveScience 2 awarded Nobel Prize for thin, versatile carbon material Two scientists shared the Nobel Prize in physics for "groundbreaking experiments’’ with the thinnest, strongest material known to mankind, vital for the creation of faster computers and touch screens. NPR Graphene: discovering thinnest material Reuters Scientists celebrate Nobel physics prize Guardian LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 20 years of NC-17 ratings Twenty years ago, “Henry & June” hit theaters as the first film to hold an NC-17 rating. Unlike an R-rated flick that would force a parent to be your date, moviegoers under age 17 are not permitted at all. TIME Filmmaker shines harsh light on education Oscar-winning director Davis Guggenheim is worn down from nonstop efforts to promote his latest film, “Waiting for Superman,” which is an examination of how badly America’s public schools are failing. Detroit News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Preacher extols gospel of vigilantism Rev. Sam Childers talks about heroin addiction, biker gangs and African warlords. Mostly, though, the man who calls himself the Machine Gun Preacher talks about Sudanese children. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Minn. pastor challenges Nienstedt’s DVD campaign against same-sex marriage A Minn. pastor has sharply criticized the campaign against same-sex marriage spearheaded by his archbishop, John C. Nienstedt, of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. National Catholic Reporter   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Christie in Iowa Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Farhad Manjoo): Don’t stick it in: the dangers of USB drives Slate Column (Edward Ehlinger): Insurance is a strange model for health care Star Tribune Column (Eugene Robinson): Buyers of elections can still hide Columbus Dispatch Editorial: Change Cuba trade policy Orlando Sentinel Editorial: No more algebra Salt Lake Tribune Column (Stanley Crouch): At HEAF, pop culture takes a back seat to the life of the mind NY Daily News Column (Cindy Sheehan): Dissent in the age of Obama Al Jazeera   Site edited by: Tanya Flowers, Cat Van Le, Elizabeth Quinn, Rachel Wright, Daishi Sato, Alexa Even, Alen Amini, Ayesha Sharma, Paul Wertheim, Charles Weiss, John Harvell, George Knowles and Mahvish Kazmi.   GOOD NEWS Fish oil prevents breast cancer Oily fish or fish oil supplements may help reduce risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study that found current consumption of fish oil was correlated with a 32 percent reduced risk of the disease. FoodComsumer Strides against breast cancer YouTube 3 share Nobel Prize in chemistry The 2010 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to three professors for a tool to make carbon-carbon bonds, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced. CNN College tuition: new law aims for more transparency in costs A new federal law requires colleges to spell out their tuition and room and board costs, as well as cost estimates for student fees, books and personal expenses. Christian Science Monitor WORLD ‘1 year’ to clean toxic spill in Hungary Hungary says it will cost tens of millions of dollars and take at least a year to clean up the damage caused by a spill of industrial toxic red sludge. BBC Trapped miners out by Oct. 15, Chile’s president says Chile’s president has said that drilling engineers are “very close” to rescuing the 33 Chilean miners who have been trapped in an underground shaft. NPR Getting closer to the trapped miners CNN BUSINESS US stock futures pare gain, yen, Treasuries rally on employment data U.S. stock futures trimmed gains, while Treasuries rallied and the yen strengthened to a 15-year high versus the dollar, after a report showed private employers unexpectedly cut jobs. Bloomberg Panera’s cafe for charity starts to pay off The cafe is a nonprofit that allows people to pay what they can afford. A suggested price is given at the register and at a recent lunch hour almost everyone paid the full suggested price. St. Louis Post-Dispatch EDUCATION Fight over illegals’ tuition reaches court Out-of-state students have challenged a law allowing anyone who has graduated from a California high school to pay in-state tuition at a public university, regardless of immigration status. San Francisco Chronicle New study: College savings remain family priority Parents remain determined to save money for college even in tough times, but they’re not always choosing the methods that give them the best bang for their buck. Denver Post ENVIRONMENT Empire State Building is pioneering the future of energy efficiency A $13.4 million energy retrofit is slashing the Empire State Building’s energy consumption by nearly 40 percent and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while trimming millions from annual energy costs. Popular Science What’s the best way to promote safer, cleaner energy? Energy markets are looking in a new direction, as it turns out that the world is absolutely awash in natural gas that can be produced with current technology, increasingly cheaply and safely. Christian Science Monitor SPORTS Patriots trade Randy Moss to Vikings The New England Patriots completed a trade that sent Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss to the Minnesota Vikings. Moss becomes a key weapon for Minnesota QB Brett Favre. USA TODAY A.J. Burnett out of Yankees rotation for series against Twins A.J. Burnett will not be part of the New York Yankees‘ starting rotation in the American League Division Series. ESPN MLB postseason preview: Yankees vs. Twins Sports Illustrated Big 3 together briefly as Wade is hurt in preseason opener The Big 3 were together briefly, but LeBron James and Chris Bosh more than picked up the slack after Dwyane Wade’s preseason debut came to a quick end. San Francisco Chronicle Fans turn out for Miami Heat preseason opener YouTube   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Wall Street risks push investors toward faith-based funds In the wake of the financial crisis, experts say there has been a surge in demand for investment products that adhere to certain religious values and a growth in the options available to investors. 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