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This photo made available by Diamond Offshore Drilling shows a semi-submersible oil drilling rig under tow in British coastal waters. Oil exploration company Desire Petroleum PLC announced it began drilling at a spot north of the disputed Falkland Islands.  (Photo by Diamond Offshore Drilling / AP) Obama wants to block hikes in health insurance rates The Obama administration will propose legislation that would allow the government to block excessive rate hikes by health insurance companies. CNN Obama wants insurance rate hike regulation CBS News Obama says governors helped 'right the ship' YouTube In Afghanistan, Mass on a makeshift altar The U.S. Army brigade's Catholic priest spits, smokes, cracks jokes and has come under fire like so many other American soldiers. He celebrated Mass on a makeshift altar of MREs. Washington Post   British oil drillers reopen dispute with Argentina over reserves British companies are set to begin drilling for oil reserves off the Falkland Islands this week, reopening a dispute with Argentina, which still lays claim to the archipelago. Christian Science Monitor 'Argentina can't scare us' Telegraph.co.uk Fewer and fiercer tropical cyclones are in our future Although global warming could cause the number of tropical cyclones to decrease around the world by the end of the century, the storms that do form probably will be more intense, a new study finds. USA TODAY Poland admits role in CIA program Polish authorities have admitted their involvement in the CIA's secret program for the rendition of terrorism suspects from Iraq and Afghanistan. Guardian Polish logs confirm CIA rendition flights CBS News Why Americans love the Dalai Lama The love so many Americans and others have for the Dalai Lama has given him iconic status. CNN   NATION Shuttle Endeavour lands safely Endeavour returned safely to Earth in a rare night landing, ending a mission that resulted in the virtual completion of the International Space Station. MSNBC New leader vows she'll bring 'new generation' to NAACP The new chairwoman for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People said she'll work to bring a new generation into the organization. CNN POLITICS Alexander Haig remembered Haig was a four-star Army general who served as a senior adviser to three presidents and had presidential ambitions of his own. New York Times Obama lauds Alexander Haig CBC News Remembering Alexander Haig CNN Powell backs Obama on national security Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is rejecting charges that the country is less safe because of the way President Barack Obama has handled national security. Kansas City Star Lawmakers to press 'don't ask, don't tell' NPR WINTER OLYMPICS Team USA stuns Canada in non-medal Olympic hockey round Donning vintage jerseys to commemorate the U.S.'s 1960 gold medal-winning team, Team USA summoned the powers of history to their side, defeating the mighty Canadian team, 5-3. Sports Illustrated US wins 5-3 over Canada CTV Special section: Olympic hockey CBC News Vancouver Olympics CBS News Bode Miller wins 1st Olympic gold medal Bode Miller fulfilled his Olympic dream at last with a gold medal in the men's super-combined. The U.S. star has been in superb form at the Vancouver Winter Games, taking home a set of medals. CNN Bode Miller strikes gold YouTube HEALTH Birth centers laboring to gain acceptance Out-of-hospital deliveries are controversial, but some moms are demanding alternatives to what many women refer to as a medical assembly lines. Star Tribune Cure for peanut allergy 'within 3 years' Dr. Andrew Clark, at Addenbrooke's hospital in Cambridge, believes a research project sponsored by the British National Health Service will help rid thousands of children of their allergic reaction to peanuts. Telegraph.co.uk SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Diversity of corals, algae suggests resilience to future global warming Researchers have discovered a diversity of corals harboring unusual species of symbiotic algae in the warm waters of the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean. ScienceDaily TiVo: Cable is strangling our business TiVo filed a cri de coeur with the FCC, saying that its entire business is at risk of being shut down by the cable industry and that it is the "only major competitive entrant left standing" in the DVR world. Ars Technica LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Marijuana use by seniors goes up as boomers age The number of people 50 and older reporting marijuana use in the prior year went from 1.9 percent to 2.9 percent from 2002 to 2008, according to new surveys. ABC News Bafta wins for Mulligan and Firth Britons Carey Mulligan and Colin Firth have won the best actor Baftas with "The Hurt Locker," the story of bomb disposal experts in Iraq, named best film. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The end of the Tea Party The American Prospect Column: The bankruptcy boys New York Times Editorial: Deadly fury aimed at IRS San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Initiative infected by money San Jose Mercury News Column: Al Haig's dark side Huffington Post Editorial: We don't need a 2nd stimulus Denver Post Column: The canaries in the Hyundai Newsweek Column: US ski jumping needs a Stephen Colbert Sports Illustrated   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Jessica Duncan, Deionna Pope, Shuo Zhou, Amy Helfman, Tanya Flowers, Darling Gutierrez, Sevim Yolacti, Antonio Jules, James Morris, Lora Covrett, Michael Makofka, Rick Dossey and Jennifer Yirinec.   GOOD NEWS Inmates train dogs to work with children The Indiana Canine Assistance Network’s Service Dog Apprenticeship program is a tremendous success and a great way for offenders to give back to the community. The Courier-Journal Event aims to enlist canoes for charities "This is an event that will allow many nonprofits to benefit from the hearts and strokes of the paddle community," said Bill Redmon, the event's coordinator. Ledger WORLD Airstrike kills 27 civilians in Afghanistan NATO forces in southern Afghanistan bombed a civilian convoy, killing 27 people including women and children and injuring many more, Afghan officials said. Times Online Afghans voice their fears amid Marja campaign New York Times Hong Kong politicians resign China’s leaders are increasingly assertive on the world stage, but they have been challenged by five unruly legislators in Hong Kong. Times Online BUSINESS Toyota boasts of saving $100 million A Toyota executive said the company is saving $100 million in a limited recall for Toyota Camry and Lexus ES over a possible unintended acceleration problem. CNNMoney Lufthansa pilots begin 4-day strike The pilots' union of Lufthansa began a strike which may affect travel on other airlines including three American carriers. CNN ENVIRONMENT Orange peels and newspapers may lead to cheaper ethanol fuel Scientists may have just made a breakthrough turning discarded fruit peels and other items into cheap, clean fuel to power the world's vehicles. ScienceDaily Pet trade's greed is emptying Southeast Asia's forests Countries across Southeast Asia are being drained of wildlife for exotic pets, posing a greater threat to many species than habitat loss or global warming. Observer SPORTS Tebow to unveil new delivery at pro day One of the most celebrated players in college football history is, essentially, painting over the masterpiece he created at the University of Florida. ESPN Moss can't see Pats extending contract Wide receiver Randy Moss said that he believes 2010 will be his final season with the New England Patriots. ESPN EDUCATION Education secretary sees many layoffs Many teachers and educators across the United States are at risk of losing their jobs in the next few months, the country's education secretary told a meeting of the National Governors Association. Reuters Obama to propose new reading and math standards for US In a proposed change to the No Child Left Behind Act, the Obama administration would require states to adopt new academic standards to qualify for federal money. New York Times RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Buddhists in our backyard Days before the Dalai Lama's visit to Palm Beach County, Fla., Mimi Bailey steeples her hands close to her heart and joins the rhythmic waves of Buddhist chants rising in a sunny corner. Palm Beach Post Pope enters airport body scanners row Pope Benedict XVI addresses plans for "virtually naked" passenger images saying personal integrity must be safeguarded. Guardian   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Calorie postings trim Starbucks calorie consumption in NYC A New York City law requiring restaurants to post the calories of their menu items led Starbucks customers to consume 6 percent fewer calories per transaction, a Stanford University study found. Reuters   Photo of the Day The sun rises over the Lilienstein mountain, center, and other piks of the Elbsandstone mountain near Koenigstein, Germany.  (Photo by Matthias Rietschel / 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 I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center. 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