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A U.S. soldier, center, adjusts parts of a gun during training at the U.S. base of Bagram north of Kabul, Afghanistan, in this file photo. President Barack Obama will visit troops at Bagram as part of his surprise trip to Afghanistan.  (Photo by Musadeq Sadeq / AP) Prescription-drug thefts on the rise The theft of prescription drugs, from blood thinners to insulin, "has exploded in the last five years," said Marvin D. Shepherd, a professor at the University of Texas. Hartford Courant Slime flies at Kids' Choice Awards The slime flew, singer Katy Perry blew her nose, and first lady Michelle Obama picked up a "Big Help" award from the youth of America at the Kids' Choice Awards. Reuters Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 MSNBC Highlights from the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards MTV.com   Obama to troops 'America does not quit' President Barack Obama rallied the troops in Afghanistan during his first visit to the country as commander-in-chief, acknowledging both military successes and personal sacrifices. ABC News Special section: Afghanistan New York Times Afghanistan MSNBC Forecasters see hurricanes coming Forecasters say weather patterns are conspiring to produce a busy hurricane season, with one meteorologist predicting more than a half-dozen storms coming ashore in 2010. Detroit News Special section: Atlantic tracker MSNBC Companies export values along with tech As companies such as Google, Facebook and Twitter push their technologies around the world, they're not just exporting the latest in online tools, but a basic tenet of America: freedom of speech. San Francisco Chronicle   NATION With no jobs, plenty of time for tea party The fact that many tea party supporters joined after losing their jobs raises questions of whether the movement can survive an improvement in the economy. New York Times Amid recession, Memphis becomes America's hunger capital Memphis, long famous for blues and barbecue, has earned a grim new distinction: the hunger capital of the U.S. Kansas City Star More families depend on school lunches MSNBC States seek to tax services This is a period of economic gloom for states. From coast to coast, desperate governments are looking to tap into new revenue streams. New York Times POLITICS Obama uses recess power to appoint 15 President Barack Obama exercised his constitutional power to temporarily appoint fifteen of his nominees to their jobs. The Atlantic Tea partiers push back after bad week If tea party activists were skittish after failing to stop the healthcare overhaul, it was not apparent at the first major rally since President Barack Obama signed the healthcare bill into law. Politico Tea party rally to draw scrutiny to Nev. USA TODAY Tea party packs Searchlight KTNV BUSINESS Social networking helps businesses' marketing The rise of social networking has made Facebook, Twitter and others the new frontier for advertisers and businesses. Berkshire Eagle Dollar heads for biggest quarterly gain The dollar rose, poised for the biggest quarterly gain versus the euro since 2008, as European leaders struggle to forge a plan to bail out Greece. Bloomberg 'Green' Cruze to debut at NY auto show General Motors Co. will unveil a high-efficiency version of the Chevrolet Cruze at the New York International Auto Show. The model will get an estimated 40 miles per gallon on the highway. Detroit News ENVIRONMENT Meat-eating vs. driving: another climate change error? A much-cited comparison in the FAO report — that livestock produce more carbon emissions worldwide, at 18 percent, than transportation, at 15 percent — was based on a faulty comparison. TIME Green myths debunked CNNMoney Grape-eating moth in Calif.'s premier vineyards brings 'secret' to light Somehow a voracious grape-eating moth has found its way from Europe to the heart of the Napa Valley. With valuable fruit at risk, the region's loose play with agriculture quarantine laws is getting scrutiny. Star Tribune SPORTS Bulldogs set to be hometown heroes Butler stunned No. 2-seeded Kansas State 63-56 to punch its ticket to the Final Four. The Bulldogs will be the first team to play in the Final Four in its hometown since UCLA in 1972. ESPN Baylor beats Tenn. to advance in NCAAs Freshman sensation Brittney Griner scored 27 points and blocked 10 shots, leading fourth-seeded Baylor to a 77-62 win over the top-seeded Lady Vols to advance to the NCAA tournament regional finals. Sports Illustrated RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pope faces fresh wave of child abuse scandals in Italy Pope Benedict XVI is facing growing pressure over his handling of pedophile priests as new cover-ups come to light in Italy, the country with the greatest concentration of Roman Catholic clerics. Guardian Christian faith: Calvinism is back In America's Christian faith, a surprising comeback of rock-ribbed Calvinism is challenging the Jesus-is-your-buddy gospel of modern evangelism. Christian Science Monitor Ex-Scientology lawsuits reveal elite group Church of Scientology is being sued by disgruntled members, challenging the premise that the Sea Organization is akin to a fraternal religious order. San Francisco Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The rage is not about health care New York Times Column: The era of bipartisanship is over Slate Column: How Obama got his groove back NPR Column: My inflation nightmare The Atlantic Column: Why Obamacare must be undone Weekly Standard Column: White men shun Democrats Times Union Editorial: The scandal continues Philadelphia Inquirer Column: The 'iPad Era' dawns Computerworld   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Michael J. Bobak, Selena Williams, Jennifer Yirinec, Jessica Flier, Rick Dossey, Walt Chiu, Nabila Dellil, Antonio Jules, Brad Hess and Michael Makofka.   GOOD NEWS Mom Prom encourages cheesy gowns and good causes Mom Prom began in 2006 as a lark — 12 friends from St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church, dining at an Italian restaurant in their old prom dresses. Today the concept is sweeping the nation. Detroit News Nonprofits pair up, community gains from their efforts Thanks to a $75,000 grant from Jackson County, Bob Jones can actually put some of the young men he’s been trying to help to work, rehabbing a house on Kansas City’s stricken East Side. Kansas City Star WORLD Thai prime minister meets protesters Thailand’s prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, met with leaders of a mass anti-government demonstration, the first major effort to defuse the street protests since they began two weeks ago. New York Times Discussion: Q&A: Thaksin and the Red Shirts Al Jazeera Sunk South Korea naval ship Cheonan split in half The force of the mysterious explosion which sunk a South Korean naval ship appears to have split the vessel's hull in two, officials say. BBC Russia cuts time zones to 9 The world's largest country by land mass is challenging time: Russia is cutting the number of its time zones from 11 to 9. CNN HEALTH Dirty water kills more people than wars and other violence The United Nations announced that saving half of wasted water could supply 90 million people with clean water. ABC News High rate of HIV among men who have sex with men in China An increasing rate of HIV/STD disease is being reported among "men who have sex with men" with high risk behaviors in Africa and Asia. Medical News Today SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Psychopaths' brains wired to seek rewards at any cost A new study links psychopaths with a brain abnormality that may lead them to seek rewards like money or sex at any cost. NPR Smart meter flaws give hackers power Smart meters that are designed to help deliver electricity efficiently also have flaws that could let hackers tamper with the power grid in previously impossible ways. San Francisco Chronicle EDUCATION Helping students, one school and one teacher at a time In the increasingly loud debate around reforming America's public school system, most every change being discussed focuses on the teacher. Denver Post Lawmakers overhaul college aid Overshadowed by the health care legislation that arrived on President Barack Obama's desk was a college education aid bill that puts the government in charge of federal student loans. Wisconsin Rapids Tribune President Obama hails student loan bill NECN LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Fox's '24' winds down to its end Fox announced it has canceled the series due to higher costs and declining ratings. "24" will end its run when the current eighth season concludes this spring. USA TODAY Forgotten murals brought back to light A new exhibit on the walls of the Interior Department's headquarters displays a series of photographs taken by Ansel Adams — murals commissioned in the last century, but never before displayed. NPR   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Green new color for up-and-coming lawyers — and some older ones, too The renewable energy industry boom is expected to create much-needed jobs for electricians and construction workers in Nevada. And the green push is already putting more lawyers to work. Las Vegas Sun   Photo of the Day A dancer in traditional attire performs during Kerala Tourism road show, in Calcutta, India.  (Photo by Bikas Das / 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 Making mistakes is a lot better than not doing anything. 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