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Electoral workers sit in front of piles of ballot boxes at a counting center in Baghdad, Iraq. The conclusion of the vote does not spell an immediate end to Iraq's political uncertainty, as it could be days until results come in and months to form a government.  (Photo by Karim Kadim / AP) Iraq vote turnout down from 2005 Millions of Iraqis defied the barrage of mortars, rockets and other blasts to cast ballots in elections to choose a new Parliament — a vote widely seen as a test of Iraq’s stability. New York Times Iraq: A day after the national vote YouTube Nigeria violence 'leaves hundreds dead' Hundreds of people, including many women and children, were killed in ethnic violence near the city of Jos in Nigeria, officials say. BBC   World marks International Women's Day International Women's Day is an annual celebration that highlights their economic, political and social achievements. CNN Is a woman's place in the home? 1 in 4 say yes Reuters Special section: Celebrating a century of International Women's Day Deutsche Welle FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list is 60 For 6 decades, the list has hosted some of the biggest, baddest names in crime, from serial killer Ted Bundy, to Martin Luther King's assassin James Earl Ray, to terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden. ABC News Joel Osteen: the new face of Christianity The most popular and influential pastor in the U.S. is Joel Osteen. His belief in the "prosperity gospel" is changing the way people pray. Guardian   NATION US and Canada battle over boundary of oil-rich Arctic sea The conflict is over who owns a pie-shaped wedge of the Beaufort Sea off the Alaska-Yukon coast. It appears that what lies to the north of the wedge is the biggest wild card of all. Anchorage Daily News 45 years after march, priest remembers Bloody Sunday Standing on the steps of Alabama's "black" Catholic church, a young white priest was about to witness one of the most iconic days of the civil rights era. It would come to be known as Bloody Sunday. CNN Obama remembers 'Bloody Sunday' USA TODAY Historic ship adrift, on the block The SS United States, America's greatest ocean liner and the fastest ship of its kind ever to cross the Atlantic, is in "imminent danger" of being sold and ripped up for scrap, according to a preservation group. USA TODAY POLITICS 'Waste' mail is part of the rising cost of the 2010 US Census The 2010 Census is costing taxpayers $15 billion and the total is rising. Much of the price is due to what some call "waste" mail. Kansas City Star Senators wrestle with Fed bank oversight The Federal Reserve could retain oversight of large bank holding companies under a scaled-back regulatory reform plan being considered by key senators, but important questions remained unanswered. Reuters HEALTH Inflammation linked to illness in overweight or obese people Researchers are beginning to understand the ways in which being overweight or obese contributes to a downward spiral of inflammation that can trigger heart disease, diabetes and other ailments. USA TODAY Gene therapy still holds promise Twenty-five years ago, it seemed as if gene therapy was going to revolutionize medicine. But that revolution never occurred, and scientists wondered how quickly they could develop such therapies. NPR HIV hides out in bone marrow cells Medicine can reduce the level of the AIDS virus in the blood to zero, but HIV doesn't disappear and often roars back. Now, scientists have new insight into how the virus manages to avoid medicinal powers. HealthDay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3-D: Soon coming at you, at home 3-D technology is already transforming the movies, and you don't need any high-tech glasses to see its impact. CBS News Humans driving extinction faster than species can evolve For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared, humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve, one of the world's experts on biodiversity has warned. Guardian 5-year race to save vanishing tigers Observer EDUCATION Duncan to increase enforcement of civil rights in US schools U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will call for stepped up enforcement of civil rights laws in America’s schools and colleges as part of the overhaul of the nation’s education system. BusinessWeek Defending education CNN Top home-school texts dismissive of Darwin and evolution theories Home-school mom Susan Mule wishes she hadn't taken a friend's advice and tried a textbook from a popular Christian publisher for her 10-year-old's biology lessons. EducationNews.org RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Jade Buddha arrives in Tampa The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, which is traveling the world, is stopping in Tampa before being enshrined in its permanent home in Australia. Tampa Bay Online China says missing Panchen Lama is living In Tibet A boy who disappeared after being named Tibetan Buddhism's second-highest figure by the Dalai Lama is living with his family somewhere in Tibet, the Himalayan region's Chinese-appointed governor said. NPR 100 US Anglican parishes convert to Roman Catholic Church An offer made by Pope Benedict XVI permits vicars and their entire congregations to defect to the Roman Catholic Church while keeping many of their Anglican traditions, including married priests. Telegraph.co.uk Scientology in the spotlight amid fresh allegations ABC News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog: The world’s best countries for women New York Times Editorial: Post office needs still more cuts USA TODAY Column: Religious prejudice simmers USA TODAY Blog: The way forward on health care Huffington Post Column: Journalists expect to have credibility? Salon Column: Protect voter gains of 'Bloody Sunday' CNN Editorial: Reform option goes unnoticed Charlottesville Daily Progress Column: Democrats silent on health-bill concerns Philadelphia Inquirer   Site edited by: Mahvish Kazmi, Shuo Zhou, Brian Levine, Jessica Duncan, Jodi McMaster, George Knowles, Jessica Flier, Selena Williams, Antonio Jules, Tanya Flowers, Megan Morris, Michael Makofka, James Morris and Rick Dossey.   GOOD NEWS Injured boy hailed as 'hero' for translating for paramedics An 11-year-old bilingual boy hurt in a horrific bus accident is being hailed as a hero after he helped paramedics communicate with injured passengers who could not speak English. NY Daily News Trinidad surgeon helps women escape past of mutilation Seven women, all originally from Africa, crowding a tiny Trinidad clinic have traveled a long way to get their condition fixed. They have been genitally mutilated. Denver Post WORLD Dozens dead from earthquake in Turkey A pre-dawn earthquake collapsed homes and killed more than 50 people in a mountainous region of southeastern Turkey, government officials said. CNN Earthquake hits eastern Turkey BBC PLO approves talks with Israel as Mitchell meets Netanyahu The Palestine Liberation Organization's move to allow indirect talks with Israel clears the way for the first negotiations in more than a year. Christian Science Monitor US troops withdrawing from Haiti U.S. troops are withdrawing from the shattered capital, leaving many Haitians anxious as the city is still mired in misery and vulnerable to unrest. TIME BUSINESS Employer-consumer standoff is key to current economic situation To understand why jobs are so scarce, consider John McFarland, CEO of Baldor Electric Co. and Nicole Rosen, a consumer. The two share something in common: They're reluctant to spend freely. MSNBC Companies 'named and shamed' Increasingly, companies that plead guilty to crimes that harm the community — like polluting — are being required to publish an apology as part of their punishment. NPR Vineyard defaults surge as lost land values undermine Napa wine In California’s Napa Valley, producer of the most expensive U.S. wines, 2010 may be a vintage year for foreclosures as the industry is squeezed by falling land values and a consumer shift to cheaper brands. Bloomberg LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT How to tell if a guy is trustworthy Men with wider faces are not only perceived as untrustworthy, they may deserve the reputation, according to a new study published in the journal "Psychological Science." LiveScience 'Hurt Locker' gets Oscar glory "The Hurt Locker" director Kathryn Bigelow battled her way into Oscar history books, by becoming the first woman to earn an Academy Award for film direction. Reuters Blog: The illegal downloaders' Oscar winners CNET News Oscar 2010 winners show ABC News ENVIRONMENT Is Arctic methane on the move? Methane is like the radical wing of the carbon cycle, in the atmosphere a stronger greenhouse gas per molecule than carbon dioxide, and an atmospheric concentration that can change more quickly. Guardian Global warming gets a cold shoulder Critics point to mistakes, e-mail theft to raise doubts on research; poll shows less public concern. Boston Globe Giant vanishing ice TIME SPORTS No. 1 UConn ties record with 70th consecutive win Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma said he'd be excited about the team's 70-game winning streak, if that was where the Huskies wanted to stop. MSNBC Busch wins on 2nd restart Kurt Busch pulled away on a second restart after a few wild wrecks to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT A good year in the fight against AIDS While the war against AIDS is still far from over, 2009 could prove to be a watershed year in terms of advances in prevention and treatment, experts say. HealthDay   Photo of the Day Models wear creations by British fashion designer John Galliano as part of his Fall-Winter ready-to-wear fashion collection 2010, presented in Paris.  (Photo by Jacques Brinon / 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 It requires wisdom to understand wisdom; the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. 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