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A film crew working for National Geographic set-up on southern Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull glacier after landing on the glacier, close to the volcanic eruption.  (Photo by Reynir Petursson / AP) Goldman case likely to unleash lawsuits Experts say the allegations against Goldman Sachs & Co. will kick off a new era of litigation that could entangle banks for years to come. Detroit News Goldman case could help Obama shift voters Los Angeles Times Bill Clinton on Rush Limbaugh, his own mistakes and the Supreme Court Bill Clinton made mistakes as president on financial regulation, but stood his ground regarding the dangers of overheated political rhetoric, saying Rush Limbaugh's accusation "doesn't make any sense." ABC News   Europe's airlines question bans Europe's air industry has called for an urgent review of flight bans imposed because of volcanic ash from Iceland, questioning the unprecedented curbs, which affect millions. BBC Discussion: The world ponders ash from eruption Detroit Free Press Test flights land safely amid ash cloud ABC News Support is growing for openly carrying permitted weapons The "open carry" movement is growing at a time when the federal courts have been looking more favorably on the rights of gun owners than on the authority of governments to restrict gun ownership. Hartford Courant The hunger paradox of Northeast Fla. Where there is hunger, there is obesity. It is a paradox that plagues communities throughout the U.S., and increasingly alarms experts. In Jacksonville, it's spurring some people and neighborhoods to action. Florida Times-Union   NATION White supremacists rally in LA to protest illegal immigration A white supremacist group rallied against illegal immigration in downtown Los Angeles as hundreds of counterprotesters gathered to shout them down in a tense standoff that included several arrests. NPR Anger increases as airline baggage fees hit new altitudes An announcement by Spirit Airlines that it would charge $45 for carry-on luggage has set the travel world ablaze with speculation: What’s next for airline passengers? More fees? Kansas City Star Police fitness test is up for review St. Louis police officers can justifiably say they are among the fittest in the country, but some believe the bragging rights aren't worth the unseen toll that comes with a strict fitness policy. St. Louis Post-Dispatch POLITICS Obama: Another crisis ahead without financial reforms The U.S. is destined to endure a new economic crisis that sticks taxpayers with the bill unless Congress tightens oversight of the financial industry, President Barack Obama says. CNBC ‘Revolving door’ a bar to mine safety? The movement between industry and government allows both to benefit from crucial expertise, but mining safety experts say it often has led to a regulatory system tilted toward coal company interests. MSNBC Candidates chasing delegates at Mass. state GOP convention Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Baker hopes to edge challenger Christy Mihos off the primary ballot at the state GOP convention — but he was loathe to admit it at an interview. Boston Herald HEALTH Planting seeds in food deserts In Colorado and across the country, the problem of food deserts in low-income neighborhoods is a serious one, and one that has been festering for decades. Denver Post Autism challenges American science to seek cure The U.S. government spends less than $300 million a year on autism research and services, yet the cost of those services and care is $35 billion dollars. CBS News EDUCATION California's university education system: What went wrong? Fifty years ago, California promised a low-cost, high-quality university education for every qualified high school graduate in the state. But that promise expanded beyond the state's willingness to pay for it. San Jose Mercury News NYC to close 'rubber rooms' for teachers New York City and its teachers union agreed this week to shut down so-called "rubber rooms," reassignment centers where suspended teachers go each school day while their cases are pending. NPR LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Record Store Day celebrates independent music retailers Record Store Day, an annual worldwide celebration of independent record stores, was conceived in 2007, and has since been celebrated on the third Saturday of every April ever since. NPR The best summer festivals for your buck San Francisco Chronicle Are male marathoners more competitive than women? A new study suggests that women run marathons to feel good while men run for competition and to achieve personal goals. HealthDay ENVIRONMENT Dry regions becoming drier: Ocean salinities show an intensified water cycle The stronger water cycle means arid regions have become drier and high rainfall regions have become wetter as atmospheric temperature increases. ScienceDaily Saving energy is part of dorm life on Ithaca College campus At Ithaca College, a campus known for its embrace of all things sustainable, two dormitories proudly wear the Energy Star label, the federal government’s nod of approval for energy-efficient products. New York Times RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Do university rules discriminate against student faith groups? In a case to be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Christian Legal Society seeks official recognition by the University of California Hasting College of the Law in San Francisco. Christian Science Monitor Views are night and day on federal judge's prayer ruling Drawing mixed reviews in Jacksonville, a federal judge in Wisconsin has ruled that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional because it's government-supported prayer. Florida Times-Union   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: A Church Mary can love New York Times Column: The tax man should cometh Newsweek Column: Welcome to Confederate History Month New York Times Blog: Defenses Goldman may use to fight the SEC The Atlantic Column: Where Goldman's true loyalty lies Bloomberg Editorial: The good old days Rutland Herald Column: This week in crazy: Michael Bloomberg Salon Column: A weighty question about politics AOL News   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Rick Dossey, Selena Williams, Jennifer Yirinec, Walt Chiu, Megan Morris, George Knowles, Tanya Flowers, Antonio Jules and Nabila Dellil.   GOOD NEWS Volunteers clean up military cemetery Volunteers took part in the first-ever community cleanup of headstones in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery in Seattle. Seattle Times Percussion soloist is deaf, daring and down to earth Dame Evelyn Glennie is from Scotland and the world’s only full-time percussion soloist. She is not only a dame of the British Empire, she has her own tartan, the Rhythms of Evelyn Glennie. Buffalo News WORLD Mexico sex trafficking soars Mexico has become the top provider of sex slaves to the Americas, according to the U.N. So far the Mexican government has had little success in prosecuting and convicting human traffickers. Al Jazeera Sudan elections flawed, but a 1st step Sudan's first multiparty elections in 24 years fell short of international standards but should be recognized as an important step forward for the nation. CNN Plans to transform Austria's Nazi-era towers spark controversy The Vienna City Council is considering plans to turn one of the best-preserved towers, the Leitturm in the Arenberg Park, into a data storage center. BBC BUSINESS Home sales, goods orders probably climbed: US economy preview Home sales and orders for long-lasting goods probably climbed in March, increases that enhance the odds the U.S. recovery will be sustained, economists said. Bloomberg General Motors searches for new customers in church General Motors Co. is making a pulpit pit stop as part of its accelerating quest to change perceptions among buyers, boost market share and reach new customers — particularly minorities. Detroit News Toyota recalling 600,000 minivans for rust Detroit Free Press SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Cobra hood mechanism revealed by electrode study Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind the menacing "hood flare" which cobras use as a defensive display. BBC New tech sees dead people Using hyperspectral imaging, scientists from McGill University have found unmarked animal graves with special cameras that measure changes in the light coming from soil and plants. ABC News SPORTS Mets, Cards add to history in epic duel The Mets and Cardinals didn't set a Major League record, but their game was historic in more than a few ways. MLB.com Special section: Mets-Cardinals game report USA TODAY Jimenez throws 1st Rockies no-hitter Regardless of how the rest of his career plays out, Ubaldo Jimenez will forever be remembered as the first Rockies pitcher to throw a no-hitter. Denver Post Perfect games over the years NBCSports.com Celtics rally to beat Heat Boston's Kevin Garnett was slapped with two technicals after he elbowed Quentin Richardson in the jaw with 40 seconds left in the Celtics' 85-76 victory over the Heat in their NBA playoff opener. CBS SportsLine Special section: NBA playoff series matchups NBCSports.com   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT States lower test standards for a high school diploma As deadlines approached for schools to start making passage of the exams a requirement for graduation, many states softened standards or added alternative paths to a diploma. 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