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Ruth Ridley waits to depart to London on a bus organized by the British Government for passengers from Barajas airport in Madrid. Ridley's return to London was delayed since last Saturday due to the volcanic ash cloud.   (Photo by Victor R. Caivano / AP) Cutting health care costs helps new ideas sell Today, in a new era of health care reform, medical entrepreneurs are focusing on ways to lower costs for health insurers, pharmaceutical companies and hospitals. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Special section: Health care reform New York Times Snake hunts pressured to change Environmentalists and reptile experts are pushing to end the rattlesnake roundups, particularly in the Southeast. There, they say, Eastern diamondback populations are declining to dangerously low levels. Kansas City Star   Flights resume in Europe, but chaos isn't over Six days after ash from an Icelandic volcano shut down European airspace, the airlines slowly resumed flights. But airlines are still uncertain about when they can return to a regular schedule. Seattle Times Volcano eruptions impact economy Dallas Morning News Volcano erupts in Iceland Australian Broadcasting Corporation Obama: No litmus test on abortion for Supreme Court nominee President Barack Obama said his choice for the Supreme Court nominee must back women's rights but would not be subjected to a "litmus test" on the abortion issue. Reuters Oil rig explodes off La. coast The U.S. Coast Guard said 11 oil workers missing after a rig explosion off Louisiana have not been found, contrary to a report by a local government official. MSNBC Coast Guard rescues survivor CNN   NATION On Columbine school shooting anniversary, focus on gun 'loophole' On the 11th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting, gun-control activists are focusing on the “gun show loophole” that allows people to purchase guns from private sellers without the normal paperwork. Christian Science Monitor Columbine remembered Denver Post At Los Alamos National Laboratory, working against their own creation For decades, the work at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico centered on designing nuclear weapons. But quietly, some have puzzled over ways to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. NPR Divorce dilemma: Texas attorney general says gays can't get divorce Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is appealing the divorce of a same-sex couple married in Mass., saying protecting traditional marriage means doing the same for divorce. Houston Chronicle Blog: Gay rights activitsts protest at White House The Hill POLITICS Republicans signal thaw over finance bill Senate Democrats and Republicans signaled nearing a compromise on an overhaul of financial-industry regulation even as they continued to face obstacles over derivatives and a consumer-protection agency. Bloomberg Getaways, gifts use most of parties’ funds Both the national Democratic and Republican party committees spend about two-thirds of the money they take in on the care and comfort of committee staffs. MSNBC EDUCATION Scramble for $650 million in 'i3' funding Districts, schools and nonprofits representing every state plan to compete for an Investing in Innovation grant, setting up a furious fight over $650 million in federal economic-stimulus money. Education Week Easy being green for students with list of eco-friendly colleges Many students these days want to learn about issues such as rapid urbanization, decreasing natural resources, alleviating poverty and creating "smart" energy. USA TODAY Interview: 'Green' degrees sprout on campuses San Francisco Chronicle ENVIRONMENT 'Rubber Ducky' authors tested not-so-friendly chemicals in home products A new book posits that the worst chemical pollution impacting human health isn't belching out of smokestacks but is found inside the home in everyday things like food cans, sofas and children's plastic toys. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Belo Monte going forward? Brazil awarded a domestic consortium rights to build a hydroelectric dam in the Amazon rain forest in a chaotic auction, amid criticism the dam is an environmentally hazardous money loser. Environmental News Network RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Justices split on school's bias policy The Supreme Court struggled with whether a state-run law school may refuse to recognize a religious student group that excludes gay students and non-Christians. USA TODAY Sarkozy backs Islamic veil ban Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, has spoken out in favor of a full ban on the Islamic veil as the government draws up a law to prohibit the garment in public spaces. Al Jazeera LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Former IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch dies, aged 89 Juan Antonio Samaranch, the man who was president of the International Olympic Committee for 21 years until 2001, has died aged 89. Guardian 'Brain games' do not make you smarter A team of British researchers reports that popular brain-training computer games do not improve a person's overall cognition. HealthDay   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: US tourists to ease Mexico's woes? McClatchy Newspapers Editorial: Government: our love-hate relationship Des Moines Register Column: Needy schools need their best teachers San Jose Mercury News Column: Why Gates' memo on Iran is correct TIME Column: Judicial drama The American Prospect Column: Chomsky: 'Never seen anything like this’ Truthdig Column: 'If you tax them, they will leave' Weekly Standard Column: US economy needs angel investors BusinessWeek   Site edited by: Mahvish Kazmi, Jennifer Yirinec, Laurie Hauptli, Rick Dossey, Selena Williams, Walt Chiu, Jodi McMaster, Antonio Jules, Jessica Flier, Alessandra Marseglia, Jessica Duncan, Shuo Zhou, Paul Wertheim, Ayesha Sharma, Ilana Strauss and Tanya Flowers.   GOOD NEWS Counseling program breaks torture's grip Portland's Refugee Resettlement Services helps refugees heal from past traumas and start afresh. Portland Press Herald Navratilova's achievements beyond sport A 53-year-old woman recently diagnosed as having breast cancer might reasonably be expected to take it easy, slow down, take stock. Not Martina Navratilova. The Independent WORLD Pakistan aid programs threatened by funding crisis A shortfall in funding from international donors is jeopardizing humanitarian operations in Pakistan, where more than 3 million people have been impacted by fighting between the army and militants. Reuters Korean spies arrested on kill mission North Korean spies disguised as refugees entered South Korea on a mission to assassinate their government’s most prominent defector, prosecutors in Seoul have said. Times Online Poland sets date for election Poland's parliament speaker set June 20 as the date for an early presidential election after the death of President Lech Kaczynski in a plane crash, kicking off an election season overshadowed by the tragedy. Globeandmail.com BUSINESS Bailed-out banks may face new tax A tax on large banks is picking up support in Congress as Democratic lawmakers target financial institutions that benefited from the Wall Street bailout to help pay for the Democrats' election-year agenda. CBC News Chrysler releases 1st financial results after emerging from bankruptcy Chrysler Group LLC said revenue, cash and market share increased in the first quarter of 2010 on the heels of a net loss of $3.785 billion for 2009. Detroit News Apple says profit rises 90 percent on iPhone sales Apple reported net income and sales that soared past analysts’ estimates as CEO Steve Jobs promised to release “more extraordinary products.” Bloomberg HEALTH Sweet tooth? Here's news hard to live with for sugar lovers Sugar lovers may have to face a bitter truth: The less sugar added to foods, the better are their blood-fat profiles and the lower are their cardiovascular risks, a recent study concludes. CNN Blog: Too much sugar can be a heart-stopper NPR Progress in blood test for breast cancer Researchers report they’re a step closer to developing a blood test for the early detection of breast cancer. WebMD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY To raise funds, nonprofits find social media present new challenges Charities are always looking for new ways to raise funds, and for some, reaching out electronically with social media tools like Twitter and Facebook is a perfect match. NPR Microsoft tops social-media survey Reuters Pa. network to improve Calif. Web access To access a website in California, you have to wait until the connection carries to a high-speed hub in Pittsburgh. The PennREN network would speed up the trip. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Civilized caterpillars talk with their butts Some caterpillars essentially talk with their rear ends, scraping oar-like structures on leaf surfaces to signal turf ownership to intruders. LiveScience SPORTS MMA fighters dream big Dreams are the primary reason everybody is in Kansas City, which is slowly becoming a hot spot for mixed martial arts. But before the glory and the success, they will have to prove how much they want it. Kansas City Star Colo. Rockies president found dead Colorado Rockies President Keli McGregor was found dead in a Salt Lake City, Utah, hotel, police said. Denver Post   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT FBI rescues children from sex trade The FBI says it rescued 52 children, one just 10 years old, from prostitution rings during nationwide raids that led to nearly 700 arrests. Guardian   Photo of the Day Dancers perform the Cloud Gate 2's new production entitled "Spring Riot" in Taiwan.  (Photo by Wally Santana / 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. 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