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A student with "Hire Me!" written on her cap is seen during George Washington University's commencement ceremony on the National Mall in Washington.  (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / AP) Grads' toughest job: getting hired Hundreds of Siena College graduates and their fellow graduates nationwide face a fierce battle just to secure a job interview, let alone full-time employment. USA TODAY Marijuana fuels a new kitchen culture While it should not come as a surprise that some chefs get high, it’s less often noted that drug use in the kitchen can change the experience in the dining room. New York Times   Africa's oil spills dodge US media Oil gushing from an undersea well in the Gulf of Mexico has damaged BP's reputation but accidents involving other companies in less scrutinized parts of the world have avoided the media glare. Reuters Environmentalists warn of oil curse YouTube Rep. Anthony Weiner targets Glenn Beck and Goldline International Talk show host Glenn Beck, and Goldline International, a California-based gold retailer, have colluded to use fear mongering tactics to bilk investors, according to Rep. Anthony Weiner. Politico Will gold be $800 in 1 year, or 2? CNNMoney Blog: Be wary the rush to gold New York Times Early reading skills crucial to success Students who don’t have effective reading skills by the end of third grade are more likely to fall behind. Christian Science Monitor   NATION Gulf oil spill targets Fla. beaches New forecasts suggest that the loop current could carry the Gulf oil spill to Florida beaches within the next few days. After that, it could reach the Atlantic Ocean. Christian Science Monitor Tar balls found in Keys not linked to Gulf spill West Palm Beach News Time-line of oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico Newsweek Bomb suspect had other NYC targets The suspect in the botched car bombing in Times Square also considered New York's Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal and the World Financial Center as other potential targets. CBS News Al-Qaida militant details World Cup attack plot NBCSports.com Car bomb suspect appears in court YouTube Virginia Tech disputes report criticizing response time in 2007 shootings University officials from Virginia Tech disputed a U.S. Department of Education report that found the school in violation of a federal campus security law the day a student killed 32 people. CNN POLITICS Midterm might leave Nancy Pelosi safe Even if Democrats drop by the dozens in the midterm elections, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s hold on power will be safe if Democrats retain a thin majority in the House. Politico Specter loses in Pa., while Paul gets boost from tea party in Ky. Veteran Sen. Arlen Specter was defeated and eye surgeon Rand Paul gave a rousing endorsement of the anti-tax tea party movement, in two primary elections that show voter anger toward Washington. USA TODAY Pa. Dems pick Sestak over Specter YouTube Media 'misspoke' on Blumenthal's record Several newspapers repeatedly mischaracterized Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal's service in the military. NPR HEALTH Dads get postpartum depression, too Although postpartum depression in new moms is well known and well documented, slightly more than 10 percent of new dads also become depressed before or after their baby’s birth. WebMD Study: Viagra users at risk for hearing loss Men who take Viagra could be at an increased risk for long-term hearing loss, a new study suggests. LiveScience SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Birds and mammals share a common brain circuit for learning Attempts to draw parallels between learning in birds and mammals have been difficult because of anatomical brain differences between the two species. ScienceDaily German prosecutor asks Google to surrender private data Google came under increased pressure in Europe over its collection of private data from unsecured wireless networks as a German regulator threatened legal action against the company. New York Times ENVIRONMENT Oil spells disaster for young birds as breeding season unfolds So far 24 oiled birds had been rescued from Gulf of Mexico waters around oil-spill containment ships or on the beaches, where volunteers and experts are on the lookout. Scientific American Arctic team reports unusual conditions A group of explorers just back from a trip to the North Pole said they had encountered unusual conditions, including ice sheets that drifted far faster than they had expected. Reuters   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Political party cooperation foreign to US McClatchy Newspapers Editorial: Scandal comes at Hoosiers' expense Indianapolis Star Column: What is 'Dutch Cleanser'? Huffington Post Column: Clash over the American Power Act Grist Column: Scoring race to the top EducationNews.org Column: Obama's Mexico mistake Huffington Post Column: Gentrification and its discontents The Atlantic Column: Chomsky ban 'an end to freedom'? Al Jazeera   Site edited by: Brad Hess, Megan Morris, Rick Dossey, Laurie Hauptli, Walt Chiu, Jessica Duncan, Alessandra Marseglia, Shuo Zhou, Paul Wertheim, George Knowles, Ayesha Sharma and Mahvish Kazmi.   GOOD NEWS CASA may be only 'home' for foster kids The national nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, trains volunteers to advocate for the health, safety, stability and well-being of children in foster care. Philadelphia Daily News A mother's love overcomes poverty A mother's love can make scrapes feel better, soothe hurt feelings, and shield against the ill health effects of growing up poor, according to new research. HealthDay Wis. man starts 'good food' revolution Will Allen is a towering figure in his Milwaukee field. Working as a farmer, missionary and coach, he preaches the gospel of urban farming. ABC News WORLD Taliban launch strike on NATO base Insurgents carrying rockets and grenades launched a brazen pre-dawn attack on a giant U.S.-run base north of Afghanistan's capital, leaving at least 10 guerrillas dead and seven foreign troops wounded. MSNBC Thai army attempts to evict protestors Thai troops and armored vehicles broke through barricades of tires and staves in a final offensive to evict protesters. Reuters Thai troops open fire at encampment YouTube BUSINESS Germany fails to get other nations to join short ban Germany has failed to persuade other nations to follow its prohibition on naked short-selling and speculation on European government bonds, limiting the effect of the rules. Bloomberg Retirees lose millions on scams The Securities and Exchange Commission says more than 120 investors fell victim to an alleged $20 million Ponzi scheme targeting retirees in California and Illinois. ABC News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Groundbreaking Fox series '24' finally runs out of time Fox's real-time thriller, covering a single bad day in each of its eight seasons, ends its run, a victim of high costs, lower ratings and burnout among its writing staff. USA TODAY Wealth gap grows larger between black and white Americans A new study has found that the gap in wealth between white and black Americans increased by more than four times between 1984 and 2007. BBC SPORTS Celtics seize 2-0 series lead as Magic's late rally falls short The Celtics took a 2-0 lead after beating the Magic 95-92, forcing Orlando to win a game in Boston to return the Eastern Conference finals to their building. Orlando Sentinel Wizards pull upset in NBA draft lottery, grab No. 1 overall pick The Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery, upsetting the New Jersey Nets and collecting the No. 1 pick in the draft. USA TODAY Favored Nets fall to third in lottery ESPN EDUCATION Judge backs CSU summer school fees California State University can shift the cost of summer school to its students and preserve its dwindling state funds for the fall term, an Alameda County judge ruled. San Francisco Chronicle Stanford University prepares for the 'bookless library' One chapter is closing and another is opening as Stanford University moves towards building its first "bookless library." San Jose Mercury News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Saudi editor Jamal Khashoggi resigns from al-Watan A leading Saudi Arabian journalist has resigned from his post as editor-in-chief of one of the country's more progressive newspapers. BBC As priests decline, deacons step in For more than a millennium, the Roman Catholic Church has relied heavily on priests to perform core duties. But recently, the permanent deacon population has soared. Religion News Service   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Roving retirees trade work for home An itinerant, footloose army of willing retirees is marching through the American outback, looking to stretch retirement dollars by volunteering to work in parks usually in exchange for camping space. 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