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In this file photo, Afghan air force engineers work on a MIL-17 Russian-built helicopter inside a hanger at an air force base in Kabul, Afghanistan. The U.S. and its allies are helping to rebuild the force.  (Photo by Dar Yasin / AP) Unlocking NYC: These keys to the city actually work Bestowing ceremonial keys on heroes is something mayors generally do. But what if everyone could have a key to the city? NPR Keys to the city exchanged YouTube White actors snagging minority roles causes furor There was a time when if a white actor or actress was cast in the role of a character of color, there was very little outcry. But times have changed. CNN   US buys Russian choppers for Afghan The U.S. government is buying Russian-made helicopters to be the core of Afghanistan's fledgling air force. However, some members of Congress want Afghans to fly American choppers instead. MSNBC Texas: Alert issued for Afghan soldiers New York Times Record number of Indian candidates seeking office Meet Reshma, Surya, Manan, Raj, Ami, Ravi, Nimrata and Kamala — a new wave of Indian-American politicians. At least eight children of Indian immigrants are running for office, the most ever. ABC News How did the Father's Day holiday start? As Father's Day hits its centennial on June 20, 2010, sons and daughters around the world are expected to open their wallets wider — slightly — in celebration. National Geographic Blog: Father's Day gift spending is up  (Christian Science Monitor) The New Economy   NATION Hospitals try to improve wait times The community hospital in Towson is one of several in the area — and one of many across the country — working to reduce wait times for patients who come in with less-than-deadly conditions. Baltimore Sun As Obama touts stimulus spending, Americans are skeptical President Barack Obama broke ground on an Ohio road project funded by economic stimulus money — one of many public works the administration plans to spotlight in what they are calling "Recovery Summer." NPR Blog: Obama in Ohio: the stimulus challenge Time Unemployment rate down as many job seekers give up Many states saw their unemployment rates drop in May. But the widespread declines were mainly because people gave up searches and were no longer counted. MSNBC POLITICS Gov. Paterson proposes a $1.60 per-pack increase on cigarettes Gov. Paterson gave the legislature another take-it-or-leave-it proposal — this time over a whopping hike in cigarette taxes. NY Daily News Administration to block Ariz. law The Obama administration has decided to file suit to block a new Arizona law aimed at deporting illegal immigrants, thrusting itself into the fierce national debate over how the U.S. enforces immigration policies. New York Times Special section: Ariz.'s new immigration law Arizona Republic HEALTH Body-image distortion predicts onset of unsafe weight-loss behaviors Normal weight and underweight teenage girls who falsely believe they are overweight are at significantly greater risk of succumbing to unsafe weight-loss behaviors. Medical News Today Rheumatoid arthritis patients face double the risk of suffering heart attack Rheumatoid arthritis patients face a two-fold increased risk of suffering a heart attack versus the general population, which is comparable to the increased heart risks seen in diabetes patients ScienceDaily LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Facebook users 'defriending' The surge in "defriending" appears to be linked to attempts by social network users to control more strictly who has access to their personal pages online. Telegraph.co.uk Lennon lyrics fetch $1.2 million at NYC auction John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to the final song on a classic Beatles album were purchased by a collector for $1.2 million. USA TODAY ENVIRONMENT Where Gulf spill might place on the roll of environmental disasters President Barack Obama called the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico “the worst environmental disaster America has ever faced.” New York Times Ariz. spends $1.25M to save 250 squirrels Arizona is spending $1.25 million to build bridges for 250 rare red squirrels so they won't get hit by cars crossing a rural road. The expenditure is expected to save the lives of five squirrels a year. ABC News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Poll: Muslims disappointed by Obama, US Muslims around the globe remain uneasy and are increasingly disenchanted with President Barack Obama, according to a poll that suggests his drive to improve relations with the Muslim world has had little impact. USA TODAY Obama's 10 most important faith leaders U.S. News & World Report Vatican declares the Blues Brothers a 'Catholic classic' The Blues Brothers have received an endorsement from the unlikeliest of quarters — the Vatican. Telegraph.co.uk   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Nicholas Carlson): You'll never pay for Facebook  (CNN) Silicon Alley Insider Blog (Michael Tomasky): On whether Democrats made a mistake  (Guardian) Michael Tomasky's blog Column (Ezra Klein): The anti-stimulus Newsweek Column (Thomas Sowell): A mind-changing page RealClearPolitics Editorial: Menacing shades of the great game The Independent Column (Martin Rogers): Playing out the scenarios in Group c Yahoo! Sports Column (Jon Carroll): No TV, no soccer San Francisco Chronicle Column (Paul Krugman): That '30s feeling New York Times   Site edited by: Ayesha Sharma, Nabila Dellil, Tanya Flowers, Adrian Smith, Megan Morris, Michael Makofka, Jessica Duncan, Alessandra Marseglia, Paul Wertheim, Brigitte Leschhorn, John Allen, Rick Dossey, Brad Hess, Jeff Bromberg, Selvasumathi Namokarean, Charles Weiss and Shuo Zhou.   GOOD NEWS 4 days in 'cooling bag' saves baby's life A 16-week-old baby who was born with an undiagnosed heart defect is warming his parents' hearts after surviving an unconventional surgery. The infant was "frozen" for four days to repair his heart. ABC News Creative types, learning to be business-minded with the arts On five Saturdays this month and next, Mr. Barman, Mr. Hinojosa and 54 other artists are attending a class paid for by the City of New York that is intended to help them turn their creative works into money. New York Times WORLD UN: Afghan violence on the rise There has been a surge in roadside bombings and assassinations in Afghanistan during the first four months of this year, a new U.N. report has revealed. Al Jazeera UN launches appeal for Kyrgyzstan crisis The United Nations has announced a flash appeal for Kyrgyzstan, where it says 400,000 people have been displaced due to inter-ethnic fighting. BBC Kyrgyz ex-leader may be behind unrest Bloomberg Ethnic violence grips Kyrgyzstan YouTube BUSINESS Treasury to gain expanded powers in US financial overhaul The Treasury Dept. under Tim Geithner is coming out of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression with expanded powers to guard against future threats to financial stability. Bloomberg BP chairman: CEO's spill role to change BP CEO Tony Hayward will turn over control of the company's handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill to managing director Bob Dudley, it has been reported. CBC News How Halliburton is profiting from the Gulf spill Christian Science Monitor Hayward hands off BP's daily gulf operations MSNBC Retail chains are embracing online stores Traditional merchants such as Macy's are adapting to online shoppers, challenging themselves to find more sophisticated ways to compete with Internet-only retailers such as Amazon.com. Los Angeles Times EDUCATION Degree path lagging in Houston schools A study tracking students from the Houston Independent School District shows that only 15 percent of ninth-graders earn a college diploma within four years of graduating from high school. Houston Chronicle SU celebrates its education college with a serious focus: mental illness Seattle University celebrates the 75th anniversary of its College of Education with a focus on mental illness and with the appearance of the sister and nephew of award-winning actress Glenn Close. Seattle Post-Intelligencer SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Adults out-text teens while driving Adults are more likely than teenagers to send or read text messages while driving a vehicle, a study by the Pew Research Center found. BusinessWeek Blog: Half of cell users text and drive  (MSNBC) Red Tape Radiocarbon dating helps to nail down the chronology of Egyptian kings A detailed radiocarbon analysis of short-lived plant remains from the region is providing scientists with a long and accurate chronology of ancient Egyptian dynasties. ScienceDaily SPORTS World cup: US rallies to 2-2 draw with Slovenia in second half Michael Bradley and Landon Donovan helped the United States rally from two goals down at halftime to salvage a 2-2 draw with Slovenia in Group C. CBS News Americans still looking for answers on goal Philadelphia Inquirer Blog: Don't count out Slovenia, US desire ESPN This time, the magic belongs to the Mets There is not much of a precedent, but the Mets do not find Yankee Stadium hospitable. Their first game here last season ended with a dropped pop-up that symbolized both teams’ fortunes. New York Times   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT UN report: world's biggest cities merging into 'mega-regions' The phenomenon of the "endless city" could be one of the most significant developments in the way people live and economies grow, says U.N. Habitat, the agency for settlements. 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