This edition was published on July 11, 2010 at 1 PM E.T. [ Go to the front page ]
Please click here to view all archived editions for this day.

Make us your homepage July 11, 2010 Log in | Sign up
Home About us Our Team Volunteer Ways to help News archives Opinion
Sultan Qaboos bin Said took the throne in 1970 after overthrowing his father in a coup.  (Photo by Rudi Blaha / AP) The world's richest royals Monarchs are struggling to hang on to their wealth. Though monarchs largely inherit their riches along with their titles, these royals have been buffeted by uneven global economic recovery. ABC News In pictures: the world's richest royals Forbes Farm workers: take our jobs, please! Facing growing anti-immigrant rhetoric, migrant workers are often accused of stealing jobs from Americans. A farmer's union is challenging Americans to take their labor-intensive, low-paying farm jobs. CNNMoney Immigration raids pinpoint illegals Birmingham Star   BP makes progress in oil capture system BP is making progress on removing a device capturing oil from its leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico, as it makes way for a more efficient collection system. BusinessWeek BP cuts payments to 40,000, La. official says CBS News Saving nature's unborn from Gulf oil disaster CNN 70,000 turtle eggs being moved far from oil YouTube Liberals analyze their Obama 'despair' Already disappointed with President Barack Obama's ability to deliver on campaign promises, liberals now contemplate a slowing economic recovery and a good chance of Republican gains in November. Politico Criticism of Obama's agenda Reuters Synthetic marijuana spurs bans in many states due to effects Missouri is the nation's eighth state this year to ban K2, which has sent users to emergency rooms across the country complaining of everything from elevated heart rates to paranoia and hallucinations. New York Times   NATION More private planes are being repossessed during recession The recession isn't just stripping the middle class of their possessions; the wealthy are losing out, too. Ken Cage, who specializes in repossessing private planes, recovered two jets worth a combined $7.1 million. ABC News Ariz. immigration law raises political storm Conservatives say the lawsuit against Arizona's immigration law is a ploy for Democrats to anchor Latino support. Liberals say the lawsuit is critical to stop a "Jose Crow" era against Hispanics. Christian Science Monitor Report: Audits mark immigration crackdown Reuters Cost of passports to increase People will have to act soon if they want to avoid paying increased fees for passports. A new passport will cost $135, up from the current price of $100. The cost to renew a passport will jump from $75 to $110. El Paso Times POLITICS Obama's Israel policy could loom large as midterm election issue As the Obama administration tries to mend its strained ties with Israel, strategists say U.S. policy on the Jewish state could influence several battleground House and Senate races this fall. The Hill Special election cleared to fill Byrd's seat West Virginia voters may hold a special election to replace the late Sen. Robert Byrd after the state's top lawyer said that "the people's right to vote" trumps an unclear election law. ABC News Blog: Byrd replacement could come soon FOX News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Space probe has close encounter with giant asteroid A space probe has had a close encounter with the largest asteroid ever to be visited by a spacecraft in an attempt to answer questions about what the asteroid is made up of. Telegraph.co.uk Researchers use robot to determine how human strangers develop trust What can a wide-eyed, talking robot teach us about trust? A lot, according to Northeastern psychology professor David DeSteno. ScienceDaily LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Minn. girl, Sri Lankan guy still turn heads With more than two million couples getting married in the U.S., NPR takes a look at the way the institution of marriage has changed in the last 50 years. NPR Nana, get off my Facebook Research has found tech-savvy older Kiwis are flocking to networking sites in greater numbers than other age groups. New Zealand Herald HEALTH Patients who monitor blood pressure at home tend to have better results According to a new trial, patients with high blood pressure who are trained to check it at home tend to experience a more significant fall in the malady. Medical News Today Could a $1.50 joint doom Prop. 19 in Calif.? Legalizing recreational marijuana use would make the drug a lot cheaper and would drive up consumption, according to a new study. This could doom Prop. 19. Christian Science Monitor RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Vatican reports $5.1 million deficit on communication expenses The Vatican reported a budget deficit of $5.1 million as expenses to fund its radio station and other media projects more than offset revenue from investments and donations. Bloomberg Church brings N.M. village together Hundreds of parishioners gathered to plaster the thick walls of the San Francisco de Asis Church with a fresh coat of mud so that the community's symbol of faith will be able to weather another year. MSNBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: What's Ozzy Osbourne's secret? Akron Beacon Journal Column (Jeff Bradley): Final is game of firsts ESPN Column (Christina Hoff Summers): The World Cup abuse nightmare National Review Column (Jacob Weisberg): Why John McCain has become so painful to watch Slate Blog (April Orcutt): Couple crosses the world chasing solar eclipses San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Is World Cup soccer socialist? Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Obama turns a corner on Middle East peace Detroit Free Press Column (Ezra Klein): It’s always the economy, stupid Newsweek   Site edited by: Jessica Flier, Robert Hang, Anne Lawver, Rachel Wright, Walt Chiu, Selvasumathi Namokarean, Selena Williams, Kristen Toland, Nabila Dellil, George Knowles, Adrian Smith, Michael Makofka and Charles Weiss.   GOOD NEWS Would-be police officer to donate a kidney to an ailing former professor Tricia Wadell got the news from an e-mail prayer request: her former criminal-justice professor needed a kidney transplant. They weren't close friends, but she knew he had four young daughters. Kansas City Star Lifting World Cup is boyhood dream of Van Bronckhorst As a veteran with only one more game left in his legs, Netherlands captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst wants to live the boyhood dream of tens of millions of kids: lifting the World Cup. USA TODAY WORLD Iran to review woman's stoning verdict The lawyer for an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned for an adultery conviction expressed optimism after Iran said it will review the decision, which has drawn international condemnation. Las Vegas Sun Victims buried as Bosnia marks Srebrenica anniversary Hundreds of victims of the Srebrenica massacre are being buried at a ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the atrocity in the Bosnian town. BBC In pictures: Srebrenica burials BBC New photos show smiling Fidel Castro out in public New pictures of Fidel Castro show the former leader venturing out to meet with workers at a Cuban scientific think tank — the first to show him in public since he got sick four years ago. NPR Fidel Castro in pictures Yahoo! News BUSINESS Wall Street hiring in anticipation of an economic recovery While much of the country remains fixated on a bleak employment picture, hiring is beginning to pick up in the place that led the economy into recession — Wall Street. Chattanooga Times Free Press Retail sales in US probably fell for 2nd month as economy moderated Retail sales in the U.S. fell in June for a second month and industrial production cooled, signs the expansion will moderate in the second half, economists said. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT US farmers can't meet booming corn demand from ethanol makers Exporters, livestock feeders and ethanol makers are going through the U.S. corn stockpile faster than farmers can grow the crops, the government said. Environmental News Network Blog: Corn supplies decrease on lower production agweb.com Weed-whacking goats will work for food Quiet summer weekends are often muddled by the sound of lawn mowers. In Los Angeles, an old-fashioned method of ground control provides an alternative soundtrack. NPR EDUCATION Calif. schools seek Hollywood deals to raise cash In an era of yawning budget deficits and teacher layoffs, schools in the Los Angeles area are looking at a nontraditional source for some extra cash — Hollywood. Seattle Times New Jersey to charge for summer school Local school districts in New Jersey would be allowed to charge for remedial summer classes under a bill suggested by Glassboro school officials. Philadelphia Inquirer SPORTS Could 2010 World Cup final be the most watched event in history? FIFA, soccer's world-governing body, hopes the final World Cup match between the Netherlands and Spain will prove to be the most watched event of all time. CNN Blog: Paul the octopus plumps for Spain  (ESPN) ESPNsoccernet 38-year-old legs don't betray Armstrong France's Sylvain Chavanel won the seventh stage of the Tour de France and regained the overall lead. The race entered the mountains and the major title contenders finished together. NBCSports   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Grass-fed beef making a comeback What's old is new again. U.S. farmers are turning back to a traditional method of cattle raising: feeding cows on grassy pastures instead of troughs filled with corn. NPR   Photo of the Day Michael Barz races toward the top of Zugspitze mountain, the highest peak in Germany.  (Photo by Lukas Barth / 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 Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble. Frank Tyger Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

Copyright © 2006-2016 DailySource. All rights reserved. Terms of Service