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From left, Jill Benson, Vice President of JS West and Cos. explains the process of harvesting eggs to Stanislaus County Supervisor Jim DeMartini and his wife Anne at the Dwight Bell Farm in Atwater, Calif.  (Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP) Animal rights: new laws take movement to the mainstream In 2015, eggs sold in California will have to comply with strict hen-rights rules. Governor Schwarzenegger signed a law that extended the rules to out-of-state producers who want to sell their eggs. TIME Libyan ship with aid 'heads to Egypt' A ship loaded with aid supplies for Gaza has docked in an Egyptian port, ending the latest attempt by activists to break Israel's Gaza blockade. BBC Trapped by Gaza blockade, locked in despair New York Times   Iranian scientist says he was abducted Shahram Amiri, an Iranian scientist, told a state-run television station in Iran that he was abducted by U.S. intelligence officials and faced "psychological warfare." CNN Iran defector: 'I will return to Iran' ABC News Toyota blames driver error for some unwanted speeding Toyota Motor Corp. said its investigation of nearly 2,000 cases of unintended acceleration had found no problem with its electronic throttle system, and that driver error was to blame in some cases. Reuters NAACP says tea party tolerates racism The NAACP has approved a resolution condemning what it calls "racist elements" within the tea party. The vote has sparked a war of words between the two groups. NPR Palin comes to tea party's defense after NAACP passes racism resolution CBS News   NATION Report sounds alarm bell over Americans' retirement plans Millions are nearing retirement without enough savings — but for many there's still time to get back on track, according to a new study released on the financial outlook of Americans age 36 to 62. Christian Science Monitor Prosecutors want jail for 4 New Orleans officers arrested in bridge shootings Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty against three current New Orleans police officers and one former officer accused in a fatal shooting after Hurricane Katrina. Times-Picayune Ariz. immigration suits pile up The state’s new law cracking down on illegal immigration has provoked some two dozen organizations to either file or join lawsuits that challenge the law's constitutionality. Politico POLITICS Senate bill rejects Obama's NASA plans A draft budget bill for NASA released by the Senate suggests Congress will not accept President Barack Obama's proposed revision of the space agency without a fight. Houston Chronicle Wall Street overhaul on track for approval Spurred on by President Barack Obama, Democrats in the U.S. Senate set the stage for final passage of sweeping legislation to rewrite the rules on Wall Street. Sydney Morning Herald Dems believe they have 60 votes needed MSNBC BUSINESS Housing market sees price cutting In a sign that the housing market has taken another turn for the worse, a new report shows almost one quarter of all home listings in the country had at least one price reduction in June. TIME US stimulus spurring $280 billion of investment by private sector The economic stimulus legislation pushed by President Barack Obama last year will help encourage $280 billion of investment by private industry and local governments, according to an administration report. BusinessWeek Moody's warns of worse to come as it cuts Portugal rating Portugal was dealt a blow as Moody's cut its credit rating, warning the economy would weaken further in the next few years. The Independent Reverse effects of globalization CNBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Piece of iconic cross stolen in Boston A piece of wood claimed by some to be a relic from the cross on which Christ was allegedly crucified has been stolen from Boston's Holy Cross Cathedral, police said. ABC News French tycoon to fund fight on niqab ban A French property tycoon enraged at his government's plans to ban women from wearing the full veil in public has promised a fund to help any Muslim who is fined for wearing the niqab. Guardian EDUCATION A marriage made in Ind. Indiana's leaders have recognized that the state cannot thrive economically if it does not bolster college completion. But they recognize that doing so at a time of diminished resources isn't easy. Inside Higher Ed Summer school used to get ahead Summer school was traditionally seen as a way for students who had fallen behind to catch up. But today, many students choose to hit the books so they can rack up extra credit or get ahead in coursework. EducationNews.org LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The rise of older models In the space of the last year, a curious thing has happened. Older women have become increasingly visible in the arena in which, above all others, nubile youth has long trumped all else: fashion. Guardian Remembering Live Aid 25 years later In front of a packed house at JFK Stadium, Joan Baez expressed the spirit of the day: "Good morning, children of the '80s. This is your Woodstock, and it's long overdue." CNN Live Aid: a look back 25 years later MTV   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Glenn Greenwald): The motive behind whistle blower prosecutions  (Salon) Unclaimed Territory Blog (John Cassidy): Farewell to the Boss  (The New Yorker) Rational Irrationality Column (Isabel Hilton): Is Google just the start? Guardian Column (Keli Goff): What Gibson, Brown and Polanski teach us Huffington Post Column (Krystyna Swiderska): Could things for biodiversity go from bad to worse? BBC Blog (Glenn Greenwald): Marc Thiessen and the myth of the American Jewish voter  (Salon) Unclaimed Territory Column (Andrew Wander and Gregg Carlstrom): Taliban talks 'pose risk' for women Al Jazeera Editorial: As Senate takes up financial reform bill, a look inside the sausage Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Selena Williams, Elizabeth Quinn, Anne Lawver, Kristen Toland, Alessandra Marseglia, Mahvish Kazmi, Shuo Zhou, Tanya Flowers, Alen Amini, Jeff Bromberg and Jessica Duncan.   GOOD NEWS Minn. sisters create the ties that bind through decades Two Hennepin County, Minn., sisters befriended a pair of little girls nearly three decades ago in a county volunteer program. They've never lost touch. Star Tribune Fairtrade towns in Britain to top 500 When residents declared Garstang in Lancashire, England, a Fairtrade town 10 years ago, few imagined it was the start of a grassroots social movement that would sweep the UK and beyond. Guardian WORLD US soldiers die in Afghanistan as NATO death toll soars Five more U.S. soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, sending NATO's death toll to 11 in 24 hours. Another U.S. soldier died in a separate attack also in the south of the country. BBC Nigeria: 'Insolvent' state-run oil company needs $6.6B Nigeria's state-run oil company is "insolvent" and needs $6.6 billion to cover its debts and fund future oil exploration in the West African nation. Associated Press ENVIRONMENT Biological bonanza in Kenya's threatened flat lands The Matthews Range in northern Kenya is surrounded by flat lands that stretch for miles in any direction, leaving the Matthews isolated and helping protect the range from serious human encroachment. BBC Warming waters exacerbate dwindling New England fisheries Curbs on fishing may not be enough to help fish populations deal with the changes wrought by global warming. Scientific American SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Millions of books are being digitized for the disabled For those who are blind, dyslexic or have diseases like multiple sclerosis and have difficulty turning book pages, reading the latest best seller just got easier. USA TODAY Reconstructed: Archimedes's flaming steam cannon Did the ancient Greek inventor Archimedes build a solar-powered steam cannon that fired flaming projectiles? That's the suggestion of an Italian engineer who has come up with a design for such a weapon. New Scientist HEALTH The fermentation frenzy The traditional fermented tea kombucha is gaining rapidly in popularity as fans tout its supposed health benefits. But is it really good for you? Newsweek Ambitious timetable for electronic medical records for doctors and hospitals The Obama administration rolled out an ambitious five-year plan for moving doctors and hospitals to computerized medical records, promising greater safety for patients and lower costs. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Asthma sufferers often have other medical diseases, study says People with asthma may be more likely to suffer from other diseases that require medical care, according to a new study. CBC News Prenatal exposure can shape infants' health Discovery News SPORTS Yankees' Steinbrenner dies at 80 George Steinbrenner, who rebuilt the New York Yankees into a sports empire with a mix of bluster and big bucks that polarized fans all across America, died. ESPN Quotes from the 'Boss' NBCSports George Steinbrenner: 1930 - 2010 USA TODAY McCann comes up big, NL finally wins All-Star game The National League captured its first Midsummer Classic since 1996 with a 3-1 victory against the American Leauge at the 81st edition at Angel Stadium. Sports Illustrated All-Star game firsts MLB.com Dodgeball sweeping the catacombs of Los Gatos, Calif. Dodgeball experienced a brief rec-league renaissance, but underground dodgeball in southern California is closer in spirit to "Fight Club" and gaining ground. San Jose Mercury News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT A mom's voice is powerful medicine A mother's voice has the power to settle jangled nerves and maybe even reach through the fog of a coma to bring a brain-injured patient back to consciousness, according to new experiments. 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