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President Barack Obama speaks to reporters outside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.  (Photo by Carolyn Kaster / AP) Smart phones could be latest battle accessory Smart phones could become the next weapon in the United States' battlefield arsenal, as defense companies seek to cash in on the rapidly growing use of sophisticated mobile applications. Reuters BP asset sale to fund oil clean-up BP is to sell assets in Texas, Canada and Egypt to help fund the clean-up cost of the spill. The oil giant said it had reached a $7bn deal with U.S.-based oil production firm Apache Corp. BBC BP rises after sale to Apache Bloomberg BP's Tony Hayward 'set to step down' Guardian   Obama to tout overhaul as good for economy President Barack Obama will tout the broader economic benefits of new consumer financial protections when he signs into law a sweeping financial regulatory overhaul. Reuters Democrat wins may divide Congress more NPR Wall Street reform law's starting line CNNMoney US announces new sanctions against North Korea The United States announced new sanctions against North Korea, targeted against its leadership, and warned of serious consequences if it again attacked the South. MSNBC US announces sanctions against Korea BBC Most massive star detected A new study finds evidence for massive stars, including an uber-giant so luminous that it makes the light of our sun look no brighter than the glow of the full moon in comparison. Discovery News   NATION Jobless benefits extension clears hurdle Senate Democrats broke through a stubborn Republican filibuster and pressed to restart jobless benefits for 2.5 million Americans still unable to find work in the frail national economic recovery. MSNBC Sessions: I will vote against Kagan CBS News Benefits extension may help economy Reuters Large pot farms on verge of approval Oakland, Calif., is on the verge of allowing large-scale marijuana farms, a plan that has provoked a backlash from small-time growers who fear being pushed out of the booming pot business. San Francisco Chronicle POLITICS Democrats to propose extending Bush's middle-class tax cuts Senate Democrats will soon advance a plan to make permanent President George W. Bush's 2001 tax cuts for middle-class Americans earning less than $200,000. TIME Spies among us: modern-day espionage Long after the Cold War’s end, many nations still send secret agents across borders. But corporations, terrorists, and private investigators are also part of the sleuthing underground. Newsweek HEALTH High-tech vet care goes mainstream across US Veterinarians are practicing ever more advanced medicine on the nation's myriad of animals — treatments that vie with the best of human medicine. Telegram & Gazette More than 5M people received treatment for HIV An estimated 5.2 million people in low and middle-income countries were receiving life-saving HIV treatment at the end of 2009, according to WHO. Medical News Today AIDS timeline WebMD Checking for skin cancer Do you want to know how to take care of your skin this summer? You may already know the basics like drinking water and wearing sunscreen, but here's how you can save your summer skin. ABC News SPORTS Tour de France riders need 'mutant' bodies to perform The stamina required to compete in one of the world's toughest events comes not only from training, but also from unusual inborn traits. Discovery News Bulls add Watson in sign-and-trade C.J. Watson is happy to be a Chicago Bull. The 26-year-old point guard, who was acquired by the Bulls in a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors, is ready to show the city of Chicago what he can do. ESPN RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Through the temple ceiling Growing up in a traditional Conservative Jewish synagogue, Robin Leonard never imagined that she would become a rabbi. Now she's a congregation's first female, openly gay rabbi. Concord Monitor Jesus march in Brazil Two million people took to the Sao Paulo streets for the latest March for Jesus, first organized 18 years ago by neo-Pentecostal megachurch Renascer ("Reborn in Christ") and declared a national holiday this year. Christianity Today LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Cooking together keeps kitchen, bedroom cozy Cooking together, according to some studies, makes for a happy marriage. For Bob and Debbie Clark, it has become one of their favorite ways to connect at the end of the day. Detroit Free Press Higher percentage of whites, blacks and Hispanics drinking than in '90s A higher proportion of whites, blacks and Hispanics reported drinking between 1992 and 2002, but whites increased the number of drinks they consumed while blacks and Hispanics leveled out. HealthDay   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Erin Joyce): Why you shouldn't buy new tech toys Globeandmail.com Column (Catherine Cheney): Chamber sparks federal land range war Politico Column (Megan McArdle): In search of effective stimulus The Atlantic Blog: Death camp conga line: What's funny?  (USA TODAY) Faith & Reason Editorial: At the Kabul conference: a road map to transition in Afghanistan Christian Science Monitor Column (Robert Verkaik): The criminal justice system is not equipped for compassion The Independent Column (Robert Grenier): US seeks Pakistan PR triumph Al Jazeera Column (Ken Paulson): Sophomoric speech is free speech, too USA TODAY   Site edited by: Mahvish Kazmi, Elizabeth Quinn, Anne Lawver, Selena Williams, Nabila Dellil, Tanya Flowers, Maribel Limon, Alessandra Marseglia, Alen Amini, Daishi Sato, Jessica Duncan, Kristen Toland and Ayesha Sharma.   GOOD NEWS Chipotle to boost charitable donation with 'junk e-mail' campaign The Denver-based burrito restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill will double its donation from $50,000 to $100,000 to The Lunch Box, a national nonprofit organization that helps feed children. Denver Business Journal No questions, no stares: Just camp fun More families with disabled children are finding acceptance and much-needed relaxation at special needs camps such as Camp Courage in Maple Lake, Minn. Star Tribune WORLD Japan program is said to exploit workers Chinese apprentices in Hiroshima, Japan were subjected to 16-hour workdays at below the minimum wage in a government approved job training program. New York Times Tribal scars custom drying up in Nigeria The Nigerian government has moved to outlaw the practice, but many states have yet to approve the law. Many human rights organizations argue that the scarring of children is abuse. CNN BUSINESS Coca-Cola profit rises as World Cup helps boost sales Coca-Cola used the World Cup soccer tournament, hosted by South Africa, to stage its largest marketing campaign, covering 160 countries and attracting more customers. Bloomberg China is world's top energy consumer China has overtaken the United States as the world's largest consumer of energy, according to data from Paris-based International Energy Agency. MSNBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Google images top 1B page views For Google a picture is worth more than a thousand words — it is worth one billion page views. The search giant revealed the numbers as it announced a major image search revamp. BBC Digital movie standard tackles format and technical hurdles A group of U.S. media and electronics companies will soon start testing a system that will let you watch the movies you buy wherever you are, regardless of formats and other technical hurdles. CBC News EDUCATION States embrace national standards Less than two months after the nation’s governors released their standards recommendations, 27 states have adopted them and about a dozen more are expected to do so. New York Times Finding friends and ambiguity Most colleges’ development, marketing, alumni and communications divisions are using social networking, and staffing for it, but many remain uncertain about its role. Inside Higher Ed State panel wants to set limits on virtual public schools The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, apprehensive about a law that allows public schools to operate almost entirely in cyberspace, will consider imposing limits on their growth. Boston Globe ENVIRONMENT Appalachian Trail could be extended across international borders The Appalachian Trail enjoys special status among outdoorsy folk. Its 2,175 miles are woven amongst towns and bridges, across highways and into some of the wildest land left in the eastern United States. Discovery News Bahamas' 'blue holes' hold wonders and weird science What lies below the Bahamas in the Caribbean? A veiled world of fossils, blind creatures and scientific riddles. USA TODAY Experts testing tactics to keep harmful mussels from muscling their way in A federal team fighting invasive freshwater mussels is investigating new treatments, including poison, ultra-violet light, shock waves and the introduction of a mussel-destroying predatory sunfish. Denver Post   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT National network of bike trails? A quiet revolution is starting in the world of transportation. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that he wants to make biking as important as driving. NPR   Photo of the Day A polar bear plays in water in the "Zoom Erlebniswelt" amusement park in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.  (Photo by Clemens Bilan / 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 One of the weaknesses of our society is that history is still news to most people. 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