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Faint streaks of weathered oil are seen on the Gulf of Mexico near the coast of Louisiana. Scientists studying the gulf oil spill differ on the amount of oil that was spilled, how much remains in the water and the long term effect on the environment.  (Photo by Patrick Semansky / AP) WikiLeaks: US army willing to discuss review of Afghan files WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said the U.S. Army is willing to discuss the whistleblower's request for help in reviewing documents from the Afghan war and removing information harmful to civilians. NPR Wyclef Jean 'in hiding' after death threats over Haiti presidency bid Wyclef Jean has gone into hiding following alleged death threats as he awaits an official announcement on whether he can run in Haiti's presidential election. Guardian Blog: In Haiti, Wyclef Jean's electoral eligibility remains in question  (NPR) The Two-Way   Ga. scientists: Gulf oil not gone Georgia scientists say their analysis shows that most of that oil the government said was gone from the Gulf of Mexico is still there. Studies say as much as 80 percent of the oil remains under the surface. Las Vegas Sun BP to stop handling most Gulf claims CNN Conflicting reports on oil clean-up MSNBC Obama: US must tackle deficit without denting recovery President Barack Obama said the United States must look at ways to "get control" of its deficit over the long-term without denting economic recovery. Reuters Obama engaging in backyard politics in Ohio Philadelphia Inquirer Obama engaging in kitchen-table politics YouTube Green your travel The heavier your suitcase, the more fuel it takes and the more carbon dioxide you send into the atmosphere. ABC News   NATION Court: It's legal to lie about war medals A 3-year-old federal law that makes it a crime to falsely claim to have received a medal from the U.S. military is unconstitutional, an appeals court panel in California ruled. CBS News Towns block chain restaurants Surrounded by Zion National Park, this town of about 500 has the kind of charm one would expect from a tiny tourist burg. USA TODAY Fighters scrambled after flight restriction violation during Obama visit A pair of fighter jets scrambled after a small plane entered airspace restricted for President Barack Obama's visit to Seattle. Seattle Post-Intelligencer POLITICS Blagojevich found guilty on only a single count, faces retrial A jury found ousted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich guilty on one count of making false statements to federal officials, but was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on 23 other counts. Reuters Blagojevich: 'I didn't do anything wrong' MSNBC Biden to attend Stevens' funeral Vice President Joe Biden will lead a long list of national and international dignitaries attending the funeral of the late Sen. Ted Stevens in Anchorage, Alaska. Politico ENVIRONMENT Fuel from waste Landfill operator Waste Management and German gas refiner Linde are turning trash into liquid natural gas. National Geographic New public road to split the Serengeti? The Tanzanian government is moving forward with plans to build a public road through Serengeti National Park despite conservationists' concerns that commercial traffic will disrupt wildebeest migrations. National Geographic SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Old-style coal plants expanding Utilities across the country are building dozens of old-style coal plants that will cement the industry's standing as the largest industrial source of climate-changing gases for years to come. San Francisco Chronicle Coal-to-gas switching? Utilities have power India Times 'Mitochondrial Eve': Mother of all humans lived 200,000 years ago The most robust statistical examination to date of our species' genetic links to "mitochondrial Eve" confirms that she lived about 200,000 years ago. ScienceDaily SPORTS Oswalt, Polanco lead Phillies past Giants Roy Oswalt's seven sharp innings and Placido Polanco's four hits helped Philadelphia beat San Francisco 9-3. The Phillies took a one-game lead over the Giants in the wild-card race. Sports Illustrated Phillies fly by Giants, 9-3 ESPN Brett Favre returns to Minnesota The 40-year-old quarterback returned to Minnesota, arriving in a private jet trimmed in the Vikings' purple and gold with three teammates to bring him back for one more shot at a Super Bowl. ESPN LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT John Lennon letter to singer arrives 34 years late A British folk singer who expressed fears that success and wealth could ruin his songwriting revealed how John Lennon sent him a letter of reassurance, but it did not reach him for 34 years. Discovery News How blogging changed the Internet The people behind Blogger and Blogspot.com look back at how they accidentally created a publishing tool that changed the Internet. Newsweek Majority of viewers time-shift to view prime-time TV, survey shows A survey of viewers conducted on the eve of the new fall season quantifies what has become commonplace in millions of homes: People are putting themselves in charge of their own TV schedule. Seattle Times   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Daniel Rubin): An infuriating search at Philadelphia International Airport Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Build the mosque Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Leonard Pitts Jr.): Increasingly in daily life, rudeness rules Detroit Free Press Column (Sharon Begley): Why we're so clueless on being green Newsweek Blog (Helen A.S. Popkin): The Web is dead ... but the zombie Web walks  (MSNBC) Technotica Video: Levi Johnston for mayor! Slate Blog (Andrew Sullivan): 44 months  (The Atlantic) The Daily Dish Blog (Jonathan Schwarz): Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow Megan McCardle ow A Tiny Revolution   Site edited by: Kristen Toland, Tanya Flowers, Elizabeth Quinn, Charles Weiss, Alen Amini, John Allen, Maribel Limon, Jeff Bromberg and Mahvish Kazmi.   GOOD NEWS Lifeguard has passion for pool, policy Conor Sheehey describes why he wouldn't trade his spot in the sun. Clad in Ray-Ban black aviator shades, he peers out, scanning the pool for infractions. The sunglasses are his accessory of choice. Baltimore Sun Whale sent to Hilo after rescue on Maui A whale weighing nearly a ton was rescued after beaching itself in South Maui, Hawaii. It took 30 people to lift the whale onto the sand. The animal was flown later to a marine mammal rehabilitation pool in Hilo. Honolulu Star Advertiser WORLD Pakistan militants attack cops Islamist militants attacked police posts in Pakistan and killed two civilians active in an anti-Taliban militia, challenging a security establishment straining under a national flooding disaster. CBS News Floods shape an archipelago of misery MSNBC Special section: Pakistan floods BBC South African public sector workers strike over pay Public sector workers in South Africa have begun an indefinite strike after rejecting the government's offer of a pay raise. BBC What the Taliban is doing about its image The Taliban is proposing a joint commission to investigate civilian casualties, revealing that the militants are increasingly concerned about their image in the Afghanistan war. Christian Science Monitor Special section: Taliban Guardian BUSINESS Analysis: Retail numbers show path slow to economic growth Pinks and reds may be the big colors for the fall, but retail executives are seeing only gray skies ahead. Reuters What are investing legends buying? Whether investing in gun manufacturers and energy companies or ditching food suppliers, the best known investors were busy in the second quarter. CNNMoney Cash for clunkers: boon or boondoggle? A look at the stimulus program shows a mixed blessing for consumers. Participating may have helped the ailing economy, and there was the chance to boost the environment too. ABC News HEALTH ADHD could be misdiagnosed in nearly 1 million US children Two published studies suggest that nearly 1 million kids are potentially misdiagnosed with ADHD just because they are the youngest in their kindergarten year. Medical News Today Study suggests disease-causing genes were once beneficial The same genes that cause disease in modern humans may have protected against more deadly ailments in our primitive past, according to researchers at Stanford University. San Jose Mercury News Evolution may have pushed humans toward greater risk for diabetes ScienceDaily Hearing loss in teens is on the rise Hearing loss in teens has gone up, with one in five U.S. adolescents showing some degree of hearing loss in 2005-2006, according to a new study. WebMD EDUCATION Given money for rehiring, schools wait The money for schools to rehire teachers, counselors and support workers is instead being set aside by school districts worried about expected budget cuts. New York Times ACT scores down, but more kids are college-ready Average scores on the ACT college entrance exam inched downward this year, yet slightly more students who took the test proved to be prepared for college, according to a recent report. CBS News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Evangelical activist: 'Immigration is a Christian issue' A handwritten sign on the church door announces the event where Matthew Soerens, fluent in Spanish with the Bible and the nation's immigration laws, will try to win converts. USA TODAY Positive brain changes seen after meditation, study says Positive brain changes take hold after practicing a form of meditation, the results of a new study suggest. HealthDay   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT A spin on efficiency: generating electricity from better turbines Improving turbines, which lie at the core of a modern power grid, is all about standing up to the heat while squeezing out more efficiency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Scientific American   Photo of the Day Dancers of the New York dance company 'The Amazing Boys of Dance' perform during a photo call in the dance show 'Rock The Ballet' in Cologne, Germany.  (Photo by Hermann J. Knippertz / dapd / 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 Don't tell me what you believe in. I'll observe how you behave and I will make my own determination. Alex Trebek 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

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