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President Barack Obama lays a wreath at the Pentagon Memorial, marking the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.  (Photo by Charles Dharapak / AP) 9/11 anniversary more political, contentious 9 years later This 9/11 is more political and contentious, with grieving family members caught in the mosque battle. Even President Barack Obama reminded Americans: "We are not at war against Islam." CBS News World Trade Center rising from the ashes BBC Burning controversy brings diversity YouTube Investigators comb scene of fatal natural gas pipeline blast Federal investigators combed the scene of one of the state's deadliest natural gas explosions, trying to determine why a decades-old, high-pressure gas pipeline exploded under a Bay Area suburb. Baltimore Sun   Showdown over Bush cuts revives estate tax fight The estate tax typically hits a tiny fraction of the wealthiest Americans, but it often generates debate among a much larger segment of the population. NPR How much will tax cuts cost? CNNMoney Flood-hit Pakistanis celebrate Eid al-Fitr with hope for future Millions of flood-affected people in Pakistan are celebrating Eid al-Fitr with the hope that their privileged countrymen will spare a thought for them on this Muslim religious festival marking the end of Ramadan. Times of India How 5 countries celebrate the end of Ramadan Christian Science Monitor Muslims worry Eid feasts could be misconstrued NPR Special section: Pakistan country profile BBC China industrial output tops forecast China’s industrial output rose at a faster pace than analysts estimated, signaling that the world’s third-largest economy is maintaining momentum. Bloomberg   NATION Medal of Honor: 1st for living soldier since Vietnam War The White House wants to honor Salvatore Giunta of Hiawatha, Iowa, for action during the wars since September 11, 2001. He will be the first living recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. New York Times Special section: Medal of Honor Congressional Medal of Honor Society FDA cracks down on 5 makers of e-cigarettes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warnings to five makers of electronic cigarettes for marketing them illegally as stop-smoking aids and said it intends to regulate the products as drugs. Reuters Tattoo parlors covered by 1st Amendment To a federal appeals court, tattoos are constitutionally protected free expression, and a city has no more right to ban tattoo parlors than to outlaw bookstores. San Francisco Chronicle POLITICS Nancy Pelosi to Democrats: Pay up With the House Democratic majority in peril, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her lieutenants are pressing tightfisted rank-and-file members to open their wallets in an effort to save their most vulnerable incumbents. Politico Monitoring the for-profits The U.S. Department of Education and Congress are getting tougher on for-profit colleges, but the question of who enforces existing laws and regulations, let alone new ones, remains unanswered. Inside Higher Ed EDUCATION ACLU suit alleges Calif. schools charging illegal student fees The American Civil Liberties Union said in a filed lawsuit that California's cash-strapped school districts have been charging student fees that violate the state constitutional guarantee to a free public education. BusinessWeek Raising the bar The Language Flagship program has a goal for foreign language education at universities: that students graduate at the Superior level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages scale. Inside Higher Ed LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT TV in a kid's bedroom? Studies have linked kids' TV viewing to problems with obesity, poor grades and misbehavior. Yet many children have sets in their room, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Roger Ebert to appear on movie reviews show for public television Film critic Roger Ebert, who lost his ability to speak and eat after cancer, is returning to television on a movie reviews show that he is producing for public television. MSNBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Atheist activists' biggest billboard campaign targets Bible Belt Atheist activists from Wisconsin picked the biggest city in the Bible Belt for their largest advertising campaign, posting 50 billboards in metro Atlanta with messages. Bloomberg Belgian report says Church abuse led to at least 13 suicides A Belgian commission looking into sexual abuse by Catholic clergy says it has received testimony from hundreds of victims that suggest widespread abuse led to at least 13 suicides. USA TODAY SPORTS Kim Clijsters beats Venus Williams to face Vera Zvonareva in US Open final Venus Williams' semifinal defeat by Kim Clijsters had everything — mistakes, brilliant shot-making, nerves and fight-backs on both sides — as well as a good helping of ambivalence in the crowd. Guardian Cruz lifts Rangers over Yankees Two aggressive first-pitch swings by Nelson Cruz gave the Texas Rangers a stirring victory over the New York Yankees. Sports Illustrated   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Glenn Greenwald): Tom Goldstein and the perils of conflict-plagued commentary Salon Editorial: Obama must make sure US word is good on Global Fund Detroit Free Press Editorial: Taking aim at abuse Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: A vivid reminder of nation's core values Star Tribune Column (Andrew McCarthy): Imagining Islam National Review Column (Leah Garchik): The symphony and its glittering sideshow San Francisco Chronicle Column (Charles Krauthammer): Peace has a chance Boston Herald Blog (Dwight Silverman): Siegler on Android: open is a lie  (Houston Chronicle) TechBlog   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Anne Lawver, Michael Makofka, John Harvell, Adrian Smith, Alexa Even, John Allen, Paul Wertheim, Daishi Sato and Cat Van Le.   GOOD NEWS Books help Braintree woman delve into aspects of autism Kathy Lansing from Braintree, Mass., is a nurse and mother. Between getting her sons to hockey practice, CCD classes and working multiple shifts at a busy hospital, reading has become something of a luxury. Boston Globe Downtown homeless veterans program earns its stripes The men in the program, known as Project HERO, live for two years in the Washington Avenue Apartments in the loft district. They are given access to various services that will allow them to live independently. St. Louis Post-Dispatch WORLD 85 prisoners escape jail on Mexico-US border Eighty-five prisoners escaped from a jail near the U.S. border, authorities and media said, the latest prison break underscoring the challenges Mexico faces as it battles powerful drug cartels. Reuters Big tobacco hired public relations firm to lobby Australian government The tobacco industry is not only funding the campaign being run by the Alliance of Australian Retailers to stop plain packaging being introduced, it is employing the public relations firm to run the campaign. Sydney Morning Herald BUSINESS SEC will weigh rules aimed at preventing firms from hiding debt U.S. regulators will vote on rules that may make it harder for companies to mask debt after Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. was accused of misleading investors by temporarily moving assets off its books. BusinessWeek Nokia appoints Microsoft exec CEO Finland's Nokia has appointed Microsoft business manager Stephen Elop as chief executive. Elop, the first non-Finn to head Nokia, replaces Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, a lifelong employee. BBC HEALTH Botox and other treatments for migraines Although a few medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for migraine treatment, there are many off-label ones that patients resort to when approved medications don't provide relief. ABC News Genetically modified salmon approved? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration may soon approve genetically modified salmon for humans to eat, a prospect that raises concern among some consumer advocates. HealthDay Is genetically modified salmon safe? Discovery News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY New computer virus a throwback A new computer virus is already making its way around the globe, infecting computers at major corporations and government agencies as well as home users. CBC News E-mail virus runs wild from ABC to NASA ABC News Space colonists could use bacteria to mine minerals on Mars and the Moon Microbes currently are used in mining to help recover metals such as gold, copper and uranium. Now researchers suggest bacteria could be used for mining in space. Scientific American ENVIRONMENT Traces of cosmetics, medications create concerns for water supplies Colorado state and federal authorities are ramping up efforts to control pollution of waterways by "emerging contaminants" — antidepressants, antibiotics, birth control pills, cosmetics and caffeine. Denver Post Alaska rips feds over suspension of Arctic drilling The state claimed that the Interior Department illegally halted offshore drilling in Arctic waters, even though the department said there's no such moratorium in place. Anchorage Daily News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Sex-ed programs get a financial boost The U.S. is shifting gears on teen pregnancy prevention. Comprehensive sex education is about to get a boost from the government, with money going to programs that reduce teen pregnancy. NPR   Photo of the Day Muslims perform the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed ground Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by Kamran Jebreili / 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 All great achievements require time. 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