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Dr. Patrick Hwu, left, talks with his cancer patient Hilde Stapleton during an examination at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Stapleton has been receiving an experimental treatment for melanoma.  (Photo by David J. Phillip / AP) New drugs stir debate on clinical trials Defenders of controlled trials say they are crucial in determining whether a drug really does extend life more than competing treatments. MSNBC Obama urges lawmakers to rally voters President Barack Obama urged Congressional Black Caucus members to help rally their constituents and remind them that more work must be done to move the country forward. CNN GOP weekly address: government spending Associated Press   Woman freed from Iran arrives in US Sarah Shourd, an American woman who was held in Iran for more than 13 months and accused of spying, returned to the United States, a spokeswoman said. CBS News US woman released by Iran heads home YouTube Missing the millennium goals: world fails to deliver on 8 key targets As world leaders gather at a summit in New York, figures suggest the chances of meeting the Millennium Development Goals by the target date of 2015 are remote. The Independent Fraud, turnout weigh on early Afghan vote count Election officials pored over votes from Afghanistan’s parliamentary poll, but sifting through fraud complaints and waiting for results from the remotest areas will delay even preliminary results for weeks. Reuters Afghans vote amid attacks, fraud allegations Associated Press   NATION Boo! Pop-up stores popping up all over Retailers are getting ready for the holiday shopping season, and to avoid the cost of long-term leases and permanent locations, more and more companies are selling their goods out of “pop-up” stores. NPR Mont. GOP: Make homosexuality illegal At a time when gays have been gaining victories across the country, the Republican Party in Montana still wants to make homosexuality illegal. The party adopted an official platform in June. CBS News POLITICS GOP divided on new health law Republicans are promising to repeal and replace President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul if they win control of Congress. But with what? MSNBC GOP address: government spending YouTube Senate Democratic candidates backing away from President Obama’s tax plan At least seven Democrats in battleground states say they support or could support extending tax breaks for families who make more than $250,000. The Hill Federal budget, taxes, economic policy Polling Report EDUCATION College ties to banks, credit-card companies making them millions Colleges, universities and their alumni associations pocket millions of dollars a year via lucrative deals with banks and credit-card companies that peddle to students, faculty and alumni. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Will edgier college marketing get a failing grade from prospective students? Drake University hoped a bold, blue “D+” on a direct-mail piece and its admissions website would grab the attention of high school kids inundated with same-old, same-old college recruitment material. MSNBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The real Jimi Hendrix experience Forty years ago, one of the most admired rock guitarists died in London at the age of 27. Since his death, Jimi Hendrix has become an icon of 1960s culture, both the music and the visual image known around the world. BBC Blog: 40 years after, ‘The Experience’ lives on  (Washington Post) Post Mortem Review: Give this gent a 20 This month the show, “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson”, and its baby-faced 28-year-old star are headed for Broadway. Vanity Fair RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pope says he’s ashamed, sorry for abuse and hopes humiliation will help heal Pope Benedict XVI said he was ashamed of the “unspeakable” sexual abuse of children by priests, telling the British faithful during Mass in Westminster Cathedral that he was deeply sorry. Baltimore Sun Pope apologizes for pedophilia in church YouTube Muslim summit planned as backers of NYC Islamic center seek to jell support A summit of U.S. Muslim organizations is planned to address both the project and a rise in anti-Muslim sentiments and rhetoric that has accompanied the nationwide debate over the project. Star Tribune   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Jacob Weisberg): The right’s new left Slate Column (Robert J. Samuelson): The economic blame game Newsweek Editorial: Questions remain on budget proposals Star Tribune Column (Karen Crompton): DREAM can wait no longer Salt Lake Tribune Blog (Bryan Walsh): Did cities help HIV take off?  (TIME) Ecocentric Blog (David Rowan): 6 reasons I’m not on Facebook  (Wired) Epicenter Column (Aisha Sultan): Districts make a mistake in dropping spelling tests St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial: Close loophole on guns Philadelphia Inquirer   Site edited by: Selena Williams, Michael Makofka, Laura Noueihed, Maribel Limon, Walt Chiu, Anne Lawver, Kristen Toland, Adrian Smith, Charles Weiss, Alexa Even, Brigitte Leschhorn and Rachel Wright.   GOOD NEWS Cape May Mermaid Guild has fun while aiding charity A group of South Jersey businesswomen raised more than $20,000 in a mere three hours at a charity event they had quickly pulled together and dubbed the King Neptune Bachelor Auction. Philadelphia Inquirer Pope ends British visit, beatifies 19th century convert ope Benedict XVI put one of the church’s most celebrated converts one step closer to sainthood and reiterated his support for a plan to make it easier for Britain’s Anglicans to join the Catholic Church. Religion News Service WORLD Air India bomb plotter convicted of perjury A Canadian who helped make the bomb that destroyed an Air India jet in 1985 has been convicted of committing perjury at the subsequent trial. BBC Far right tests Swedish tolerance As Swedes head to the polls, there are concerns that a nationalist party could win representation in the country’s parliament for the first time. Al Jazeera BUSINESS China official rebuffs Geithner over yuan An adviser to China’s central bank has rebuffed criticism from the U.S. over Beijing’s exchange rate policy. BBC Rise in home sales sign real estate market is stabilizing Home sales probably increased in August, a sign the U.S. real estate market is stabilizing after the expiration of a tax credit caused demand to plunge, economists said Bloomberg At IRS, backlog for home buyers’ tax credit Philadelphia Inquirer HEALTH Blood test to predict diabetes earlier A blood test that could predict those at risk of getting diabetes 10 years earlier than a current diagnosis has been developed by scientists. Telegraph.co.uk Most Americans don’t get daily exercise Only about 5 percent of American adults do some type of vigorous physical activity on any given day, according to the results of a new study. HealthDay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Water disarms bombs A watery blade is saving the lives of American soldiers in Afghanistan. The “Stingray” uses explosives to craft a blade of water that slices through metal bombs. Discovery News 3-D games enter a new generation The launch of PlayStation Move and Xbox Kinect signals a revolution in the way that we interact through the Internet. Observer ENVIRONMENT Study: nature walks improve learning more than city walks Environmental psychology researchers at the University of Michigan have confirmed what many have long-suspected: spending time in a natural setting is good for the brain. PlanetSave.com Synthetic fuels research aims to reduce oil dependence Researchers have developed a facility aimed at learning precisely how coal and biomass are broken down in reactors called gasifiers as part of a project to strengthen the science behind synthetic fuel economy. ScienceDaily SPORTS Touchdown pass in final minute seals win for Ark. Ryan Mallett threw a 40-yard scoring pass to Greg Childs with 15 seconds remaining and No. 12 Arkansas picked up a huge win on the road after blowing a two-touchdown lead, beating Georgia 31-24. ESPN Ilya Kovalchuk moves to other wing Ilya Kovalchuk not only has a new $100 million contract, the Russian superstar also has a new position. ESPN 3 big NHL storylines Sporting News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Urban areas are getting hotter faster Hot cities will grow even hotter as the climate warms and cities grow. By mid-century, nighttime temperatures could rise by more than 10 degrees. Discovery News   Photo of the Day Russian ballet dancer Diana Vishneva performs during a dress rehearsal in St. Petersburg, Russia.  (Photo by Dmitry Lovetsky / 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 If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. 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