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An Egyptian Christian activist holds up a bullet belt, which he said was used by army forces during clashes in Cairo, Egypt. At least 26 people were killed when Christians, angered by a recent church attack, clashed with Muslims and security forces.  (Photo by Amr Nabil / AP) Mental first aid: how to help in an emotional crisis Researchers say 1 in 4 adults has a mental disorder. But while many Americans are trained in first aid and CPR to respond to medical emergencies, few are prepared to help in a mental health crisis. NPR War veterans ‘don’t need to cope alone’ BBC Hurricane Jova packs 120-mph winds Emergency officials scrambled to open shelters as Jova strengthened off Mexico’s Pacific coast, becoming a major hurricane with 120 mph winds, forecasters said. CNN   Cairo on edge after deadly violence Cairo remains tense after clashes left at least 26 people dead in the worst violence in the Egyptian capital since the country’s revolution in February. Al Jazeera Church decrees 3-day fast for victims Seattle Post-Intelligencer Blog: Middle East unrest: live updates  (Guardian) MiddleEastLive Cairo security braces for continued riots MSNBC Immigrants fearing deportation plan for kids Terrified by Alabama‘s strict immigration crackdown, parents living in the state illegally are asking friends, relatives, co-workers to take their children if they’re arrested or deported. Philadelphia Inquirer Report: US got secret court order to snoop on WikiLeaks The U.S. government has obtained a secret court order to force Google Inc. and the small Internet provider Sonic.net Inc. to turn over information, according to The Wall Street Journal. Wall Street Journal   NATION Anti-Wall Street protests spur on a political debate Growing protests targeting Wall Street and U.S. economic inequality spawned heated rhetoric among politicians as organizers planned more demonstrations. Reuters Political impact of “Occupy Wall Street” CBS News Young people are joining the FFA in record numbers At a time when agriculture’s public image is under attack, a curious thing is happening in high schools across the nation. More students are joining Future Farmers of America than ever before. Fresno Bee The strange heritage of Columbus Day As the U.S. celebrates the explorer, a Columbus scholar reflects on his voyages to “Asia,” his fanciful maps and mark on the American spirit. Newsweek POLITICS GOP debate will focus on economy Republican presidential candidates preparing for an upcoming GOP debate are unanimous in their chief answer to the economic issues that top the list of voter concerns: Defeat President Barack Obama. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Blog: Rick Perry punches back  (ABC News) The Note Presidential race loses fizz for Tea Party With their favored candidates for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination lagging or out of the race, many U.S. Tea Party activists are shifting focus to the struggle for control of the U.S. Senate. Reuters NPR prepares for a new reality The contrast between the resumes of Vivian Schiller, who resigned in a political firestorm, and Gary Knell, chosen to take her place, speaks volumes about the fight over NPRs financial future. Politico BUSINESS Corporate profit rebound loses steam This year’s rebound in corporate earnings is losing steam as slower economic growth and greater strain on consumers threaten sales and profit margins at many big S and P 500 companies. Bloomberg Unemployed seek protection against job bias Detroit Free Press Regulators clamping down on high-speed stock trades U.S. and overseas regulators are cracking down on computerized high-speed trading that crowds stock exchanges, worried that it is making market swings worse. CNBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Caterpillar fungus: the Viagra of the Himalayas In English, it‘s called caterpillar fungus. But it’s better known throughout Asia by the Tibetan term, yartsa gunbu, which means “summer grass, winter worm.” This rare fungus sells for $50,000 a pound. NPR Ultraviolet light shone on cold winter conundrum changeable The latest satellite data employed by a U.K. scientific team shows the UV output is far more changeable than scientists had previously thought. BBC Celebrate Leif ‘the Lucky’ Day Few know when to celeberate Leif Erikson Day, also called “Leif the Lucky” Day. In fact, the Norse explorer couldn’t have had worse luck when it came to cement his place in history. Discovery News ENVIRONMENT Community incorporated in forest conservation process Kenya Forest Services has signed three crucial agreements with Community Forests Associations from three forest blocks located in the World renowned Mau, Bahati and Ndundulu forests. Earth Times Can butterflies migrate past Texas? For the monarch butterflies, life is complicated enough even in a good year. Now, though, they’ve got to deal with Texas, which is stricken by drought and charred by wildfires. Seattle Times RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Dare bare art: Tattoos make a bold spiritual statement at convention At India’s first-ever international tattoo convention held at Surajkund, artists from across the world inked images of Buddha, Shiva and even Sanskrit shlokas on visitors. Times of India Hundreds of Israelis to declare themselves ‘without religion’ Hundreds of people are expected to gather tonight on Tel Aviv’s Rothschild Boulevard to declare themselves “without religion.” Haaretz   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Risks are too great for an expanded Keystone XL The Platform (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Column (William D. Cohen): Occupy Wall Street needs goals, or funnel cake BusinessWeek Column (Richard Salsman): TARP after three years made things worse, not better Forbes Column (Mitch Albom): Homeless fan still has his hand in the game Detroit Free Press Column (Mark Shields): Republicans just want to fall in love Creators Syndicate Column (Robert Niles): Why I send my children to public schools Huffington Post Cartoon (Nick Anderson): Occupied territory Houston Chronicle Editorial: What the debit card fee critics are missing on capitalism USA TODAY   Site edited by: Laura Hardman, Harsha Malik, Joanne Pelton, Cynthia Vidal, Sam Dieter, Shahinaz Ayoub, Kevin Augustine, Erkinaz Shuminov, Kathie Raikes, Brooke Coggiano, Sarah Alender, Brian Lam, Sara Stewart and Valerie Serrano.   GOOD NEWS Paralyzed man uses mind-controlled robotic arm Giving a high-five or rubbing his girlfriend’s hand may both seem like such ordinary acts, but they are a milestone for a paralyzed man. Cape Cod Times The next step in bionics Step by step, bionic engineers are transforming lives in ways that barely could have been imagined until recently. CBS News ‘Interactive’ novels link e-readers to real-world settings Writer Patrick Brian Miller, creator of the Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative, has just jumped on the electronic publishing train and added his innovation: an interactive travel guide within a book. ABC News WORLD Merkel: Euro leaders will do all necessary to support banks German Chancellor Angela Merkel said European leaders will do “everything necessary” to ensure that banks have adequate capital, in an agreement with French president, Nicolas Sarkozy. Bloomberg When a country defaults, who comes knocking? NPR Polish PM begins building new government after win Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took his first steps toward building a new government after his centrist party became the first to win re-election since the collapse of communism. CBS News In Tripoli, Gadhafi‘s palace becomes people’s market From the presidential palace to people’s market — in Libya, Moammar Gadhafi’s compound in the heart of Tripoli has been put to new use. NPR EDUCATION Mass. universities team up for supercomputer center At an industrial site occupied a long time ago by a textile mill, five universities are collaborating to install supercomputers to recreate the start of the universe. Cape Cod Times Nonprofit ‘unions’ empower parents to push for reform Behind the parent empowerment movement is a feisty Los Angeles-based nonprofit, Parent Revolution, which pushed through a landmark law giving parents authority to force turnarounds. Seattle Times HEALTH Foreign insects, diseases slip into US Dozens of foreign insects and plant diseases slipped into the United States after 9/11, when authorities were so focused on terrorism that they overlooked a pest explosion. Seattle Post-Intelligencer California is banning the use of tanning beds by minors Minors in California will no longer be allowed to use tanning beds after Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill prohibiting anyone under the age of 18 from using ultraviolet tanning devices. Reuters California insurer won’t cover Avastin for breast cancer Blue Shield of California has said it will stop covering new Avastin prescriptions for breast cancer patients starting Oct. 17. San Jose Mercury News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Life’s extremes: monogamy vs. polygamy Why some people are more promiscuous than others is still a mystery. Even so, the mating strategy a person chooses reveals much about that person as well as society, research has shown. LiveScience ‘Real Steel’ tops box office with $27.3M “Real Steel,” the action tale featuring boxing robots, was the top film at U.S. and Canadian theaters, generating $27.3 million in sales for Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks SKG and Walt Disney Co. Bloomberg SPORTS Steelers bounce back, rip Titans 38-17 Ben Roethlisberger has a good explanation for how a guy with one good foot can throw for five touchdowns as he did in Pittsburgh’s 38-17 thumping of Tennessee. Sports Illustrated NFL Week 5 game highlights NFL.com Raiders, NFL remember Al Davis The Oakland Raiders wore decals on their helmets to honor Raiders’ owner Al Davis during their game against the Houston Texans. Davis died at his home in Oakland, Calif. He was 82. ESPN Blog: Raiders wear helmet decal in remembrance of Al Davis  (USA TODAY) The Huddle Al Davis: a life in pictures Toronto Star Tigers’ Porcello impresses in relief role Rick Porcello had a personal victory during the Rangers’ 3-2 triumph over the Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. Detroit News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Fast-food nation A recent survey gauging societal norms in 34 countries revealed that Americans spend the least amount of time cooking per day: just 30 minutes. 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