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Flood sufferers row a boat past an old pagoda submerged in the flood in Ayutthaya province, central Thailand. Thailand is counting the multibillion dollar cost of nationwide flooding that has killed nearly 270 people and threatens to engulf the capital.  (Photo by Apichart Weerawong / AP) What became of the Taíno? Given the collapse of the native society one might think Taíno, the Indians who met Columbus five centuries ago, are extinct. But their culture endures — in the genetic legacy of modern Antilleans. Smithsonian Magazine Republicans pile on Romney, looking to challenge him They’re coming to what is essentially his home turf — and they are ready to challenge Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney on the economy. Houston Chronicle Blog: 5 things to watch for in the GOP debate  (New York Times) The Caucus   Nationwide floods tally rising cost Thailand is counting the multibillion dollar cost of nationwide flooding that has killed nearly 270 people and may yet cause more havoc as waters threaten to engulf the country’s capital. Forbes Blog: Thai workers rush to salvage goods from flooded factory  (Msnbc.com) Photo Blog Thailand flooding impacts economy CNN Obama jobs bill likely to face defeat The Senate is expected to reject President Obama’s new jobs plan in a key procedural vote reflecting a ideological divide over economic growth strategies. CNN Most Americans in poll back taxing rich San Francisco Chronicle Blog: Obama’s day: Off to Pittsburgh and Orlando USA TODAY Sexual selection by sugar molecule Researchers say that losing the ability to make a particular kind of sugar molecule may have directed the evolution of our early ancestors. ScienceDaily   NATION Security costs in NYC rise as Wall Street protests continue As the protest on Wall Street continues, police officers are keeping their posts. With no end in sight, the cost of constant surveillance continues to rise. CBS News Some Latinos upset by Obama’s ‘betrayal’ on immigration law President Barack Obama came into office with strong Latino support, having won two-thirds of the Latino vote, according to exit polls. But for some, that support has turned to disillusionment. NPR Brown signs anti-bullying, open-carry bills in California Gov. Jerry Brown of California signed into law a measure that bans the open carrying of handguns and another that combats bullying of gay and lesbian students in public schools. San Francisco Chronicle Special section: Stop bullying CNN POLITICS Colorado’s congressional districts dispute goes to court A trial that will determine Colorado‘s political landscape for the next decade kicks off as Republicans and Democrats battle over how best to redraw Colorado’s seven congressional districts. Denver Post Limits on supplemental Medicare health plans eyed Medicare supplemental health plans, popular among politically powerful retirees, could come under the knife from the special deficit-reduction panel of Congress. Reuters BUSINESS A single hire is big to a small business In this economy, the decision to add even one person to the payroll is a huge leap of faith for a small company. One marketing firm in Tacoma, Wash., has done the math — and is ready to hire. NPR Best jobs for your 2nd act CNNMoney US stocks up more than 2 percent on Europe pledge U.S. stocks rallied more than three percent as France and Germany pledged to do everything necessary to support Europe’s banks, while investors looked ahead to the unofficial kickoff of the third quarter. MarketWatch Nobel economists say eurozone needs fiscal union Two Americans were awarded the Nobel prize for economics for work that lays a foundation for macroeconomic analysis, but they said they had no easy answers for the debt crisis plaguing Europe. Baltimore Sun SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Free fallin’ space junk For every spacecraft that goes into orbit, all kinds of rubbish — bolts, boosters, adapter rings, insulation, even paint chips — are also released. TIME Netflix kills plan to split off DVD rentals Netflix said it would reverse a previously announced decision to put its DVD-by-mail and Internet streaming services on separate websites, a plan that was widely derided by subscribers. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Blog: Netflix tries for damage control in a ‘New Coke’ turnaround  (MSNBC) The Bottom Line ‘Kraken’ lair found? Paleontologist Mark McMenamin thinks there was a larger and more cunning sea monster that preyed on ichthyosaurs: a “kraken.” ScienceDaily ENVIRONMENT Mercury contamination in Great Lakes wildlife more widespread than thought Despite decades of cuts in mercury emissions which have led to a 20 percent decline in the presence of the contaminant, levels in some species have begun going up again in the last 10 years. Detroit Free Press New Zealand oil spill: Conservationists warn of wildlife ‘tragedy’ Conservationists have warned of an impending wildlife “tragedy” caused by an oil spill off the east coast of New Zealand, with populations of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds set to be hardest hit. Guardian Nuclear plants’ generator failures draw serious scrutiny from Feds Four generators that power emergency systems at nuclear plants have failed when needed, an unusual cluster that has attracted the attention of federal inspectors. CBS News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Phoenix diocese restricts frequency of wine during Communion In keeping with new standards for the distribution of Communion, the Phoenix diocese will be restricting the frequency of when Communion wine will be available, causing some questions from Catholics. National Catholic Reporter Drop a grudge and you’ll feel better Often, people are perplexed when they learn that Claudia Riggs has forgiven the man who caused the violent death of her 4-month-old grandson, Jack Sebastian Koller. Denver Post London’s Jewish community center breaks ground of new building The new Jewish community center moved closer to completion with a ceremony marking the start of building what will be one of the largest Jewish community centers in Europe. Jerusalem Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Konrad Yakabuski): Occupy Wall Street vs. Tea Party: the further polarization of US voters Globeandmail.com Blog (Susan L. Smalley, Ph.D.): When the small become large Look Around and Look Within  (Psychology Today) Cartoon (Nick Anderson): The candidate Houston Chronicle Editorial: Mormonism isn’t a cult Baltimore Sun Column (Michael Smerconish): Hitler comparison is always out of bounds McClatchy Newspapers Editorial: Stop treating medical marijuana patients as criminals Detroit Free Press Column (James Fallows): Just for the record: Anti-Mormonism is bigotry too The Atlantic Column (John Avlon): Millionaire’s tax is on target CNN   Site edited by: Anuja Seith, Joanne Pelton, Cynthia Vidal, Sara Stewart, Erkinaz Shuminov, Kathie Raikes, Cassidy Pham, Harsha Malik, Kevin Augustine, Sarah Alender and Laura Hardman.   GOOD NEWS Neighbor helps rescue family in fire A man broke down his neighbors’ door and helped rescue a half-dozen people as a three-alarm fire tore through their home, Boston authorities said. Boston Herald Creating ‘culture of kindness’ Hundreds of Santa Ynez Valley students have taken up Rachel Scott’s challenge to create a culture of kindness and compassion at their schools. Santa Ynez Valley News 7 Florida survivors of capsized boat are in good condition Seven people, including a 4-year-old, are in remarkably good condition after their boat overturned in the Florida Keys and spending 20 hours afloat, officials said. ABC News WORLD Cairo: Military rulers, Christian leaders hold emergency talks Egypt’s military rulers have held emergency talks with Christian leaders after the worst violence left 26 people dead and 300 injured — raising doubts about the country’s democratic transition. Guardian Something’s fishy about hairy crabs Fake products permeate China’s economy. Earlier this year, the trend seemed to reach a new low when phony Apple stores were exposed in southwestern China. NPR Libyan official: Gadhafi is hiding in southern desert An official on Libya’s governing council said that he believes Moammar Gadhafi is hiding in the southwestern desert near the borders with Niger and Algeria. MSNBC Sirte battle flushes out pro-Gadhafi fighters Guardian EDUCATION Suddenly ineligible The House Republicans’ plan to change Pell Grant eligibility would disqualify hundreds of thousands of students in order to preserve the maximum grant at $5,550 for fiscal year 2012. Inside Higher Ed College radio stations at risk: budget cuts America’s college radio stations are at risk of losing their identity to budget-cutters, a grass-roots campaign warns. USA TODAY Environmental literacy making a splash Environmental-literacy advocates are welcoming the launch of the federal Green Ribbon Schools program, suggesting it will help build on awareness and understanding of environmental issues. Education Week HEALTH Many pills, many not taken Health-care providers have new strategies to increase medication adherence, as concerns rise about health risks and the high costs of treating noncompliant patients who have chronic illnesses. Wall Street Journal Women taking diet supplements should think twice, study says A new study reports that a daily caplet of vitamins and mineral supplements may not be helpful, and in some cases, could even be harmful for older women. ABC News Chocolate may cut women’s stroke risk, study says In the latest research to tout the cardiovascular benefits of an already beloved food, Swedish scientists report that eating chocolate seems to lower a woman’s risk of stroke. USA TODAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Does size matter in Hollywood spotlight? Can stars be overweight and successful in appearance-obsessed Hollywood? For a long time, the answer has been no. But lately, plus-sized performers are confounding the conventional wisdom. USA TODAY Pet spending rises during recession According to the American Pet Products Association, people in the U.S. will spend a record $50 billion on their animals. Spending in the pet economy has increased every year since 2001. USA TODAY SPORTS Stern cancels NBA’s first 2 weeks NBA Commissioner David Stern canceled the first two weeks of the season after owners and players were unable to reach a new labor deal and end the lockout. NBCSports Blog: Where do NBA players go from here?  (ESPN) ESPN Commentary TCU joins Big 12 for 2012-13 TCU accepted an invitation to join the Big 12, seizing an opportunity to be a part of a conference with natural geographic rivals despite the league’s recent instability. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Home automation Home automation experts say the sky is the limit when it comes to wiring up a house. For a fee, you can manage your home on a computer. 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