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In this file photo, tourists gather in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. For now, China remains the most populous nation, with 1.34 billion people. In the past decade it added 73.9 million. The U.N. estimates that the world’s population will soon reach 7 billion.  (Photo by Andy Wong / AP) World population to reach 7 billion In several days, according to the U.N., a child will be born who will bring the world population to seven billion. This much-anticipated milestone has occasioned much gloomy forecasting. The Independent Population boom weighs down Pakistan Al Jazeera Before scandal, Rajat Gupta was role model for middle-class India Before being charged in part of the same insider trading investigation, Rajat Gupta was seen as the original “global Indian” who was the first to head a major Western business. Reuters   Millions without power after East Coast storm A freak snow storm that pounded Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states is expected to move out of the U.S. by soon, leaving residents to grapple with its aftermath. CNN Special section: 2 million lose power in rare storm Msnbc.com Rare October snowstorm pelts Northeast Baltimore Sun From the cave to the kennel The evolutionary history of the dog tells us a great deal about another animal — ourselves. From a cave in France, a new picture has emerged of canines as our prehistoric soulmates. Wall Street Journal At least 13 Americans dead in Kabul suicide bombing As many as 13 Americans were killed when a suicide bomber struck their armored military bus in Kabul, in what may be the single deadliest attack on U.S. citizens in the Afghan capital since the war began. Los Angeles Times US report says security improved in Afghanistan Times Union Suicide bomber strikes in Kabul, Afghanistan TIME   NATION In Idaho, teacher bonuses to depend on parent involvement As part of new education changes in Idaho, teacher bonuses in more than two dozen school districts will depend to some degree on how well they can engage parents throughout the year. ABC News Many Obama donors from ’08 race are absent so far Thousands of people who gave millions of dollars to Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign have gone missing this time. NPR POLITICS Cain ties Romney in statistical lead in poll of Republican voters in Iowa Businessman Herman Cain and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are tied for the top support of Republicans in Iowa, where the presidential nomination contests will start Jan. 3, a poll shows. Bloomberg Occupy Denver protesters, law enforcement officers clash; 20 arrested Denver Post Blog: Ron Paul wins tallies at Iowa GOP straw poll  (CNN) Political Ticker Wall Street protests: Some cities crack down, others ignore While more U.S. cities are resorting to force to break up the Wall Street protests, many others — Philadelphia and New York, among them — are content to let the demonstrations go on for now. Salt Lake Tribune Blog: Veterans in uniform bring symbolism, controversy to Occupy Wall Street protests  (Houston Chronicle) Armed Sources Does the supercommittee need a failsafe plan? Democrats are split Democratic policy experts are divided over whether a failsafe deficit-reduction plan is necessary to avoid a market panic if the congressional supercommittee fails to reach a deal. The Hill BUSINESS MF Global Holdings board said to consider company sale Jon Corzine’s MF Global Holdings Ltd. was working through the weekend to consider options for the sale of the futures broker, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. Bloomberg Europe bailout fund chief courts China The head of Europe’s rescue fund sought to entice China to invest in the facility, saying investors may be protected against initial losses and that bonds could eventually be sold in yuan. Reuters Is the clock ticking on retail service? It’s known nationwide for rolling back prices. Now Wal-Mart is rolling back something else: its hours. USA TODAY EDUCATION It’s a long, dangerous walk to school for many students Florida’s school-transportation law does not protect middle- and high-school students forced to walk hazardous routes. Orlando Sentinel Could your Facebook profile damage your college chances? These days it takes more than just grades to impress on your college application. Could what you post on Facebook or MySpace also impact your chances? EducationNews.org RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Jersey City temple prepares to install its first female rabbi Debra Hachen, the recently-named head rabbi at Jersey City’s Temple Beth-El, and its first female rabbi, reminds that religious congregations are meant to foster a community that furthers spiritual growth. The Hudson Reporter 5 Bucks churches trying to use service instead of services For about 1,700 years, “going to church” has mostly meant warming the pews. Five congregations in Lower Bucks County, Pa., however, are not going to church at all. Philadelphia Inquirer LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Competition gets fiercer in Salem’s scare industry For most of the year, Salem, Mass., looks like many other historic New England towns. Come October, though, it’s a major tourist attraction thanks to its infamous 17th-century witch trials. NPR Keep smiling: the world is doing fine, say American authors A rash of optimistic books is being published in the U.S., as authors do their best to lift the gloom created by a news agenda dominated by world recession, wars, floods and famine. Guardian Paleolithic eating: Berlin restaurant caters to modern cavemen No cheese, bread or sugar are available at a recently opened Berlin eatery. In fact, guests are served dishes made only of ingredients that would have been available to their hunter-gatherer ancestors. ABC News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Vincent Carroll): Putting the fat cats in their place Denver Post Editorial: Protect wild salmon stocks from industrial fish farms Seattle Times Column (Tony Blair): I put my faith in creative philanthropy Globeandmail.com Blog (Clifford N. Lazarus, Ph.D.): The art of constructive criticism  (Psychology Today) Think Well Column (John Farrell): Why ‘market-based’ is poor criteria for solar policy Grist Editorial: Give TSA chats a chance USA TODAY Cartoon (Various Authors): Cartoons Christian Science Monitor Column (Cal Thomas): Bobby Jindal: the next US vice president? Baltimore Sun   Site edited by: Brooke Coggiano, Sam Dieter, Kathie Raikes, Brian Lam, Tanya Flowers, Harsha Malik, Kevin Augustine, Erkinaz Shuminov, Valerie Serrano, Virginie Gilles and Cassidy Pham.   GOOD NEWS Curiosity + hard work = intelligence Research at the University of Edinburgh found that although intelligence is the most important factor in exam success, hard work and a questioning mind can make up for an average IQ. Scotsman Eric LeGrand leads Rutgers onto field Eric LeGrand made a triumphant return to the football field. With heavy snow falling, the former Rutger’s defensive tackle led the Scarlet Knights out of the tunnel just prior to Rutgers loss. ESPN 8-year-old autistic boy found alive after 5 days in woods An 8-year-old autistic boy who went missing from a central Virginia park has been discovered alive at a nearby quarry, authorities said. CNN WORLD Gaza militants offer ceasefire as both sides continue attacks A Gaza Strip militant recently offered a cease fire if the Israeli military would do the same after firing rockets into Isreal. Israel said it did not want to escalate hostilities but would still defend itself. MSNBC Truce fails as Gaza border violence continues YouTube Bangkok may dodge flood disaster Receding floodwaters north of Bangkok have reduced the threat to the Thai capital, the prime minister said, but high tides in the Gulf of Thailand will still test the city’s flood defenses. Reuters HEALTH Friendly gut bacteria may trigger MS Researchers in Munich say they have found evidence that suggests multiple sclerosis is triggered by natural intestinal flora, the so-called friendly bacteria that reside in the gut. Medical News Today Experts design ‘toolkit’ to help spot teens with mental health issues Because many adolescents with mental health problems are never diagnosed and treated, an expert team has come up with a “toolkit” aimed at identifying those kids and getting them the right help. HealthDay ENVIRONMENT Underwater lava: Eruptions could create new island in the Canaries Spewing magma and growing in height, an underwater volcano off the Canary Island of El Hierro could eventually rise from the sea to create a new part of the archipelago of the Canary Islands. ABC News The threat of invasive species A veritable army of real life monsters is invading whole sections of our country, and so far we’re not putting up much of a resistance. CBS News Don’t let Solyndra’s bankruptcy fool you: Solar PV is on fire Solar photovoltaic companies generated a record 24,000 megawatts of PV cells worldwide in 2010, more than doubling their 2009 output. Grist SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Spy satellite engineer’s top secret is revealed After 46 years, Phil Pressel is free to speak about his life’s work: designing cameras for a top-secret U.S. spy satellite. NPR Grow your own cure for damaged knees Scientists in Scotland are planning to use stem cells to grow new cartilage to help patients who have suffered serious injury to their knees. Scotsman Scientists measure dream content for the first time The ability to dream is a fascinating aspect of the human mind. However, how the images and emotions that we experience so intensively when we dream form in our heads remains a mystery. ScienceDaily SPORTS JoePa gets record in 10-7 win vs. Illinois Joe Paterno broke Eddie Robinson‘s record for victories by a Division I coach with No. 409 in Penn State’s sloppy 10-7 win against Illinois. Sports Illustrated Missouri rallies in second half, stuns Texas A&M in overtime Missouri quarterback James Franklin had the worst game of his short career last week, with four turnovers in the second half a loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT A big-hearted billionaires club The Giving Pledge, founded by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, has signed up 69 billionaires who promise to give away most of their fortunes to charity. Christian Science Monitor   Photo of the Day A Thai Buddhist monk talks on a cellphone while wading through floodwaters at Amarakire temple in Bangkok.  (Photo by Sakchai Lalit / 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 Give to every human being every right that you claim for yourself. Robert Green Ingersoll 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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