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“Personhood” supporters gather at a prayer rally at the Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi, in support of a proposed “personhood” amendment to the state’s consitution. The initiative was recently rejected by Miss. voters.  (Photo by Rogelio V. Solis / AP) Giant asteroid passes Earth A gigantic asteroid passed by Earth, much to the delight of astronomers. Although invisible to the naked eye, scientists said they spotted a number of strange structures on its surface. BBC Blog: Here’s how to watch the asteroid approach  (NPR) The two-way Tense reconciliation begins with Libya’s Saharan tribes Meeting in a compound that used to be Moammar Gadhafi’s private retreat, Zintan fighters and a civil and military delegation from the capital of Tripoli are here to make sure the revolution has fully arrived. Reuters   Voters reject anti-abortion ballot in Mississippi, preventing ban Mississippi voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have made the state the first in the U.S. to ban abortion by declaring that life begins at conception. Bloomberg ‘Personhood’ effort still alive after Miss. defeat Seattle Post-Intelligencer Voters across nation stick by incumbents CBS News Blog: ‘Personhood’ initiative, collective bargaining measures are defeated  (ABC News) On Faith Iran nuclear report prompts US, Europe to move for sanctions Armed with a U.N. report that asserts Iran has conducted activities “specific to nuclear weapons,” officials said they will seek to tighten sanctions against Iran. BusinessWeek First-ever nationwide test of Emergency Alert System set Officials at FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission have ordered the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. CNN Don‘t worry if you hear beeps, it’s only a test Houston Chronicle   NATION Is Las Vegas’ housing market ready to make a comeback? Las Vegas has suffered through the housing bust like few places and still has further to fall. Many real estate investors and home buyers are betting on a comeback. CNNMoney Occupy Oakland embraces nonviolence, but debates ‘Black Bloc’ tactics Whether they be liberal, pacifist, marxist or anarchist, protesters in Oakland agree that the initial police crackdown backfired in a big way for the authorities. TIME Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf tells Minn. protesters: I get it Star Tribune Occupy Oakland’s newest target: foreclosed buildings San Francisco Chronicle Special section: Occupy Wall Street Guardian POLITICS After defeat, Maine casino backers vow to be back For the sixth time, voters rejected statewide referendums calling for casinos in Maine. But, gambling supporters vow they’ll be back. Boston Globe Election Day may hold 2012 clues A year before President Barack Obama’s fate is decided, the most dedicated voters will begin to show their hands in a number of down-ballot races across the country. Politico Blog: 4 storylines you shouldn’t miss  (MSNBC) First Read BUSINESS Honda unveils smarter robot, may help in nuclear crisis Honda’s human-shaped robot can now run faster, balance itself on uneven surfaces, hop on one foot and pour a drink. Its technology may even help out with clean-up at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Denver Post Honda shows off updated robot model Al Jazeera Rajaratnam ordered to pay record $92.8 million in SEC insider trading suit Raj Rajaratnam, whose 11-year prison sentence is the longest in U.S. history for insider trading, must pay a record $92.8 million penalty, a judge said. Bloomberg HEALTH Vaccine to treat breast, ovarian cancers shows promise A vaccine that coaxes the body to attack tumor cells has shown promise in a study of advanced breast and ovarian cancer patients, improving overall survival times and, in some cases, stopping the disease. HealthDay The hidden toll of traffic jams on health Congested cities are fast becoming test tubes for scientists studying the impact of traffic fumes on the brain. Wall Street Journal Hit the reset button on cancer screening: ‘Tests not perfect’ It turns out catching cancer early isn‘t always as important as we thought. Some tumors grow too slow to ever threaten life, while others grow so aggressively that finding them early makes little difference. Seattle Post-Intelligencer ENVIRONMENT Powerful storm rips off roofs, floods Nome, Alaska A powerful Bering Sea storm hit western Alaska with high winds and surging seas, the National Weather Service said. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Conservationists vs. Shell in Alaska Officials say oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean will have “a negligible impact” on the endangered whales. But conservationists say the report fails to account for the long-term effects on marine wildlife. Discovery News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY US commission: Pakistan schools teach Hindu hatred Text books in Pakistani schools foster prejudice and intolerance of Hindus and other religious minorities, according to a study by a U.S. government commission. CBS News Majority of Americans want a president with strong religious beliefs A Public Religion Research Institute poll shows two-thirds of Americans think it is important for presidential candidates to have strong religious beliefs, regardless of religious affiliation. Christian Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Simon Rogers): Mapping New York’s hidden gems: Crowdsourcing is taking the city back Guardian Column (Drew Sharp): If Joe Paterno pleads ignorance, then he must be fired Detroit Free Press Cartoon (Pat Bagley): Gnat-picking at Romney Salt Lake Tribune Column (Jonathan Takiff): Billy Joel, the Philly kid Philadelphia Inquirer Blog (Edzard Ernst): Alternative medicine remains an ethics-free zone Guardian Column (Alex Pareene): Old people getting richer, young people getting poorer Salon Column (Ken Jennings): Free yourself from GPS NY Daily News Editorial: Keystone Pops: grumpy old men to would-be terrorists Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   Site edited by: Sam Dieter, Harsha Malik, Maria Laverghetta, Brooke Coggiano, Jessica Duncan, Kathie Raikes, Kevin Augustine, Charlene Morisseau, Anuja Seith, Paul Wertheim, Sarah Alender, Brian Kendall, Cynthia Vidal and Virginie Gilles.   GOOD NEWS Giant Salvation Army kettle installed in downtown Detroit Detroit residents donated $7.9 million to the Salvation Army, between 30 percent and 40 percent of that through the 400 Red Kettle bells set up across Detroit, Salvation Army’s Herb Fuqua said. Detroit Free Press A Samaritan’s good deed, quickly repaid with another Call it a twist of fate. Victor Giesbrecht stopped his pickup along an interstate highway in western Wisconsin to help two stranded women change a flat tire. Minutes later, his life was in their hands. Star Tribune Artificial intelligence now on the lookout for fossils Artificially intelligent software that scans satellite images of potential dig sites could greatly increase the number of fossils that are unearthed. New Scientist WORLD Italian Premier Berlusconi to resign amid country’s debt woes Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi conceded he no longer had the support to govern and announced he would resign, becoming the biggest political casualty yet of the European debt crisis. ABC News Officials: Greek prime minister set to resign CNN Berlusconi’s resignation shifts focus to forming new government Bloomberg UN: Palestinians’ membership bid divides Security Council There is no consensus among the 15 Security Council nations on the Palestinian bid for membership, diplomats said, citing a draft report, with some members supportive, abstaining or opposing. Globeandmail.com SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY US says will boost its cyber arsenal The Pentagon’s research arm said it is boosting efforts to build offensive cyber arms for possible keyboard-launched U.S. military attacks against enemy targets. canada.com Mars probe loses its way after launch A Russian space probe sent to collect rock and dust from a Martian moon veered off course minutes after starting its mission. BBC The neuroscience of Barbie A research group at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has managed to make people feel as though they actually inhabited bodies of vastly different size — either that of dolls or of giants. Scientific American EDUCATION Tax-wary voters, needy schools a volatile mix for Republicans A year ago, Republicans piled up record victories in state elections on promises that they would keep taxes low and cut government spending — including money going to education. Education Week Bipartisan rewrite of education law sparks debate on No Child In divided Washington, there‘s widespread agreement that the sweeping No Child Left Behind education law needs fixing. But finding a fix hasn’t been easy. San Francisco Chronicle LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Song written in rehab wins recognition for teen and trip to Grammy Awards Any doubts about the healing power of music were cast aside when a teenage resident of the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations won a clean bill of health and a trip to the Grammy Awards rehearsal. Spokesman-Review Rapper Heavy D dead at 44 Heavy D, the self-proclaimed “overweight lover” of hip-hop who became one of rap’s top stars with wit, humor and a positive vibe, has died. He was 44. Philadelphia Inquirer Heavy D leaves lasting final lyric CBS News SPORTS NBA players do not accept deal Union president Derek Fisher says his orders from NBA players are clear: no deal. Instead, the players will ask for another meeting with the owners before Commissioner David Stern’s deadline. Sports Illustrated NBA players tactic straight out of John F. Kennedy’s arsenal NBCSports Penn State reportedly planning Paterno’s early exit Penn State administrators discussed how to manage Joe Paterno’s departure as football coach, the New York Times reported, citing two unnamed people briefed on talks among school officials. NBCSports Joe Paterno talks to Penn State students from his window YouTube   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Extreme heat the new norm The hottest summer day you remember from childhood could become the norm, in fact it looks like the heat has already been cranked up. Discovery News   Photo of the Day Autumn leaves are seen as typical Amsterdam houses reflect in Groenburgwal canal in the Dutch capital.  (Photo by Peter Dejong / 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. 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