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The body of 20-year-old Ali Abdul Hadi Mushaima, allegedly killed in clashes with security forces, is prepared for burial in Daih, Bahrain.  (Photo by James Lawler Duggan / AP) NASA launches search for ‘moon trees’ NASA is trying to track down several hundred aging travelers who flew to the moon and back 40 years ago and now live quietly across the United States. USA TODAY Special section: To the moon PBS Who got high-speed rail money? The federal government has more than $10 billion in stimulus and other money set aside for high-speed rail projects. Until now it has made commitments to spend $4.5 billion. CNNMoney   Clinton urges Bahrain to show ‘restraint’ Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Bahrain to show restraint in dealing with anti-government protests after riot police drove demonstrators from a central square in a bloody crackdown. MSNBC Bahrain police ‘attack sleeping protesters’ BBC Security forces move on protesters in Bahrain’s capital CNN Hawaii eyes gay ceremonies after civil unions pass Hawaii lawmakers gave approval to civil unions and sent the legislation to Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who plans to sign it into law within 10 business days. Philadelphia Inquirer Proposition 8 gay marriage case decision delayed by Calif. Supreme Court move Sacramento Bee End of the road for the shoe tree On the “Loneliest Road in America,” a stately cottonwood filled with the footwear of passersby was something in the middle of nothing. Now locals are mourning it like an old friend. Los Angeles Times   NATION Obama to sign bill naming courthouse after slain Ariz. judge President Barack Obama will sign a bill in the Oval Office naming a new federal courthouse in Yuma, Arizona, after slain federal Judge John M. Roll. CNN Fed raises growth forecast for 2011 Minutes from the most recent meeting of the Federal Reserve show that policymakers anticipate a bigger bump in economic growth for 2011 than they thought just a few months ago. CNNMoney POLITICS CIA: If caught, bin Laden goes to Gitmo CIA Director Leon Panetta says that if the U.S. captures top al-Qaida leaders Osama bin Laden or Ayman al-Zawahiri, they would likely be sent to the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Philadelphia Inquirer Republican centrists join Democrats on spending cuts House Democrats and more centrist Republicans joined forces in a series of spending votes, scoring quick wins. Politico HEALTH Teens ignore fast-food calorie info Posting calorie information does not appear to have any effect on what children and adolescents choose to eat at fast-food restaurants, a small study suggests. MedPage Today Cancer risk: ban caramel coloring in Pepsi, other foods, says group A nonprofit group is calling for the FDA to ban artificial caramel coloring used in drinks and other foods because animal tests suggest the additive is contaminated with two cancer-causing chemicals. Medical News Today Placebo effect may work in reverse Everyone’s heard of the placebo effect: When you take a sugar pill but believe it is medicine, it tends to work. Now a new study suggests that the opposite may also be true. HealthDay ENVIRONMENT Serengeti World Heritage Site under threat from new highway Tanzania’s President Jakaya Kilwete gave his support and approval for the major highway project that’s to run through the Serengeti National Park. But scientists say an important ecosystem could be destroyed. Earth Times US environmental groups push delay on oil sands pipeline A coalition of American environmental groups urged the Obama administration to put an indefinite hold on construction of new oil sands pipelines from Canada. National Post Extreme rains and global warming linked Pinning any particular event to global warming is difficult at best. Now, scientists have tried to do just that: They’ve linked extreme precipitation to global warming. NPR LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Across the South, the Civil War is an enduring conflict With the raising of the Stars and Bars and the singing of Dixie, people in antebellum finery will re-enact a divisive moment in U.S. history: Jefferson Davis’ inauguration as president of the Confederacy. USA TODAY Mean old girls: Seniors who bully While much scrutiny and study has been devoted to bullying in schools recently, less attention has been paid to another category of bullies: those with gray hair, false teeth, hearing aids and canes. MSNBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Inner-city inner peace Yoga poses, breathing techniques and periods of mindfulness can become the means for children with discipline problems to find solitude and develop inner resources. Shambhala Sun Debt is a hot issue for evangelicals Many economists warn that the government’s huge national debt is a looming threat to long-term prosperity. But is it also immoral? Religion News Service   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (G. F.): I, reporters  (Economist) Babbage Column (Frida Ghitis): Iran sees threat, promise, in Egyptian uprising McClatchy Newspapers Cartoon (Robert Mankoff): Political is personal The New Yorker Column (Leah Garchik): Talking about love San Francisco Chronicle Column (Rick Steves): Don’t defund PBS, NPR USA TODAY Column (Anonymous Anonymous): Anonymous and the global correction Al Jazeera Column (Sean Sellers): Why is Trader Joe’s short-changing farmworker justice? Grist Editorial: Syringe vote Philadelphia Inquirer   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Laura Hardman, Harsha Malik, Diana Shaw, Tanya Flowers, Paul Wertheim, William Ellis, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Beth Dupke, Darling Gutierrez, Anuja Seith, Kristen Toland and Cat Van Le.   GOOD NEWS Robot avatar allows sick boy to go to school virtually Because the slightest cold virus could kill him, Lyndon Baty almost never leaves the house, but science has found a way to let the 15-year-old Texas boy go to school — at least virtually. MSNBC Secret millionaires surprise friends, charities with gifts Helen Dyrdal and Grace Groner led simple lifestyles in their respective homes in Seattle and Lake Forest, Ill. To the surprise of many, both women were actually millionaires. ABC News The yard artist Blending the physical and metaphysical, Glenn Ray brings an artist’s touch to his lawn. It’s a sprawling, subtly structured sanctuary fitting his vocation: professional landscaper with an artist’s soul. Star Tribune WORLD China censors US Embassy posts on Internet freedom China’s Internet censors have deleted U.S. Embassy posts promoting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s speech on Internet freedom from microblogs, parrying U.S. efforts to spur debate. Reuters China warns US over Web freedom call BBC Iran sending warships to Syria via Suez Canal, Israel says Two Iranian warships are heading toward the Suez Canal, Israel’s foreign minister said in a speech. He called the act a “provocation” that the Jewish state could not ignore for long. France24 Thousands of cameras watch China’s Uighurs, inhibiting discourse Looking slowly around his own bedroom, the nervous Uighur man with hunched shoulders said he wasn’t sure whether he could speak openly about the Chinese government. McClatchy Newspapers BUSINESS US close to punishing banks over foreclosure procedures A national probe of foreclosure paperwork and procedures found that mortgage servicers broke laws and that homeowners were wrongly evicted. Reuters From the junkyard to the clothes rack The LiveProud Group recycles trash from landfills for its athletic apparel. Unlike other manufacturers who recycle polyester or plastic, LiveProud grabs the electronics Americans toss out for its clothing line. MSNBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Virtual behavior labs find what video gamers want Imagine the power to know every consumer purchase ever made, or the details of any crime committed. That’s the new video gamers’ reality. LiveScience Biological anthropologists question claims for human ancestry In the upcoming issue of Nature, anthropologists question claims that several prominent fossil discoveries made in the last decade are our human ancestors. ScienceDaily Blog: Was ‘Ardi’ not a human ancestor after all?  (Scientific American) Observations Lure of iPad subscriptions may outweigh pain for publishers There may not be a ton of enthusiasm in the publishing world for Apple’s new policy for subscription services, but the iPad juggernaut may be too big for many publishers to risk pushing back. PC World EDUCATION Wisconsin schools call off classes as budget protests continue School systems in Wisconsin canceled classes as protests continue over a bill that would strip teachers and other public employees of most of their collective bargaining rights. CNN Teachers and school officials unite on education reform School administrators, school board leaders and union representatives from 150 districts came together for a conference convened by the U.S. Department of Education. Christian Science Monitor SF State may trim its number of colleges After a year studying how to save money without harming academic quality, a faculty panel says San Francisco State University could save $1 million by collapsing its eight colleges into six. San Francisco Chronicle SPORTS Earnhardt Jr. wrecks Daytona 500 car Dale Earnhardt’s Daytona Speedweeks took a somewhat more nightmarish turn when he wrecked his primary race car in practice. Comcast SportsNet Dale Jr. wrecks pole car in practice ESPN Pujols doesn’t sign after deadline passes The St. Louis Cardinals made Albert Pujols what they said was their best offer. It wasn’t enough. So get ready baseball, because Pujols seems headed for the open market next fall. Philadelphia Inquirer Albert Pujols reports to Cards camp ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT For many over 55, debt delays dreams A growing number of Americans age 55 and older have put their retirement dreams on hold as they face a dismal financial reality: the recession has forced many into unemployment and reduced savings. USA Today   Photo of the Day A woman walks along a bridge in downtown Moscow, Russia.  (Photo by Misha Japaridze / 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 Growth begins when we begin to accept our weaknesses. 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