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A Libyan protestor hits a window of the Libyan embassy in Tunis with a hammer. The demonstrator was protesting against Gadhafi’s crackdown on peaceful protesters in Libya.  (Photo by Hassen Dridi / AP) T minus zero: Discovery to blast off on final flight Space shuttle Discovery made its debut back in 1984, now Discovery embarked on its final mission, marking the beginning of the end of NASA’s 30-year-old space shuttle era. NPR 1 giant step for a humanoid robot in space CBS News 401(k) accounts reach a 10-year high, but not high enough While 401(k)s on average have emerged from the recession in surprisingly good health, many savers on the cusp of retirement are finding that good isn’t good enough. ABC News   Libyan capital deserted; opposition gains The Libyan capital is a ghost town, witnesses said, as anti-government protesters declared victory elsewhere after reportedly seizing control of the third largest city. CNN Among Libya’s prisoners: interviews with mercenaries TIME Special section: Libya uprising Al Jazeera Gadhafi: Inside the opulence ABC News Government demands for tobacco firms U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler refused tobacco companies’ requests for the suggested “corrective statements” to be under seal and declined to extend the legal battle over them. Reuters New York City gets public-smoking ban Los Angeles Times Toyota recalls 2 million US vehicles in stuck pedal inquiry Toyota is recalling 2.17 million vehicles in the U.S. over reports that accelerator pedals could become stuck in floor mats and carpets. BBC   NATION Mentally ill increasing strain on American prison system Treating mental illness is always a challenge, but in the U.S., after decades of declining funding for mental health care, the burden is increasingly falling on the prison system. BBC Texas’ effort to amend US Constitution draws conservative critics In the latest round of Texas vs. Washington, D.C., some Republican lawmakers in Austin want to rein in the federal government by amending the U.S. Constitution. Fort Worth Star Telegram Government drops defense of anti-gay marriage law In a major policy reversal, the Obama administration said it will no longer defend the constitutionality of a federal law banning recognition of same-sex marriage. Houston Chronicle POLITICS Obama awards 6 Purple Hearts President Barack Obama awarded six Purple Hearts while visiting with wounded service members. Obama also met with medical center staff during his hospital stay of more than an hour. MSNBC Wisconsin union protest: beards, budgets and bargaining Rep. Governor Scott Walker faces a budget deficit that balloons from $136 million in 2010-11 to $3.6 billion from 2011 to 2013. BBC Mike Huckabee speaks about his book ‘A Simple Government’ Former Arkansas governor and 2012 presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, Republican, speaks to an audience of reporters on his latest book, “A Simple Government.” C-Span HEALTH ‘Brazilian Blowout’ hazardous for health? Concerns are growing over the controversial hair-straightening treatment, known as the “Brazilian Blowout” in the United States. San Francisco Chronicle Alzheimer’s disease misdiagnosis, accuracy is important Brain autopsies in Hawaii are revealing that some cases of severe dementia and Alzheimer’s have been misdiagnosed before death. Medical News Today How disordered proteins spread from cell to cell, potentially spreading disease ScienceDaily SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Scientists: Dirty air triggers more heart attacks than cocaine According to the scientists, air pollution triggers more heart attacks than using cocaine and poses as high a risk of sparking a heart attack as alcohol, coffee and physical exertion. Reuters Brontomerus had a colossal kick Among the sauropods, the largest creatures to have ever walked the Earth, Brontomerus — “thunder thighs” in Greek — probably had the biggest thighs of them all. LiveScience Bendable microchips: The world’s first organic microprocessor is unveiled At the International Solid-State Circuits Conference a team of European researchers will unveil a 4,000-transistor, 8-bit logic microprocessor. But this chip is different. This chip is flexible. Popular Science EDUCATION Droids to teach toddlers in the future Robots could one day help teach kids in classrooms, suggests research involving droids and toddlers in California. LiveScience Why they are rallying Between the colorful rallies and counter-rallies, and legislators fleeing their own states, the debate over the right of public employees to unionize has captured national attention in the last two weeks. Inside Higher Ed SPORTS `Melo does what `Melo does, but old guy Toney Douglas saves Knicks Knicks fans, this is what you’re going to get from Carmelo Anthony. He had 27 points and one assist. He shot 10 of 25 on the night but the real hero of this game for the Knicks was Toney Douglas. NBCSports Bucks vs. Knicks Metacafe NFL urging states to pass youth concussion laws The National Football League wants all 50 states and the District of Columbia to pass legislation that could help cut down on concussions suffered by young players. Virginian-Pilot   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: As Arabs cry for democracy, Islamists may need to follow Christian Science Monitor Column (Jonathan Zittrain): Freedom and anonymity: keeping the Internet open Scientific American Column (Robert Creamer): Why Americans need unions now more than ever Huffington Post Column (Jim Hightower): Corporate lawsuit abuse Creators Syndicate Blog (Shadi Hamid): It’s time to intervene  (Slate) Foreigners Column (Paul Reynolds): A glimpse into the future of journalism BBC Video (Ian Black): Libya protests: ‘Gadhafi’s regime is increasingly desperate’ Guardian Audio (Frank Deford): Be sparing with the broad stripes and bright stars NPR   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Sarah Alender, Laura Hardman, Tanya Flowers, David Barer, William Ellis, Sevim Yolacti, Diana Shaw, Virginie Gilles, Harsha Malik, Sara Stewart, Jodi McMaster, Kristen Toland and Cat Van Le.   GOOD NEWS Coach who donated kidney to player gets hero’s welcome at home opener Two weeks after saving the life of one of his players by donating a kidney, Wake Forest University baseball coach Tom Walter received a hero’s welcome at the home opener. AOL News Kentucky turnaround high school ratchets up improvement The test scores aren’t in yet, but by almost every other measure that matters — school climate, instructional strategies, staff satisfaction — the former Shawnee High School, Ky., isn’t the same place. Education Week Galveston to honor a forgotten boxer Jack Johnson was snubbed a century ago after becoming the first black boxer to win the world heavyweight title, but one of his descendants viewed plans in Texas to honor his memory. Houston Chronicle Special section: ‘Unforgivable Blackness’ PBS WORLD New Zealand earthquake rescue efforts now in full swing With the New Zealand earthquake death toll now at 98, authorities have mounted the country’s largest-ever rescue operation in a bid to save as many of the 226 missing people as they can. Christian Science Monitor Christchurch earthquake: CTV building in ruins New Zealand Herald Assange to be extradited to Sweden WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be extradited to Sweden to face allegations of rape and sexual assault. Assange has been fighting extradition and has consistently denied the allegations. Guardian BUSINESS Oil industry eyes turmoil in Middle East As oil prices soar amid spreading unrest in Libya and across the Middle East, pressure is growing for U.S. regulators to allow new deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Globeandmail.com $100 oil could shock recovery Reuters Ford to recall F-150 pickups over ‘low risk’ air bag problem Under pressure, Ford Motor Co. said it will recall nearly 150,000 F-150 pickup trucks that have a “relatively low risk” of the air bag deploying inadvertently. Included are 2005-06 models from the U.S. and Canada. Denver Post ENVIRONMENT Upgrading the electric grid with flywheels and air The modern electric grid is getting some help from some admittedly old-fashioned technology. Flywheels don‘t sound as sexy as wind turbines, but the latter wouldn’t go mainstream without the former. National Geographic Mega-drought threat to Southwest A study of the Southwest’s distant climatic past reveals that the Dust Bowl was a mere dry spell compared to the “mega-droughts” that were recurring long before humans began to settle the continent. Nature ‘Surviving the Dust Bowl’ PBS RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY At 150 years, the pope’s newspaper raises eyebrows The homage to “The Simpsons” that was splashed across the Vatican’s newspaper was odd, and hinted that the paper was trying to be hip, even a bit controversial. San Jose Mercury News Minn. parish told to restrict homilies The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis says only priests can preach before communion after a recent mass where a woman stepped to the lectern on the altar — and started to preach. Star Tribune LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Jennifer Lopez will unveil new music video on ‘Idol’ The star, who wept and said, “I can’t do this anymore!” at the end of an American Idol show after she had to kick off contestant Chris Medina, will unveil her new music video. USA TODAY The difficult road to American Idol’s top 24 People Oscar fashion goes bold, thanks to Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj Taking a tip from music stars Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, Hollywood’s A-list actresses are expected to turn up on Oscar’s red carpet in many bold, futuristic designs, fashion experts predict. Reuters   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The prematurity puzzle As medicine helps more early term babies survive, doctors and scientists are confronted with a new dilemma: how to prevent a string of developmental disabilities that plague these babies. Newsweek   Photo of the Day Finland’s Matti Hautamaeki soars through the air during the men’s training at the Ski World Championships in Oslo, Norway.  (Photo by Matthias Schrader / 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 Love is not blind — it sees more, not less. But because it sees more, it is willing to see less. 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