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Anti-government protestor Nasser and his daughter, Suhaila, pose for a photograph in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt. The Egyptian military guarded thousands of protesters pouring into Cairo’s main square in an attempt to drive out President Mubarak  (Photo by Sebastian Scheiner / AP) Giffords’ husband to fly shuttle mission The astronaut husband of wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will announce that he will fly on space shuttle Endeavour’s final voyage, according to a report. MSNBC Kelly will go ahead as shuttle commander CNN Payrolls barely grow, but jobless rate falls Employment rose by a meager 36,000 jobs in January, far less than expected, as severe snow storms slammed large parts of the nation, but the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since April 2009. Reuters   Egyptians flood streets to force Mubarak out Protesters demanding President Mubarak‘s departure packed Cairo’s central square by the tens of thousands, appearing undaunted after two days of street battles with regime supporters. CBS News Khamenei praises Egyptian protesters Christian Science Monitor Protests gather momentum ABC News Luncheon brings heat on chicken chain An offer by a Chick-fil-A franchise to provide lunch at a Pennsylvania church’s marriage seminar has touched off a firestorm of protest around the country. Philadelphia Inquirer Blog: Teen’s speech to lawmakers on life as son of gay parents is Internet hit  (USA TODAY) On Deadline Obama go-slow approach with Supreme Court on health law may build support A U.S. Supreme Court showdown over President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul may be inevitable. But his administration is in no rush for the court to get involved. Bloomberg   NATION Reagan legacy weighed amid 100th birthday events As the 100th anniversary of his birth approaches, Reagan is held in higher esteem now than when he was in office. Do Americans, less than a decade after his death, have a clear idea of who he was? CBS News Senators: Our bill does not give president an ‘Internet kill switch’ Sen. Joseph Lieberman and two of his Senate Homeland Security Committee colleagues denied that they were crafting a bill that would provide the president with an “Internet kill switch.” PCMag Blog: Senators decry link of bill with Egypt  (CNET News) Privacy Inc. Senate probe rips FBI, Pentagon on Fort Hood shootings In the first detailed report on the events leading up to the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, the Senate Homeland Security Committee blamed both the Pentagon and the FBI. McClatchy Newspapers POLITICS Five states to watch as census is released Neighborhood population data from the 2010 census were delivered this week to state leaders in the four states with the tightest deadlines for drawing new district boundaries. AOL News US, Canadian leaders set to announce new border security agreement President Barack Obama meets with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to discuss a variety of issues concerning the U.S.-Canadian relationship, such as border security and business trade. C-Span Did bill try to redefine rape? GOP backs down after public outcry A GOP-backed House bill aimed at limiting federal funding of abortions used the phrase “forcible rape,” suggesting that abortions for other kinds of rape would not be covered. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Treasuries fall, dollar gains, stocks fluctuate after jobs data Treasuries fell, the dollar gained versus the euro and U.S. stocks fluctuated as investors dissected data showing the American unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped. Bloomberg Don’t blame US monetary policy for excess demand pressures U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it was “unfair” to blame U.S. monetary policy for pushing up inflationary pressures in emerging market economies. Reuters ENVIRONMENT Plan to limit rocket chemical fuels debate For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has decided to limit how much of the rocket fuel chemical perchlorate is allowed in drinking water. LiveScience Oysters disappearing worldwide A survey of oyster habitats around the world has found that the succulent mollusks are disappearing fast and 85 percent of their reefs have been lost due to disease and over-harvesting. Discovery News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Mars landscape actively changing Sand dunes in a vast area of northern Mars long thought to be frozen in time are changing with both sudden and gradual motions, according to research using images from a NASA orbiter. ScienceDaily Water flea has record number of genes Imagine a creature that can grow its own spear and helmet when threatened by an attacker. Researchers have now sequenced the 200 million letters of DNA that make up the genome of the tiny animal. NPR Visit world’s art galleries with Google Harnessing the power of Street View, cameras able to shoot billions of pixels and video explainers, Google has begun archiving art on the walls of 17 of the world’s most iconic galleries. Telegraph.co.uk RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Judge commanded to remove Ten Commandments poster A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that found an Ohio judge’s courtroom display of the Ten Commandments unconstitutional. Columbus Dispatch Vatican to draft guidelines for Catholic hospitals in US According to Vatican officials, controversies over bio-ethical standards at U.S. Catholic hospitals show the need for greater Catholic education for health care workers. Religion News Service LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Year of the Rabbit and the Cat celebration Southern California’s Asian communities celebrate the Chinese and Vietnamese Lunar New Year and the Tet festival. Los Angeles Times Anti-social networks? We are just as cliquey online Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter are helping people keep in touch with friends and family. But just how social are those networks? NPR   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: US must move deftly in Egypt Detroit News Editorial: Is it ever right to segregate? Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Tough choices live on at Guantanamo USA TODAY Blog (Bradford Plumer): Can’t repeal health care reform? Try burying it in paperwork!  (The New Republic) Citizen Cohn Column (Catherine Price): Does this rabbit taste like tires? Slate Column (Lawrence Reed): The deficit Americans should think about most: personal character Christian Science Monitor Column (Ralph Nader): What about free and fair elections in the US? CounterPunch Column (Patrick C. Doherty): Don’t let Middle East crisis go to waste CNN   Site edited by: Laura Hardman, John Harvell, Sevim Yolacti, Sara Stewart, Anuja Seith, Robert Hang, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Paul Wertheim, Shahinaz Ayoub, Jeff Bromberg, Beth Dupke, Lynne Adams and Diana Shaw.   GOOD NEWS 99-year-old poet becomes bestseller, inspires readers Toyo Shibata waited 92 years to start writing poems. Now, just five months before her 100th birthday, Shibata has become Japan’s best-selling poet. ABC News Free acting classes for kids Budding thespians will have a chance to work with Guthrie Theater pros in 74 workshops at Hennepin County libraries in the next four months. Star Tribune How to be a car-free family Tired of paying car insurance, sitting in traffic jams and guzzling too much gas? Do you never want to dig your car out of another snowstorm? Yes! Magazine WORLD Australia storm kills 1, litters debris The monstrous cyclone that ripped across Australia’s northeast flung boats from the sea like toys, leaving them in jumbled piles. TIME Damage from cyclone Yasi Reuters Haiti revamps runoff ballot — controversial candidate replaced Former Haitian first lady Mirlande Manigat will face popular musician Michel Martelly in the second round of elections in Haiti, the electoral commission announced. CNN CRISIS IN EGYPT Why Europe has stayed quiet on the Cairo protests While the protesters in Cairo and other Arab cities came to the streets, European leaders — who more than anyone should appreciate the strength of people power —have done little to support them. TIME ‘Day of Departure’ rally in Egypt Tens of thousands of Egyptians are taking part in a “day of departure” to try to oust President Hosni Mubarak. BBC Egyptian protesters clamor for ‘Friday of departure’ NPR Egyptian protesters: what I’m fighting for Salon Emboldened by Egypt, protests spread MSNBC EDUCATION Schools get shortchanged in Federal Impact Aid The Lawton School District is among the more than 1,300 school systems nationwide eligible to receive Impact Aid, and among the majority that receives less aid than it qualifies for each year. USA TODAY Mend it, don’t end it About two-thirds of the way through the first day of the Education Department’s two-day forum on higher education accreditation, something strange happened: A new idea emerged. Inside Higher Ed States seek to copy Arizona’s immigration law Arizona’s hot-button immigration law is on hold, pending court appeals, but its effects are rippling across the country as state legislatures reconfigured by the November elections begin their new sessions. MSNBC HEALTH Lifting weights can help seniors stay independent longer Adults who begin lifting weights early in life may benefit from decreased age-related muscle loss and live independently longer, according to a report published by the American College of Sports Medicine. Medical News Today Obesity affects 1 in 10 adults worldwide One in 10 of the world’s adults is obese, according to a joint U.K.-U.S. study, which found that obesity generally rose worldwide while high blood pressure fell in many developed countries. BBC Possible link between cold viruses and Type 1 diabetes While the causes of Type 1 diabetes aren’t known for certain, a new analysis backs the possibility that cold-like viruses might trigger the disease. HealthDay SPORTS Andy Pettitte to retire As many expected since the New York Yankees’ 2010 season ended in disappointment in Texas, Andy Pettitte will officially announce his retirement at a news conference at Yankee Stadium. ESPN Could Super Bowl be last NFL action before lockout emerges? There is a brewing labor dispute between team owners and players that makes it unclear when we’ll see NFL games again after the Lombardi Trophy is awarded. USA TODAY Vince Lombardi lived here Four decades later, the iconic coach’s home is still at the center of myth and reality. A minor religion has sprung up around the modest brick house at 667 Sunset Circle. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Is it safe to put a cell phone in your pocket? We are a nation grown numb to the seemingly endless fine print that accompanies our purchases. But every now and then a product is sold with a warning that should command attention. TIME   Photo of the Day A worker plants Vidalia onions on an onion farm in Lyons, Ga.  (Photo by David Goldman / 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 Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness. H. 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