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Libyans inspect the wreckage of a U.S. F-15 fighter jet after it crashed in the village of Bu Mariem, in eastern Libya, with both crew ejecting safely. The U.S. Africa Command said both crew members were safe after what was believed to be a mechanical failure.  (Photo by Anja Niedringhaus / AP) Reaching out to Chicago’s boys before gangs do In some of Chicago’s troubled neighborhoods, it’s not unusual for boys to join gangs at a young age. But a group called Becoming a Man is working on getting to those youngsters first. NPR Fewer schools qualify as ‘dropout factories’ Christian Science Monitor City designs and transit systems may ease gas costs Some cities in America are better positioned to deal with rising gas prices than others because of their design and transit systems, according to a group that works to build stronger cities. USA TODAY   Gadhafi attacks rebel towns, US plane down Moammar Gadhafi’s forces attacked two west Libyan towns, killing dozens while rebels were pinned down in the east and NATO tried to resolve a heated row over who should lead the Western air campaign. Reuters As bombs fall on Libyan capital, criticism of Gadhafi grows bolder Globeandmail.com Republicans: bombing ‘unconstitutional’ Guardian US fighter jet crashes in Libya MSNBC As baby boomers age, health care provider’s gap grows With the U.S. population growing grayer, job prospects for home health aides — and every worker providing health care to seniors, for that matter — are quite rosy. Miami Herald Origin of life: An old experiment yields new clues Stanley Miller’s experiments with Harold Urey in the 1950s were the first serious attempt to figure out the origin of life. Everyone thought that their reconstructed atmosphere was probably wrong. TIME   NATION Health care law at 1 year: The future is still in question One year after President Barack Obama signed his historic health care overhaul, the law is taking root in the land. Whether it bears lasting fruit is still in question. Seattle Times 1 year later, Americans split on health care law Gallup Mental exam ordered for Giffords shooting suspect Loughner A judge has ordered the man charged in the shooting rampage in Arizona to undergo a mental evaluation to see if he is competent to stand trial. BBC US Army apologizes for Afghanistan photos The U.S. and NATO are concerned about intense reactions to the publication of images documenting killings committed by U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Spiegel International POLITICS In Wis. the battle is ‘far from over’ Republican Gov. Scott Walker signed the bill but the battle in Wisconsin, which launched a national debate on union rights, continues. USA TODAY Wis. asks appeals court to block order halting bargaining law Bloomberg Abortion foes target Title X Family Planning Funding for the Title X Family Planning program, which serves more than five million men and women annually, is on the House Republicans’ chopping block. NPR Blog: States test the limits of Roe v. Wade  (CBS News) Political Hotsheet CRISIS IN JAPAN Contaminated crops may be the legacy in Fukushima The future of agriculture in Fukushima hangs in limbo while the government scrambles to secure a more precise reading on the extent of radioactive contamination. Globeandmail.com Shelters for the tsunami’s homeless Guardian Steam rises from stricken Japan plant; radiation worry grows Global anxiety rose over radiation from Japan’s earthquake-crippled nuclear plant, where rising smoke from two of the most threatening reactors suggested the battle to avert a meltdown was far from won. Reuters Maintaining dignity amid devastation MSNBC EDUCATION White House unveils college completion kit for governors The Obama administration is rolling out an effort to give governors the tools they need to boost college completion rates in line with the president’s goal of getting the U.S. to lead the world in education. Politico Priorities outlined for Promise Neighborhoods initiative Although funding for the Promise Neighborhoods initiative remains uncertain, U.S. Department of Education officials have proposed new rules that would cover its implementation. Education Week RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Religion to become extinct, says model of census data A study using census data from nine countries shows that religion in these areas is set for extinction, say researchers. BBC Vatican praises EU ruling on crucifixes Crucifixes in public school classrooms do not violate a student’s freedom of conscience, a European high court ruled in a verdict welcomed by the Vatican in its campaign to remind the continent of its Christian roots. USA TODAY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Quartz could hold the key to explaining puzzling earthquakes Areas loaded with the fragile mineral make up persistent zones of weakness in the Earth’s crust. These findings might shed light on the inner workings of the quakes. Christian Science Monitor Computer chips wired with nerve cells The discovery that offshoots from nascent mouse nerve cells explore specially designed tubes could lead to tricks for studying nervous system diseases or testing the effects of potential drugs. Discovery News SPORTS Tennessee fires Bruce Pearl Bruce Pearl, who led Tennessee to an unprecedented six straight NCAA Tournament appearances, is out as the Vols’ head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.com. ESPN Bonds trial begins, putting steroid era back in spotlight Barry Bonds’ trial on four charges of perjury and one of obstruction of justice is scheduled to begin in San Francisco and could last three to four weeks, bumping into the start of the season. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Cartoon (David Horsey): The Arab position on Libya Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: If the public gets involved in the budget, the whole process will benefit Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Jonathan Cohn): Health care reform’s waivers and waffles The New Republic Column (James Wolcott): It’s Morgan in America Vanity Fair Blog (Julian Pecquet): Year 2 of Obama’s health reform promises more political fights  (The Hill) Healthwatch Column (Troy Wolverton): Wolverton: AT&T purchase of T-Mobile a bad deal for consumers San Jose Mercury News Cartoon (Chip Bok): Libya’s mission USA TODAY Column (Anthony F. Lang, Jr.): Rethinking international responsibility PBS   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Sara Stewart, Laura Hardman, Joanne Pelton, Harsha Malik, Tanya Flowers, William Ellis, Kathie Raikes, Cristina Petrut, Virginie Gilles, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Beth Dupke, Anuja Seith, Diana Shaw and Sarah Alender.   GOOD NEWS A program gets children and parents making art together Children and their parents breathed life into piles of wood scraps. The families were taking part in one of a series of programs offered free to Philadelphia public school children. Philadelphia Inquirer Anti-suicide Trevor Project to honor Daniel Radcliffe Daniel Radcliffe looks forward to a tolerant world where young people grow up unaffected by differences in sexual orientation, and he has been working with the Trevor Project. AOL News David Shirkey matches poor, disabled with free wheelchair or prosthetic A visit to Poland gave David Shirkey an idea to become a one-man charity, giving the poor and disabled a wheelchair or prosthetic limb. Christian Science Monitor WORLD Former Israeli president sentenced An Israeli court ordered former Israeli President Moshe Katsav to prison for seven years following his rape conviction, rejecting his attorneys’ request for leniency. USA TODAY Haitian new president’s Herculean task The Haiti election was marked by many of the same problems voters experienced in the first round tainted with widespread fraud, although this time violence was avoided. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS AT&T’s expansion raises questions for wireless consumers AT&T’s plan to acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a $39 billion merger would combine two giant wireless communication companies and reshape the telecommunications landscape. NPR The e-book era: Best sellers go digital Two years? Three years? Five years? It’s a parlor game in publishing circles to speculate how long it will take before e-books constitute a majority of the industry’s sales in the U.S. TIME Approval of online gaming collaboration might make history Is history about to be made for Internet gambling in Nevada? This month’s state Gaming Control Board meeting appears to be a small step toward the implementation of legal online gambling. Las Vegas Sun HEALTH Money over matter: Can cash incentives keep people healthy? Would you stick to a diet if you got paid for it, or exercise more if you were fined each time you skipped a workout? Companies are devising ways to implement such incentives and penalties. Scientific American Busting myths: As little girls and boys grow, they think alike Boys’ and girls’ brains are different — but not in the ways you might think. Now scientists are debunking developmental stereotypes. Wall Street Journal ENVIRONMENT Market-dominant Scotts to take phosphorus out of fertilizer One of the world’s biggest lawn care companies is announcing that it will stop making fertilizer with phosphorus, one of two ingredients blamed for pollution problems in Florida’s waterways. St. Petersburg Times The future of food and farming With the global population expected to reach nine billion by 2050, many questions about food security remain unanswered. Ars Technica The coral pulse of life Coral reefs occupy less than 0.1 percent of the world’s ocean surface, yet they provide a home for 25 percent of all marine species. Environmental News Network World’s coral reefs National Geographic LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood goes Republican Hollywood may be a bastion of liberal political ideals, but its production houses can’t seem to get enough of the hottest conservative figures of the past decade and beyond. ABC News ‘Traces’ acrobats play on their strength After seeing “Traces,” the exhilarating acro-dramatic performance by Montreal circus group 7 Fingers, we wanted to know more about how these lithe artists stay in shape. Denver Post   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Amputee athlete sets her sights on going for the gold Daphne Hegreness has mastered rock climbing, wake-boarding, swimming and even skiing. Those feats may not sound that impressive until you learn that she has accomplished them with only one leg. Houston Chronicle   Photo of the Day Chiyoko Kaizuka, an 83-year-old farmer, weeds a spinach field in Moriya, Japan.  (Photo by Eugene Hoshiko / 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 There is little success where there is little laughter. 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