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A Libyan rebel stands on the front line outside of Bin Jawaad, east of Sirte in central Libya.  (Photo by Anja Niedringhaus / AP) What is today’s American dream like? They may not have called it the American dream, but for centuries people have gone to America in search of freer, happier and richer lives. Is today’s American dream a mythical concept or still a reality? BBC The US fiscal situation: Can Congress reach a solution? As Congress turns its attention to the budget and the country’s fiscal situation, the debt ceiling debate that has been simmering underneath the surface could come to a boil in the near future. ABC News Blog: Senate Dems, White House to offer $20B more in cuts  (The Hill) On The Money   Libyan rebels target Gadhafi’s birthplace Libyan opposition fighters continued their march west with a key target in their sights: Sirte, Moammar Gadhafi’s birthplace. Taking the city would be a symbolic victory for the rebels. CNN President Obama faces hard sell on Libya Politico Blog: Obama on Libya: what to listen for  (NPR) The Two-Way Offering an exit strategy for Gadhafi Reuters When standardized test scores soared in DC, were the gains real? In just two years, Crosby S. Noyes Education Campus went from a school in need of improvement to one of D.C.’s “shining stars.” A closer look, however, raises questions about its test scores. USA TODAY Social media has mixed effects on kids Social media websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, have become nearly inescapable facets of life for kids. A new report suggests they can have real benefits and risks for children. HealthDay   NATION Tough economy refills empty nests The recession has accelerated the parade of young adults moving back to the nest, reflecting broad cultural changes and rewriting the rules of separation for parents and young adults. Star Tribune Are jobs the lagging indicator once more? Reuters States’ push for migrant laws fades In the days that followed the enactment of Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070 last year, illegal immigration foes predicted that other Republican-led legislatures would quickly follow suit and pass their own versions. Arizona Republic Unions strike back at anti-labor legislation Besieged by state proposals to eviscerate collective bargaining, eliminate teacher tenure and make it harder to collect dues, teachers’ unions are fighting back. Education Week Thousands rally for organized labor in Calif. CBS News POLITICS Campaign trailblazer Geraldine Ferraro proof ‘dreams can come true’ Political trailblazers reflected on how first-ever female U.S. vice-presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro changed the face of politics forever, inspiring scores of young women to get involved. Boston Herald Senate newbie Rand Paul makes a big splash in DC In his first months in office, Paul, arguably the highest-profile face of the tea party movement, has made the rounds on the national media circuit calling for $4 trillion in spending cuts. McClatchy Newspapers CRISIS IN JAPAN Japan nuclear plant data error was deemed ‘unacceptable’ The Japanese government has attacked the operator of a crippled nuclear plant for “unacceptable” mistakes. BBC More obstacles impede crews in Japan’s continuing nuclear crisis AOL News Radioactivity levels soar and spread to Japan’s soil and seawater Workers at Japan’s damaged nuclear plant raced to pump out contaminated water suspected of sending radioactivity levels soaring as officials warned that radiation seeping from the complex was spreading. MSNBC Special section: Disaster in Japan CBS News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ‘Rooting’ your e-reader What if you could buy a tablet with a slightly smaller screen than the iPad for half the price or even less? Hackers have been turning e-book readers into tablets for cheap Internet on the go. NPR Black hole found in binary star system Astrophysicists have discovered the existence of a black hole 5.4 times greater in mass than that of the sun. ScienceDaily MIT lab creates 1st feasible artificial leaf A practical artificial leaf that can turn sunlight and water into energy as efficiently as the real thing has long been a Holy Grail of chemistry, and researchers at MIT may have finally done it. Popular Science HEALTH Scientists discovered mutations that cause acute myeloid leukemia Three groups of mutations that cause acute myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells, have been identified by scientists. The researchers suggest their work could lead to new treatments. BBC Why smoking is bad if you have diabetes Researchers have long known that diabetes patients who smoke have higher blood sugar levels making their disease harder to control. A new study offers the most definitive evidence why. TIME SPORTS Thunder top Blazers, clinch playoff berth The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 40-point effort from Portland’s Gerald Wallace to clinch a playoff spot with a 99-90 win over the Trail Blazers. Sports Network VCU’s improbable run continues past Kansas into Final Four The 11th-seeded Rams, who didn’t even bother to watch the NCAA tournament selection show, are heading to Houston, and final No. 1 seed Kansas is heading home after a spectacular collapse. ESPN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Jane Wellman and Charles B. Reed): Mend, don’t end, state systems Inside Higher Ed Column (Tom Malinowski): Obama deserves more credit in Libya The New Republic Column (Mitch Albom): And when I die ... no webcam is necessary Detroit Free Press Cartoon (Steve Sack): The fig leaf Star Tribune Column (Tom Krattenmaker): Even religious freedom has limits USA TODAY Column (Connie Schultz): It’s your labor movement, too Creators Syndicate Cartoon (Michael Ramirez): Japan, land of rising radiation levels Slate Column (Murray Richmond): I preached against homosexuality, but I was wrong Salon Column (Rob Ray Sanders): On Libya, Congress and media have schizophrenia McClatchy Newspapers   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Harsha Malik, Shahinaz Ayoub, Sara Stewart, Laura Hardman, David Barer, Joanne Pelton, Tanya Flowers, Cat Van Le, Kathie Raikes, Robyn Waselus, Diana Shaw, Michael Makofka and Jean Bae.   GOOD NEWS Parents can read to children from afar with new application Parents whose hectic schedules mean they can’t be at home when their children go to bed can now buy an app that enables them to read their youngsters a good-night story or sing them a lullaby from afar. Reuters For those with autism, documentary offers new hope Tracy Thresher and friend Larry Bissonnette, who have been advocates for people with autism, are spreading this message in their new film: being “disabled” doesn’t mean you’re “dumb.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer Burt’s Bees founder wants to donate national park Quimby wants to give more than 70,000 wild acres next to Maine’s Baxter State Park to the federal government, hoping to create a Maine Woods National Park. St. Louis Post-Dispatch WORLD Clinton: US won’t intervene in Syria Clinton said the elements that led to intervention in Libya are “not going to happen” with Syria, partly because members of the U.S. Congress say they believe Assad is “a reformer.” Bloomberg In Libya, the truth is often tough to pin down NPR China and US among countries with most executions, but death penalty in decline China, Iran, North Korea, Yemen and the U.S. carried out the most executions last year, bucking a global trend toward abolition of the death penalty, an Amnesty International report reveals. Guardian Special section: Capital punishment BBC BUSINESS Pursuing the American dream by renting The start of spring usually brings a surge in existing home sales and housing starts. But this year, warming temperatures may not be enough to pull the real estate market out of a deep freeze. NPR Strong corporate profits amid weak economy: What’s up with that? U.S. corporations continue to post strong profits quarter after quarter, even as the unemployment rate remains high and the U.S. economic recovery plods along in fits and starts. What gives? McClatchy Newspapers EDUCATION Climate of violence stifles city schools In Philadelphia, schools are no sanctuary. An assault on Teshada Herring, which left her bleeding and dazed, was the 2,095th violent incident the school district recorded in the 2009-2010 year. Philadelphia Inquirer Discredited principals still in charge An easy way for schools to qualify for a slice of the $3 billion available was to pick a reform plan that called for replacing failed leadership. But many of those principals are still running schools in Minn. Columbus Dispatch South Korean official advises caution in following his country’s model Education Week ENVIRONMENT Nuclear plant nearby: mom concerned, but staying put Health and safety concerns about Japanese nuclear power plants after the earthquake and tsunami have Lindsey Schiller wondering what could happen across the street in her Philadelphia suburb. CNN Blog: Radiation found in Bay State rainwater Boston Herald Bats show gender differences, important in conservation Conservationists may be taking a second look at how close to extinction some animals are, thanks to scientists who have spotted important differences between how male and female bats feed. Earth Times RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Whistle-blowing Wiccan grounded by TSA If you were the boss at a U.S. government agency and one of your employees complained that she was afraid of a co-worker’s religious practices, what would you do? MSNBC Helping fellow Amish transition in life Youth face many challenges when they try to leave for life outside of the Amish community. St. Louis Post-Dispatch LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Horses and inmates tame each other Wild mustangs rounded up by the government are brought to a prison for training and possible Border Patrol duty. Los Angeles Times Working mothers spend 81 minutes a day looking after their children It is the dilemma facing every working mother — how to devote enough time to her children, while juggling career demands with household chores. Telegraph.co.uk   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Read this: Buy new street signs Federal Highway Administration is ordering local governments to buy new street signs that they say are easier to read. 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