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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, center, arrives to a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, right, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of Calif., is second from right.  (Photo by Evan Vucci / AP) Dial 911-for-profit — just don’t tell a firehouse The growth in for-profit ambulance services has created clashes between companies and firefighters. A Reuters investigation looks at the battle over who gets to provide emergency services. Reuters Gulf still grapples with BP oil spill Oil from the largest spill in U.S. history clogs wetlands, pollutes the ocean and endangers wildlife, not to mention the toll it has inflicted on the economy of the Gulf Coast. Scientific American BP oil spill: British diplomatic damage control efforts revealed Guardian   Budget bill gets Congress’ final OK Congress voted to keep the federal government running through September — but not before a struggle that brought both conservative and liberal opposition to the compromise spending plan. Philadelphia Inquirer House prepares to vote on $6B spending cuts Forbes Blog: GOP tried to ‘sneak’ agenda into budget  (CBS News) Political Hotsheet Obama’s open mic challenge to GOP CBS News Gas spike feeds inflation pain The Consumer Price Index, government’s key inflation measure, rose 2.7 percent over year-earlier levels, according to the Labor Department. CNNMoney Food prices: World Bank warns millions face poverty The World Bank has warned that rising food prices, driven partly by rising fuel costs, are pushing millions of people into extreme poverty. BBC   NATION Is gold the new black? States look to bring gold standard back Utah became the first U.S. state to recognize gold and silver coins minted by the federal government as legal tender. ABC News Severe storms death toll rises to 9 Destructive storms across the country’s midsection left nine people dead after smashing uprooted trees into homes in Arkansas and ripping apart the only school in one tiny Oklahoma town. USA TODAY Census: Hispanics surpass blacks in most US metros Hispanics now outnumber African-Americans for the first time in most U.S. metropolitan areas, shifting the political and racial dynamics in cities once dominated by whites and blacks. San Francisco Chronicle POLITICS Lawmakers approve civil unions bill Delaware lawmakers approved a measure legalizing civil unions, sending the bill to the governor who has said that he will sign it. CNN Same-sex families get a boost from tax rules NPR DeMint demands Constitution be changed to ban federal debt Sen. Jim DeMint, who has wrought chaos in Congress over earmarks, immigration and health care, is preparing a crusade that would make those fights look tame. McClatchy Newspapers HEALTH Hooked on drugs, medical world really needs change Top dogs from the medical community gathered to share their endeavors at combating global diseases a day before the release of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Al Jazeera Healthy breast cells help kill cancer cells Healthy cells in breast tissue secrete an anti-cancer protein that instructs malignant cells to self-destruct, leaving healthy cells intact, according to new research. Medical News Today CDC study: Suicide rates rise and fall with the economy The suicide rate in the United States rises when the economy slumps and falls when economic times improve. And this has been the case at least since the Great Depression, the CDC says in a new study. WebMD Tough times in America Spiegel International LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Maya mystery solved by important volcanic discovery Even at ancient Maya cities far from volcanoes, ash rained down relatively frequently, according to a “spectacularly important” new study. National Geographic ABC cancels longtime soaps ‘All My Children,’ ‘One Life to Live’ ABC is making the long-anticipated move of canceling the long-running soap operas “All My Children” and “One Life to Live,” consigning them to television history. Variety Susan Lucci through the years Seattle Post-Intelligencer RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Rome’s station churches revive tradition During the 40 days of Lent, a band of worshippers walk in the footsteps of early Christians, visiting some of the world’s oldest churches in preparation for the most solemn week on the calendar. USA TODAY Belgium urges harsh punishment for sex abuse bishop Belgium’s justice minister urged the Vatican to impose stiff punishment on a disgraced Catholic bishop who denies being a pedophile despite admitting to sexually abusing two of his own nephews. Reuters ENVIRONMENT Aftershocks: What are they? The U.S. Geological Survey reports that 59 aftershocks have been reported in or near Japan, including four with a magnitude of 6.0 or above. USA TODAY Pacific salmon may be dying from leukemia-type virus In Canada’s Fraser River, a mysterious illness has killed millions of Pacific salmon, and scientists have a new hypothesis about why: viral infections. McClatchy Newspapers   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Steven Metz): Swan song: Is Libya the end of NATO? The New Republic Column (John Hughes): Despite media yammer, there’s hope for real news Christian Science Monitor Cartoon (Steve Sack): Steve Sack editorial Star Tribune Editorial: 101 damnations: Missouri lawmakers choose politics over puppies St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cartoon (David Hitch): Smokers’ rights Telegram & Gazette Editorial: Budget cuts are the dollar’s savior Christian Science Monitor Blog (Halah Touryalai): Barry Bonds faces jail time while Wall Street execs sit pretty  (Forbes) Working Capital Cartoon (Nick Anderson): Brain surgery Houston Chronicle   Site edited by: Laura Hardman, Shahinaz Ayoub, Sara Stewart, Valerie Serrano, Joanne Pelton, Jean Bae, Diana Shaw, Sam Dieter, Harsha Malik, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Brigitte Leschhorn, David Barer, Virginie Gilles and Anuja Seith.   GOOD NEWS No sign of global economy stalling Surging inflation pressures and the natural disasters that ravaged Japan look like they will be unlikely to stall an ascendant global economy, a Reuters poll of around 350 economists showed. Reuters Close-knit neighborhoods raise chances of stroke survival Seniors living in neighborhoods where they have a lot of interaction with their neighbors stand a much better chance of surviving a stroke, a new study suggests. HealthDay Tigers could reappear in Kazakhstan under new plan Russia, together with the government and experts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, announced a new program to return tigers to the region. Environmental News Network WORLD Pakistan’s transgender tax collectors If you miss your tax deadline in the United States, you might get a nasty letter at your door. In Karachi, Pakistan, you might get “transgender” tax collectors — whose weapons include a little lipstick. CNN Japanese government orders nuclear plant to pay compensation The Japanese government has ordered the operator of the nuclear plant damaged by the recent quake and tsunami to pay compensation to affected families. BBC Western leaders insist ‘Gadhafi must go’ Leaders of Britain, France and the United States have vowed to continue their military campaign in Libya until Moammar Gadhafi leaves power. Al Jazeera Rebel leader recounts daring trip to ‘courageous’ Misrata, Libya NPR Libya: Col. Moammar Gadhafi ‘parades through Tripoli in a jeep’ Telegraph.co.uk BUSINESS Cost surge under new Google CEO unnerves Street Google Inc.’s stunning 54 percent spending surge spooked investors already worried about its new CEO, driving its shares more than five percent lower. Reuters Ford expands recall of F-150 pickups Ford Motor Co. is expanding a recall of F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks because federal regulators have warned that unwanted driver’s side air bag deployments have resulted in injuries. Detroit Free Press EDUCATION Uncertain about future benefits, many veteran teachers are retiring early At a time when the Wisconsin governor’s plan is to eliminate collective bargaining for teachers, some school districts are seeing record numbers of senior teachers turn in their retirement paperwork. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Why NJ teacher-tenure reform plan matters to the rest of America While New Jersey governor Chris Christie’s new proposal continues the national debate over how to reform teacher tenure, seven other states have passed or are considering similar legislation. Christian Science Monitor Education reform awaits vote Chicago Sun-Times SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Um, uh … speech stumbles help toddlers learn new words Stuck with a word on the tip of your tongue when talking to a toddler? Don’t worry — a new study finds that adults’ hesitant speech may help the kid learn new vocabulary. LiveScience Brain monitoring to keep air traffic controllers awake A new class of brain-computer interface technology could not only let you control devices and play games with your thoughts, but also help detect fatigue in air traffic controllers. ABC News SPORTS Sharks beat Kings 3-2 in OT It was a roller-coaster type of game that saw each team dominate at times before the Sharks came out on top 3-2 over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their all-California opening round playoff series. Sports Illustrated Report: MLB leans toward extra replay Major League Baseball is leaning toward expanding replay for the 2012 season to include trapped balls and fair-or-foul rulings down the lines. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT U want a job? Help for ‘gen text’ Blame texting. Blame tweeting. Blame the relaxation of social norms. Regardless of the cause, many of today‘s young adults are a bit thin on the do’s-and-don’ts of the interviewing process. Star Tribune   Photo of the Day A man inspects a giant figure made to look like an Easter bunny with white teeth, made from soda crates in Cape Town, South Africa.  (Photo by Schalk van Zuydam / 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 You live and learn. At any rate, you live. Douglas Adams Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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