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Heidi Ackerson sits in the street near her home with one of her dogs in Joplin, Mo. Ackerson and her husband, Darrell, hid in a closet in their home during the tornado that hit their home.  (Photo by Mike Gullett /AP) $67B in vacation days, out the window All work and no play may as well be the American way. Not only do American workers get less vacation time than workers in other industrialized countries, but they also opt to take fewer days off. CNNMoney Special section: Are you a workaholic? CNN Uncertain about future, baby boomers fear outliving retirement savings Baby boomers face so much uncertainty that nearly half of them fear that their retirement will result in poverty, according to a new study by California-based investment advisers Financial Engines. USA TODAY   Joplin, Mo., leaders not giving up on rescue The search for missing victims of Joplin’s lethal twister inched forward methodically, with the Missouri city leaders refusing to abandon hope that they would find more survivors. CBS News Special section: High tornado threat again The Weather Channel Blog: Joplin twister leaves ‘twilight zone’  (CNN) AC360 Obama urges Britain, US to ‘meet the demands of a new era’ Obama declared that, despite the emerging economies of powerhouses such as China, India and Brazil, neither the United States nor Europe is growing irrelevant. Washington Post Obama’s visit to the UK, day 2 Guardian President Obama: ‘The time for our leadership is now’ BBC NC among states looking to restrict teen use of tanning beds Seven states have introduced legislation that would ban anyone under the age of 18 from tanning beds, and six have introduced bills requiring doctors’ prescriptions for people under 18. Fayetteville Observer   NATION US unveils new fuel economy labels, but drops grades The Obama administration unveiled revamped fuel economy labels which is a win for automakers, who were worried about the effects of a letter grading system. Detroit News Traffic-busting tech: 5 top tools for saving gas, beating traffic ABC News Blog: Obama calls on agencies to transition to alternative vehicles  (The Hill) E2 Wire Poll: 60 percent say ‘no’ to electric cars despite gas prices USA TODAY Shopping malls may need to reinvent themselves Technology has become one of the biggest threats to retailers and their mall landlords. Many retailers have adapted or embraced new technology as another channel for their sales. But malls are not so nimble. Reuters California officials: We‘ll fix prison crowding, will not free 33,000 California officials said they won’t arbitrarily free 33,000 inmates and they will submit plans to the federal courts specifying ways to remedy prison overcrowding under a U.S. Supreme Court order. CNN POLITICS Republicans defend Medicare plan after signs of setback Republicans rushed to defend their drive to cut government health spending amid signs it may spur a backlash from voters and weaken their hand in talks to tame the national debt. Reuters Vice President Biden aims for cuts of $1 trillion, opens Medicare debate Bloomberg Democrat takes GOP House seat in NY In a special House election carefully watched by national political strategists, Democrat Kathy Hochul won what had been a Republican seat in upstate New York, lifting Democrats’ hopes. MSNBC US green-lights prosecution of Edwards’ alleged campaign law violations The United States Department of Justice has green-lighted the prosecution of former presidential candidate John Edwards for alleged violations of campaign laws while he tried to cover up an extra-marital affair. ABC News John Edwards prosecution given go ahead by Justice Department Huffington Post BUSINESS Chrysler to pay off government loans The Michigan automaker is set to wire the $5.8 billion and $1.7 billion it owes the U.S. and Canadian governments, respectively, after raising $7.5 billion in a financing deal. Detroit Free Press Chrysler pays back billions in bailout loans: Is the comeback complete? PBS Treasury sells AIG shares in sore reminder of bailout The Treasury is barely breaking even on its investment in beleaguered insurance giant American International Group Inc, according to an early litmus test of market interest in the firm’s stock. Reuters EDUCATION States: Stimulus aid sparked progress on education goals After spending $44 billion in one-time federal education aid, states report they’ve made progress in improving school data systems and distributing highly qualified teachers across all schools. Education Week After school, then what for the disabled? Schools need to prepare “transition plans” for Ohio students with developmental disabilities. But few students are enrolled in such top-notch programs. Columbus Dispatch SPORTS Only winning it all can change perception of LeBron James The Miami Heat aren’t in the NBA finals — yet. But it seems almost inevitable now, given a 3-1 lead and the Chicago Bulls looking dazed after LeBron James’ all-around dominating performance. Houston Chronicle Canucks stun Sharks 3-2 in double overtime, head to Stanley Cup finals It turned out to be a classic Game 5 between Vancouver and San Jose, and it will go down as one of the most bizarre finishes in Stanley Cup playoffs history. NBCSports LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Many competing truths found in a family with 3 memoirs In the memoir “Running with Scissors,” Augusten Burroughs told the story of his upbringing. When the book hit the best seller lists, it paved the way for the rest of his family to tell their own versions. NPR As America ages, a push to make the streets safer Pedestrians and cyclists are already far more likely to be hit by cars in the United States than those in some European cities. NPR   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Joe Solmonese): Athletes stand up for gay marriage CNN Column (Jacob Weisberg): What is President Obama’s foreign policy? Slate Editorial: Student loans on taxpayers’ tab USA TODAY Editorial: Raise fines for those who text while they are driving San Francisco Chronicle Blog (KJ Dell’Antonia): One more crop of parental guilt-inducers  (Slate) XX Factor Column (Leonard Pitts Jr.): The price for torture is too high McClatchy Newspapers Cartoon (Various Artists): Gallery of cartoons USA TODAY Column (Charles Kenny): Foreign policy: Why babies are good for the globe NPR   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Harsha Malik, Sam Dieter, Diana Shaw, Tanya Flowers, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Shahinaz Ayoub, Joanne Pelton, Cat Van Le, David Barer, Sara Stewart, Beth Dupke, Sarah Alender, Valerie Serrano, Rachel Wright and Anuja Seith.   GOOD NEWS Denver Broncos safety David Bruton a $90-per-day substitute teacher Armed with the bachelor’s degree he earned from Notre Dame in 2009, Bruton has turned to substitute teaching to help fill his days in Miamisburg, Ohio, his hometown. Denver Post Hundreds of volunteers work to save stranded whales in Fla. Keys Since the first plea for help came over a Florida radio station, hundreds of volunteers have worked around the clock to save pilot whales that mysteriously stranded themselves in shallow waters. Miami Herald WORLD Libyan capital hit by heaviest NATO air strikes in 2 months NATO has carried out its heaviest air strikes against Libya’s capital, amid upbeat comments from France and the U.S. on progress towards ending Moammar Gadhafi’s rule. Guardian Ash cloud disrupts travel in Europe The spread of dense ash from the erupting Iceland volcano could force the cancellation of up to 500 commercial flights in Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of Scandinavia. Al Jazeera Iceland volcano: air passenger rights BBC Blog: Iceland’s volcano grounds hundreds of flights in Europe, airlines complain  (NPR) The Two-Way Emerging nations slam Europe’s push for IMF top job One day after nominations opened to replace Dominique Strauss-Kahn, IMF directors from several countries said that allowing only Europeans to lead “undermines the legitimacy of the fund.” Sydney Morning Herald HEALTH Study finds aspirin still best at preventing 2nd stroke A new drug that had shown promise in animal testing is not better than aspirin in preventing a second stroke in someone who’s already had one, a new study finds. HealthDay Having a baby can make the mom’s body turn on itself The act of giving birth apparently raises the chance that a woman’s body will attack itself with autoimmune diseases, a new study finds. MSNBC ENVIRONMENT Ice melts, tech. improves, interest in Arctic grows As declining sea ice and better mapping and technology make the Arctic more accessible, nations with interests are beginning to stake their claims on the resource-rich region. McClatchy Newspapers Live bacteria may help to create rain, snow and hail Research now finds that living bacteria which get whipped up into the sky may be just the spark needed for rain, snow and even hailstorms. LiveScience SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Robo-Jeeves finds and folds your crumpled shirts To a robot, a crumpled pair of trousers can look much like a discarded T-shirt, and it will struggle to tell a fluffy slipper from a sleeping cat. But these problems are now being handled. New Scientist Genetics reveals shared ancestries A study by Harvard researchers casts new light on the extensive intermingling of European, Middle Eastern and African populations. ScienceDaily RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Couple faces trial as Ore. cracks down on faith-healing church A couple whose reliance on faith healing threatened their daughter’s eyesight will go on trial this week, one day after state lawmakers moved to strip legal protection for parents who rely on faith healing. Religion News Service Study suggests ‘born-again’ believers have smaller brains A new study from Duke University Medical Center gives Protestants one reason for cheer: They seem to have larger brains than born-again Christians, Roman Catholics and the religiously unaffiliated. USA TODAY   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Lone wolves: It’s about fame, not politics For all the warnings about terrorism, law enforcements say the more likely threat in this country comes from people who are known as lone wolves, like the suspect in the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. 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