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A firefighter sets a backfire to fight the Wallow fire along Highway 260 near Eagar, Ariz. A spot fire at the edge of the larger blaze prompted the few residents left in Springerville and the neighboring community of Eagar to flee.  (Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP) 40 years ago, B.B. King rocked Cook County jail People who love the blues say the jailhouse recording “B.B. King Live in Cook County Jail” is one the best live albums ever. Even Rolling Stone magazine listed it as one of the Top 500 albums of all time. Chicago Sun-Times ‘The Thrill is Gone’ — B.B. King live in Cook County Jail YouTube NATO faces ‘dim future,’ Pentagon chief warns in a valedictory speech U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates blasts “two-tiered” alliance of those willing to wage war and those only interested in “talking” and peacekeeping. Guardian   Wallow wildfire set to cross state line More than 3,000 firefighters managed to contain a small slice of the massive Wallow fire in eastern Arizona but the inferno threatens to cross the border into New Mexico. ABC News Ariz. wildfire blamed on ‘too many trees’ LiveScience Special section: Wildfires WCYB Ariz. wildfires get help from weather CBS News Syrian army targets town near Turkish border in wake of ‘massacre’ The Syrian army began a military operation in a restive town near the Turkish border, state television said, as the country braced for more violent protests against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. MSNBC Another slain Syrian teen allegedly tortured CNN Blog: Live from Syria  (Al Jazeera) Syria Live Blog Tropical disease buzzes back into US Tropical diseases like dengue fever sound as if they belong in faraway places. But in the past several years, some have begun showing up in the continental U.S. NPR   NATION Alabama governor signs tough new immigration law Alabama’s governor has signed a tough illegal immigration legislation, requiring police to check the status of anyone they suspect may be in the country illegally when stopped for another reason. CNN 401(k) fees can shave from nest egg Millions of Americans save for retirement by using 401(k) accounts, employer-based retirement plans. But most of those plans have fees and hidden expenses. NPR American police draw fire at the border A shootout on the Rio Grande between U.S. Border Patrol agents, Texas Rangers and Mexican drug runners left at least three of the drug traffickers wounded, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. Houston Chronicle POLITICS Do more on jobs, Dems tell Obama Senior Senate Democrats are growing frustrated by what they see as President Obama’s passivity on the economy, and are beginning to discuss a large infrastructure package funded by tax increases. The Hill Newt Gingrich’s presidential bid in question as top aides resign The entire high command of Newt Gingrich’s presidential campaign resigned, a stunning mass exodus that left his bid for the Republican nomination in tatters. Detroit Free Press BUSINESS The audacity of the independent donut So what on earth would possess someone to open a little, independent doughnut shop in the land of Krispy Kreme? CNN Why immigrants are good for economy A new Brookings Institution report provides important new data and evidence on the role of immigration and immigrants across U.S. metros. The Atlantic Mortgage debt is down, Americans’ net worth up, but analysts call gains fragile An increase in household net worth appears to be improving the financial condition of American families, but slowly. That’s the message from a report released by the Federal Reserve. Christian Science Monitor EDUCATION Dispute exposes tensions over charters’ role in cities A fight over educational equity in New York City has all the hallmarks of a classic New York story: an angry union, parent demonstrations and a lawsuit. Education Week The (revised) Bakersfield case study Facing steep budget cuts, California State University at Bakersfield laid off four math instructors and moved two developmental math courses to a fully online format with, at first, disastrous results. Inside Higher Ed HEALTH Health care survey: Employers may cut plans after 2014 Employees can kiss goodbye employer-provided health coverage, at least as it exists today. That’s the message of a survey of 1,300 employers just released by McKinsey & Co. ABC News Nicotine may help lead to new drugs for weight loss Smoking cigarettes has long been used as a way to shed pounds. Now scientists have discovered how the habit suppresses appetite. Bloomberg Study claims 2 sugary drinks a day can dull taste buds Research suggests regular consumption of sugary beverages dulls sensitivity and causes cravings for high-calorie food. Guardian RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Respect the Holy Spirit in church life, theologian says Maureen A. Tilley, professor of theology at Fordham University, opened the 66th annual gathering of The Catholic Theological Society of America, asking: “What does it mean to be Holy?” National Catholic Reporter US Appeals Court: Schools can ban worship The Bronx Household of Faith is at the center of a debate over whether churches have a constitutional right to meet in public schools. Christianity Today   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Nicolaus Mills): New York City starting to reclaim its ruins CNN Editorial: Science fiction becomes real as researchers reveal discoveries NY Daily News Column (Kevin Carey): Why the media is always wrong about the value of a college degree The New Republic Editorial: Paying tribute Philadelphia Inquirer Blog (Alex Pareene): Sarah Palin remembers her bus tour with a stirring 3-minute film  (Salon) War Room Column (Joe Conason): The party of righteous indignation Creators Syndicate Editorial: The unemployment trap The New Republic Audio (Michel Martin): Experts debate Congress’ authority over health insurance NPR   Site edited by: Cristina Petrut, Sara Stewart, Beth Dupke, Joanne Pelton, Laura Hardman, Shahinaz Ayoub, Diana Shaw, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Virginie Gilles, David Barer, Brigitte Leschhorn and Kristen Toland.   GOOD NEWS History’s gems Reindeer teeth, ostrich feathers, a camel shoe and sand from the Sinai Desert were among the many unusual items displayed at the History Center in Fort Wayne, Ind., around the time it was founded in 1921. News-Sentinel Girl’s dogged efforts raise thousands for needy pups Lizzie was only 7 when she saw an “Oprah” episode about puppy mills, so she wasn’t old enough to volunteer at the Pennsylvania SPCA. But she had to figure out another way to help abused animals. Philadelphia Inquirer Cancer teenager makes bucket list Alice Pyne, of England, created an Internet blog called “Alice’s Bucket List,” which became an Internet hit with Twitter followers. The Independent Blog: How a 15-year-old cancer fighter became on online phenomenon  (CBS News) What's Trending WORLD Are Pakistan’s armed forces facing an enemy within? Pakistan’s armed forces are vital U.S. allies and also guardians of a stockpile of nuclear weapons. But have al-Qaida and other militant groups wormed into Pakistan’s military? NPR German minister denies US request for execution drugs Dozens of U.S. states have been facing shortages of a drug necessary in lethal injections administered to death row prisoners. Germany has refused a U.S. request to help. Spiegel International Special section: Capital punishment BBC US resumes airstrikes in Yemen The U.S. and Yemen are taking on Islamic militants on land and from the air amid fears that al-Qaida is exploiting the political chaos and leadership vacuum engulfing the country. CNN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY A renewable energy generator for all types of weather Green power may no longer be as fickle as the weather, thanks to a device that can generate electricity in any conditions — be it sun, wind or rain. New Scientist Huge magnetic bubbles may churn at solar system’s edge The edge of the solar system is a turbulent place, filled with a roiling sea of huge magnetic bubbles, new research suggests. The find shakes up prevailing views of the solar system’s outer reaches. SPACE.com Special section: Voyager: an interstellar journey NASA ENVIRONMENT Thinning snows in Rockies tied to global warming The snowpack in the Rocky Mountains has been gradually thinning over much of the past century, and a new study attributes much of that to global warming. NPR Climate change drying out Western US as snows melt A paper, published online in ScienceExpress, confirms that the Rockies’ snow-pack reservoir is disappearing — at a rate that is unprecedented over the last 800 years. Earth Times Salvinia sneaks its way to Texas waters smothering aquatic ecosystems Lake Raven in Huntsville State Park, Texas, is the latest battleground in Texas’ long, costly war against giant salvinia, a phenomenally fast-growing, easily spread, invasive aquatic plant. Houston Chronicle SPORTS In the shadow of Michael Baze: horse racing’s addiction problem The list of jocks who’ve won Triple Crown races and also fought addiction is both lengthy and illustrious. TIME Will other NBA teams start to follow the Heat‘s ‘big 3’ model? Miami Heat President Pat Riley sold free agents Lebron James and Chris Bosh on the plan: Make a few million dollars less, and join Dwayne Wade in Miami to chase NBA championships. USA TODAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT King Arthur and Camelot: Why the cultural fascination? For a man who may or may not have wandered Britain some 1,500 years ago, King Arthur retains the enviable knack of making his regal presence felt. BBC King Arthur National Geographic Findings on King Tut’s tomb suggest hasty burial Mysterious brown spots covering the surfaces of King Tut’s tomb have long puzzled scientists. Now a new study reveals ancient microbes left these blemishes. LiveScience   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ‘Girl Talk’ youth program counters school bullying with mentoring As a teen, Haley Kilpatrick felt the sting of school bullying herself. She started the youth program “Girl Talk” in Atlanta to stand up to it. 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