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Syrian refugees carry food supplies donated by Turkish villagers across the border to fellow refugees still stuck in Syria, near the village of Guvecci, Turkey. According to a Turkish agency, nearly 7.000 refugees from Syria are currently in Turkey, fleeing a military crackdown.  (Photo by Vadim Ghirda / AP) In Japan’s nuclear crisis, crippling mistrust and bad information A look at the first days after a tsunami crippled Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi plant reveals that the prime minister was dangerously ill-informed. New York Times The fog of cyberwar A recent report says that the U.S. Defense Department will introduce its first cyberwarfare doctrine this month. The rules of engagement, however, are less clear. Scientific American Government may have hacked IMF BBC Is Obama’s bet on green jobs risky? President Barack Obama’s administration is betting that green technologies — from wind and solar power to advanced batteries and biofuels — will create jobs in the country’s future. NPR Obama pledges focus on job creation Kansas City Star   Anxious Syrians await army’s move Hundreds of Syrians have been massing on the northern border with Turkey, preparing to cross over if the army advances further into the area after seizing the town of Jisr al-Shughour. BBC Special section: Unrest in Syria Al Jazeera Syrian refugees pour into Turkey Guardian Battle to contain Ariz. wildfire continues — but some can return home Some of Arizona’s residents can return home, but it could take days for crews battling one of the worst wildfires in the state’s history to allow many others to join them, officials say. CNN Worst wildfires in Ariz. history Arizona Republic Federal agency calls reincarnated bus companies dangerous Sky Express, shut down immediately by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after a major accident, is a “reincarnated” bus company, one shut down by safety regulators but secretly reopened. USA TODAY Human cell becomes living laser Scientists have for the first time created laser light using living biological material: a single human cell and some jellyfish protein. Nature   NATION FBI agents will get leeway to push the bounds of privacy The Federal Bureau of Investigation is giving significant new powers to its agents, allowing them more leeway to search databases, go through household trash or use surveillance teams to scrutinize people. New York Times Army Corps of Engineers defends handling of Missouri River A high-ranking Army Corps of Engineers officer is defending his agency against complaints that mismanagement of dams along the Missouri River has contributed to flooding that threatens communities. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Banks prepare to lower use of Treasuries A number of Wall Street’s biggest banks are preparing to lower their use of U.S. Treasuries in August, the Financial Times reported. Reuters POLITICS Poll: Politicians, Congress unethical — and getting worse More than two-thirds of voters think the ethical standards of politicians have declined over the past generation, and almost as many say Capitol Hill lawmakers are unscrupulous, according to a new poll. The Hill CNN debate: what to watch for Seven Republicans will be on the stage at the New Hampshire Union Leader presidential debate, but one candidate will likely be the center of attention. CNN Battle over Proposition 8 judge’s same-sex relationship heads to court A retired federal judge‘s long-term relationship with another man will be the subject of an unusual and possibly unprecedented court hearing involving California’s same-sex marriage ban. San Jose Mercury News BUSINESS New technology’s income fails to match old media revenues The takeover of the media landscape by smartphones and tablets continues, but media companies have yet to generate the revenues from new media that they gained from newspapers and books. CNBC Nissan aggravates Leaf electric car buyers with delay Nissan, which wants to become the top seller of electric cars, repeatedly delayed deliveries to some U.S. buyers who reserved the first 20,000 Leaf plug-in hatchbacks. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT New Mexico site called model for nuclear waste disposal A half-mile under the flat, scrubby desert in southeastern New Mexico, a warren of chambers chiseled into a 250 million-year-old salt formation are filled with radioactive waste. San Jose Mercury News Explosion in jellyfish numbers may lead to ecological disaster, warn scientists Global warming has long been blamed for the huge rise in the world’s jellyfish population. But new research suggests that they, in turn, may be producing more carbon than the oceans can cope with. Guardian Killing 1 owl species to save another Spotted owls are on the decline despite two decades of work to bring them back. So, wildlife officials are releasing a new plan to protect the owls: eliminating their cousins. NPR EDUCATION Surging college costs price out stagnating middle class incomes Tuition and fees at public universities, according to the College Board, have surged almost 130 percent over the last 20 years — during which time middle class incomes have stagnated. CNNMoney Special section: Project on student debt Institute for College Access & Success As No Child Left Behind renewal stalls, Duncan vows flexibility As the clock ticks toward the back-to-school deadline for rewriting the No Child Left Behind Act, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is preparing to grant states relief from key provisions. Education Week HEALTH US adds formaldehyde to list of carcinogens The government added formaldehyde, found in plastics and other commonly used products, to a list of known carcinogens and warned it might cause cancer. Reuters How weight-loss surgery can trigger eating disorders Surgical weight-loss procedures are seen as a last hope for getting obese patients to eat more healthfully. For a minority of patients, however, the surgery triggers a different kind of disordered eating. ABC News Special section: Weight-loss surgery WebMD RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Liberal US Catholics are concerned over the Church not listening Members of a liberal group of U.S. Roman Catholics called on Church leaders to open talks with their members on controversies ranging from the ordination of women to allowing priests to marry. Reuters Priest from Africa is ‘gift of faith’ as US churches face shortage In the St. Louis region, the number of priests has dropped by a third since 1985, mirroring a national trend. But what has been a slow-moving crisis is now accelerating. St. Louis Post-Dispatch   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Rep. Dan Burton): 25 years after Chernobyl, Russia and Belarus still don’t get it Huffington Post Column (James Dorsey): 5 ways torture hurts America’s interests Star Tribune Cartoon (Nate Beeler): Newt’s cruise USA TODAY Cartoon (Mike Keefe): New dietary guidelines Denver Post Column (Greg Breining): Is it possible for sustainability to be sustainable? Star Tribune Column (Steve Chapman): Obama and the pursuit of endless war Creators Syndicate Blog (Robert A. Brown): A parable for deniers and merchants of doubt Just another weblog  (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) Editorial: Union bosses come first for Obama Washington Examiner   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Kathie Raikes, Tanya Flowers, Harsha Malik, Joanne Pelton, Diana Shaw, Shahinaz Ayoub, Lynne Adams, Cat Van Le, Sara Stewart, Robyn Waselus, Virginie Gilles, David Barer, Valerie Serrano and Kristen Toland.   GOOD NEWS Breast-feeding may shield against sudden infant death syndrome Breast milk is widely considered the best food for infants. Now there is more evidence that breast-feeding may reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. HealthDay Ahmedabad, India, among top 5 world cities in blood donation In Ahmedabad, India, citizens organize blood donations during birthday bashes, farewell parties, marriage ceremonies and funerals and all their friends and relatives are encouraged to participate. Times of India Computer class gives Vietnamese orphans a window to the world Simple online activities may be second nature to American children. But for orphaned children in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a computer class is a rare treat designed to give them a fighting chance. San Jose Mercury News WORLD Turkey PM Erdogan ‘to build consensus’ after poll win Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to build consensus with opposition parties, after securing a third term in office. BBC Turkey decides Al Jazeera In Mexico, growing popular movement calls for end to drug war Javier Sicilia, a Mexican poet and grieving father, led hundreds of activists and reporters last week on a “trail of pain” through some of the most blood-soaked cities of his country’s drug war. The Atlantic Juarez police chief: The drug cartels are not invincible NPR Yemen’s power struggle With President Ali Abdullah Saleh convalescing abroad, there is an urgent need to establish a clear political order not only for Yemen’s security but also its economy. Christian Science Monitor SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Clues to moon’s volatile past revealed by laser map The first comprehensive set of maps of the slopes and craters on the lunar surface is revealing clues about the violent history of the moon. MSNBC Special section: The moon SPACE.com Welcome to the blogosphere There are more than 50 million active blogs on the web. Some are under the auspices of major companies or larger websites. Others are run by individuals. CBS News Special section: Blogosphere Authority Index BAI Blog SPORTS Final score: Dallas 105, Miami 95 The Dallas Mavericks captured their first NBA championship, hitting 11 three-pointers in Game 6 to finish off the Miami Heat, 105-95. Sports Network 2011 NBA Playoffs USA TODAY Yankees’ Jeter wants 3,000 hits at home There’s pressure on Derek Jeter — seven hits away — not only to reach 3,000 hits, but to do it at home. USA TODAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT ‘Book of Mormon’ wins very big at the Tony Awards The profane and hysterical “The Book of Mormon” took home nine Tony Awards including the prize for best musical, a considerable achievement for a pair of first-time Broadway playwrights. Houston Chronicle Tony Awards 2011 CBS News Use caution with bounce houses A rash of increasingly serious accidents involving bounce houses and inflatable slides around the county has left some wondering just how safe the popular amusements are. St. Petersburg Times   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Hospital visitation rights for gay, lesbian partners take effect Patients will now be allowed to decide who has visitation rights and who can make medical decisions on their behalf — regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or family makeup. ABC News   Photo of the Day A mud-covered artist from the group Via Sudetica Glinada from Boleslawiec in Poland performs at the Carnival Of Culture parade in Berlin.  (Photo by Markus Schreiber / 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 I‘ve been smiling lately, dreaming about the world as one. And I believe it could be, someday it’s going to come. 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