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Los Alamos fire Chief Doug Tucker talks about the movement of the Las Conchas Fire burning near Los Alamos during a news conference in Los Alamos, N.M. Authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation that affected more than 10,000 people.  (Photo by Susan Montoya Bryan / AP) Dancing outbreak believed to be a case of social contagion According to scant written accounts there was an outbreak in 1374 known as St. Vitus’ Dance, where groups of people danced uncontrollably. This is otherwise known as a medical condition called Sydenham chorea. ABC News Greece protest turns violent Police have fired tear gas on protestors of general strike in Athens against a parliamentary vote on tough austerity measures. BBC Thousands of demonstrators gather in front of Greek parliament MSNBC   Wildfire closes Los Alamos National Laboratory A raging wildfire near the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico will keep the facility closed as firefighters battle winds and warm temperatures. CNN Wildfire reaches Los Alamos nuclear facility Guardian Wildfire threatens US nuclear facility Telegraph.co.uk Wildfires char southwestern US MSNBC French Internet company seeks $419M from Google Google faces a new, multimillion-dollar challenge in Europe after a French Internet company filed a lawsuit saying the search engine giant unfairly squeezed out competitors in France. Philadelphia Inquirer Closed-source crops An unprecedented monopoly on food seeds is taking root, particularly in developed countries, that may decide farming’s success or failure in an era of wrenching climate change. Conservation Magazine   NATION Blagojevich found guilty on 17 counts Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was found guilty of 17 out of 20 federal corruption charges — including all charges tied to allegations of trying to trade an appointment to fill the U.S. Senate seat. Chicago Sun-Times Special section: The Blagojevich saga CBS News NY gay marriage vote expected to ripple New York City’s annual Gay Pride Parade became a rolling victory party after the state became the second largest in the country to legalize same-sex marriage. NPR San Francisco Pride — a grown-up vibe, cheers for NY San Francisco Chronicle Mental health problems from Iraq and Afghanistan wars will be long-lived As the war on terror in Afghanistan winds down and some 33,000 U.S. servicemen and servicewomen return in the next year, the psychological issues that veterans face back home are likely to increase. Scientific American POLITICS $1 billion that nobody wants An investigation by NPR found that more than one billion worth of golden dollar coins are the wasteful by-products of another failed Congressional effort to get Americans to replace the dollar bill. NPR Blog: Alienated nation: Americans complain of government disconnect  (CBS News) Political Hotsheet Controversial immigration program spurs federal-state spat States trying to opt out of the immigration-status checking program Secure Communities may be in for a rude surprise: Immigration and Customs Enforcement says opting out is technically not possible. U.S. News & World Report BUSINESS Nike shares jump after big earnings beat Nike shares jumped as the company blew past expectations for earnings and revenue. The maker of the sports gear reported its earnings rose to $1.24 a share in its fiscal fourth quarter. CNBC Human errors fuel hacking The U.S. Department of Homeland Security ran a test to see how hard it was for hackers to corrupt workers and gain access to computer systems. Not very hard, it turned out. Bloomberg Did LulzSec change hacking or just get lucky? PC Magazine EDUCATION Not just Florida State University The terms of a grant agreement between Florida State University and the Charles G. Koch Foundation drew attention because some saw it as an attempt to exert influence over personnel matters. Inside Higher Ed What happens when charter schools fail? Charter schools are taxpayer-funded schools that are overseen by their own independent boards. Because of their independence, they are allowed to do things that public schools cannot do. NPR HEALTH Breast cancer patients are outraged debate The Food and Drug Administration was to begin two days of hearings on its plan to withdraw approval for the drug Avastin, but some breast cancer patients are outraged over its possible withdrawal. CBS News Most teen drivers admit to narrowly avoiding an accident Even if teen drivers haven’t been involved in an accident, they probably almost have. In a new study, 68 percent of teens said they had narrowly avoided a crash. USA TODAY SPORTS For US soccer women, a twofold challenge The Americans are gunning for their first world title since 1999, but are also looking to kick-start interest in women’s soccer back home. Washington Post Dodgers file for bankruptcy protection The Dodgers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court, citing Commissioner Bud Selig’s decision not to approve a media contract and triggering the start of legal proceedings. MLB.com   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (John Doyle): Eye candy or earnest analysis: taking women’s sports coverage seriously Globeandmail.com Blog (Robin Lloyd): Bill Gates urges young scientists to consider the ‘needs of the poorest’  (Scientific American) Observations Column (Megan McArdle): Mental health break The Atlantic Blog (Rachael Larimore): Hey, Republicans, last call for the marriage equality bandwagon  (Slate) XX Factor Cartoon (Steve Sack): T-Paw 2012 Creators Syndicate Editorial: Alert wireless customers on limits USA TODAY Column (Roy L. Beasley): The wrong message Inside Higher Ed Blog (Michael Winship): The rich aren’t like you and me  (Salon) War Room   Site edited by: Anuja Seith, Harsha Malik, Tanya Flowers, Laura Hardman, Joanne Pelton, Sara Stewart, David Barer, Shahinaz Ayoub, Jodi McMaster, Beth Dupke, Brian Lam, Virginie Gilles and Valerie Serrano.   GOOD NEWS Imagine Children’s Museum to expand A major expansion of the Imagine Children’s Museum is about to get under way. After a monthlong campaign, the nonprofit has reached its fundraising goal of five million dollars. Daily Herald In the crosshairs: Wildlife survive conflict in Afghanistan Despite years of unregulated hunting and habitat loss due to wartime conflict in Afghanistan, large mammals are managing to survive in parts of the region, according to a new survey. LiveScience Columbus, Ohio, anesthetist helps the sick in Africa The Africa Mercy is a private floating hospital where volunteer medical workers provide free care. One of them was James Steen, a nurse anesthetist from Columbus, Ohio. Columbus Dispatch WORLD New Zealand recovery team enters mine after a 7-month wait After a frustrating seven-month wait for grieving families, a recovery team has entered New Zealand’s doomed Pike River, taking the first step in a much anticipated recovery operation. Sydney Morning Herald Recovery team enters Pike River mine 3news.co.nz South China Sea disputes could lead to war in Asia Risks are growing that incidents at sea involving China could lead to war in Asia, potentially drawing in the United States and other powers, an Australian think tank has warned. Reuters Victims eye closure as ex-Khmer Rouge leaders stand trial Led by the late Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge was responsible for the deaths of millions of ordinary Cambodians during a four-year reign of terror that was eventually halted in 1979 by invading Vietnamese forces. CNN Ex-Cambodian leaders in genocide trial YouTube SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY California ban on sale of ‘violent’ video games to children rejected The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a California law that would have banned selling “violent” video games to children, a case balancing free speech rights with consumer protection. CNN Asteroid buzzes Earth in close shave An asteroid the size of a tour bus zipped by Earth in a flyby so close that the space rock was nearer to the planet than some satellites. SPACE.com Frozen saltwater ocean on a Saturn moon TIME Wikipedia promises to WikiLove its editors after survey A 2011 survey revealed that 69 percent of Wikipedia’s editors contribute less after feeling they have been “looked down on,” but 78 percent said that they would edit more with a bit of appreciation. Wired UK ENVIRONMENT To build a better fire A project in rural Oregon is tackling climate change, air pollution and deforestation by bringing together the best minds in the field to invent cheap, durable and clean-burning stoves for three billion people. Conservation Magazine A project creates art by turning sand and sun into 3-D-printed glass Markus Kayser’s Solar Sinter project takes the desert’s two most abundant resources and puts them to work manufacturing glass objects. Concentrated sunlight melts sand in patterns and forms. Popular Science RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Abercrombie & Fitch sued over hijab A Muslim woman has sued Abercrombie & Fitch, claiming that the clothing retailer fired her when she refused to remove her religious headscarf while working. San Francisco Chronicle Polish government asks Vatican to censure outspoken priest Poland’s government has asked the Vatican to censure a radical and influential Polish priest after he described Poland as uncivilized and governed by a “totalitarian” regime. Telegraph.co.uk LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ aims to revive 3-D movies The pressure is on director Michael Bay and his third installment of "Transformers.” Though just about everyone considers the picture a blockbuster shoo-in, Bay knows he’s late to the 3-D game. USA TODAY Public libraries fight to stay relevant in digital age Already facing tight budgets, public libraries are also contending with a cultural shift from traditional stacks of books to digital devices. But far from fighting the digital revolution, libraries are joining it. Christian Science Monitor   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Polar bear’s epic 9-day swim in search of sea ice A polar bear swam continuously covering 426 miles. Scientists studying bears around the Beaufort Sea, north of Alaska, claim this nine-day endurance feat could be a result of climate change. BBC   Photo of the Day An Afghan man holds a hand fan while sitting in a mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan.  (Photo by Muhammed Muheisen / 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. 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