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Relatives of a victim gather to observe a minute’s silence on a campsite jetty on the Norwegian mainland across the water from Utoya island, where people have been placing floral tributes in memory of those killed in the twin terror attacks in Norway.  (Photo by Matt Dunham / AP) One woman’s struggle to shed weight — and shed shame In her 37 years, Kara Curtis has seen every dress size from 26 to 6. Indeed, as one of the 70 million Americans who are obese, Curtis has watched her weight become the overriding fact of her life. NPR Special section: Obesity directory WebMD Lawmakers split as debt deadline looms, markets uneasy A divided Congress pursued rival budget plans that appeared unlikely to win broad support, pushing the U.S. closer to a ratings downgrade and debt default that would send shock waves through global markets. Reuters Debt deal still in limbo MSNBC   Norway attacker makes court appearance The man who has admitted carrying out the twin terror attacks in Norway, Anders Behring Breivik, has made his first appearance in court in Oslo. BBC Norway faces grief over terror attacks Bloomberg Europe’s resurgent far right focuses on immigration, multiculturalism CNN Blog: Norway attack live coverage: Anders Behring Breivik in court Guardian As US troops drawdown in Afghanistan, violence threatens Pakistan border Six months after NATO forces began a troop reduction from the Kunar Province in Eastern Afghanistan, a series of cross-border raids by Taliban threaten tentative Pakistan Army gains. Christian Science Monitor Vaccine has nearly eliminated chickenpox deaths in children The death rate from chickenpox fell 97 percent among people under the age of 20, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Pediatrics report. USA TODAY Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   NATION A Texas town braces for polygamist leader’s trial Prosecutors say Warren Jeffs is a bigamist who duped underage girls into “spiritual marriages.” Whether he’s a holy man or a criminal, it‘s not hard to find many people who have an opinion on him. ABC News Special section: Warren Jeffs CNN Heat wave across US causes new look at nuclear energy The nuclear power comeback could be fueled with the fact that U.S. energy demand is expected to increase by 21 percent in the next two decades. CBS News US airlines fight the prospect of higher security fees U.S. airlines are fighting the prospect of sharply higher passenger security fees that could be part of any deficit-reduction plan. Reuters POLITICS US strengthens ties to Asian regional grouping disputes U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is claiming modest success after days of talks with Asian leaders in Bali, Indonesia. Issues included territorial disputes in the South China Sea, Myanmar and North Korea. NPR Pentagon wants new Iraq security pact Pentagon officials want a new security pact with Iraq worked out as soon as possible, in part so they can extend support contracts to ensure U.S. forces remaining in that country have food and supplies. The Hill BUSINESS Gas prices could put damper on economy After falling 45 cents to $3.54, prices have unexpectedly surged to a national average of almost $3.70 — a dollar higher than levels a year ago. High prices can curb skittish consumer spending. USA TODAY New credit card aims to minimize ‘gotchas,’ for a price Citigroup plans to launch a credit card that marries a trio of perks — no late fees, no penalty rate and a single interest rate for purchases, balance transfers and cash advances. Houston Chronicle ENVIRONMENT Bald eagles could thwart Red Wing, Minn. wind farm After a fierce, fight against a proposed $179 million wind farm near Red Wing, Minn., local opponents have only one trump card left — the bald eagle. Star Tribune New plan to preserve the views in Yosemite begins with ‘timber!’ In a move that highlights the conflicting mission of America’s National Park System, officials at Yosemite National Park are proposing to cut down hundreds, perhaps thousands, of trees in Yosemite Valley. San Jose Mercury News EDUCATION Ohio Board of Education backs tobacco-free school campuses School staff members slipping outside for a smoke break might be over for much of Ohio. The Ohio Board of Education recommended that all its school districts mandate tobacco-free campuses. Columbus Dispatch Phoenix Collegiate Academy: tough school, top results At Phoenix Collegiate Academy in Arizona, students must turn in all their homework, complete all their assignments, tuck in their uniform shirts and sit up straight — or risk a demerit. Arizona Republic RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Vatican recalls ambassador to Ireland amid abuse uproar The Vatican made the rare move of recalling its ambassador to Ireland following accusations that the Holy See sabotaged efforts by Catholic bishops to report clerical sex abuse cases to police. Philadelphia Inquirer La. monks win right to build, sell caskets A federal judge in Louisiana said that a state law that limits the sale of caskets to licensed funeral directors and establishments is unconstitutional. Religion News Service   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Tony Dokoupil): Madman in chief TIME Blog (Ashley Fantz): The 27 Club: The age that marked death for so many great musicians  (CNN) This Just In Editorial: Livability improves in Minneapolis Star Tribune Column (Katherine Chretien): New cigarette package labels are better than nothing USA TODAY Blog (Nick Paumgarten): The debt ceiling and football: 2 impasses  (The New Yorker) News Desk Column (Erik Abild): Faced with inhumanity, we must be more human Al Jazeera Blog (Susan Pease Gadoua): When parents make children their friend or spouse  (Psychology Today) Contemplating Divorce Column (Don Banks): With end of NFL lockout at hand, it’s time to focus on football again Sports Illustrated Column (Bob Greene): Going beyond duty’s call to save a child CNN Blog (Michael Musto): Who killed Amy Winehouse?  (Village Voice) Addiction   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Laura Hardman, Cynthia Vidal, Joanne Pelton, Harsha Malik, Tanya Flowers, Kathie Raikes, Shahinaz Ayoub, Cat Van Le, Erkinaz Shuminov, Brian Lam, Virginie Gilles and David Barer.   GOOD NEWS Calif.’s Camp Bennett gives child stroke survivors a boost Camp Bennett, in the San Francisco Bay area, is a three-week therapy program for kids ages 3 to 8, who all have disabilities from the damage done to their brain. San Francisco Chronicle Mini ‘crop copter’ could be godsend for citrus growers and farmers Citrus experts and a professor from the University of Florida say their “crop copter” is the latest in cutting-edge technology that citrus farmers could use to gather data in a cheap and quick way. Orlando Sentinel Bringing the joy of reading to Kenya What started out as a seed of an idea — volunteering at an orphanage in Africa — became a life-changing experience for two Shutesbury, Mass. women. Telegram & Gazette WORLD UN hosts emergency meeting on Somalia The World Bank promises to provide over $500 million to help drought victims in East Africa as a U.N. agency hosts an emergency meeting aimed at fighting famine in Somalia and nearby countries. San Jose Mercury News US and North Korea to hold nuclear talks A top North Korean diplomat will visit New York for “exploratory” talks on ways to resume stalled de-nuclearization negotiations, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. CNN NATO targets Gadhafi compound Explosions rocked central Tripoli and Britain said weeks of NATO bombardment had inflicted extensive damage on Moammar Gadhafi’s heavily-fortified compound. Reuters SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Room to rent, via the Web Airbnb, a San Francisco-based company that says it handles 10,000 guests a night, is at the center of a boom in startups that are creating a market for places to stay. New York Times NASA‘s next, post-shuttle stop? It’s Mars’s Gale Crater NASA has unveiled new details on its first big post-shuttle mission, and the agency has already picked the perfect name for the rover that will be doing all the heavy lifting: Curiosity. PC Magazine Gale Crater on Mars SPACE.com Higgs boson ‘hints’ also seen by US lab A U.S. particle machine has seen possible hints of the Higgs boson, it has emerged, after reports this week of similar glimpses at Europe’s Large Hadron Collider laboratory. BBC HEALTH Drug prices are to plummet in wave of expiring patents The cost of prescription medicines used by millions of people every day is about to plummet. The next 14 months will bring generic versions of seven of the world’s 20 best-selling drugs. ABC News Potatoes promote weight gain? Spud slander! Idaho says The humble Idaho potato is marketed as an inexpensive, fat- and cholesterol-free source of potassium and fiber — in addition to being deeply rooted in the country’s agricultural economy. McClatchy Newspapers LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The chimp they tried to turn into a human A primate named Nim Chimpsky was the subject of an experiment whose purpose was to learn whether language is innate. Now, his strange life has been turned into a documentary. Guardian Rieslings: the right balance for summer For many wine drinkers, summer is the season to enjoy white wine. It can be light and crisp with subtle citrus flavors. But for some wine enthusiasts that doesn’t include Rieslings. NPR SPORTS NFL, players have agreed to deal NFL owners and players agreed to the terms of a deal to end the lockout, and players were expected to begin the voting process later in the day. Detroit News Blog: Possible timeline for what is ahead  (New England Patriots report) ESPN Boston Khan KO’s Judah in 5th round in boxing Amir Khan got another big win, even if he would have liked to do it in a bit more spectacular fashion. Khan stopped Zab Judah in the fifth round of their scheduled 12-round unification fight. Sports Illustrated Highlights: Khan — Judah FOXSports   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT How to call in sick without losing your job Given the economic meltdown, the high unemployment rate and layoffs, workers are more likely to drag themselves to work even when they feel ill. 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