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One of the more explicit graphics for cigarette package labels, released by Health Canada last year. In recent years, 30 countries or jurisdictions have introduced similar labels.  (Photo by Health Canada / The Canadian Press / AP) Classes set to start again in tornado-ravaged Joplin The start of the school year for students in Joplin, Missouri, is a bittersweet time for a town still rebuilding from a tornado that killed more than 130 people. CNN Schools re-open in Joplin, Mo. CBS News Calif. bill would let some inmates appeal lifetime terms Texas banned juvenile life without parole sentences in 2009. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that life sentences for minors, other than for murder, violate the Constitution. The California measure is not as ambitious. San Francisco Chronicle   Tobacco companies sue FDA over warning labels Tobacco companies want a judge to put a stop to new graphic cigarette labels, saying they unfairly urge adults to shun their legal products. Forbes Hospitals promote bargain CT scans McClatchy Newspapers Cigarette labels to get graphic MSNBC New cigarette health warnings: protecting public health YouTube SNAP cards give low-income customers access to farmers markets The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for low-income families is accepted in 34 Virginia farmers markets. Nearly 12 percent of U.S. farmers markets can accept SNAP. Roanoke Times Stocks rise slightly on earnings reports Stocks rose modestly after companies reported higher earnings but gave mixed forecasts about how the fragile economy and rising costs will affect their growth. Kansas City Star China to US: Focus on economic recovery Philadelphia Inquirer   NATION National child welfare survey examines the impact of the recession A national study on child well-being found Nevada had the highest rate of children whose parents are unemployed, while child poverty increased in 38 states. San Francisco Chronicle Report: 36 percent of Michigan children live in jobless households Detroit News Industrial output surges as Japan quake impact eases U.S. industrial output posted its best gain in seven months in July as the auto sector bounced back from supply disruptions wrought by Japan’s devastating earthquake. Reuters Fitch Ratings backs US AAA credit rating MSNBC BART backs off tactic of cutting cellphone service to thwart protests BART officials decided that cutting cellphone service to thwart another planned protest would cause more trouble than the protests themselves. Christian Science Monitor POLITICS Bachmann touts wide appeal, but has backed few Democratic bills this year Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., who has claimed she appeals to voters across the political spectrum, has only co-sponsored three Democratic bills this year. The Hill Special section: Michele Bachmann PolitiFact Obama says congressional Republicans are holding back economy President Barack Obama sharpened his criticism of congressional Republicans, charging that they were handcuffing the country’s ability to pull the economy out of a slump. Miami Herald BUSINESS US places $40M chicken order The U.S. is stepping in to help bail out another American industry — chicken farmers and meat processors. CNNMoney Recruitment shifts from West to East Global companies are increasingly shifting recruitment for highly-skilled jobs from older markets in Europe and the U.S. to emerging economies in Asia. CNBC HEALTH Inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis tied to heart disease People with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of death from heart disease and other cardiovascular events due to RA-related inflammation and other risk factors, a new study indicates. HealthDay Special section: Rheumatoid arthritis health center WebMD Genetic markers predict which prostate tumors will kill A new study associates five genetic markers with fatal cases of prostate cancer. During a study, those who had four or all five of these genetic markers were 50 percent more likely to die from the cancer. LiveScience EDUCATION End of military tuition benefits? The Defense Department is said to be considering changes to its tuition assistance for active duty military members that would make students responsible for up to 25 percent of tuition. Inside Higher Ed Marginal gains in college readiness, but achievement gaps remain The number of high school graduates who took the ACT and met all four of its college-readiness benchmarks has risen for the third year in a row, with the ACT also testing its largest class ever this year. Chronicle of Higher Education SPORTS Yankees pass test The New York Yankees entered a pivotal stretch against three playoff-caliber teams. The Yankees were able to battle through that tough stretch with a 4-4 record against the Red Sox, Angels and Rays. Sports Network Facebook to broadcast FA Cup match A Football Association Cup qualifying round that would normally attract a crowd of about 90 people to watch the soccer game could boast a potential global audience of 700 million on Facebook. Al Jazeera   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (John Baer): It’s time Pennsylvania righted juvenile-law injustice Philadelphia Inquirer Cartoon (Jim Morin): Tighten your belt! Miami Herald Blog (Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.): The mysteries of ADD and high IQ  (Psychology Today) The Myths of ADD Column (James Reston Jr.): Is Afghanistan worth 1 more US soldier? USA TODAY Cartoon (various artists): Political, economic jabs Christian Science Monitor Interview (Mikhail Gorbachev): ‘They were truly a bunch of idiots’ Spiegel International Column (Matthew Lasar): Did San Francisco’s subway ‘pull a Mubarak’? Ars Technica Blog (Catherine Mayer): A week later, the battle to understand England’s riots rages on  (TIME) Global Spin   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Kathie Raikes, Harsha Malik, Sam Dieter, Tanya Flowers, Cristina Petrut, Sarah Alender, Valerie Serrano, Joanne Pelton, Cynthia Vidal and Laura Hardman.   GOOD NEWS When a doctor isn’t enough In the growing field known as patient navigation, navigators help patients make informed medical decisions and assist with setting up multiple doctors’ appointments and tests, all at no extra charge. Wall Street Journal Virtual hunt for solar technology yields initial results U.S. researchers have used computer modelling to identify an organic molecule with useful electrical properties, proof that will soon yield new compounds to harvest solar energy in photovoltaic cells. Nature Utah teen raises money for Navajo homes with big bike rides The Hearts and Bikes charity event raised $16,000 for Hearts and Hands, a nonprofit group that builds homes and water systems on the Navajo Nation’s Utah-Arizona border. Salt Lake Tribune WORLD UN Libya envoy to meet both sides as rebels close in on Tripoli Jordanian former foreign minister holds meetings in Tunisia as rebels fight to cut off supply routes to Tripoli. Guardian Gadhafi isolated as Libyan rebels advance Sydney Morning Herald Indian PM: Anti-corruption protest was ‘totally misconceived’ Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has told parliament that the hunger strike by anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare is “totally misconceived.” BBC Is Anna’s arrest justified? Times of India How Anna Hazare was sent to jail New Delhi Television Russia still lags on democracy 20 years after coup Russia is still traveling the long and bumpy road to democracy, 20 years after a coup in which hardline communists made a last, desperate attempt to save the Soviet Union. Reuters Mikhail Gorbachev: ‘I should have abandoned the Communist party earlier’ Guardian SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Robotic bugs that can spy At the Wright–Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Ph.D. candidates are working on tiny flying machines that are remotely piloted. NPR Reversing aging in the immune system Researchers have discovered a new mechanism controlling aging in white blood cells that could temporarily reverse the effects of aging in the future. ScienceDaily ENVIRONMENT Evidence of early oxygen in the oceans of our planet Very early in Earth‘s history, O2 was a rare player in the turbulent mix of primordial gases. It wasn’t until nearly 2.3 billion years ago that oxygen made any measurable dent in the atmosphere. ScienceDaily Predicting oil leaks Computer models could be of use to the oil industry. Researchers at MIT’s Impact Laboratory are using the model in car crashes to predict how pipes fracture in offshore drilling accidents. Environmental News Network LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT ‘Lost’ Dr. Seuss stories to be released New stories, full of whimsical characters and Dr. Seuss’ signature rhyming style, will be bundled together in a new book. ABC News The end of the road for motormania Is the West falling out of love with the car? A combination of our ageing societies and a new zeitgeist among the young seems to be breaking our 20th century addiction to cars. New Scientist RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Muslims decry anti-Sharia bill as racist Prominent Muslim leaders and others announced their opposition to a bill to ban “foreign laws” in Michigan, calling the measure a racist attack on Islam. Detroit News Malaysia’s 1st openly gay pastor to wed Getting married on the upcoming anniversary of Malaysia‘s independence day holds special meaning for the country’s first openly gay pastor, who is seeking greater tolerance. Reuters   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Gay families more accepted than single moms, says study A Pew study finds that Americans are split evenly overall on accepting “non-traditional families” but disparage single moms. MSNBC   Photo of the Day Children watch the Deopokhari festival, held to appease what locals believe is a demon in the pond, in Khokana, Katmandu, Nepal.  (Photo by Niranjan Shrestha / 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 Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof. Khalil Gibran Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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