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Bashir Khamis, 2, front, poses with his sisters at seaside of the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya. World leaders said the end is near for Moammar Gadhafi‘s regime and began looking at Libya’s future without the man who has held power there for 42 years.  (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini / AP) Young entrepreneur has a better effective idea. Now what? There’s plenty of bad economic news these days, but Meredith Perry, 22, and her company, called UBeam, are trying to defy it — she’s hiring and entertaining funding offers from investors. NPR Top 5 richest Internet entrepreneurs HowStuffWorks.com Largest Colorado quake since 1967 shakes several homes The strongest earthquake to strike Colorado in more than 40 years shook awake hundreds of people and caused minor damage to homes in the southern part of the state and in northern New Mexico. Denver Post   Rebels launch siege on Gadhafi compound Libyan rebels surrounded Moammar Gadhafi’s compound in Tripoli, entering one of the gates and “attacking furiously,” a rebel official told CNN. CNN Special section: Battle for Tripoli, live BBC Map: Rebels advance into Tripoli Guardian Refugees flee Libya TIME Hurricane Irene could reach Category 4 As Hurricane Irene rapidly gains strength, emergency officials along the Southeast coast are telling people potentially in the storm’s path not be complacent. MSNBC Hurricane Irene marks 1st US threat in years St. Petersburg Times Peterson to become president of S&P Standard & Poor’s, the ratings company that downgraded the U.S. AAA credit ranking for the first time, will replace President Deven Sharma with Citibank NA Chief Operating Officer, Douglas Peterson. Bloomberg   NATION Conditions at Calif. prison to be reviewed Faced with overcrowding, budget cuts and a weeks-long hunger strike by inmates, California is considering making changes to how it handles its toughest prisoners. NPR ‘Food stamp nation’ sustainable for US? Almost 46 million Americans, roughly 15 percent of the population, are on food stamps. That’s an increase of 74 percent since 2007. Reuters Feds nix proposal to ban food stamps for sodas CBS News ‘Flash mob’ crimes: How good are police at tracking down culprits? While the ability to track “flash mob” lawbreakers on social media platforms offers a futuristic vision for policing, real-life police response has been more Sherlock Holmes and less “Blade Runner.” Christian Science Monitor POLITICS Rahm Emanuel‘s 1st 100 days as mayor: ‘I love this’ Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel will mark his 100th day as mayor of Chicago. He promised to put his own mark on Chicago as he took on the city’s challenges. Some think he’s succeeding. NPR Wall Street execs turn backs on Obama, donate to Romney Dozens of Wall Street executives who supported President Barack Obama in 2008 have donated to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign this year. The Hill Layoffs, low morale sweep Wall Street Reuters Paul Ryan rules out 2012 White House bid Republican Paul Ryan firmly ruled out a 2012 U.S. presidential bid, ending another round of speculation the congressman would make a late leap into the race. CNEWS BUSINESS Advocates urge easier visa policies to boost startups Many foreign-born, highly skilled entrepreneurs want to come to the United States and stay here, but immigration laws and policies haven’t made that easy. NPR Gold rises to record just shy of $1,900 Gold surged to a record, finishing just below $1,900 an ounce amid ongoing concerns about the health of the global economy and talks U.S. officials may offer a fresh round of economic stimulus. MarketWatch More are missing mortgage payments The number of American households that fell behind on their mortgages increased slightly from the previous quarter, according to a survey released — an unwelcome sign for the U.S. economy. Wall Street Journal HEALTH Can FoodCorps get US eating healthy? Programs that help improve access to healthy food — a key part of the FoodCorps mission — remain one of the best tools we have to reduce the toll from obesity. TIME Scientists close to conquering deadly hospital infection Scientists have found a mechanism to protect the body from the bacterium that causes one of the most widespread and potentially serious healthcare-associated infections: clostridium difficile. HealthNews A sleep battle of the sexes According to recent studies, women tend to have more deep sleep, wake fewer times and handle lack of sleep better than men. Men say they’re more satisfied with the amount and quality of their sleep. Wall Street Journal SPORTS US pulls out of bid for 2020 Games Locked in a dispute over millions of dollars, the U.S. Olympic Committee pulled the plug on a bid for the 2020 Summer Games. Idaho Statesman Terrelle Pryor goes to Oakland Raiders in 3rd round of NFL supplemental draft The Oakland Raiders are known for making maverick moves, and they made another, using a third-round pick to select former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Sporting News Special section: Terrelle Pryor ESPN RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Peres: Religious leaders obligated to denounce terror Israeli President Shimon Peres visits Al Jazaar Mosque in Acre and decries lack of equality between Jews and Arabs in Israel. Jerusalem Post 9/11 traced new spiritual lines What’s lingering after 9/11 is the spiritual impact revealed when stories are recounted through individual recollections of faith reborn, revitalized or reshaped. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: The final days of Moammar Gadhafi St. Louis Post-Dispatch Column (David P. Goldman): The winner economy and the loser economy Asia Times Online Blog (Amy Davidson): A word about war powers  (The New Yorker) Close Read Column (Peter Feaver): Too early to say success in Libya NPR Column (Tim De Chant): Suburbia gets a mixed-use makeover Grist Editorial: It’s the American way Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Zachary Newkirk): 8 ways conservatives misremember American history The Nation Editorial: Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz: strong coffee, bitter politics? Star Tribune   Site edited by: Laura Hardman, Shahinaz Ayoub, Tanya Flowers, Cynthia Vidal, Joanne Pelton, Cristina Petrut, Kevin Augustine, Erkinaz Shuminov, Kathie Raikes, Jodi McMaster and Sarah Alender.   GOOD NEWS Hospitals giving faster help to heart attack victims Hospitals are getting faster at giving lifesaving angioplasties to patients who have heart attacks, according to a report published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation. ABC News Breakthrough could lead to effective treatment for Lou Gehrig’s disease Researchers say they have found a common cause behind amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, that could lead to an effective treatment. Los Angeles Times Blind mother seeing her children again thanks to Hub ‘miracle’ An ecstatic 35-year-old mother of three is back home in Zambia and no longer blind after miraculous cutting-edge surgery in Boston restored her eyesight. Boston Herald WORLD Kim Jong Il visits Russia for talks with Dmitry Medvedev North Korean leader Kim Jong II traveled to eastern Siberia for a summit with Russian president Dmitry Medvedev to discuss a natural gas pipeline deal. Guardian ‘Now it’s your turn,’ Syrians tell Assad Thousands of protesters took to the streets after a TV appearance by President Assad, shouting for him to step down and chanting “Gadhafi is gone, now it’s your turn Bashar!” Times of India UN: 2,200 killed in protest crackdown BBC Canada mourns the loss of Jack Layton Jack Layton has lost his battle with cancer, dying at his home, surrounded by those closest to him. Former political foes joined friends and colleagues in offering their condolences to his family. Vancouver Sun The best of Jack in photos CNEWS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Astronomers find ice and possibly methane on dwarf planet Astronomers at the California Institute of Technology have discovered that the dwarf planet 2007 OR10 — nicknamed Snow White — is an icy world, with about half its surface covered in water ice. ScienceDaily In Boeing demonstration, different autonomous drones swarm together Commanding an army of drones is one thing; letting drones command themselves is something else entirely, especially when they have very little in common. Popular Science Antennas in your clothes? To make communications devices more reliable, Ohio State University researchers are finding ways to incorporate radio antennas into clothing. ScienceDaily ENVIRONMENT Towns adopt ‘toilet to tap’ strategy to conserve water Triple-digit temperatures and perennial dry weather across the West have forced environmentalists, politicians and citizens to find new freshwater resources. Christian Science Monitor School bus pollution School buses are the safest way for children to get to school. However, pollution from older diesel vehicles have health implications for everyone. Environmental News Network EDUCATION Teaching assistants union at UW-Madison to drop official status More effects of the Wisconsin union bargaining legislation are now being seen, with the first union in the state choosing to drop its official status rather than go through a difficult recertification vote. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Schools to face tough budget choices The academic motto of the McKeesport Area School District is “move, engage and assess.” But this fall, district leaders will start the school year with an additional goal in mind: to persevere. Education Week LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Country music legend Glen Campbell bids farewell to fans Glen Campbell revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. And now legendary country music star is embarking on a farewell tour to say goodbye to his legions of loyal fans. Daily Mail Twitter’s top 7 dating disasters, in 140 characters or less Hundreds of disillusioned British daters are sharing their stories beyond their circle of friends at brunch the next morning by posting them on a Twitter page called FirstDateHell. ABC News Now that there’s an ending, Osama bin Laden movies on the way When President Obama announced that a team of Navy SEAL commandos had found Osama bin Laden and shot him dead, the first thought that popped into some minds was: Who’s going to make that movie? USA TODAY Blog: Coming to an in-flight movie near you: ’weep warnings’  (TIME) Newsfeed   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Pill that attacks a cause of cystic fibrosis beats expectations More than 20 years after the gene behind cystic fibrosis was identified, a pill that could fix the problem in some people is getting closer to reality. 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