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Ruined items from flooded homes line the streets in Manville, N.J., after rains from Hurrricane Irene caused the Raritan River to flood. Gov. Chris Christie said waters had reached or passed record levels at nine river locations, and he warned that the Passaic River had not yet crested.  (Photo by Mel Evans / AP) Choosing death can be like a ‘birth,’ advocates say The idea of allowing someone to end his or her own life is controversial. Gallup’s 2011 Values and Beliefs poll found that only 45 percent of Americans consider doctor-assisted suicide morally acceptable. CNN Legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill, says UK government adviser Daily Mail Study: Vaccines can cause side effects but serious ones very rare Vaccines can cause certain side effects but serious ones appear very rare — and there’s no link with autism and Type 1 diabetes, the Institute of Medicine says. NY Daily News   Costs of Irene add up as FEMA runs out of cash FEMA administrator Craig Fugate says his agency will postpone work on some of the repair and restoration projects resulting from the earlier storms to pay for the immediate needs resulting from Irene. NPR Irene’s death toll jumps as towns battle floods USA TODAY Special section: Night without electricity Msnbc.com Flooding traps over 2,000 in Windham, NY ABC News Deadliest month for US in Afghanistan So far this month, 66 U.S. troops have died in Afghanistan, making August the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly decade-long war. CBS News Using national parks as climate change education grounds National Park Service sees an opportunity to educate the public on climate change by leveraging its rangers’ authority and expertise. But progress remains sporadic. Scientific American   NATION Holes remain in flight school scrutiny even after 9/11 Government screening has made it harder for foreign students to enroll in civilian flight schools. But the most rigorous checks don’t apply to all students and instructors, so schools have to be alert. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Families skeptical as Arlington tries to repair trust After reports revealed mishandling of remains at the Arlington National Cemetery, military officials are now working to reconcile the burial records of the 330,000 people laid to rest there. NPR Texas Dust Bowl drives cotton rally The worst U.S. crop conditions since the dust bowl era of the 1930s are tightening domestic supplies of cotton and boosting prospects for a rebound in prices that fell more than any other commodity this year. Bloomberg POLITICS Tougher voting regulations become laws in most states With Republicans taking control of most state capitols and presidential race looming, states have passed most election-related laws since 2003 in a push to tighten voting rules. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Wisconsin Republican Mark Neumann announces Senate run Former two-term Republican congressman Mark Neumann announced that he will run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Wisconsin Democrat Herb Kohl. Seattle Post-Intelligencer BUSINESS Big oil companies may have to give up Iraq gas Many of the world’s biggest energy companies may have to surrender most of the gas from Iraq’s southern oilfields to a processing and export project led by Shell. Reuters Map: A map of the oil world New York Times Samsung takes on Apple in patent battle In a tit-for-tat battle, Samsung told the Federal Court in Sydney during a directions hearing on whether its tablet, the Galaxy Tab 10.1, breached Apple patents, that it would file a cross-claim. The Australian BofA cuts deal for China bank Bank of America sold about half its stake in China Construction Bank in a deal with an expected after-tax gain of $3.3 billion. Forbes Swap curve inverts most in history amid People’s Bank of China inflation fight Bloomberg HEALTH Slimmers support junk food tax to reduce health food cost A junk food tax would be supported by most individuals if the money was used to lower the cost of healthy foods, such as fruit and vegetables, according to a poll of approximately 1,000 slimmers. Medical News Today Black Death bacterium identified A team of German and Canadian scientists has shown that today’s plague pathogen has been around at least 600 years. Researchers have now discovered the bacterium behind the plague. ScienceDaily Why medical outcomes can be worse depending on what day you get sick Studies have shown that health outcomes for patients who are rushed to emergency rooms at night or on weekends aren’t as good as for those who are treated during so-called working hours. TIME RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Muslim Americans have moderate views Almost half the nation’s estimated 2.8 million Muslims fault their leaders for not speaking out against Islamic extremists, according to the first comprehensive survey of U.S. Muslims in four years. USA TODAY China convicts Tibetan Buddhist monk of murder over self-immolation A court in southwestern China convicted a Tibetan Buddhist monk of murder and sentenced him to 11 years in prison following the death of a younger monk who set fire to himself to protest Chinese rule. Monsters and Critics Vatican has released documents for sex abuse lawsuit When the Vatican released documents related to the case of Rev. Andrew Ronan, it amounted to a historic turn: the first time the Vatican has opened up its files in response to a court order. National Catholic Reporter ENVIRONMENT The energy drain of recreational drugs Drugs drain resources. The production and trafficking of controlled substances consumes not just money, but energy, water and forests as well. National Geographic Halfway point for 1,001 genomes quest Thale cress is a small weed with a simple genome that stands in as a genetic reference for plants with more complex genomes. Mapping them may uncover how plants adapt to local environments. Nature   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Obama administration should push for wider mortgage refinancing plan San Jose Mercury News Column (Thomas Vinciguerra): Glitter bombing for gay rights Star Tribune Cartoon (David Hitch): Irene Telegram & Gazette Column (Gary Wexler): Israel‘s image won’t improve without policy changes Forward Column (Allan Jacob): No appetite for hunger Khaleej Times Column (Paul Krugman): The GOP’s becoming the anti-science party Seattle Times Column (Ezra Klein): Of course it’s Alan Krueger Washington Post Editorial: More communication in education St. Louis Post-Dispatch   Site edited by: Anuja Seith, Cynthia Vidal, Laura Hardman, Tanya Flowers, Erkinaz Shuminov, Shahinaz Ayoub, Sara Stewart, Kathie Raikes, Brian Lam, Harsha Malik and Jodi McMaster.   GOOD NEWS Heal thyself: Think positive Researchers are realizing that positive beliefs don’t just quell stress. Feeling safe and secure, or believing things will turn out fine, also seems to help the body maintain and repair itself. New Scientist Probiotic bacteria may help treat depression and other disorders Bacteria in the gut can directly influence the brains of mice and perhaps humans, scientists find. This discovery could lead to new ways to control depression, anxiety and other disorders. LiveScience Western Union responds to humanitarian crisis in East Africa Western Union and the Western Union Foundation will contribute up to $750,000 to several groups working to ease the suffering in affected countries across East Africa. MarketWatch WORLD China miners rescued from flooded pit Chinese rescuers have pulled 22 coal miners from their flooded pit after being trapped underground for a week. State television showed the men being brought slowly to the surface. Al Jazeera Japan has named Yoshihiko Noda as new prime minister Japan’s governing Democratic Party has chosen Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda as its leader, lining him up to become the country’s sixth prime minister in five years. BBC Bird flu could be returning, UN warns The United Nations issued a warning, saying wild bird migrations have brought the deadly virus back to previously virus-free countries and that a mutant strain of H5N1 was spreading in Asia. CBS News EDUCATION Study finds metal detectors more common in high-minority schools Minority students in a high-poverty neighborhood are more likely to pass through a metal detector on the way to class than their better-off and white peers are, even if their schools are equally safe. Education Week Schools turn to healthy meals Schoolchildren returning for classes in Detroit will notice handfuls of healthful options on cafeteria menus. Try baked fries or a fruit and salad bar. Detroit News Budget-driven personnel shifts pressure school districts Job losses and eliminated positions have overshadowed the less obvious effects on school systems: They are being forced to move portions of their workforces into different positions to fill vacancies. Education Week SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Birds forced to change their tune Because of noise pollution, some birds are forced to sing at higher frequencies making them less attractive. Discovery News Piece of crust stolen from Texas has been found in Antarctica About a billion years ago, a super-continent, Rodinia, formed from collisions whose evidence is found from rocks from around the globe. Ars Technica NASA: Space station may be evacuated by late November Astronauts may need to temporarily abandon the International Space Station if the Russian launch accident prevents new crews from flying, a NASA official said. Boston Herald LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT With taxidermy, pet disposal doesn’t have to mean goodbye Somebody had loved this pit bull. They loved it enough to pack it in a box, overnight it from California to Huffman Taxidermy and trust this guy to stuff it, pose it and restore that twinkle in its eye. Denver Post Review: The best and worst moments of MTV’s VMAs MTV’s Video Music Awards has always been about the balance of unscripted moments popping out of a carefully choreographed marketing extravaganza. Spin Special section: MTV Video Music Awards Hollywood Reporter SPORTS Michael Vick comes full circle with $100M deal with Eagles Michael Vick played like one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. Now, he’s going to be paid like one. Vick agreed to a whopping six-year, $100 million contract with the Eagles, with $40 million guaranteed. Sports Illustrated Soccer: 2 Messi goals lead Barcelona rout over Villarreal Lionel Messi and Thiago Alcantara led Barcelona to a dominating 5-0 win over Villarreal to open the defending champion’s campaign for a fourth straight Spanish league title. FOXSports Miguel Batista ready to pen new chapter with Mets Whenever Mets Manager Terry Collins chooses to give Miguel Batista the ball, he will begin a new chapter in a long baseball career by pitching for his 10th organization. NY Daily News Special section: Miguel Batista ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Parts of brain can switch functions A study shows that in individuals born blind, parts of the visual cortex are recruited for language processing. Evidence mounts that the visual cortex can dramatically change its function. ScienceDaily   Photo of the Day Kristin Hedstrom, left, and Julie Nichols cross the finish line at World Rowing Championship in Bled, Slovenia.  (Photo by Filip Horvat / 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 Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. 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