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Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, left, shakes hands with Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles, after announcing a preliminary peace agreement with Muslim rebels in Manila, Philippines.  (Photo by Aaron Favila / AP) Oceans’ acidity a threat to shellfish — and humans As carbon dioxide continues to build up in the atmosphere as a result of burning fossil fuels, the seas absorb much of it. The full effects have yet to be felt. Los Angeles Times ‘Corrosive waters’ emerge as new threat Anchorage Daily News Forced insurance policies cripple struggling Minnesota homeowners Force-placed insurance is routinely imposed on struggling homeowners, despite costing 10 times as much as typical homeowners insurance while offering less protection. Star Tribune   Philippines, Muslim rebels agree to peace deal One of the globe’s longer internal conflicts could finally end after the president of the Philippines announced a deal with a Muslim rebel group that has spent 40 years battling for independence. Guardian Key dates in Philippine Muslim conflict Gulf News Philippines and rebels reach peace deal Reuters $1.4 trillion in pension fights foreshadowed in Rhode Island Cities and states around the country are shoring up battered retirement plans by reducing benefits to public workers and retirees. ABC News 10 states with fierce public pension fights Macon Telegraph California gas prices hit all-time high The price of gasoline rose to an all-time high in California and is expected to continue climbing before leveling off with the price currently at $4.65 per gallon. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Beating gas prices: Time to buy a hybrid? FOX News   NATION Death penalty delays built into system If there’s one thing on which supporters and opponents of California’s death penalty agree, it’s that inmates spend too much time on Death Row. San Francisco Chronicle Holiday jobs bring uncertainty for workers Retailers across the country expect to hire hundreds of thousands of extra workers this holiday season to help with the anticipated spike in sales. NPR Preventive care, doctor access improve for female vets For years, female veterans complained they felt unwelcome in Department of Veteran Affairs hospitals and clinics. That is changing, thanks to the department’s commitment to female health services. News Tribune Blog: Veteran unemployment rate dips, but crisis deepens for ex-military women  (NBCNews.com) U.S. News POLITICS Democrats take in $181 million President Barack Obama and allied Democratic Party committees raised $181 million in September, the largest monthly total in his re-election effort. Detroit Free Press Obama-Romney’s latest issue: Big Bird Who knew that the political player of the week would be Big Bird? The finely feathered children’s friend took center stage this week after Mitt Romney pledged to cut funding for public broadcasting. USA TODAY BUSINESS Big-name profit warnings may mean a pullback is imminent If the clouds of profit warnings from bellwethers ranging from FedEx to Hewlett-Packard lead to a downpour of lower profits, Wall Street may be bracing for a pullback as U.S. earnings season begins. Reuters Amazon once offered to buy Netflix In the late 1990s, Netflix was still a struggling start-up when CEO Reed Hastings flatly rejected Amazon’s acquisition offer, according to an upcoming book. CNET News ENVIRONMENT Restore the California delta — to what? In California, state officials are planning a multibillion-dollar environmental restoration of the inland delta near San Francisco Bay. But no one knows what the landscape used to look like. NPR Coyotes, bears and lions: Are they the new urban pioneers? New research suggests mountain lions and bears may be following the urban pioneering of raccoons, foxes and, most notably, coyotes as they slowly encroach on major U.S. metro areas. Christian Science Monitor EPA appeals court ruling on pollution rule The Obama administration is appealing a federal appeals court ruling that overturned its regulation clamping down on power plant pollution that contributes to unhealthy air in neighboring states. BusinessWeek SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Secret spy telescopes’ new role: helping NASA hunt for life beyond solar system Officials at NASA have been given an unexpected gift by American spy chiefs: a pair of space telescopes, each as large as the Hubble observatory. Guardian Australia completes new radio telescope Science Telescopes see giant eye in space Discovery News How to take great photos with a not-so-great camera Don’t just sit there ridiculing your bad camera. If you help it along and give it every advantage, it can take an interesting and beautiful photograph. Gizmodo Interview: Polaroid’s influence on Steve Jobs and Andy Warhol Smithsonian Magazine LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Broadcast networks feature most gay characters in TV history After a decrease last year, the number of LGBT characters on the five broadcast networks has risen to the highest ever recorded, according to the “Where We Are on TV” report by GLAAD. Entertainment Weekly What happened to Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Hoffa and D.B. Cooper? Experts believe that it is a unique combination of fame and mystery that fuels people’s fascination with the cases of Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Hoffa and D.B. Cooper. ABC News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Sounding the alarm on the ‘fiscal cliff’ Star Tribune Editorial: Diversified, rational policy needed to meet energy goals NewsOK Column (Mike Norman): President Obama must be sharper at next debates McClatchy Newspapers Column (Angela Davis): Dismissal of Palestinians is reminiscent of Jim Crow days San Jose Mercury News Editorial: Deadly border skirmishes Khaleej Times Blog (Karen Dukess): A lesson from Russia: Teach your kids to quit  (Huffington Post) The Blog Column (John Dickerson): Which Romney do you trust most? Slate Column (Adam Lee): Atheism’s growing pains Salon   Site edited by: Erkinaz Shuminov, Tamara Dixon, Kathie Raikes, Patrick Frierson, Diana Shaw, Sumi Naidoo, Mark Rittenmeyer, Hillary Hill, Betse Lyons, Sandra Crozier and Harsha Malik.   GOOD NEWS Indiana woman donates kidney to a stranger in Pennsylvania Bennett Steury, a healthy 30-something from Auburn, Ind., celebrated an earlier birthday by giving a kidney to a stranger in Pennsylvania. NECN.com Michigan offers ‘hero’s welcome’ for vet who lost 4 limbs Two rival teams will face off tonight at a Michigan homecoming football game, but this year fans from both sides will be sporting the same T-shirts with the motto, “Two Teams, One Hero.” ABC News Vet honored for Vietnam injuries U.S. Army Sgt. Tom Ducharme was on a combat mission in Vietnam in 1970 when mortar fire caused him to lose his right hand and his left lung, and suffer injuries to the left side of his face. Detroit Free Press WORLD Navy SEALs serve as buffer between Afghans and Taliban As NATO forces wind down their conventional troops, the Pentagon believes the most elite soldiers will need to remain beyond the scheduled withdrawal to prevent a rollback. USA TODAY South Korea says US agrees to extend Seoul’s ballistic missile range South Korea has reached a deal with the United States that allows Seoul to extend the range of its ballistic missiles, a move a senior security official says will deter military provocation from North Korea. CNN South Korea and US ‘sign missile deal’ Al Jazeera Indonesia’s last sea gypsies They have lived on the sea for centuries, but overfishing now threatens the unique culture of the Indonesian nomadic ocean dwellers known as the Bajau Laut. Al Jazeera Indonesia: searching for the perfect balance New Zealand Herald EDUCATION Investigation underway on virtual school used in Florida districts Student-teacher ratios at K12, the nation’s largest online educator, are nearly twice as high as Florida’s state-run virtual school, according to internal company documents. Florida Times-Union Back to school The promise of a cheap, quality higher education in California is slipping away from the very people whom the university system’s creators held in mind. Asia Times Online HEALTH Study: Free birth control cuts abortion Free birth control led to dramatically lower rates of abortions and teen births, a large study concludes. San Francisco Chronicle Frozen strawberries blamed for ‘vomiting virus’ outbreak in Germany Authorities say a single batch of deep-frozen strawberries appears to have been behind an outbreak of gastroenteritis in eastern Germany that hit more than 11,000 people. CTV RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Mormon church lowers age limit for its young missionaries The Mormon church will lower its minimum age requirements for missionaries from 19 to 18 for men and from 21 to 19 for women, the faith’s president announced. Arizona Republic Pope’s ex-butler Paolo Gabriele convicted, jailed for theft Pope Benedict’s ex-butler Paolo Gabriele has been found guilty of stealing confidential papers from him and sentenced to 18 months in jail. BBC SPORTS Reds lose ace and win 1st playoff game in 17 years The Cincinnati Reds rode a patchwork pitching staff to their first postseason win in 17 years after losing their ace, no less. CBS News Special section: Reds vs. Giants playoff ESPN Grace shrugs off ‘Carnasty’ fears to lead by 4 shots South Africa’s Branden Grace overcame a mental obstacle at the Dunhill Links Championship to take a giant stride toward securing his fourth European Tour win of the season. Reuters   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Cactus as soil savior? The prickly pear cactus may not sound like a trendy cash crop, but it could become a phenomenon among farmers on the arid west side of California’s San Joaquin Valley. McClatchy Newspapers   Photo of the Day Leaves begin to change color at Ripley Falls in Crawford Notch, in Hart’s Location, N.H.  (Photo by Jim Cole / 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 Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. H. L. Mencken 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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