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Anti-Syrian regime protesters flash the victory sign as they march during a demonstration at the mountain resort town of Zabadani, Syria. Opposition activists said Syrian troops shelled Zabadani, which has come under the control of army defectors.  (Photo by Anonymous / AP) Fashion and motherhood: Moms take on the runway It was smiles and high fives with Iman as moms of all shapes and sizes walked the New York Fashion Week runway with strollers and pregnant tummies, sporting looks from school drop-off to date night. USA TODAY Wings’ home streak reaches 22 on late Datsyuk goal The Red Wings stretched their home win streak to 22 games when Pavel Datsyuk scored with 5.8 seconds left in the game, giving the Wings a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators. Detroit News   Bombardment of Syrian city of Homs intensifies Syrian troops have resumed heavy shelling of the city of Homs, activists say, a day after the U.N. General Assembly called for an end to violence. BBC Conservatives urge swift US action in Syria CNN Syria: Smoke rises over Homs Telegraph.co.uk Man charged with attempted suicide bombing of US Congress A Moroccan man who allegedly believed he was working with al-Qaida has been charged with an attempted suicide bombing of the U.S. Congress. Guardian Capitol bomb plot foiled, says FBI Sydney Morning Herald Blog: Inside the plans of Capitol bomb suspect  (CBS News) World Watch Is it time to eliminate the penny? Increasingly, Americans have stopped using the penny, turning toward electronic payments and away from cash. Like so many other venerated historical objects, the penny may now belong in a museum. CNN   NATION US not afraid to say it: China’s the cyber bad guy American officials have long complained about countries that hack into U.S. computer networks to steal valuable data, but they have only recently begun to openly name names. NPR California budget deficit may close parks In California, 70 state parks are slated to be shut down to save money. Before the plan becomes a reality, one group of citizens is hoping to raise money to keep the parks open. McClatchy Newspapers Response team works to cap Alaskan oil well blowout The Repsol exploration well that blew out from pressure in a shallow gas pocket remained out of control but was leaking only small amounts of gas and water, state and company officials said. Anchorage Daily News POLITICS How social issues may have intruded on the 2012 campaign In an election year that was supposed to be all about economic recovery, social values having to do with sex — birth control, abortion and gay marriage — are playing prominent roles. Christian Science Monitor NJ Gov. Christie vetoes gay marriage bill Gov. Chris Christie has followed through on his promise to reject a bill allowing same-sex marriage in New Jersey. The veto reaffirms Christie’s view that the decision should come from the voters. TIME Md. House passes same-sex marriage bill Baltimore Sun BUSINESS Google slammed for privacy breach Google‘s admission that it circumvented privacy controls in the web browsers of Apple’s iPhone and Mac users may plunge Google into deep problems with regulators. San Jose Mercury News Study: Working on Wall Street is bad for your health What does working 120 hours a week get you? Hopefully, a pretty good paycheck and bonus. According to a new study, though, there are other, less welcomed side effects. TIME ENVIRONMENT Role of climate warming confirmed in dieback of Alaska’s yellow cedars U.S. Forest Service researchers have confirmed what has long been suspected about a valuable tree in Alaska’s Panhandle: Climate warming is killing off yellow cedar trees. Star Tribune The bittersweet taste of poisonous frogs Some toxic frogs secrete sugars and bile acids in addition to their poisons, a new study shows. National Geographic Tangled up in green tape The EPA, Congress, activists, the courts and power companies all share the blame for the chaotic nature of environmental regulation in America. Economist SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY US marks 50th anniversary of its first orbit of Earth The 1960s began full of doubt for many who feared the U.S. was falling behind the Soviet Union in the space race. In 1962, hope returned: U.S. astronaut John Glenn orbited the Earth. Monsters and Critics John Glenn’s 1962 orbital space flight YouTube Native Americans fight to save languages Many of the world’s minority languages, some spoken by only a handful of speakers, are on the brink of extinction, and community activists and scientists are teaming to try to keep them alive. LiveScience SPORTS Crosby skates with Penguins, still dealing with concussion symptoms Sidney Crosby joined his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates on the ice for the first time in more than two months, but the star center says he remains bothered by concussion-like symptoms. CBSSports Rich get richer in college athletics The gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots” in big-time college athletics continues to widen. Inside Higher Ed   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Peter Singer): Ethics of internet piracy Al Jazeera Column (Brian Palmer): You don’t need a kitchen to be a chef Slate Editorial: Privacy for kids who use mobile apps Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Time to update how we manage US forests Sacramento Bee Column (Alexis Madrigal): Why Pinterest is playing dumb about making money The Atlantic Column (Dan Gillmor): Keeping data-hungry technology companies at bay Guardian Column (Ellen F. Brown): Why book publishing can survive the digital age Bloomberg Column (Frances Beinecke): Protect the Arctic, Mr. President Seattle Times   Site edited by: Brooke Coggiano, Kevin Augustine, Tamara Dixon, Sam Dieter, Laura Olson, Tanya Flowers, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Rachel Wright, Diana Shaw, Kristen Podgurski, Carla Baranauckas and Todd Ehresmann.   GOOD NEWS Dwight Howard’s charitable giving makes fans of Orlando nonprofits They call Dwight Howard “Superman” for his extraordinary athletic gifts, but the 26-year-old’s deeds off the court have also made him a hero to an entirely different class of fans. Orlando Sentinel Pacemaker saves 15-minute-old baby‎ The name Jaya in Hindi means victorious. Little Jaya Maharaj was just that, when she became one of the smallest recipients of a pacemaker at just 15 minutes old. Times of India New parish built on faith, persistence Nearly two decades and one bishop later, the prayers of one church have been answered. Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church is set to open its doors to one of East San Jose‘s poorest neighborhoods. San Jose Mercury News WORLD Iranian warships enter Mediterranean Two Iranian warships have entered the Mediterranean Sea after crossing through the Suez Canal to show Tehran‘s “might” to regional states, the country’s navy commander has said. Al Jazeera UK foreign secretary fears that Iran could start ‘new Cold War’ BBC Marseille’s melting pot Rich and poor, African and Arab, Muslim, Christian, and Jew, all find their own space on the sand and settle down to socialize in Marseille, France. National Geographic HEALTH The ‘massive highs and miserable lows’ of bipolar disorder Bipolar I, where a person has episodes of mania, sometimes with psychotic features and episodes of depression, is most likely to develop between the ages of 18 to 29. Sydney Morning Herald Special section: Bipolar disorder health center WebMD Dawn of wireless medicine New technology means doctors will soon be able to regulate and monitor drug intake remotely — as long as patients remember to swallow their chips. The Independent EDUCATION Kansas City’s schools leave students behind after accreditation loss The Missouri State School Board revoked the Kansas City public school district’s accreditation. Now parents have a hard choice to make: leave or keep their kids at a failed school? NPR Missouri hears school transfer case St. Louis Post-Dispatch Survival factor Half of all tenure-track faculty members in the science and engineering disciplines leave their research universities within 11 years of being hired, according to a study. Inside Higher Ed RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY NY’s Timothy Dolan is inducted as a cardinal by Pope Benedict Pope Benedict has inducted 22 men — including New York’s Archbishop Timothy Dolan — into the club of cardinals. MSNBC NY’s Dolan elevated to cardinal in Rome YouTube Grief without God proves to be a challenge for nonbelievers As the atheist community grows and matures, one thing people are looking for is a way to process grief and sorrow without the trappings — or support — of religious ritual and belief. USA TODAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Whitney Houston memorial: Police urge fans to watch funeral from home Officials have warned fans to steer clear of the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., and instead watch the memorial service from home. CBS News Movie examines journalists‘ battle to report Egypt’s uprising The documentary “Reporting... A Revolution," which screened at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival, delves into how reporters react when their home city turns into a war zone. Spiegel International   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Your memory really is not as powerful as you think A significant number of Americans believe that memory is more powerful, objective, and reliable than it actually is, a new survey finds. LiveScience   Photo of the Day A Buddhist monk holds a bowl asking for alms, as pigeons fly in the background at the Boudhanath Stupa located in 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 The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases. 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