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A group of large Oscar statues wrapped in plastic stand at the entrance to the red carpet arrival area outside the Hollywood & Highland Center, formerly known as the Kodak Theatre, in preparation for the 84th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif.  (Photo by Amy Sancetta / AP) Oscars slated to celebrate 1920s cinema history This year’s nominees span every decade of the last century, with an unusual emphasis on the artistry of cinema’s earlier days. Even the ceremony hall will be redesigned to resemble a “timeless movie theater.” San Jose Mercury News Blog: Best picture box office slump: Is Oscar losing its clout?  (Los Angeles Times) 24 Frames Previewing the 84th Academy Awards The Oscars Channel (YouTube) Neutrino may not be faster than light Researchers have found a flaw in the technical setup of an experiment that startled the science world by appearing to show particles traveling faster than light. Einstein may be redeemed. ABC News Extreme scientific imaging: Best of 2011 named National Geographic   US troops killed in Quran backlash Two troops were killed and four wounded by an Afghan solider who turned on his allies in anger over the burning of Qurans. Protests erupted at U.S. and NATO military bases around the country. CBS News Obama letter to Karzai: ‘deep regret’ Msnbc.com Afghans’ anti-US protests spread BBC Santorum besieged at pivotal debate Rivals piled criticism on Rick Santorum at a testy debate, attempting to blunt his surprise surge during a pivotal period in the Republican race. Reuters Bipartisan budget committee tells GOP candidates: ‘Back up tough talk’ NPR Union sues Indiana on right-to-work law Union members went to federal court to block Indiana’s new right-to-work law from being enforced, the first lawsuit and latest conflict over the divisive legislation. CBS News Long term study: Colonoscopy may halve colon cancer deaths New research led by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has for the first time found that removing precancerous polyps during colonoscopy may halve the risk of dying from the disease. Medical News Today   NATION 7 Marines killed after helicopters collide near Arizona-California border Marines from the 3rd Aircraft Wing based in Miramar, California were conducting a routine training exercise when their Cobra and Huey helicopters collided. The cause is under investigation. Msnbc.com ‘Occupy’ to hold national conference in Philadelphia over Fourth of July Occupy plans to elect 876 “delegates” from around the country and hold a national “general assembly” in Philadelphia as part of ongoing protests regarding corporate excess and inequality. Philadelphia Inquirer Students sue UC Davis over pepper-spraying incident at Occupy protests CBS News Obama, Laura Bush break ground for African American museum President Obama and former first lady Laura Bush joined at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the start of construction for the “National Museum of African American History and Culture.” USA TODAY POLITICS Domestic workers get their due with new state laws Some states’ “Domestic Workers Bill of Rights” give nannies, health aides, housekeepers, private cooks and others the power to address poor conditions often encountered in unusual workplaces. Slate Texas becomes battlefield in Keystone XL pipeline fight Although President Barack Obama rejected the application by TransCanada, the company is resubmitting its proposal, which holds $2 billion of potential for Texas, more than for any other state. McClatchy Newspapers BUSINESS Sears reports losses; Target, Kohl’s retail profits drop In a sign mid-priced retailers continue to face pressures and are squeezed in the middle, Sears and rival Kohl’s Corp. reported disappointing results. MarketWatch Obama offers to cut corporate tax rate to 28 percent The White House wants to scrub dozens of loopholes and subsidies to reduce the top rate down from 35 percent, while giving preferences to manufacturers to set a maximum rate of 25 percent. New York Times EDUCATION Tech firm builds world’s smartest tutor Software can now watch students’ every move. Allowing students to go at their own pace, it adapts and challenges them to learn based on individual style. Forbes Colleges deferring more students With growing numbers of seniors applying for “early action” from colleges — an abbreviated application process in the fall that promises a decision by January — more applicants are being deferred. USA TODAY HEALTH Boys dying to be thin: the new face of anorexia in the US Far from the world of beauty magazines, pin-thin celebrities and runway models, anorexia is striking an unlikely group: boys and young men. MSNBC Raw milk illness rates in US prompt warnings from CDC The rate of disease outbreaks caused by raw milk was 150 times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk, according to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CBC News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Ex-cons, homeless vets aim at enlightenment through Buddhist art After an intense, five-month program at the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts connecting former prisoners and homeless veterans with ancient Buddhist artwork, some take a step closer to enlightenment. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Review: Can meditation be a tool to help prisoners outgrow crime? InnerSelf Episcopal priests provide ‘Ashes to Go’ On Ash Wednesday, the first day of “Lent” in the Christian calendar, there is a growing national movement to meet people halfway in their busy lives by taking a church ritual to the streets — or Starbucks. Virginian-Pilot Ash Wednesday around the world Denver Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Ta-Nehisi Coates): Thoughts on Rihanna-Chris Brown collaboration The Atlantic Column (Eric Liu): China’s rise is great for America TIME Column (Rev. Christopher W. Keating): Ash Wednesday prepares us for forgiveness St. Louis Post-Dispatch Column (Annie Murphy Paul): What actors can teach us about memory and learning TIME Editorial: Real solutions for rising fuel prices will take time San Francisco Chronicle Column (Michael Carey): Be nice to the docent; he might be made Anchorage Daily News Column (Melinda Henneberger): Why Republicans just can’t shake birth-control issue Star Tribune Column (James Werrell): The tide is beginning to turn on gay marriage McClatchy Newspapers   Site edited by: Charlene Morisseau, Laura Olson, Kevin Augustine, Tina Ulmer, Todd Ehresmann, Kristen Podgurski, Paul Wertheim and Ishwarya Krishnamurthi.   GOOD NEWS Palestinian securities exchange is a bright spot in equities The stock market that has most consistently ranked as a top performer in the Arab world has not been that of Dubai or Cairo, but the Palestine Securities Exchange in Nablus on the West Bank. New York Times Silky-smooth ice cream brings smiles Everyone handles stress differently. Some let it overtake them; others control it. Chef Edie Weiss churns hers into mounds of glossy ice cream. Each therapy session produces a delicious outcome. Virginian-Pilot Panera’s successful pay-what-you-can café inspires other shops The menus at “Panera Cares Café” don’t list prices, only suggested donations. The unspoken question: Can the café sustain itself when its survival depends on customers doing the right thing? Detroit Free Press WORLD Widespread attacks in Iraq kill 50 Officials say attacks across Baghdad and several Iraqi provinces have killed 50 people and wounded more than 200 in an unrelenting wave of violence that mostly appeared to target security forces. USA TODAY Argentina train crash leaves 49 dead, hundreds injured The cause of a horrific train crash in Argentina that killed 49 and injured over 600 was not immediately determined, but many pointed to a deteriorating rail system and train cars. Sydney Morning Herald Hundreds injured in Buenos Aires train crash Reuters SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Black hole clocks fastest wind ever recorded by NASA Wind speed from a steller-mass black hole was recorded by astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, clocking in at around 20 million mph, or about 3 percent of the speed of light. CNET News Male Y chromosome extinction theory research challenged A new U.S. study in Nature suggests the genetic decay of the Y sex chromosome has all but ended after previous research suggested the chromosome will be extinct in five million years’ time. BBC ENVIRONMENT Raccoon invasion! Masked bandits are taking over our cities They’re sssooo cute — until they break into the house, tear up the garden or turn up dead in the silverware drawer. Some say city life makes them smarter. The real problem: They’re an awful lot like us. Grist Amsterdam, Stockholm among models for smart cities of the future At first blush, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Masdar and Singapore might not seem to have a lot in common. But they are among the seven cities that can serve as models for future smart urban centers. GreenBiz LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT What craft beer can teach us about emerging technologies Since legalization, craft breweries number over 1,800. Motivations include alternatives to consumerism, self-reliance, community-building, innate curiosity and a desire to make something cool. Slate How America became a food truck nation At a time in America of shaky finances, consumers are weary of giant chains, but still demand novelty. Trucks are the new incubators of culinary innovation in a phenomenon that exploded from L.A. Smithsonian Magazine Food truck revolution YouTube SPORTS Relieved Tiger Woods survives long, mistake-filled 1st round Woods was on the course nearly five hours, trading kicks in the shins with first-round opponents at the Accenture Championship, barely surviving a match as entertaining as it was sloppy and uneven. CBSSports Brady’s longtime mentor dies Longtime quarterback coach and Tom Brady’s mentor, Tom Martinez, died at the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack during a dialysis session. FOXSports Aikman says concussions could be NFL’s downfall in the future To most people it would seem the NFL sits safely atop the American sports pyramid, but former quarterback Troy Aikman says the league could be in for a fall. USA TODAY   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Toy collection leads to new endeavor to calm children Teddy bears are cuddly and can make the worries of the world go away. 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