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Free Syrian Army fighters take position as the army advances towards the town of Sarmin, in northern Syria.  (Photo by Rodrigo Abd / AP) Denim devotees: how jeans conquered the world The classic symbol of the American West is now a staple in wardrobes around the world. But why? BBC New evidence suggests hunters from Europe discovered America New archaeological evidence suggests that America was first discovered by Stone Age people from Europe — 10,000 years before the ancestors of the American Indians entered the New World. The Independent DNA reveals extinction clues BBC   Syria civilian death toll ‘well over 7,500,’ according to UN Syrian forces have killed more than 7,500 civilians since a revolt against President Bashar Assad began, a U.N. official said and Hillary Clinton suggested the Syrian leader may be a war criminal. Reuters Syrian activists killed during rescue Guardian Special section: The Syrian crisis BBC Second victim dead in school shooting A student has been declared brain dead, authorities said, the second reported fatality in an attack at a suburban Cleveland, Ohio high school. CBS News Why does US lead world in school shootings? CNN Student survivors speak out about shooting Msnbc.com Sleeping pills linked to almost fourfold increase in death risk For nearly 35,000 patients, researchers found those who took fewer than 18 sleeping pills a year were at greater risk of death, compared to those who did not. ABC News   NATION Jesus’ disciples may have been buried in cave tomb Simcha Jacobovici, an Emmy-winning documentary director and producer, hopes findings of current explorations will substantiate his earlier theory that Jesus was buried in a nearby cave. Haaretz Blog: New find revives ‘Jesus Tomb’ flap  (Msnbc.com) Cosmic Log Coin counterfeiting: Do you know what James K. Polk looks like? The COINS Act plans to phase out $1 bills in favor of $1 coins. It‘s an ambitious plan, but there’s a catch: Adopting $1 coins may leave a half-billion-dollar hole in our pocket — from counterfeiting. Slate Town of Kokomo, Indiana says it owes its life to auto bailout Back in this town’s darkest days, Jeff Shrock, an autoworker, would cruise down the streets, past the foreclosed homes and four giant Chrysler factories, knowing their future was in jeopardy. Msnbc.com POLITICS High gas prices fuel calls, from both parties, to tap oil reserve While high gas prices are draining the wallets of American motorists, they’re also driving heated debate over opening the spigot on the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. CNN Michigan primaries: make-or-break for Romney, Santorum In the national hunt for a Republican presidential candidate, Michigan voters go to the polls, and the outcome could help determine if Republicans finally start to rally around one candidate. Detroit Free Press More than delegates at stake in Arizona, Michigan primaries CNN BUSINESS TransCanada to build Texas segment of Keystone XL Pipeline TransCanada Corp. will proceed with building a $2.3 billion segment of its Keystone XL oil pipeline from Oklahoma to the Texas coast so that it isn’t delayed by U.S. approval for the rest of the line. BusinessWeek Starbucks’s Schultz to expand jobs fund after raising $2 million Starbucks Corp., the world’s largest coffee-shop chain, said it will expand its jobs fund and enlist fellow companies to collect donations and promote the campaign. BusinessWeek SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Melting Arctic link to cold, snowy winters The progressive shrinking of Arctic sea ice is bringing colder, snowier winters to the U.K. and other areas of Europe, North America and China, a new study shows. BBC Map: Global warming effects National Geographic Scientists angered over NASA budget cuts of Mars missions NASA is not giving up on Mars, but it’ll have to get there later and at a lower price. Top science officials say they are scrambling to come up with a plan for a cut-rate journey to the red planet in 2018. ABC News Blog: Does NASA’s budget need a boost?  (Msnbc.com) Cosmic Log Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson: Why exploring space still matters NPR HEALTH Active video games no fix for fitness Giving kids a Nintendo Wii may not be the answer to childhood obesity, according to a trial that found no boost in physical activity after children received the console with active games. MedPage Today Blog: Why active video games don’t make kids exercise more  (TIME) Healthland Medical tattoos with vital information replacing bracelets for some Move over medical bracelets. An increasing number of Americans are turning to medical tattoos that are designed to warn emergency responders about important medical conditions. CBS News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Catholic priest nominated for sainthood Father Edward Flanagan, whose efforts to help troubled Omaha youth were made famous by Spencer Tracy’s Academy Award-winning portrayal in the movie “Boys Town,” has been nominated for sainthood. TIME ‘Boys Town’ the movie YouTube God and family make appearance on Oscar red carpet It was not hard to spot Elvis Presley’s old co-star on the Oscars red carpet. She was the one wearing the nun’s habit. CBS News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Cartoon (Joe Mohr): Organic farmers, Monsanto’s latest superweed Ecopolitology Column (Micheline Maynard): Who’s the father of the auto bailout? In Michigan, a lively debate Forbes Column (Andrew Hoffman and Peter Frumhoff): On climate change, society trails science Philadelphia Inquirer Blog (Ana Marie Cox): Post Palin, what‘s the logic behind the GOP’s VP pick? Guardian Column (Leigh Raiford and Michael Cohen): Black History Month and the uses of the past Al Jazeera Cartoon (E. Flake): Butt-dialing The New Yorker Column (David Gritten): Oscars 2012: what Hollywood should be ashamed of Telegraph.co.uk Cartoon (Gary McCoy): Gas tank driver Townhall.com   Site edited by: Maria Laverghetta, Diana Shaw, Sam Dieter, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Tanya Flowers, Mark Rittenmeyer, Brooke Coggiano, Sarah Alender, Brian Kendall, Tina Ulmer and Carla Baranauckas.   GOOD NEWS IHOP Free Pancake Day: free flapjacks for a cause For National Pancake Day 2012, IHOP restaurants are giving away a free “shortstack” to customers. In return, the restaurant is asking for optional donations to the Children’s Miracle Network. Christian Science Monitor Home-visit program helps new mothers Healthy Families pairs mothers with early-childhood specialists who make regular visits to their homes. Such programs are among the most effective efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. Arizona Republic $40 million will be used to help nonprofits serve their communities The Nonprofit Finance Fund announced that it was awarded a $40 million New Markets Tax Credit allocation to support community development projects in low-income areas across the country. NonProfit Times WORLD In revived Tijuana, a new calm delights — and mystifies This border city, once as violent as any in Mexico’s drug-fueled trafficking wars, appears to have shaken off narco-related mayhem, allowing an explosion of new music halls, art galleries and restaurants. McClatchy Newspapers Britain’s biggest surrogate mom wants additional children Jill Hawkins, a single, childless 47-year-old who lives with two cats, has given birth to eight babies and given them up to infertile couples. Now, she is expecting twins, her ninth and 10th children. ABC News ENVIRONMENT Taking homemade food off the black market in many states There’s no doubt a homemade-food renaissance has taken root. In many states, however, selling food you’ve made in your home is against the law. Grist Conditions caused by climate change could make Mount Everest unclimbable Climate change is altering the face of the Himalayas, devastating farming communities and making Mount Everest treacherous to climb, some of the world’s top mountaineers have warned. Discovery News Untreated drinking water found in 60 Wisconsin communities Despite science confirming the dangers, at least 60 communities in Wisconsin do not treat drinking water to help protect residents from contaminants. Wisconsin State Journal EDUCATION The trouble with NY’s teacher data dump Does the release of information on 18,000 educators really increase transparency, or does it open the door for unprofessional — and misleading — statistical analysis? The Atlantic Obama asks governors to spare education from state budget cuts President Barack Obama told governors attending a luncheon that they are cutting too much funding for education and need to make reforms while continuing to invest in the future of America’s students. CNN LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Female language skills are way ahead of the linguistic curve From Valley Girls to the Kardashians, young women have long been mocked for the way they talk. However, girls and women’s linguistic skills are much more sophisticated than people tend to realize. New York Times African-American museum inspires national celebration Lonnie Bunch periodically goes out in search of historical objects for the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the $500 million project located on the National Mall. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Special section: Museum building construction NMAAHC Pritzker Prize of $100,000 won by protesting Chinese architect Architect Wang Shu’s answer to the wholesale destruction of historic Chinese cities is to collect the stones of demolished buildings and install them in new ones. BusinessWeek Pritzker Prize 2012: Wang Shu Huffington Post SPORTS Matt Kenseth takes Daytona 500 Kenseth capped a crazy 36 hours for NASCAR by winning the first postponed Daytona 500 in 55 editions of the marquee event. Detroit Free Press Daytona 500 takes place at night after fiery explosion during day San Francisco Chronicle Sacramento, Kings reach deal The city and the Kings announced a tentative deal to build a new arena in the downtown Sacramento railyard. More than half the money would come from leasing the city’s parking to a private operator. Sacramento Bee   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Incivility a growing problem at work, psychologists say Stressed on the job? Add rude coworkers to the list of headaches. USA TODAY   Photo of the Day A kite is flown on ‘Clean Monday’ against the background of ancient Acropolis hill with the Parthenon temple, Athens.  (Photo by Petros Giannakouris / 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. 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