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Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney smiles as he addresses supporters at his Super Tuesday campaign rally in Boston.  (Photo by Stephan Savoia / AP) Is energy independence in the US finally within reach? Many energy experts are talking about a big energy event — the huge boom in oil and natural gas production in the U.S. that could help the nation reach the elusive goal of energy independence. NPR GE, Chesapeake to develop natural gas car-fueling service in US Bloomberg Vets with PTSD and prone to drug addiction get risky painkillers Morphine and other similar powerful painkillers are sometimes prescribed to recent war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and physical pain. The consequences can be tragic. ABC News Opioids for pain more likely for vets with PTSD MedPage Today   Romney wins 6 states, Santorum takes 3 Mitt Romney won six Super Tuesday states including the big prize of Ohio, while Rick Santorum took three states and Newt Gingrich grabbed a vital triumph in his home state of Georgia. CNN Romney ekes out a close victory in Ohio, fails to knockout Santorum Reuters Blog: Super Tuesday: as it happened Telegraph.co.uk Special section: 2012 Republican delegate count Guardian Hacker becomes informant, helps FBI arrest Anonymous leaders One of the world’s most wanted hackers secretly became an FBI informant, providing evidence that led to charges against five suspected leaders of the Anonymous international hacking group. Baltimore Sun 6 British troops die when vehicle hit by massive blasts in Afghanistan Six British soldiers were killed in southern Afghanistan when their vehicle was hit by an explosion. It is the biggest single loss of U.K. life in Afghanistan since 2006. BBC Blog: Why the 400th death for British soliders is not just a number Guardian   NATION FBI offers $1 million reward for missing American’s information The U.S. is offering $1 million for information leading to the return of a former FBI agent who vanished in Iran five years ago. Kansas City Star Valedictorian facing deportation gets reprieve in Florida Daniela Pelaez, the North Miami Senior High School valedictorian threatened with deportation, will be able to stay in the U.S. for two more years without fear of deportation, her attorney said. Miami Herald As Elkhart’s electric dreams fizzle, RVs come back Elkhart, Ind., suffered badly when the recession hit and demand for recreational vehicles screeched to a halt. That is when leaders started looking for ways to bolster their manufacturing industry. NPR POLITICS Rush Limbaugh loses 29 advertisers At least 29 companies have pulled their ads from “The Rush Limbaugh Show” as the social media blitz against the popular radio program showed no signs of slowing down. Politico Senate GOP and conservative groups clash on health care reform Senate Republicans are clashing with conservative groups over whether to hold votes to repeal all of President Barack Obama’s health care reform law. The Hill BUSINESS Mortgage refinance program rolled out The Federal Housing Administration announced it will slash mortgage insurance premiums for certain homeowners who refinance a FHA loan into a new one under its streamlined program. San Francisco Chronicle Wal-Mart’s prices squeeze manufacturers It costs more to make everything, but when manufacturers raise prices, they turn off consumers and strain their relationship with Wal-Mart, their biggest customer. Reuters S&P 500 poised for biggest decline in 2012 U.S. stocks slumped, sending the S&P 500 index toward its biggest decline this year, as concern grew about the success of a Greece swap deal, and a report indicated the European economy contracted. Bloomberg Asia markets slide as Greek fears rise MarketWatch HEALTH Drugmakers have paid $8 billion in fraud fines to Medicare and Medicaid The nation’s largest drugmakers have paid $8 billion in fines for defrauding Medicare and Medicaid, but they remain in business with the government because they are often the sole suppliers of critical products. USA TODAY ADHD may be overdiagnosed in the youngest classmates An 11-year study suggests the youngest children in a classroom are more likely than their older classmates to be assessed as having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). CBC News EDUCATION Data show school retention disparities Nationwide data reveal racial and ethnic disparities in student retentions, with black and Hispanic students far more likely than white students to repeat a grade, especially in elementary and middle school. Education Week Florida universities face $300M budget cut Florida’s public universities would lose $300 million under a budget proposal agreed upon by state House and Senate negotiators — a plan that likely will lead to further tuition increases. Orlando Sentinel Shocking facts about student loan debt A good education can make dreams come true, but for millions of Americans, the process of paying for that education has become a nightmare. U.S. News & World Report RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Romney’s religion still an issue for many fellow Republicans Mitt Romney might be looking to open up an unassailable lead over rival Rick Santorum in the Super Tuesday primaries, but he still faces questions among fellow Republicans about his Mormon religion. Reuters Peaceful warrior introduces yoga to new audiences abroad At the Maria Bieshu School of Arts in Stefan Voda, Moldova, about 20 children gather for their first-ever yoga class, led by Peace Corps volunteer Casey Yunits. Yoga Journal   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Jack Shafer): What is so great about political moderates? Reuters Editorial: Detroit and Mayor Bing must move beyond promises and deliver radical change Detroit Free Press Column (Nancy L. Cohen): Blame it on the pill San Jose Mercury News Editorial: Washington should enact a trigger-lock law for child safety Seattle Times Editorial: The attack on Maryland’s gun laws Baltimore Sun Column (Debra Fitzpatrick): A little empathy for unemployed women Star Tribune Cartoon (Walt Handelsman): Some of today’s best political cartoons U.S. News & World Report Column (Leonard Pitts Jr.): Gay Marine kiss portrays a new normal in US Detroit Free Press   Site edited by: Todd Ehresmann, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Mark Rittenmeyer, Tina Ulmer, Sam Dieter, Tamara Dixon, Brooke Coggiano, Kathie Raikes, Paul Wertheim, Laura Olson, Sarah Alender, Brian Kendall and Kristen Podgurski.   GOOD NEWS Jobless rate falling faster than many had first predicted The economy has been picking up, producing an average of 223,000 new jobs per month in December and January. Economists think that the employment report for February will also be good. USA TODAY St. John United Church of Christ celebrates 150th anniversary Through a tornado, a fire and much more, St. John United Church of Christ has persevered. Now, 150 years after it was founded in Granite City, Mo., it continues to serve its members and the community. St. Louis Post-Dispatch 81-year-old Rhode Island woman wins $336.4 million Powerball An 81-year-old Newport, R.I., woman kept her lottery ticket in her Bible after realizing she had won last month’s $336.4 million Powerball lottery. USA TODAY WORLD Hamas rules out military support for Iran in any war with Israel Senior figures say Gaza-based Islamic militants would not launch rockets into Israel at the request of Tehran, a key sponsor, and Hamas will not do Iran’s bidding in any war with Israel. Guardian Obama and Netanyahu talk unity NPR Nicolas Sarkozy says France has too many foreigners in the system French President Nicolas Sarkozy has said there are too many foreigners in France, and the system for integrating them is working poorly. BBC UN humanitarian chief arrives in Syria The U.N. humanitarian chief has arrived in Syria to urge the government to allow aid access to its battle-scarred cities. Red Cross convoys still face limited access to areas still said to be a “security risk.” BBC Ill-armed Syrian rebels wage unequal struggle Reuters ENVIRONMENT New generation of social entrepreneurs put skills to transforming Asia Social enterpreneurship grows in an area where neither innovation nor social and environmental problems are in short supply. Guardian World meets safe drinking water target ahead of schedule Close to nine out of every 10 people in the world now have access to clean, safe drinking water, according to a report recently issued by UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Environment News Service Unbearable life of the dancing bears The transformation of a free-willed sloth bear into a bound and tamed street performer is a story of torture, coercion and extreme cruelty. Earth Times Dancing bears in India and Pakistan YouTube SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Hybrid deep-sea creatures discovered During a dive in the manned submersible Alvin off the coast of Costa Rica, researchers discovered a set of strange new animals. Discovery News Powerful solar flare may be signal of more to come A region of high activity on the sun that unleashed a powerful solar flare does not appear to be quieting down quite yet, scientists say. LiveScience LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The new ages of man Adolescence is lasting ever longer, while “middle age” seems to get more elastic. Now those in between must grapple with “emerging adulthood.” It is time to redefine our life stages. The Independent To fix a marriage, some couples go alone Many couples in troubled marriages wait too long to get help. When both agree to go to counseling, the relationship is often beyond repair. Wall Street Journal Rise of ‘nomophobia’: People fear loss of mobile contact According to research sponsored by SecurEnvoy, an internet security firm, more people feel anxious when they are out of reach of their phones. Young people are more likely to feel stress. CNN SPORTS Colts, Peyton Manning part ways The Peyton Manning era in Indianapolis has come to an end, as the team is prepared to release its longtime quarterback rather than pay him the $28 million roster bonus he is due on March 8. Sports Illustrated Notable Peyton Manning moments ESPN Is violence in sports inevitable? The Saints crossed ethical lines by paying players to injure opponents, but where exactly that line lies is still fuzzy. Discovery News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Text messages boost malaria care Text messages could be a cost-effective way of improving care for African children with malaria, according to researchers. BBC   Photo of the Day A stray pup walks near elephant statues, political symbols of the Bahujan Samaj Party, at Ambedkar Park in Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India.  (Photo by Tsering Topgyal / 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 Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy. 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