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People rejoice during a special service for Trayvon Martin held at the Allen Chapel in Sanford, Fla. A special prosecutor brought a second-degree murder charge against the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot the unarmed teenager.  (Photo by Julie Fletcher / AP) Unknown no more: identifying a Civil War soldier A Washington, D.C.,-area collector has donated over 1,000 Civil War photographs to the Library of Congress. But the men in these photos aren‘t in history books — they’re soldiers, and most are unidentified. NPR The science of stories: learning how to tell a tale in the film industry The film industry is long on “re-imaginings” but short on imagination. The problem, says story specialist Bobette Buster, is that studios neglect a big part of the filmmaking process: development. The Independent   Zimmerman charged in Trayvon Martin murder case George Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin, special prosecutor Angela Corey has announced. USA TODAY Prosecutors face hurdles in Martin case Philadelphia Inquirer Zimmerman’s lawyers lost contact with him CNN Conn. lawmakers approve repeal of death penalty in 86-62 vote After years of failed attempts to repeal the death penalty, Connecticut lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have passed legislation that abolishes the punishment for all future cases. NY Daily News For Conn. nun, death penalty talk is personal Hartford Courant As governors reject their mansions, what to do with grand, abandoned digs? Welcome to the nation’s highest-class public housing conundrum: What should communities do with executive mansions now that more elected officials are politely refusing to inhabit them? Msnbc.com   NATION Virginia Tech anniversary creates difficult moment on gun control for lawmakers A group of shooting victims has challenged national leaders to discuss ways to keep firearms out of dangerous hands — which is an uneasy topic on the anniversary of Virginia Tech. The Hill IRS audits may dip in 2012 because of staffing shifts Coping with federal budget cuts, a hiring freeze, staffing reductions and a surge in tax refund identity fraud, the IRS has found it harder to fulfill its mission of detecting and stopping fraud. USA TODAY Audits of super rich off to a slow start CNNMoney Supreme Court confusion could jeopardize health care law A possible misunderstanding about President Obama‘s health care law could cloud Supreme Court deliberations. The issue is whether consumers have ample insurance options under the law. TIME POLITICS The jury selection has begun in John Edwards’ trial Jury selection is set to begin in a Greensboro, N.C., federal courtroom in the trial of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards. CNN Blog: John Edwards trial: former senator set to face jury in North Carolina ABC News Humor as a powerful campaign tool Humor is an essential tool in any politician’s kit. It can disarm an opponent, woo a skeptical voter or pierce an argument. Both Obama and Mitt Romney are using it to win the upper hand in the presidential race. NPR BUSINESS Your (virtual) self wants you to save up A retirement crisis is looming, and new research has found a way around it: providing a virtual glimpse into the future that could help motivate young people to save more for retirement. NPR Gasoline prices: Have we reached the top yet, or just a false summit? The danger of consumer sticker shock faded at the pumps as gasoline prices appeared to hit a plateau at just under $4 per gallon. But analysts are divided over where they go from here. Christian Science Monitor Why gas prices spike in the spring Associated Press HEALTH Study finds hazardous chemicals in some nail polish Nail polishes that claim to be free of harsh chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and fertility problems may contain the hazardous ingredients anyway, according to a new study. San Francisco Chronicle Is your job killing you? Work can give us a sense of purpose, but can it also harm our health? By committing to a lifetime of labor, much of it sedentary, are we exposing ourselves to stress our bodies were not designed for? The Atlantic EDUCATION America’s struggle to make math fun In the drive to boost science and math education, it is science that has all the sizzle: robots and roller coasters, foaming chemical reactions, marshmallow air cannons. Math has — well, numbers. Reuters Can online education be both successful and good for us? What would it take to create a profitable, effective online education system? How could the system reflect the demands of an era of technology and provide tangible resources for students to thrive? The Atlantic RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY ‘Reverts’ return to childhood faith More than half of Americans say they have switched religions at least once, and only 9 percent of U.S. adults say they have returned to the pews, practices and prayers that shaped them. National Catholic Reporter Holocaust violins play another song Another voice from the past is telling the stories of the Holocaust. Violins that outlived the owners who played them in death camps and Jewish ghettos are being brought back to life. Huffington Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Cartoon (Pat Bagley): Whack-a-pol USA TODAY Column (Michael Sivy): Why Germany should leave the eurozone TIME Column (Chris Lamb): Robinson deserves more than 1 day USA TODAY Column (Yousef Abukhdair): The pillaging and plundering of public education in America Huffington Post Column (Vincent Carroll): What our obligation is to animals Denver Post Column (Fabiola Santiago): Ozzie Guillen media circus brings out the worst in everyone McClatchy Newspapers Cartoon (Steve Kelley): Sweater vest surrender Townhall.com Column (Julian Zelizer): The real race is on between Romney and Obama CNN   Site edited by: Laura Olson, Diana Shaw, Brooke Coggiano, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Maria Laverghetta, Sam Dieter, Mark Rittenmeyer, Jessica Duncan, Todd Ehresmann, Paul Wertheim, Tina Ulmer and Ishwarya Krishnamurthi.   GOOD NEWS Young entrepreneurs do good — and make a profit, too College graduates no longer have to choose between a career path of making profits and one of doing good. They can choose to do both. Christian Science Monitor ‘Happy tears’ as Peru miners are rescued after 6 days trapped underground Nine workers trapped inside an abandoned mine in southern Peru were rescued and brought to daylight after spending almost a week underground. Msnbc.com When good things happen to good people: 9 heartwarming lottery wins Three Mega Millions winners in Maryland are co-workers at a school who plan to stay anonymous and live modestly. They are among a refreshingly large number of feel-good lottery stories. TIME WORLD No sign of North Korean rocket launch on 1st day of window The first opportunity for North Korea to launch its controversial rocket passed uneventfully, keeping the region on tenterhooks for at least another day. CNN The beach: sun, sand and inequality in the Dominican Republic Urban, man-made beaches are popping up around the world, but they serve as a reminder of the inequality that can prohibit low-income residents from traveling to parts of their own countries. Christian Science Monitor Lull in Syria fighting after deadline Syrian troops have been on an offensive since late January when they attacked rebel-held areas around Damascus. A lull in violence is the first break in fighting in more than two months. TIME Blog: Syria: live Al Jazeera SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Humans vs. robots: Who should dominate space exploration? The most recent footprints on the moon are 40 years old, and the next artificial mark on the lunar surface will probably be made by a robot’s wheels rather than human soles. Wired Google+ updates its user interface, refines navigation and photos Google has overhauled navigation by making things simpler. Pages now feature a cleaner, more minimalist look to match some of Google’s more recent updates to other applications like Gmail. Ars Technica Google+: more to explore YouTube ENVIRONMENT Scientists link rise in quakes to wastewater wells Scientists who watch for earthquakes have discovered a big increase in the number of small quakes in the middle of the country, which they suspect are caused by wastewater wells. NPR Allowing more salmon to spawn creates a win-win for humans and ecosystems New research suggests that more salmon should be allowed to spawn in coastal streams, which would create a win-win for humans and the natural environment. Environmental News Network LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Why teen girls go crazy for boy bands Something is in the air in Sydney, Australia: a strange brew of hormones and frenzied excitement, with a backing track of high-pitched squeals and swoons over pubescent male crooning. Sydney Morning Herald Teen hysteria screams in One Direction The Canberra Times How the Marshall amp changed rock Jim Marshall‘s famous black box allowed bands to be heard by larger crowds than ever before. Now, though, it is more a symbol than a necessary item. The Atlantic Has the Instagram app made all photos look the same? The photo app, Instagram, has been sold to Facebook for $1B. But has it sparked a wave of generic retro-looking snaps? BBC SPORTS Celtics win — in the worst way In their 88-86 overtime victory, the Celtics beat an Atlanta team that had come in off three days of rest. Boston Herald Baylor gets 3 years probation for NCAA recruiting violations Baylor University was put on probation because of recruiting violations by its men’s and women’s basketball teams. Bloomberg   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Keiko Fukuda, 98, becomes 1st woman to earn highest-level black belt Keiko Fukuda is a petite, 98-year-old woman who is only 4 feet 10 and 100 pounds, but she was recently recognized as a giant in the martial arts world of Judo. ABC News   Photo of the Day A worker perched on the roof of the Esplanade Theater in Singapore carries out routine cleaning.  (Photo by Wong Maye-E / 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 Laughter rises out of tragedy, when you need it the most, and rewards you for your courage. 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