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A passenger of MS Balmoral Titanic memorial cruise ship, gazes out to the Atlantic Ocean, following a memorial service, marking the 100-year anniversary of the Titanic disaster.  (Photo by Lefteris Pitarakis / AP) Titanic disaster: 100 years later A century ago the world awakened to the news that the great White Star Liner RMS Titanic, on its maiden voyage, had been in a collision late the night before. Baltimore Sun Events around the world mark Titanic centenary Denver Post Titanic: how the news covered it Discovery News Is Facebook making us lonely? Social media has made us more densely networked than ever. Yet for all this connectivity, new research suggests that we have never been lonelier, and it is making us mentally and physically ill. The Atlantic   Tornadoes rip through Plains and Midwest At least five people were killed when a series of tornadoes tore through the Midwest. The National Weather Service received more than 88 reports of tornado touchdowns in the region. CNN 5 confirmed dead in Oklahoma tornado USA TODAY Major storm strikes Oklahoma Telegraph.co.uk Kabul rocked by explosions, gunfire Militants launched a series of attacks in the Afghan capital, with blasts and gunfire rocking three neighborhoods that are home to Afghan government buildings, Western embassies and NATO bases. CBS News Special section: Afghanistan Guardian The 2080 census: the world as we (don’t) know it Imagine how cool it would be if, by some twist of time, the National Archives were to make available census information from the future. Will we have melded with our machines, as one futurist predicts? NPR   NATION The postman rings every so often After a U.S. Postal Service announcement that financial woes may force it to discontinue Saturday delivery — a measure backed by President Obama — members of Congress are scrambling. Slate Scandal mars President Obama’s wooing of Latin America In a major embarrassment for the U.S. at the Summit of the Americas, 11 U.S. Secret Service agents were sent home and five military servicemen grounded over “misconduct” allegations. Reuters Secret Service scandal: 11 put on leave CBS News Female rape victims say military labels them as ‘crazy’ CNN has interviewed women in all branches of the armed forces, who tell stories that follow a similar pattern: a sexual assault, a dismissive command of allegations and a psychiatric discharge. CNN POLITICS American Nazi Party registers 1st Washington lobbyist The American Nazi Party has registered its first lobbyist in Washington, D.C. John Bowles, 55, told the U.S. media he wanted to address political rights and ballot access. BBC Democratic super PACs gain ground but still trail GOP in fundraising A network of Democratic outside groups boosting President Barack Obama and his congressional allies picked up its fundraising this year, but still lags woefully behind Republican fundraising. Politico BUSINESS New solar farms in Tenn. signal growth Two new solar energy farms are generating a growing supply of electricity in Tennessee, the latest signs of progress in an industry that is primed to add jobs and bolster rural and urban power supply. BusinessWeek The season of recalls for auto giants A number of big automotive companies have announced that they are recalling select cars after discovering minor faults, raising questions about their testing and manufacturing abilities. Forbes EDUCATION Bill would give CSU students more power to stop fees California State University students would wield more influence over the creation of new student fees, including health services, activities and materials, under a bill that has recently advanced. ABC News Calif. teens study the science of learning With the help of modeling clay, Wiffle balls and a sheaf of introspective writings, students are developing an appreciation for what happens between their ears when they learn. San Jose Mercury News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Rock’s hall of fame continues on without Axl Rose The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony and rowdy celebration, which in past years has included awkward moments, did not miss Axl Rose at all. San Francisco Chronicle Megaupload user data in limbo It is a cache of data roughly equivalent to half of the Library of Congress and nobody quite knows what to do with it. Currently the data sits on 1,100 powered-down servers stored in a Virginia warehouse. Msnbc.com US says Megaupload’s hosting service is no innocent bystander CNET News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Spiritual pilgrim walks 70 miles from frat house to shrine Andrew Domini’s feet were blistered and bloodied. He could barely walk by the time he finally made it to a pink marble church and crawled the last 90 feet to a quiet shrine tucked into the corner. CNN Christian pilgrims gather in Jerusalem church for ancient holy fire ritual Thousands of Christians lit candles and torches from a flame that emerged from the tomb of Jesus in a Jerusalem church as they conducted an ancient fire ritual that celebrates the Messiah’s resurrection. Star Tribune Fire ritual in Jerusalem St. Louis Post-Dispatch   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Trudy Rubin): UN plan offers brief window of opportunity in Syria Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Dan Rodricks): An education in US immigration policy Baltimore Sun Editorial: Closing campus on 4/20 overkill Denver Post Editorial: Florida must join the fight against invasive animals Orlando Sentinel Cartoon (Steve Breen): Dad would be proud Townhall.com Column (Alan Boraas): ‘Prosperity theology’ embraces wealth Anchorage Daily News Column (Timothy B. Lee): Why inflation is not a moral issue Forbes Editorial: The battle for the soul of the Olympics The Independent   Site edited by: Maria Laverghetta, Brooke Coggiano, Tina Ulmer, Kathie Raikes, Kevin Augustine, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Laura Olson, Elizabeth Stoycheff and Brian Kendall.   GOOD NEWS 23 kids become citizens at Children’s Museum ceremony During a special naturalization ceremony at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 23 children from 14 countries became citizens of the U.S. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Arctic generals agree on closer ties and more cooperation Defense chiefs from eight nations agreed to cooperate more closely to deal with disasters and search and rescue operations in the remote and resource-rich Arctic region. Toronto Star Son finds mother with Google Earth An Indian boy named Saroo became separated from his mother back in 1986, but was able to track her down 25 years later using Google Earth. CNET UK WORLD Shelling continues in Syria ahead of UN team arrival Syrian government forces shelled the city of Homs, and rebels attacked a police station in Aleppo province — more violence coming four days after a cease-fire was meant to come into effect. Globeandmail.com The victims of Syria’s Assad TIME North Koreans mark founder’s anniversary after launch failure North Korea celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of state founder Kim Il Sung after an embarrassing disintegration of a rocket that was meant to showcase the regime’s power. BusinessWeek What is next for North Korea? CBS News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The surprising draw of ‘Draw Something’ The app, created and released by gaming developer OMGPop, has enjoyed unbelievable success in its short life. It has attracted more than 35 million users in the two months since its release. CNN Best ‘Draw Something’ doodles Huffington Post Treating depression with electrodes inside the brain For 40 years, Edi Guyton suffered from debilitating depression. In hopes of finding relief, she has volunteered to have electrodes implanted into her brain. CNN ENVIRONMENT 56 coral species face extinction danger from warming, acidic seas More than half of 82 species of coral being evaluated for inclusion under the Endangered Species Act “more likely than not” would go extinct by 2100 if climate policies remain the same, scientists said. Msnbc.com Ocean acidification definitively linked to oyster failure In a study done by Oregon State University researchers, the collapse of a commercial oyster hatchery in Oregon has now been linked definitively to an increase in ocean acidification. PlanetSave.com Our apocalyptic odds The chances of an impending planetary crash are rapidly growing. Here is what the numbers really tell us. Salon HEALTH Whole Foods in Detroit, Mich. suggests progress, prestige A city infamous for its unemployment, decay and population loss may seem an odd place for an upscale natural and organic grocery chain to plant roots, but Whole Foods is taking a gamble. TIME Tuna linked to salmonella outbreak A yellowfin tuna product used to make dishes like sushi and sashimi has been linked with an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened more than 100 people in 20 states, federal health authorities said. CBS News SPORTS Nicklas Backstrom gives Caps 2-1 win over Bruins For two years, Tim Thomas has been one of the best goalies in the world. For two games, Braden Holtby has matched him save for save. Sports Illustrated Morosini dies after suffering heart attack during Italian soccer match Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during his team’s match in Pescara, Italy. Telegraph.co.uk   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT School board removes Sherlock Holmes novel as derogatory to Mormons A Va. county school board is removing a Sherlock Holmes novel from the reading list after a parent’s complaint that it is derogatory toward Mormons. USA TODAY   Photo of the Day An Indian Hindu devotee swings on a rope next to a Lord Shiva Temple during the Charak ritual in the Hoogly district, near the eastern Indian city of Kolkata. The ritual is to show devotion to Lord Shiva at the end of the Bengali calendar year.  (Photo by Kevin Frayer / 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 If we had no faults of our own, we would not take so much pleasure in noticing those of others. 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