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A man protests against SB1070 and immigration deportations in San Francisco. Supreme Court justices strongly suggested that they will allow Arizona to enforce a state law requiring police officers to check the immigration status of people they think are in the country illegally.  (Photo by Ben Margot / AP) The ’92 race riots: a dark time in Los Angeles history The acquittal of four Los Angeles police officers marked the beginning of one of the deadliest, most destructive race riots in U.S. history. Houston Chronicle History still haunts Rodney King Seattle Times Riots: a look back on the 20-year history GlobalPost Prices on helium supplies ballooning out of control from shortage A desperate helium shortage is inflating prices on the natural gas, threatening to burst the dreams — and spike the costs — of everyone from balloon businesses to welders to squeak-voiced party inhalers. Boston Herald   Watching for ruling on immigration law Lawmakers nationwide are following Supreme Court arguments over the fate of Arizona’s tough immigration law. Several states have already passed similar laws that are also facing court challenges. CNN Government border crackdowns on the rise Houston Chronicle Immigration law explained CBS News Charles Taylor found guilty of ‘aiding and abetting’ war crimes An international court has delivered its verdict on Liberian ex-president Charles Taylor, finding him guilty of arming Sierra Leone’s rebels who paid him in so-called “blood diamonds." Telegraph.co.uk Taylor verdict in ‘blood diamond’ trial YouTube Now on sale at Costco: mortgages Costco shoppers can not only find bulk-packs of chicken wings, 24-rolls of toilet paper and large-screen TVs all at a discount, they can now also land themselves a mortgage. CNNMoney $25B settlement reached over abuses in foreclosure cases USA TODAY   NATION As solar panels proliferate, so do clashes between neighbors Homeowners associations around the country have banned or severely restricted the installation of solar panels, and the solar industry has pushed back to halt the practice. Star Tribune Shifts are being detected in support for death penalty The campaign to abolish the death penalty has been freshly invigorated this month in a series of actions that supporters say represents evidence that America is losing its taste for capital punishment. USA TODAY Connecticut repeals death penalty TIME POLITICS House sets up vote on bill to block hike in student loan interest The House will vote on a $5.9-billion Republican bill preventing interest rates on federal student loans from doubling, to be paid with money from President Obama’s health care overhaul law. Detroit Free Press Blog: Obama defends student loan push  (CBS News) Political Punch Gingrich to suspend campaign after a tough primary race Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich will suspend his presidential candidacy after winning just two primaries and falling behind in the delegate count to Mitt Romney, his party’s presumptive nominee. BusinessWeek BUSINESS Fed stands pat but says will act if needed Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said U.S. monetary policy is “more or less in the right place,” even though the central bank would launch another round of bond purchases if the economy weakened. Reuters Orders for US goods decrease by the most in 3 years Orders for U.S. durable goods fell in March by the most in three years, indicating manufacturing will contribute less to growth this year. Bloomberg HEALTH Nothing to sneeze at: Allergies may be good for you Everybody curses allergies as annoying at best, and some allergic reactions can be fatal. But a handful of researchers now propose that allergies may actually have evolved to protect us. Scientific American Sugary cereal: breakfast candy or potential obesity cure? Cereal companies have been touting their products as important solutions for childhood obesity while aggressively lobbying to kill voluntary government guidelines for food marketing to children. The Atlantic RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pope stakes out church’s course entering 8th year Pope Benedict XVI has begun his eighth year as pope after spending the waning days of his seventh driving home his view of the Catholic Church, with a divisive crackdown on dissenters. USA TODAY Breaking the chains of religious tradition In Orthodox Jewish communities, girls are married off as teenagers to men they barely know and often lose custody of any children they might have if they choose to file for divorce. Religion News Service LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT America’s Stuxnet? Weakness found in systems used by Pentagon, power grid An amateur cybersecurity researcher who bought computer networking equipment on e-Bay for fun discovered a weakness in equipment that helps run railroads, power grids and military installations. Christian Science Monitor Charity challenges: These are the getaways that give back From hiking up volcanoes to biking around Europe, charity challenges have wide-reaching benefits. They’re not just normal holidays; rather they can actually be life-changing adventures. The Independent   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Zeynep Tufekci): Social media’s small, positive role in human relationships The Atlantic Editorial: Innocence abroad for Wal-Mart, Apple and all Americans Christian Science Monitor Column (Joseph Farah): Live like George Zimmerman Creators Syndicate Column (Dr. Patricia FItzgerald): Wired and tired? 7 herbs to reduce stress and increase vitality Huffington Post Blog (Steve McSwain): When there is peace among religions Huffington Post Blog (Paul R. La Monica): Apple literally does rule the world  (CNNMoney) The Buzz Column (Joseph M Adelman): The postal service as an agent of change The Atlantic Column (Ed Halliwell): Mindfulness: the altered state of America Guardian   Site edited by: Laura Olson, Harsha Malik, Sam Dieter, Diana Shaw, Mark Rittenmeyer, Tina Ulmer, Kevin Augustine, Paul Wertheim, Brooke Coggiano, Maria Laverghetta, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Kristen Podgurski and Kathie Raikes.   GOOD NEWS Despite early mistakes, female soldiers find ways to relate to Afghan women The initiative revolves around “female engagement teams.” All Army battalions are expected to have them in Afghanistan this year, as the war shifts its focus to the drawdown of Western forces. McClatchy Newspapers Lung transplant gives Santa Fe man second chance, fresh perspective After coming so close to dying, Rodriguez said he appreciates the little things in life. Because of his lung transplant, he is happy to feel close to someone he never knew and close to a family that is not his. Santa Fe New Mexican Smokey Bear picked as the next space crew’s mascot NASA astronaut Joseph Acaba said that he hopes Smokey, the mascot of the United States Forest Service, will help raise public awareness about the dangers posed by forest fires. CBS News WORLD Rupert Murdoch denies using power to sway politics Rupert Murdoch has rejected accusations that he used his media empire to play puppet master to a succession of British prime ministers, electrifying a media inquiry that has shaken the government. Al Jazeera Special section: Murdoch in crisis CBS News Murdoch: the life of a media mogul Guardian France raises use of force France says the Security Council should consider the use of force in Syria if a U.N.-backed peace plan fails to stop violence in the country. BBC UK succumbs to 1st double-dip recession since 1970 The U.K. economy shrank in the first quarter as Britain slid into its first double-dip recession since the 1970s, forcing Prime Minister David Cameron to defend his spending cuts in Parliament. Bloomberg SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Period of intense asteroid impacts found on Earth New research reveals that the Archean era — a time of early life on earth — experienced more asteroid impacts than once thought. ScienceDaily Does the Internet rewire your brain? Being online does change your brain, but so does making a cup of tea. A better question to ask is what parts of the brain are regular Internet users using. Which parts are growing and in what ways? BBC How does the online world affect your thinking? Huffington Post Good science, bad science Work on a mutant flu virus has caused a furor, but it is far from the only subject in which risks might outweigh benefits. Nature ENVIRONMENT Biodiversity loss: How accurate are the numbers, really? Twenty years ago, the Earth Summit in Rio resulted in a Convention on Biological Diversity, now signed by 193 nations, to prevent species loss. BBC US air pollution hits 10-year low The air quality in the U.S. is currently at its highest level in a decade, according to a new report released by the American Lung Association. Christian Science Monitor EDUCATION New Jersey: College faculties protest a lack of contracts Faculty from across New Jersey’s state college campuses protested, as tensions with the state’s Gov. Christie continue to grow over proposed cuts to professors’ pay and benefits. Philadelphia Inquirer More colleges are now hiking up tuition for harder majors A growing number of public universities are charging higher tuition for math, science and business programs, which they argue cost more to teach — and can earn grads higher-paying jobs. Tucson Citizen SPORTS Homer helps Chipper celebrate 40th birthday with bang Chipper Jones made his final birthday game a memorable one and extended his recent trend of hitting a home run every time he returns to the Braves’ lineup for a particularly special day. MLB.com Chipper Jones through the years Augusta Chronicle Metta World Peace: ‘Erratic passion’ inspired vicious elbow Just when Metta World Peace was rounding into top form for the Los Angeles Lakers, the oft-troubled forward said he let his “erractic passion” overtake him, and it cost him a suspension. USA TODAY   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Research reveals direct genetic link to human intelligence University of Manchester scientists, working with colleagues in Edinburgh and Australia, have provided the first direct biological evidence for a genetic contribution to people’s intelligence. ScienceDaily   Photo of the Day An Indian groom holds a young relative as he rides on a horse during his wedding procession in Rajgar, Madhya Pradesh, India.  (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 Nothing happens unless first we dream. Carl Sandburg Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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