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FBI Special Agent Stephen Anthony points to a map of an attempted bridge bombing at the bureau’s office in Cleveland. Five men, pictured on the wall behind the map, have been arrested for conspiring to blow up the high level bridge over the Cuyahoga River valley.  (Photo by Mark Duncan / AP) Inside the political brain Why is the American political system so irrational? Why is it that, even though a lot less partisanship and a lot more compromise would be good for the country, nobody can seem to get us there? The Atlantic UK lawmakers criticize Rupert Murdoch Rupert Murdoch is “not a fit person” to run an international company because he ignored the full extent of phone-hacking at the News of the World, according to a report from the U.K. government. The Telegraph Special section: The Murdochs and the phone hacking scandal BBC   FBI nabs 5 in plot to blow up Ohio bridge Federal agents have arrested five people plotting to blow up a bridge near Cleveland, an incident not connected to the anniversary of former al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden’s death, officials say. Msnbc.com Blog: 5 arrested in alleged plot to blow up Cleveland-area bridge CNN Interview: FBI complaint: US vs. Wright CBS News In a post-bin Laden world, what’s al-Qaida’s next move? The network bin Laden led may be fragmented — but it has not been eliminated. In death, such a symbolic leader can exercise as much influence as when he lived. The Independent Seized documents show delusional leader and micromanager CNN Wildlife Services’ methods killing off animals unnecessarily The federal Department of Agriculture called Wildlife Services, has long specialized in killing animals that are deemed a threat to agriculture, the public and – more recently – the environment. McClatchy Newspapers   NATION Occupy movement’s May Day turnout seen as test for its future Occupy Wall Street vows a day of demonstrations across the United States in a crucial test of its staying power after emerging as a movement against corporate greed and economic inequality. Reuters Occupy Wall Street is planning global protests in resurgence Bloomberg The evolution of the American dream An exhibit at the National Building Museum in D.C. is aiming to cover the evolution of American architecture and interior design. The Atlantic POLITICS Romney and Obama offer classic choices on big issues It’s time for Obama and Romney to start maximizing their appeal to the broad electorate. As they compete for that middle ground, the essential differences between them may become harder to see. San Francisco Chronicle Obama, Clintons deepen political ties Once a tense rivalry, the relationship between Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton has evolved into a genuine partnership. Both sides have an incentive to make the alliance work in election year. Virginian-Pilot BUSINESS ‘Crowd labor’ helping to spur social networking revolution The jobs don’t pay much, but for the growing global army of people making pennies in their spare time doing online piecemeal microtasks, crowdsourcing is a perfect way to supplement income. San Jose Mercury News Is Mr. Potato Head to blame for ‘pester power’ ads? It is 60 years since Mr. Potato Head starred in the world’s first television toy advertisement. Did the plastic spud unleash the era of pester power? BBC Old brands are finding new reasons to get on your radar USA TODAY ENVIRONMENT Is there a worldwide parking problem? According to a new book, we are adrift in a “sea of asphalt,” and we need parking lots which have less environmental impact. BBC EPA official resigns after taped ‘crucify’ comment in 2010 Al Armendariz, an Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator, resigned after comments surfaced in which he compared enforcing laws against polluters to Roman conquerors who crucified foes. Bloomberg EPA official says ‘philosophy’ is to ‘crucify’ oil and gas companies RealClearPolitics Slaughter of rhinos at record high Rhinos are being killed in such unprecedented numbers that there are realistic fears they could be wiped from the face of the planet within a generation. The Independent HEALTH Sleep lessens the effects that genes have on weight gain Sleeping more may help you fight a genetic predisposition to gain weight, a new study has shown. USA TODAY America’s waistline expands, costs soar The nation’s rising rate of obesity has been well-chronicled. But individuals, businesses and governments are only now coming to grips with the costs of those extra pounds. Reuters EDUCATION Colleges are fighting fraud by assigning more coursework Amid rising concern that fraud rings are making off with financial aid, some of the colleges most at risk have come up with one simple deterrent: They’re assigning more coursework. USA TODAY Common Core standards drive wedge in education circles Efforts to strengthen, simplify and focus the building blocks of elementary and secondary education are finally making their way into schools. But critics are already seizing upon the process. USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: When elephants fight Baltimore Sun Editorial: A year after Osama’s death, rivals’ war plans unclear Orlando Sentinel Blog (David Ropeik): Be grateful for the good journalists who inform us  (Psychology Today) How Risky Is It, Really? Column (David P. Goldman): The horror and pita Asia Times Online Column (Leonard Pitts Jr.): The Los Angeles riots happened because justice did not San Jose Mercury News Editorial: Return postal plan to sender Denver Post Column (Peter Callaghan): The unwritten rules of baseball, politics McClatchy Newspapers Blog (Sarah Laskow): Wind farms do not cause climate change Grist   Site edited by: Laura Olson, Tanya Flowers, Kathie Raikes, Diana Shaw, Tina Ulmer, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Mark Rittenmeyer, Sam Dieter, Sarah Alender, Brian Kendall and Erkinaz Shuminov.   GOOD NEWS Job-training center opens for developmentally disabled Dante Braxton runs a gift shop at the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives. He learned his job skills through courses designed to meet the needs of developmentally disabled adults. Baltimore Sun African farmers grow trees as a natural crop fertilizer In a decade, the number of small farmers in Africa using Fertilizer Tree Systems, or planting trees along with corn in soil that is low in nitrogen, has ballooned from a few hundred to more than 250,000. Christian Science Monitor Man uses his last wish on a surprise party for his mother Asked what he wanted for his last wish, James Dobbins could have asked for anything for himself. Instead of doing that, he asked for a surprise birthday party for his mother. St. Louis Post-Dispatch WORLD Escape poses new riddle for US, China Activist Chen Guangcheng’s unwillingness to leave China could complicate negotiations between Washington and Beijing over his fate, bringing the two sides into uncharted territory. Wall Street Journal Chen’s demands BBC Syrian city hit by 2 suicide bombings Two suicide bombers blew up cars rigged with explosives near a military compound and a hotel in northwestern Syria, killing at least nine people and wounding generally nearly 100. Guardian SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Web War II: what a future cyberwar will look like How might the blitzkrieg of the future arrive? Such an assault could, in fact, be coming down the line all the way to a computer near you. BBC Singularity University: Meet the people who are building our future Top thinkers from Silicon Valley, including scientists, innovators and philanthro-capitalists, are on a mission to seek solutions to the world’s greatest challenges at the Singularity University. Guardian LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Dollar stores: the new general store The past few years of economic turmoil have been a boon to dollar stores, which have proven to be a strong draw for shoppers seeking cheap gifts, clothes and household goods. TIME Life after Seinfeld After permeating popular culture for eight years, Jerry Seinfeld’s sophisticated, strange sitcom has inspired a whole new generation of comics — so why is there nothing quite like it today? Guardian Can the networks ever create another night of must-see TV? NPR Map: The show about nothing — interactive Sony Pictures Discrimination at airport security? There’s an app for that Civil rights groups led by The Sikh Coalition unveiled an application for mobile devices that allows airline passengers to report suspected instances of discrimination at airport checkpoints. USA TODAY RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY For clergy, lost faith can lead to lost family and jobs The Clergy Project, an online support network, provides comfort and options for religious leaders who have lost their faith and found atheism. USA TODAY From a minister to an atheist: a story of losing faith Teresa MacBain admits that when she was ordained as a minister, she had questions that haunted her. In a move that’s left her unemployed and nearly friendless, MacBain has come out as an atheist. NPR Pastor’s loss of faith started with loss of hell Religion News Service SPORTS City beat United in battle of Manchester According to some analysts, more than 600 million people across the globe tuned in to see the blue of Manchester City beat the red of Manchester United 1-0. CNN Amar’e hand injury latest low point in Knicks’ agonizing season It was chaos on the loading dock of American Airlines Arena, as Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire walked slowly out of the building with a flock of reporters and cameramen chasing him. CBSSports Blog: What does the Stoudemire injury mean? ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Plastic powers a lake cleanup Spring Lake in Minneapolis is getting a cleansing, thanks to floating wetlands that are a mix of nature and recycling. Star Tribune   Photo of the Day People are silhouetted on the OCBC Skyway which links Supertrees together. 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