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In this file photo, Afghan soldiers, left, walk past a U.S. Army soldier outside a military base in Panjwai, Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan.  (Photo by Allauddin Kha / AP) Addiction diagnoses may rise under guideline changes Psychiatrists and other specialists rewriting the manual that serves as the nation’s arbiter of mental illness have agreed to revise the definition of addiction, which may result in more diagnoses. Star Tribune DSM-5: what is in, what is out MedPage Today LeBron James wins 3rd MVP trophy Miami Heat forward, LeBron James, is the NBA’s MVP for a third time, putting him alongside seven of the game’s all-time greats. Sports Illustrated   US military mission: Afghans to take lead The American military has two main jobs now in Afghanistan: sweeping the remaining Taliban from safe havens and preparing Afghan security forces to take charge of the fight. NPR Afghanistan, warily watching US’ actions and fearing abandonment The Atlantic Courts will determine gay marriage fate Despite President Obama’s vocal support for gay marriage, supporters and opponents know the real battle is likely to come before the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. News & World Report Blog: Gay marriage: a wedge issue in suburbs?  (Wall Street Journal) Washington Wire Same sex marriage Christian Science Monitor Chilean earthquake restores beaches For Chile, the magnitude-8.8 earthquake that struck its coast in 2010 was a disaster. For researchers, it was an opportunity to see the immediate effects of climate change in reverse. Scientific American   NATION JPMorgan rating cut by Fitch after $2B trade loss JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest and most profitable U.S. bank, had its credit grade lowered one level by Fitch Ratings, and Standard & Poor’s said it may follow suit. San Francisco Chronicle Top trading debacles Bloomberg Say goodbye to unemployment benefits More than 200,000 long-term jobless Americans will lose their unemployment checks when eight states roll off the federal extended benefits program. CNNMoney Austerity imperils US social spending Al Jazeera Kansas lawmakers pass ‘Sharia’ law bill A bill that would ban the use of foreign legal codes in Kansas courts — broadly written but particularly aimed at Islamic “Sharia” law — is on its way to the governor. Kansas City Star Anti-Islam teachings ‘widespread’ in US law enforcement, campaigners warn Guardian POLITICS Mitt Romney uses Jimmy Carter as campaign weapon Mitt Romney is pursuing his own strategy to puncture Obama’s next-generation cool by painting the president as a retread, comparing him to Jimmy Carter and his fuzzy-headed liberal thinking. Politico Obama, Romney in the ring for Nevada’s Latino vote President Obama‘s re-election campaign has set its sights on the state’s Latino voters again this year. Obama is giving a speech about the economy in Reno, Nev., his third trip to Nevada this year. NPR BUSINESS Electronic menus: Facebook, food, fun Some eateries in places like California and New York are changing to electronic menus that let customers order food without waiters, play games and even “like” items on Facebook. NPR Facebook IPO overvalued at $96B, according to investor poll Facebook is overvalued at the $96 billion price tag it is seeking from its initial public offering next week, according to an investor poll. Guardian EDUCATION Fab labs teach students to create, build When Paulo Blikstein came to Stanford, he wanted to bring a fab lab to students. Blikstein wants to re-create the role of labs in schools with less lecturing and more exploration. San Jose Mercury News OSU no place for hate, task force says Hate turned to hope. That is how many people at Ohio State University describe the 24 recommendations a task force released in response to four racially charged acts of vandalism. Columbus Dispatch HEALTH FDA advisers support pill to help prevent HIV infection In a series of votes that could lead to a major new weapon in the fight against AIDS, FDA advisers recommended approval of a new drug pill for healthy, at-risk individuals. HealthDay Blog: FDA considers approval of in-home HIV test  (CBS News) HealthPop HIV drug could spell ‘end of AIDS epidemic’ BBC Google’s Brin makes strides in hunt for Parkinson’s cure Sergey Brin is making strides in his quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s, encouraging Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline to pursue a new class of medicines that may become the first to slow the progress of the disease. Bloomberg RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Poker-playing Buddhist monks scandalize South Korea Six leaders from South Korea’s largest Buddhist order have resigned after secret video footage showed the monks playing high-stakes poker, drinking and smoking. Guardian Vatican eyes Legion priests on abuse The Vatican is investigating seven priests from the troubled Legion of Christ religious order for alleged sexual abuse of minors and another two for other alleged crimes. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Declinism is resurgent in US Economist Column (Lakshman Achuthan and Anirvan Banerji): Rising GDP does not rule out recession CNNMoney Editorial: Met muddled over Gertrude Stein’s past NY Daily News Column (Nicholas Day): Down with training wheels Slate Blog (Bonnie Rochman): Extended breast-feeding: Is it more common than we think?  (TIME) Healthland Column (Michael Moore): Why US veterans’ benefits matter Telegram & Gazette Blog (Andrew J. Rotherham): What do we do about poor science scores? Take kids outside  (TIME) Ideas Column (Ronnie Cummins): Junk food taxes to help defray cost of healthcare? McClatchy Newspapers   Site edited by: Carla Baranauckas, Diana Shaw, Tanya Flowers, Tamara Dixon, Harsha Malik, Kevin Augustine, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Laura Olson, Lavanya Rajagopalan, Mark Rittenmeyer and Kristen Podgurski.   GOOD NEWS St. Louis group celebrates sponsorship of 20,000 refugees The International Institute of St. Louis is part of a nationwide network of agencies that get federal money to help refugees acclimate to their new countries. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Swim lessons help minority children break cycle After losing her son to drowning, Wanda Butts is determined to prevent other mothers from experiencing tragedy. With the Josh Project, low-cost swim lessons are provided for children in Toledo, Ohio. CNN Breakfast linked with success in school A study released by the Toronto District School Board shows that giving children a nutritious breakfast each morning has a direct effect on their academic performance. CBC News WORLD US to resume arms sales to Bahrain despite human rights concerns The U.S. will resume some military sales to Bahrain, a key Gulf ally, despite human rights concerns linked to popular protests against the kingdom’s rulers, the State Department said. Msnbc.com Special section: Bahrain Guardian 200 anti-Putin activists occupy plaza in central Moscow Some 200 activists are camping out in central Moscow to protest the election of Vladimir Putin and the arrest of two opposition leaders. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Potential China link to cyberattacks on gas pipeline companies Those analyzing the cyberspies who are trying to infiltrate natural-gas pipeline companies have found similarities with an attack on a cybersecurity firm a year ago. Christian Science Monitor SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Why bomb plots fail Explosives experts discuss advanced technology and tools for catching even the most creative bomb-makers. Discovery News Runner’s high hardwired in people, dogs Results of a study reveal that the “runner’s high” sensation supports the idea that athletic species are hardwired to run. National Geographic Real-world beaming: the risk of avatar and robot crime First it was the telephone, then web cameras and Skype. Now remote “presence” is about to take another big step forward — raising some urgent legal and ethical questions. BBC ENVIRONMENT Massive carbon-capture facility spawns skepticism and hope As the world’s largest facility for filtering carbon dioxide out of industrial emissions is inaugurated, some see it as a godsend, while others find the technology too dangerous and expensive. Spiegel International An ocean of troubles Overfishing, global warming and pollution threaten to transform the ocean — and perhaps life as we know it. Economist Sonar, blasts might hurt more sea life ABC News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Working moms near all-time high The percentage of mothers in the workforce is nearing record highs, leading to more societal acceptance and childcare options, but mothers still face a “mommy wage gap” and other challenges. Christian Science Monitor Art in a neon cage: the Havana Biennial In Cuba‘s socialist economy, if you want a well-paid career, you probably will not find it as a lawyer or engineer. You may do much better as an artist. NPR SPORTS 76ers beat Bulls 79-78 Andre Iguodala made the go-ahead free throws with 2.2 seconds left, and Philadelphia rallied for a 79-78 victory over the top-seeded Chicago Bulls. Seattle Times Venezuela‘s Paralympians aided by Chavez’s socialism The Venezuelan Paralympics team is grateful to the government of Chavez — a highly controversial figure who is credited with pouring unprecedented resources into grassroots sports. 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