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A man walks past housing blocks on an estate in a working class district of Madrid, Spain. His country’s borrowing costs rose sharply as investors fretted about the $125 billion bailout package, which was deployed to save troubled Spanish banks.  (Photo by Paul White / AP) 50 years later, mystery of Alcatraz escape endures Fifty years ago, three men set out into the frigid waters of the San Francisco Bay in a raft made out of raincoats. It was one of the most daring prison escapes in U.S. history. NPR Alcatraz escape, 50 years later Yahoo! News As drone strikes increase, so do concerns over use Drones have become the U.S. weapon of choice in the fight against terrorism. But as the technology of this new form of warfare improves, so do concerns about how others will use it in the future. NPR   Relief over Spain bank rescue fades A burst of enthusiasm over a rescue of Spanish banks is dissipating as investor anxiety about the troubled finances of Europe grows on both sides of the Atlantic. USA TODAY Worry for Italy quickly replaces relief for Spain CNBC Special section: The eurozone crisis and you BBC Financial crisis erases 2 decades of accumulated prosperity for US families The recent financial crisis left the median U.S. family in 2010 with no more wealth than it had in the early 1990s, the Federal Reserve said. Economic Times Crisis wiped out 18 years of US household-wealth gains San Francisco Chronicle America’s love affair with motor cars running on empty The country once wedded to driving is having its eye turned by other forms of transport — but policymakers are both dumbfounded and oblivious. Guardian Where’s my driverless car? Discovery News   NATION Homeless feeding bans Laws tightening regulations on aid to the homeless are increasingly popping up across the country. Many critics ask: Are American officials trying to help the poor — or legislate them out of sight? Los Angeles Times US cities crack down on homeless WXIA-TV Justice Department to sue Florida over voting rolls purge In the latest volley in the ongoing battle over Florida voter lists, the Justice Department has sent a letter stating it will take legal action against the state, citing violations of voting rights laws. CNN Feds, Fla. in dueling lawsuits over voter purge Palm Beach Post Wildfires out of control as Forest Service adds air tankers to fight blazes Massive wildfires in drought-parched Colorado and New Mexico are testing the resources of state and federal crews. Star Tribune Colorado wildfire Reuters POLITICS FEC allows campaigns to raise money via text message The Federal Election Commission voted to allow Americans to make political donations via text message, making cellphones the newest weapon in the battle to raise unprecedented amounts of money. Politico Blog: Why George Bush still matters in 2012 TIME Supreme Court declines case accusing Donald Rumsfeld of torture The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal arguing that the U.S. government violated the constitutional rights of a citizen by subjecting him to harsh interrogation as an enemy combatant. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS WSJ: JP Morgan knew of trading risks Top JPMorgan Chase & Co. executives and directors were alerted to risky wagers by a team of London-based traders two years before that group’s botched bets cost the bank more than $2 billion. MarketWatch IEA calls for $36 trillion more in clean energy investments The International Energy Agency said the word’s clean energy investments are sorely lacking and this week called for an additional $36 trillion of funding by 2050. CNNMoney River basins ‘vital for growth’ The world’s top river basin regions have a vital role in terms of sustaining economic growth in the future, a report has suggested. BBC ENVIRONMENT Local governments repurpose federally funded parks With an increase of business development wiping out city parks, local governments are renewing efforts to provide citizens with public parks. InvestigateWest Old Japanese composting method may be new way to solve food waste problem Bokashi is based on an ancient Japanese practice that ferments food waste by covering it with a mix of microorganisms that suppress its smell and eventually produce soil. Star Tribune EDUCATION New education standards end rote learning, cursive writing Like fashion, trends in public education come and go. What’s in vogue depends on the decade and often reflects which way the political wind blows and what shiny gadgets have hit the market. San Francisco Chronicle Chicago teachers authorize strike Ninety percent of teachers in the nation‘s third-largest school district voted to authorize a strike if their union and the city can’t quickly reach a contract deal. Associated Press RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY War on religion? ND Measure 3 aims to strike back Measure 3, a North Dakota ballot initiative, would demand that the government have a “compelling interest” before it puts a “burden” on people following religious beliefs. Christian Science Monitor Black Mormons face tough political, religious choice Black Mormons are looking at Obama, the Democrat, and Romney, the Republican, and finding themselves caught between political and religious perspectives. Religion News Service   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Too many roadblocks before the ballot box: new voter ID law Philadelphia Inquirer Blog (Michael Moran): Peripheral damage goes global: eurozone crisis  (Slate) The Reckoning Column (Jules Witcover): Confidence in the Supreme Court shaken Baltimore Sun Column (Joshua Foer): How to train your mind to remember anything CNN Column (William Saletan): Soda scold Mike Bloomberg’s bizarre elegies to gluttony Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Alexandra Petri): The most secure password of all time Star Tribune Editorial: Rolling the dice at the ‘Times-Picayune’ The Nation Blog (Erin Wayman): Old McHominid’s farm  (Smithsonian Magazine) Hominid Hunting   Site edited by: Lavanya Rajagopalan, Cyra Dixon, Kathie Raikes, Maria Laverghetta, Brooke Coggiano, Tamara Dixon, Mark Rittenmeyer, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Sumi Naidoo, Tina Ulmer, Betse Lyons, Kevin Augustine, Laura Olson, Todd Ehresmann and Kristen Podgurski.   GOOD NEWS Utah teacher honored for raising $100K for abused kids Teacher Katie Borgmeier and student body officers at Riverton High School raised $107,000 for the Christmas Box House. The organization was the focus of a communitywide charity marathon. Salt Lake Tribune Colorado group offers horse-riding therapy to special-needs students Sheryl Clossen saw a television program years ago about a therapeutic horse-riding program that impressed her so much, she wanted to work in the field. Denver Post Deserted by parents, she went from homeless to Harvard Dawn Loggins endured her family being evicted from their home many times. When the electric bill didn’t get paid, she studied by candlelight; when her parents lost their jobs, she subsisted on noodles. Msnbc.com WORLD Greece’s ‘potato movement’ grows A group of grass-roots activists are cutting out agricultural middlemen, connecting farmers and shoppers in Greece. Al Jazeera Putin opponents march in Moscow Thousands of anti-government protesters are marching in Moscow ahead of a major rally to demand fresh Russian elections and a new president. BBC HEALTH America’s health chasm Whether the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Act or allows it to stand, America will still face the steadily growing chasm between the health care haves and have-nots. Guardian US health plans to keep some reforms, however court rules Reuters New prostate screen recommendations strike a nerve The recommendation that men no longer routinely be screened for prostate cancer has prompted a backlash from some doctors. Houston Chronicle SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pieceable Mobile team joins Facebook Facebook is expanding its mobile know-how by hiring the team behind Pieceable Viewer, a mobile service that allows iOS app developers to demonstrate their apps in a Web browser. CIO Magazine State Department offers Amazon up to $16.5M to hand out Kindles The only e-reader fit enough to meet the U.S. State Department’s need is the Kindle Touch. The government has asked Amazon to negotiate a contract for the distribution of Kindles overseas. CNET News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Memorial tourism Holocaust memorials all over the world are seeing numbers soar. At the same time, other sites of massacres or genocide are becoming increasingly popular with tourists. BBC ‘Eat The Street’ tours in New York From Tibetan momos (dumplings) to Uruguayan alfajors (cookies), the food consumed on New York’s “Eat The Street” tours offers a taste of immigrant life in the borough of Queens. Reuters SPORTS LA Kings crowned champions, winning their 1st Stanley Cup The Los Angeles Kings have won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, defeating the New Jersey Devils 6-1 in Game 6 at Los Angeles to finish the series 4-2. FOXSports Stanley Cup game 6 Toronto Star Special section: Boxscore: New Jersey Devils vs. Los Angeles Kings ESPN Secret’s out: A gymnast idol turns out to be admirer’s sister For years, Jennifer Bricker and her family have guarded a big secret in a tiny southern Illinois town about 150 miles from St. Louis. Just days ago, the secret was revealed. St. Louis Post-Dispatch   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Discovery suggests new way to block fetal brain damage Recent research may help scientists and physicians find new ways to address the numerous developmental disorders that can arise when fetuses are deprived of oxygen in the womb. ScienceDaily   Photo of the Day Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during their men’s final match in the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.  (Photo by David Vincent / 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 Our true reality is in our identity and unity with all life. 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