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A Syrian boy stands in the rubble of a destroyed police station at the border town of Azaz, some 20 miles north of Aleppo, Syria. The U.N. said 200,000 Syrians have fled Aleppo since intense clashes began 10 days ago.  (Photo by Turkpix / AP) Forbidden love: a hideaway for India’s rebel couples Indian couples that have angered their families by pursuing “forbidden” relationships are increasingly seeking refuge in special shelters run by the police. BBC A job waiting for a kill shot a world away From his computer in the Syracuse suburbs, Col. D. Scott Brenton remotely flies a Reaper drone that beams back live video of his intended targets — who are going about their daily lives 7,000 miles away. NBCNews.com Dress codes in schools are not just for students anymore A growing number of school districts in the nation are cracking down on teacher apparel. Jeans are banned in at least one school in New York City. Phoenix schools are requiring teachers to cover up tattoos. USA TODAY   Syrian rebels say victory is near in Aleppo The rebel banner waves over the scorched streets and gutted cars that litter the urban battlegrounds of Aleppo, scars of a struggle in Syria’s second largest city that fighters believe they are destined to win. Reuters Syria’s uprising: from rocks to RPGs CNN Panetta: Aleppo assaults are a ‘nail in Assad’s own coffin’ YouTube Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte take silver in 400-meter freestyle relay Riding high off his gold medal win over Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte had the lead going into the last lap of the 400-meter freestyle relay before the French team pulled away with the gold medal. ABC News Dana Vollmer gets gold, sets world record in 100 meter butterfly CBS News Special section: Olympics 2012 Guardian ‘Reshoring’ of some jobs brings work back to Minnesota The return of offshore production to America has emerged as a surprising silver lining in the U.S. economic recovery. Experts say they are hearing of more companies bringing work back. Star Tribune Long journey for Americans looking to land line jobs with Detroit automakers USA TODAY   NATION Formal charges to be filed against Colorado shooting suspect Colorado prosecutors are filing formal charges against James Eagan Holmes, the former neuroscience student accused of killing 12 people and wounding 58 others at an Aurora movie theater. TIME Children of parents who are in jail step into the spotlight Incarcerated parents leave behind children who need real support. Experts say that legislators, schools, courts and corrections officers have for too long ignored the needs of such children. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Child mental abuse as harmful as physical abuse CBC News A new breed of ranchers is shaping a sustainable West A new breed of cowboy is changing how ranching is being done in the American West, and they may alter the dynamic in the “range wars” that have engulfed the region for more than a half century. Christian Science Monitor POLITICS Will rising poverty affect US election? A new report says that the U.S. poverty rate could be at its highest level in nearly half a century. So how can the U.S. government help its least fortunate? Al Jazeera Cheney says the selection of Palin for Vice President was a ‘mistake’ Dick Cheney said Sen. John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate in 2008 was a “mistake,” cautioning Mitt Romney to choose someone “capable of being president.” The Hill BUSINESS Coal industry sheds jobs The impact of an estimated 2,000 mining layoffs is hitting home across the mountainous coal counties of Eastern Kentucky. The cutbacks came in an area already short on jobs. McClatchy Newspapers All eyes on central banks After a rally pushed the Dow to close above 13,000, investors will watch central banks on both sides of the Atlantic. They will be tuned in for any hints of further measures. CNNMoney Samsung fight among many in Apple’s patent war A battle between the two biggest smartphone makers begins in a federal district court, where computing giant Apple is asking for more than $2.5 billion from Samsung for patent violations. NPR Blog: Apple’s AuthenTec buy shows needed focus on mobile security  (PC World) Today@PC World SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Formula 1 technology used in hospital Complex digital monitoring systems used to track data on Formula 1 race cars are now proving useful in keeping track of the vital signs of patients in a hospital in Birmingham, England. BBC Rover closing in on Mars to hunt for life NASA’s Mars rover is on its final approach to the red planet, heading toward a mountain that may hold clues about whether life has ever existed on Mars. NBCNews.com EDUCATION Design flaw suspected in Texas state tests Researchers believe they have found a glitch embedded in the DNA of the Texas state exams that suggests they are virtually useless at measuring the effects of classroom instruction. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Catholic schools see increased enrollments due to marketing Roman Catholic schools are seeing years of marketing efforts starting to pay off in spite of tough competition from charter schools and the lingering effects of the recession. Seattle Times RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Interfaith Ramadan dinner in California draws 200 attendees Dozens of Inland Southern California religious, political and civic leaders broke the Ramadan fast with members of the Islamic Center of Riverside, Calif. The Press-Enterprise Egypt unnerved by rising religious fervor Scattered violent incidents of “moral vigilantism” have broken out in Egypt, which is trying to come to terms with Islam’s place in public and private life. Los Angeles Times SPORTS White Sox add depth with trade for Francisco Liriano The White Sox acquired Francisco Liriano — the 28-year-old southpaw with electric stuff — from the Twins in exchange for utility infielder Eduardo Escobar and minor league southpaw Pedro Hernandez. MLB.com Rams, defensive end Chris Long agree to contract extension The St. Louis Rams signaled their commitment to building a winner before the start of training camp by agreeing to terms with defensive end Chris Long on a contract extension through 2016. Yahoo! Sports   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Bob Greene): Is ‘Dear’ dead? CNN Column (Pete Earley): Massacres no excuse for stigmatizing the mentally ill USA TODAY Cartoon (Steve Sack): I hate business! Creators Syndicate Column (Zac Wassink): NBC covers the 2012 London Olympics Yahoo! Sports Column (Sam Mellinger): These Olympics to be remembered fondly as the women’s games McClatchy Newspapers Column (Jill Labbe): Food stamp debate brings out the haters Plain Dealer Editorial: False choice between Affordable Care Act and religious liberty Christian Science Monitor Blog (Peter G. Stromberg): Do Americans consume too much?  (Psychology Today) Sex, Drugs and Boredom   Site edited by: Todd Ehresmann, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Sandra Crozier, Kathie Raikes, Tina Ulmer, Shahinaz Ayoub, Laura Olson, Erkinaz Shuminov and Sumi Naidoo.   GOOD NEWS Former foster youth works on Capitol Hill to change child welfare system A former foster youth is one of 15 former foster children participating in the Foster Youth Internship program, which aims to give children an opportunity to help shape public policy on child welfare issues. CNN Child hero pulls another boy from pool Cooper Davis, an 8-year-old boy from Johns Creek, Ga., is being called a hero after rescuing another boy who was drowning in a California hotel pool. ABC News Camp offers refuge for kids grieving loss of loved ones Nevada’s Camp Mariposa is designed to help children ages 7 to 12 cope with grief and bereavement issues growing out of their loved ones’ deaths. Las Vegas Review Journal WORLD Ebola breaks out in Uganda The ebola virus has killed 14 people in western Uganda this month, Ugandan health officials said, ending speculation about the cause of a strange disease that had many people fleeing their homes. TIME Nodding disease afflicts young Ugandans USA TODAY Chili used by Indian army in weaponry is hot property for poor farmers The celebrated “super chili” from the Indian state of Assam is offering farmers a possible route out of poverty — and being supplied for potential use in controlling crowds and quelling riots. Guardian OLYMPICS 2012: LONDON GAMES Gymnast Wieber was great, but teammates were even better In Olympic terms, it was a “where were you?” moment. Where were you when Jordyn Wieber, the reigning world all-around champion, missed out on qualifying for the all-around final? Sports Illustrated Gymnastics: US women in qualifying NBCSports James assumes leadership role as Team USA humbles France LeBron James had eight assists and Kevin Durant scored 22 points as the U.S. defeated France, 98-71, in each team’s first basketball contest of the 2012 Olympic Games. Christian Science Monitor Durant leads Team USA past France ESPN For US, Rhode is number 1 with a bullet With her latest Olympic performance, Kim Rhode became the fifth person to win an individual medal at five consecutive games, and is the first American to do so. Sports Network HEALTH Seniors find sun, sin and sorrow in a Florida retirement village According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 40 million Americans are over the age of 65, and that number is expected to explode with the aging of baby boomers. ABC News Shift work linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke In the largest examination to date, shift work has been associated with a higher risk for vascular events such as heart attack and ischemic stroke. Medical News Today LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Magazines and the controversial art of retouching photos As long as magazines have retouched photos, there has been a debate about where to draw the line between improvement and manipulation. Star Tribune Waxing nostalgic about US car culture America’s car culture is the stuff of legend around the world. We all have our favorites, but what came first, the cars or the culture they came to represent? CBS News Blog: How many miles will finally kill electric car ‘range anxiety’?  (Christian Science Monitor) In-Gear Review: ‘Ruby Sparks’ “Ruby Sparks” is not what you were expecting based on the fuzzy promotional campaign. The supposedly light romantic comedy takes a turn for the sinister in the third act. Monsters and Critics ENVIRONMENT Anger in US as Enbridge races to clean up Wisconsin oil spill Canada’s Enbridge Inc. worked to repair a major pipeline that spilled more than 1,000 barrels of oil in a Wisconsin field, provoking fresh ire from Washington over the latest in a series of leaks. Globeandmail.com Frogs rescued from killer fungus have ‘massive’ brood Rare tropical frogs rescued from a killer fungus in the Caribbean have produced a bumper brood in the U.K. BBC Sacred naming ceremony of rare white buffalo calf The birth of a rare white buffalo is bringing hundreds of American Indians together to celebrate this auspicious birth event. They are joining together in a naming ceremony. PlanetSave.com   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Ancient mosaics reveal important changes in fish size The dusky grouper, one of the major predators in the Mediterranean Sea, used to be so large in antiquity that it was portrayed as a “sea monster.” Discovery News   Photo of the Day Wang Hao of China serves against Werner Schlager of Austria during their men’s table tennis match at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.  (Photo by Sergei Grits / 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 A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil. 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