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United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York.  (Photo by John Minchillo / AP) Sons leave DNA in their mothers’ brains Mothers aren’t just emotionally connected to their sons. A new study shows how genetic material can be passed on from fetuses during pregnancy, traveling through the human blood-brain barrier. Popular Science Blog: How does male DNA get into a female’s brain? DISCOVER Want a fat paycheck? Pick the right college While many college graduates are struggling to find jobs, alumni from certain schools are regularly pulling in six-figure salaries. CNNMoney College rankings: Which countries have the best education systems? Christian Science Monitor   US call for calm between China and Japan goes unheeded Hillary Clinton urged China and Japan to let “cool heads” prevail in a festering dispute over a cluster of East China Sea islands, but hours later Chinese and Japanese diplomats traded barbs. Reuters Conflict ‘looms’ between China and Japan Telegraph.co.uk Q-and-A: China-Japan islands fight BBC Analysis: no easy out in island dispute CNN ‘Innocence of Muslims’ filmmaker Nakoula ordered held Nakoula, who made the trailer for the film that sparked violent outbreaks in some Muslim countries, is being held without bond after being arrested for violating the terms of his supervised release. Bloomberg US banks fail to repel cyber threat A shadowy hacker group in the Middle East has disrupted the electronic-banking operations of America’s largest financial institutions in recent days, underscoring U.S. vulnerability to online terrorism. Seattle Times Attacks on US banks annoying but harmless RedOrbit   NATION It’s like GPS for gun thugs In Philadelphia, where about 1,421 people were shot in 2011 — about four per day — GunStat is a strategy that city officials say will work because it keeps the people who are most likely to shoot off the streets. Philadelphia Inquirer Army seeks to curb rising tide of suicides Soldiers are told to ask questions and escort a friend to a chaplain or hospital in an effort to combat military suicide and change the misconception that only those in combat are at risk. NPR US law enforcement tracks calls, texts and emails more often Law enforcement isn’t just interested in what Americans are saying on the phone or on the Internet. They’re also interested in whom they’re saying it to — information that can be obtained without a warrant. Forbes POLITICS Obama cabinet flunks disclosure test with 19 in 20 ignoring law As Obama nears the end of his term, his administration has failed to follow the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, according to Bloomberg News. Bloomberg Drama! Intrigue! Habeas! The Supreme Court returns Fresh off their most partisan ruling since Bush vs. Gore, the justices face a docket and a vibe that are still taking shape. The Atlantic Blog: Civil rights dominate Supreme Court term  (NBCNews.com) First Read Gay marriage NY arguments put US lawyer on defense A federal appeals court panel forced a Justice Department lawyer into an awkward position, making him explain the government’s decision to abandon defending the Defense of Marriage Act. Seattle Times BUSINESS Crown Castle to buy T-Mobile USA towers for $2.4 billion Crown Castle agreed to acquire rights to operate 7,200 cellular towers from T-Mobile USA for $2.4 billion, giving the carrier’s owner Deutsche Telekom AG (DTE) cash to invest in its U.S. wireless network. Bloomberg Media: in the digital age, a rare fight for print readers The battle for print readers comes even as more people get their news online and from cellphones — generally from newspaper websites — and more news media share stories to save money. Detroit News ENVIRONMENT Fish supply declining, but hope remains for recovery A group of ocean scientists took a look at unstudied fisheries across the world and found grim news. Yet even collapsed fisheries can recover. McClatchy Newspapers Lottery system proposed for distributing Maine elver-fishing licenses Boston.com Millions will die if world fails to act More than 100 million people will die and global economic growth will be cut by 3.2 percent of the GDP by 2030 if the world fails to tackle climate change. Scientific American Blog: Pollutants linked to ‘fracking’ found in Wyoming groundwater  (The Hill) E2 Wire HEALTH ‘Social aggression’ plagues kids’ shows Children between the ages of 2 and 11 are viewing social aggression on television at rates far greater than what many parents may realize, new research indicates. ABC News Tiny medical electronics dissolve harmlessly inside your body A team of researchers has created a form of electronics that can be implanted in a patient’s body then forgotten about — because the implants will dissolve within a week or two. NBCNews.com LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Freddie Mercury, the enigma The magnetic Queen singer is still attracting fans 21 years after his death — yet he was remarkably hard to fathom. Can a documentary and Hollywood film cast any light on the music legend? Guardian Time to reconsider flying with your pet? On the heels of two pet death incidents — both on United Airlines — it may be time to reconsider taking your pet along on the next family vacation. ABC News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (John Dickerson): Election: How to measure for a president Slate Editorial: Helping relatives care for kids may be better deal for all Columbus Dispatch Column (John Wasik): How to invest in prosperity after a Lost Decade Reuters Column (Thomas L. Friedman): Moderate Muslims speak up Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Column (Lance Dickie): Project and protect US interests in the Arctic Seattle Times Column (Michael Reagan): Time to get mad Townhall.com Column (Jeff Bercovici): If you think cheating is rampant now, just wait until Google Glasses Forbes Column (Dean Obeidallah): An entire day without a cell phone CNN   Site edited by: Lavanya Rajagopalan, Sumi Naidoo, Mark Rittenmeyer, Harsha Malik, Betse Lyons, Sandra Crozier, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Tamara Dixon, Cyra Dixon, Aditi Khemka and Amy Marie Phillips.   GOOD NEWS A medical Peace Corps to solve shortages of medical workers abroad Dr. Vanessa Kerry — a daughter of Sen. John Kerry — has founded a new nonprofit that will send doctors and nurses to work in developing countries and, in return, help pay off their student loans. TIME The Sunshine Club gears up for charity The Sunshine Club will begin its charity woodworking projects for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children, crafting toys and other keepsakes. NBCNews.com Cancer survivor wins lottery, plans to pay it forward Nicholas Ruth won $250,000 in the Maryland Mega Millions lottery. The leukemia survivor now plans to “give back” to the local organizations that helped him during his cancer battle. Yahoo! News Man’s recurring tumors may change cancer care CBS News WORLD India: in search of a dream When India won independence 65 years ago, its leaders had a vision for the country’s future. But to persuade voters of the need for reform, India’s leaders need to articulate a new vision of its future. Economist European unrest as cuts hit home After a period of relative calm, European markets shuddered once again as protests erupted across Greece and demonstrators surrounded the Spanish parliament to protest against the austerity program. The Age Spain takes its time over rescue YouTube EDUCATION Toronto school-board Web-link offers kinky sex advice An astounding link on the Toronto District School Board website, which entices children to experiment sexually with vegetables, has a Christian group calling for a criminal investigation. Toronto Sun Traditional and charter schools can help each other, study says A new study suggests that best practices from charter schools can help student achievement at underperforming public schools. The issue is getting the two to cooperate. Christian Science Monitor SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Why an ‘unfriending’ on Facebook hurts According to a recently published study, the more you’re on Facebook, the more emotional ties you have to different interactions on the social platform. The Age Mars rover beams images of ancient streambed NASA’s Curiosity rover has only been on the surface of Mars seven weeks, but it has already turned up evidence of past flowing water on the planet. BBC River fans on Earth and Mars NASA.gov RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Nurturing an American etrog farm Ahead of Sukkot, a Phoenix native farms etrogs for under-served Jewish communities in the United States. Haaretz Tying the thread of faith Abdul Nabi’s family is among the few surviving families that have been making the Anantana daara for the Hindu festival Ananta Padmanabha vrata. The Hindu SPORTS Cheers for referees as NFL’s regular refs return from lockout Cheered from the moment they walked onto the field, the men in stripes ran a smooth and efficient game as the NFL’s lockout of officials came to an end with the Ravens-Browns game. Star Tribune Michael Schumacher ‘undecided’ about staying in Formula 1 Michael Schumacher, the German legend, has been dropped by Mercedes in favor of Lewis Hamilton and is left with the choice of retiring or trying to find a drive elsewhere. BBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Hidden angels: American families saving children with Down syndrome A growing number of Americans are clamoring to adopt children with Down syndrome from eastern European countries, giving them lives their parents never knew they could have. ABC News   Photo of the Day An ultra-Orthodox Jewish boy holds palm fronds to be used to build a Sukka in Bnei Brak, Israel.  (Photo by Ariel Schalit / 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 Kites rise highest against the wind — not with it. Winston Churchill 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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