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In this file photo, diamond dealer Samba Sabali, 76, weighs the diamonds, in the town of Koidu in Sierra Leone. Hollywood's take on "conflict diamonds" has brought attention back to how gems associated with wealth and glamor have too often meant war and suffering in Africa.  (Photo by Ben Curtis / AP) Everything you need to know about blood diamonds Blood diamonds are defined by the UN as gems that originate from areas controlled by forces opposed to internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action against those governments. Guardian Blog: Models, diamonds and Sierra Leone BBC Jobless claims in US unexpectedly climb More Americans than projected filed applications for unemployment insurance, indicating employers kept cutting staff. Bloomberg Top Biden aide on jobs MarketWatch   Ban on Prop 8 not out of the woods yet While a federal judge has ruled that California's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the fight's not over yet. Defendants and plaintiffs must respond to the judge's temporary stay. NY Daily News President Obama's beliefs meet his policy Washington Post Hundreds rally in support of Prop 8 ruling YouTube Special section: Where same-sex couples can marry CBC News Indictments expected in terror case The Justice Department will unseal more than a dozen indictments and announce arrests of a number of people who have been helping funnel young men in the U.S. to a terrorist group in Somalia. NPR Why having a sister makes you kinder New research shows that having a sister makes you a kinder person. The study has found that adolescents with sisters feel less lonely and fearful. ABC News   NATION The Gulf oil spill's cost comes into focus In the Gulf, the footprint the spill leaves on the regional economy, the environment and the mental health of those closest to the disaster is likely to be felt for many years. USA TODAY BP pumping cement into blown-out Gulf well MSNBC McChrystal reporter barred from being embedded with US troops The journalist whose article in Rolling Stone magazine led to the sacking of General Stanley McChrystal has been barred from being embedded with U.S. troops next month. Guardian Washington, DC poor eligible for discount on medical marijuana No one should be too poor to buy pot if they live in Washington, at least if the marijuana is for a medical condition. That's the conclusion of a new medical marijuana law enacted in the nation's capital. NPR POLITICS Senate to confirm Kagan as fourth woman The Senate is set to confirm President Barack Obama's nominee, Elena Kagan, whose addition to the court will mark the first time three female justices have served concurrently. TIME Senate clears way for aid to states The Senate cleared the last major hurdle to approving a $26 billion aid package for cash-strapped states that is expected to keep teachers from being laid off and sustain medical care for the poor. South Florida Sun Sentinel BUSINESS Mortgage rates hit another low Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level on record, offering the most attractive opportunity in decades for those who qualify to refinance or buy a home. USA TODAY School shopping adds up After last year's belt-tightening, families are expected to spend a little more on their children's back-to-school needs, especially during sales-tax holiday. St. Louis Post-Dispatch States' tax holiday irresponsible, critics say NPR Signs of US recovery push stocks higher The Toronto stock market was higher as data showing evidence of weak but better-than-expected growth in U.S. private sector employment and the American service sector fuelled enthusiasm. The Star ENVIRONMENT Can Brazil become the world's first environmental superpower? Brazil would not be the first nation to become rich from its resources — but its challenge is to compete economically without destroying its environment. Guardian Climate models and warming Researchers have developed a new model that specifies the maximum volumes of carbon dioxide that humans may emit and remain below the increased climate warming of 2 degrees Celsius. Environmental News Network World War II camp could illuminate dark period in US Congress is taking steps that could bring Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Wyoming into the national parks system. USA TODAY EDUCATION Students turn to 'recovery' programs In high schools all over the country, thousands of students who failed high school courses are getting a second chance. EducationNews.org For-profit colleges misled students, witnesses say For-profit college recruiters pressured students to sign up for courses and lied about the cost of programs to boost enrollment, witnesses said at a U.S. Senate hearing. Bloomberg LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Song-and-dance man Nigel Lythgoe returning to 'Idol' Expect more than just new judges on the 10th season of American Idol this winter. Everything from the semifinals to performance production values may be up for discussion. USA TODAY Online movie campaigns: Time to see the bigger picture Film distributors are using Twitter, Facebook and other technologies to draw audiences into cinemas — and it's working, says Daniel Bettridge. The Independent RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Mainstream Islamic organizations share al-Qaida ideology Many apparently mainstream Muslim groups have the same ideology as violent Islamists, according to a secret report from the think tank Quilliam. Telegraph.co.uk Greek priest right at home with soccer fans Many soccer fans follow the sport religiously, and Father Christos Mitsios is no exception. The Greek Orthodox priest has become a mainstay in the hardcore section at Thessaloniki matches. Philadelphia Inquirer   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Jackie Gingrich Cushman): News or noise Creators Syndicate Blog (Michael Barthel): Mosque episode should be Abe Foxman's Waterloo  (Salon) War Room Column (Victor Hanson): Illogical immigration RealClearPolitics Column (Dahlia Lithwick): A brilliant ruling Slate Column (Sara Haji): Tell Target to stop supporting anti-LGBT bigotry The Nation Column (David Holahan): Fuming at the DMV Hartford Courant Column (Peter Metcalf): Outdoor recreation a long-term economic boon Salt Lake Tribune Editorial: Debunking class-size myth Orlando Sentinel Column (Daniel Indiviglio): Who would want to buy Barnes & Noble? The Atlantic Column (Steve Kornacki): An awful argument for replacing Biden with Hillary Salon   Site edited by: Mahvish Kazmi, Alexa Even, Ayesha Sharma, Selena Williams, Michael Makofka, Anne Lawver, Jodi McMaster, Maribel Limon, Jessica Duncan, John Harvell, Alen Amini, Tanya Flowers, Daishi Sato, Paul Wertheim, Brigitte Leschhorn and George Knowles.   GOOD NEWS UK woman with 4 transplanted organs gets her MD The first woman in the United Kingdom to have all her major organs transplanted has now signed on to a lifetime of hospital visits — but this time as the doctor. ABC News 40 billionaires pledge to give away half their wealth Forty wealthy families have joined Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett in a pledge to give at least half their wealth to charity. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Special section: Gates-Buffet giving pledge The Chronicle of Philanthropy WORLD Iran defiant in nuclear documents As Iran and world powers prepare for new nuclear talks, letters by Tehran's envoys to top international officials suggest major progress is unlikely. Houston Chronicle NonSTARTer? Obama's troubled nuclear treaty TIME Tired of war, thousands of Iraqis want to go to US Over 4.7 million Iraqis have left Iraq since 2003, in what the United Nations refugee agency calls the worst humanitarian crisis in the Middle East since millions of Palestinians were displaced in 1948. MSNBC South Korea begins massive military drill South Korea has launched its biggest-ever anti-submarine exercises, the military says, despite warnings of retaliation from the North. BBC HEALTH Too much pregnancy weight gain raises child’s obesity risk Women who put on too many pounds during pregnancy are at risk of having a baby with a high birth weight, which may increase the child’s risk for long-term obesity, researchers report. WebMD Cholesterol genes 'may help treatment' Ninety-five different genes have been identified by an international group of experts which affect cholesterol levels in the blood. BBC Thought-controlled prosthetic limb system to be tested on humans The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded a contract to The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory to manage the testing of the system on human subjects. ScienceDaily SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Google and Verizon are said to be 'near deal to end net neutrality' The internet giants Google and Verizon are reportedly close to a deal that could bring an end to "net neutrality," allowing the telecoms company to prioritize the speed in which it delivers content to users. Guardian Feds admit storing body scan images Agencies have defended body scanning by insisting that images will be discarded after they're viewed. The Transportation Security Administration claimed "scanned images cannot be stored or recorded." CNET News Size isn't everything: the big brain myth One group of researchers has scrutinised the primate archaeological record and concluded that the human brain has evolved just as would be expected for a primate of our size. New Scientist SPORTS Shaq signs with Celtics Shaquille O'Neal, the 7 foot 1, 325 pound center in the twilight of a brilliant career, is coming to the Eastern Conference champions, hoping to add to his four NBA titles. CBS News Yankees' Alex Rodriguez finally joins 600 home run club A-Rod joined the exclusive club, belting his historic home run against Shaun Marcum of the Blue Jays in the first inning as a raucous Yankee Stadium crowd saluted him with a standing ovation. NY Daily News A-Rod's milestone homers ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Colo. district boots traditional salary The 11,000-student district in Southern Colorado will be the first to replace the traditional salary schedule with a pay system based on observations of teacher practice and student-achievement results. Education Week   Photo of the Day A man repairs an old car in Havana, Cuba.  (Photo by Javier Galeano / 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 Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life. 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