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Iraqi women look at the site of a blast at a bus station in the Baiyaa neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq. A parked car bomb exploded in a busy outdoor bus station at rush hour, killing at least 20 people and wounding at least 40, police said. Some 40 minibuses were incinerated in the explosion.   (Photo by Hadi Mizban / AP) Israel opens Gaza commercial crossing for trial run Israel opened part of a major commercial crossing with Gaza for the first time since the Islamist group Hamas seized control of the coastal strip two weeks ago, U.N. and Israeli officials said. Reuters At least 12 Palestinians killed in Gaza raids Ha'aretz Palestinians die in Gaza raid MSNBC Poll says distrust of U.S. is growing Unease with American foreign policy and President Bush has intensified in countries that are some of the closest U.S. allies and around the globe, a survey said. Guardian Discontent with global leaders grows NPR   34 killed in separate Baghdad bombings A car bomb killed 25 people in Baghdad where minibuses pick up and drop off passengers, while 20 beheaded bodies were found on a river bank south of the capital, Iraqi police said. Reuters Report: Iraqi force training producing 'mixed results' CNN Bush rejects WH subpoenas MSNBC 'Attitude' of vice president CBS News U.N. officials head to N. Korean reactor U.N. inspectors headed to North Korea’s key nuclear reactor for the first time since 2002 to discuss plans to shut the plutonium-producing facility. MSNBC Death toll in Texas floods at 11 More rain fell in flood-weary parts of Texas, where evacuations were under way and residents were bracing for even more of the constant downpours that have killed 11 people in recent days. CNN   NATION China to enact new labor law Beijing's willingness to balance its desire for investment against the need to improve conditions for workers have led to the most significant change in Chinese labor rules in more than a decade. Houston Chronicle All 22 passengers killed in Cambodia plane crash The 22 passengers and crew on PMT Air flight U4-241 that crashed in southern Cambodia have been found dead. Chosun Ilbo No survivors in Cambodia crash Reuters U.S. lawmakers want apology for Japan sex slaves A congressional panel endorsed overwhelmingly a resolution urging Japan to apologize formally for coercing thousands of women to work as sex slaves for its World War 2 military. Forbes U.S. vote for Japan apology BBC POLITICS Immigration bill goes down in defeat The comprehensive immigration reform bill that has dodged attacks from the left and right for weeks failed its most important test. Passage of the legislation now appears unlikely. The Hill 2 GOP senators split with Bush over Iraq In a sign that Republican support for the White House's Iraq strategy is starting to wane, two senators who have stood with President Bush are calling on him to plan for a U.S. troop withdrawal. Baltimore Sun Lugar hopes shift persuades Bush on iraq NPR BUSINESS 2 oil giants exit Venezuela In response to Chávez's demands for equity, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips opt to walk away from what may be the world's largest potential oil reserves. BusinessWeek Oil surges more than $1 in N.Y. After U.S. fuel supplies drop Bloomberg Northwest blames pilots for delays Acrimony between Northwest Airlines and its pilots may be to blame for hundreds of canceled flights, but analysts say the situation needs to improve quickly to avoid further damage. CNBC Air travel - Is it getting worse? MSNBC SPORTS Alinghi win, Team NZ lodge protest Alinghi sailed over the line first but the result of this America's Cup race is shrouded in doubt. In a dramatic twist to the end of race four, Alinghi appear to have run foul of a regatta technicality. Stuff.co.nz 'Roid rage' questions surround Benoit murder-suicide The discovery of anabolic steroids in pro-wrestler Chris Benoit's home has raised speculation that the drugs may be linked to his death and the killings of his wife and young son. CNN Pro-wrestler's suicide shines spotlight on steroid use WJZ SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Tasmanian Tiger extinction mystery A University of Adelaide project led by zoologist Dr. Jeremy Austin is investigating whether the world-fabled Tasmanian Tiger may have survived beyond its reported extinction in the late 1930s. Science Daily Supercomputer steps up the pace The world's fastest commercial supercomputer has been launched by computer giant IBM. Blue Gene/P is three times more potent than the current fastest machine, BlueGene/L, also built by IBM. BBC EDUCATION States urged on teacher qualifications A new teacher in North Dakota works for a year on probation before getting job security. In Missouri, it's five years, demonstrating how policies affecting teachers vary from state to state. Seattle Post-Intelligencer How dads influence their daughters' interest in math Dads have a major impact on the degree of interest their daughters develop in math, according to a University of Michigan study. Science Daily   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Silence over corruption and killing is helping nobody Times Online Column: The 9/11 deniers New York Post Editorial: Bush administration: too cozy by half Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: A cry for chocolate San Francisco Chronicle Column (Joe Conason): Centrists finally give up on Iraq New York Observer Column (Ed Husain): With God on their side? Guardian Column (Tina Brown): A world without the Diana Effect USA Today Column (Robert Samuelson): The revolt against college rankings Real Clear Politics   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Yvonne Lee, Julia McCallum, Walt Chiu and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Nonprofits receive millions from estate of Civil War vet The last wishes of a Civil War veteran are being fulfilled almost 80 years after his death. Three nonprofits are splitting nearly $10 million from the estate of Adam Brinker. WCBS Pilot completes round-the-world trip Barrington Irving flashed a weary but bright grin as he stepped out of his single-engine plane, completing a three-month, around-the-world trip he hopes will put him in the record books. Sun-Sentinel Youngest solo world flier? CBS News NATION Firefighters make headway; blaze 55 percent contained A break in the wind allowed firefighters to gain ground on a stubborn wildfire near Lake Tahoe as they prepared for more blustery conditions. CNN Prisons, jails see largest increase in inmates since 2000 Prisons and jails added more than 42,000 inmates last year, the largest increase since 2000. Overall, the number of people behind bars was more than 2.2 million. Pierceland Herald Ride shotgun with the Newark police ABC News Major power outage causes delays, headaches in NYC A brief power outage darkened large parts of Manhattan and the Bronx, knocking out traffic lights, cutting subway service and forcing the evacuation of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Newsday Lightning blamed for power outage MSNBC ENVIRONMENT Feds: Storing carbon dioxide underground can work Coal seams deep below the ground could be used to store carbon dioxide released by human activities, government scientists have found. LiveScience Northern spotted owl's decline revives old concerns Habitat for the famous owl is again a hot issue, as the U.S. seeks to set aside less old-growth forest. Christian Science Monitor LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Liz Claiborne dies at 78 Fashion designer Liz Claiborne, whose styles became a cornerstone of career women's wardrobes in the 1970s and 1980s, has died, the company she founded said. She was 78. Houston Chronicle Hudson, Beyonce among BET winners Although the BET Awards doled out awards to some of entertainment's most celebrated performers, it was the show's tributes to living and recently departed legends that evoked the most emotion. TIME Magazine bans Hilton coverage A magazine has banned newly freed socialite Paris Hilton from its latest publication, claiming staff and readers are suffering "Paris fatigue." Hollywood.com HEALTH Mom's antidepressant use poses little danger to baby Pregnant women who use antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are not increasing the risk of most birth defects for their newborns, new research suggests. Health Day Antidepressants and pregnancy CBS News In Massachusetts, test for a pioneering health plan One of the most ambitious healthcare initiatives by a U.S. state is entering a make-or-break implementation phase — just in time to become a model of success or failure for presidential candidates. Christian Science Monitor U.N. sees bird flu progress Countries are making progress in fighting bird flu but concerns remain for some nations — especially Indonesia, Egypt and Nigeria — where human contamination is still possible, the United Nations said. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Bishop Tutu calls for better media reporting of religion Archbishop Desmond Tutu called on the media to be more careful in their choice of words when reporting on religious conflict. Reuters U.S. Senate prepares to say 'Om' A Hindu prayer will kick off the upcoming U.S. Senate session, reports the Cybercast News Service. Salon.com   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Tenet: No 'serious debate' held over Iraq Former CIA chief George Tenet said the Bush administration used him as a scapegoat over intelligence issues with the war in Iraq, and debate among top officials was absent.   Photo of the Day Beyonce and Mo'Nique perform at the 7th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles.   (Photo by Kevork Djansezian / 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 He that does good for good's sake seeks neither paradise nor reward, but he is sure of both in the end. 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