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California Court Voids Gay Marriage Ban
Posted: 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Filed Under: Nation News, Politics News
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In a big victory for gay rights, the California Supreme Court overturned a measure Thursday banning same-sex marriage. The 4-3 ruling opens the door for the nation's most populous state to let homosexual couples get married. The ban was originally approved by California voters. Above, two women celebrate the decision in San Francisco.
Bush Faults Pre-War Intelligence
Posted: Wednesday 05/14/08 09:12 AM EDT
Filed Under: Iraq News, Politics News
While saying he doesn't feel he was misled, President Bush cites disappointment in "flawed" intelligence leading up to the war in Iraq. In a wide-raging interview, Bush says he believes that if a Democrat is elected in November and pulls troops out of Iraq, that could lead to another attack on the United States. Bush also reveals that he gave up playing golf in 2003 out of respect for U.S. soldiers killed in the war.
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RNC Head Quits Over Myanmar Report
Posted: Saturday 05/10/08 07:16 PM EDT
Doug Goodyear, who was chosen by John McCain's campaign to head up the 2008 Republican National Convention, quits "so as not to become a distraction" after a report linked his lobbying firm to the Myanmar military regime.
Congressman Admits Child From Affair
Posted: Friday 05/09/08 10:37 AM EDT
Filed Under: Nation News, Politics News
A Republican congressman from New York admits that he fathered a child with his lover. The admission came after Rep. Vito Fossella -- a married father to three other children -- was pulled over last week by cops and arrested on drunken driving charges. He's up for re-election this year.
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