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California Supreme Court: State constitution gives gays the right ... - San Jose Mercury News


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California Supreme Court: State constitution gives gays the right ...
San Jose Mercury News - 1 hour ago
By Howard Mintz and Denis C. Theriault For four years, the gay rights movement has clung to the hope that the California Supreme Court would reverse its flagging political and legal fortunes across the country and legalize same-sex marriage.
California Supreme Court Overturns Gay Marriage Ban New York Times
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Veto-proof farm spending bill passes Senate - San Francisco Chronicle


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Veto-proof farm spending bill passes Senate
San Francisco Chronicle - 2 hours ago
(05-16) 04:00 PDT Washington - -- The Senate passed the $290 billion, five-year farm bill by a strong veto-proof margin Thursday, ensuring that the measure becomes law despite President Bush's threatened veto, which would be the first presidential veto ...
House OKs increase in GI Bill education benefits Newsday
Bush's farm-bill veto threat has little weight Seattle Times
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Lebanese Government, Hezbollah Seek End to Political Stalemate - Bloomberg


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Lebanese Government, Hezbollah Seek End to Political Stalemate
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Daniel Williams and Massoud A. Derhally May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Lebanon's pro-western government and Hezbollah, the Shiite Muslim party that leads the opposition, seek an end to 18 months of political stalemate today in talks brokered by the Arab ...
Lebanon leaders to meet in Qatar BBC News
Qatar to host Lebanon peace talks Aljazeera.net
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Populist Premier Puts a Face on Beijing Response - Wall Street Journal

Populist Premier Puts a Face on Beijing Response
Wall Street Journal - 2 hours ago
Just over two hours after Monday's massive earthquake struck China, Premier Wen Jiabao boarded a flight to devastated Sichuan province.
China buries quake dead; school collapses in focus Washington Post
China ramps up quake relief efforts Aljazeera.net
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Cyclone beggars line roads of Myanmar delta - Reuters


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Cyclone beggars line roads of Myanmar delta
Reuters - 53 minutes ago
KUNGYANGON, Myanmar, May 16 (Reuters) - The rows of beggars on either side of the road stretched for miles, twin columns of human misery left by the winds and waves of Cyclone Nargis.
Burma storm aid frustrations grow BBC News
Pentagon Calls on Burma's Junta to Accept Aid Voice of America
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Clinton's 'sexism' dodge - Boston Globe


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Clinton's 'sexism' dodge
Boston Globe - 5 hours ago
LET'S SAY Hillary Clinton's remaining primary rival were not Barack Obama but a white male. Suppose she were ahead in pledged delegates, led in the popular vote in DNC-approved contests, had raised the most money, and had attracted the most ...
Obama-Clinton is no match made in heaven Indianapolis Star
Why no campaign stops in Tri-Cities? Thank our state Democratic Party Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
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13-2 vote for museum - Chicago Sun-Times


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13-2 vote for museum
Chicago Sun-Times - 52 minutes ago
BY FRAN SPIELMAN AND ART GOLAB Staff Reporters The Mayor Daley-controlled Chicago Plan Commission approved the mayor's controversial plan Thursday to build a new $100 million Children's Museum in Grant Park, setting the stage for a City Council ...
Children's Museum plan on city panel's agenda Chicago Tribune
Planning board supports museum move Belleville News Democrat
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California school districts deciding how to cope with state budget ... - Los Angeles Times

California school districts deciding how to cope with state budget ...
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
LA Unified and others consider spending reductions amid uncertainty about their funding. Balanced budgets must be submitted by June 30.
School District approves $150000 toward turf field Summit Daily News
State to take over schools Jackson Clarion Ledger
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Yahoo?s Chairman Disputes Icahn?s Accusations - New York Times


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Yahoo?s Chairman Disputes Icahn?s Accusations
New York Times - 4 hours ago
By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN and MIGUEL HELFT SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo?s chairman, Roy Bostock, rejected late Thursday accusations from the billionaire investor Carl C. Icahn that the company?s board had acted irrationally in turning down a $47.5 billion ...
Video: Icahn to Launch Proxy Battle Against Yahoo AssociatedPress
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British Airways to Pay First Dividend In Seven Years Amid Soaring ... - Wall Street Journal

British Airways to Pay First Dividend In Seven Years Amid Soaring ...
Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago
By ROD STONE LONDON -- British Airways PLC Friday said full-year profit more than doubled, helped by demand for premium tickets, and announced it would pay its first annual dividend since the 2001 fiscal year despite warning of tough trading conditions ...
UPDATE 3-BA profits soar, braces for turbulent year ahead Reuters
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CBS in Deal to Buy CNet to Increase Online Ads - New York Times


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CBS in Deal to Buy CNet to Increase Online Ads
New York Times - 7 hours ago
By BRIAN STELTER Networks typically trot out corporate executives, programmers and stars to pitch to advertisers during the television industry?s annual upfront season.
Video: CBS in $1.8B Deal for News, Info Site CNet AssociatedPress
CBS to buy online pioneer CNet for $1.8 billion MarketWatch
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Gay marriage back as a campaign issue - Boston Globe


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Gay marriage back as a campaign issue
Boston Globe - 2 hours ago
Senator Hillary Clinton (shown on her campaign plane) rapped Senator John McCain for opposing the farm bill. (ELISE AMENDOLA/ASSOCIATED PRESS) Yesterday's California Supreme Court decision striking down a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage ...
Bill includes billions in farm subsidies USA Today
Clinton Criticizes Bush, McCain New York Times
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Obama warns Republicans about critical ads - The Associated Press


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Obama warns Republicans about critical ads
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
CHICAGO (AP) - Perhaps no one took greater comfort in the Republican Party's third straight loss of a long-held House seat this week than Barack Obama, who says the results point to clear limits in the effectiveness of attack ads he expects this fall.
Where they stand on ? global warming Chicago Tribune
Same-sex marriage ruling adds a volatile new issue to the ... Los Angeles Times
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Democrats are about to fumble another election - High Springs Heralds


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Democrats are about to fumble another election
High Springs Heralds - 1 hour ago
Funny thing about Democrats and their primary? they always find a way to lose the general election. The Republican Party rarely beats them; they beat themselves.
The Danger of Fighting On Washington Post
Clinton's supporters decry sexism in campaign Columbus Dispatch
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PS3 voted 'teen favourite' - CVG Online


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PS3 voted 'teen favourite'
CVG Online - 48 minutes ago
A Global Youth Survey conducted by Habbo, the second one it's done apparently, has revealed that PlayStation 3 "is the console of choice for teens today".
Microsoft's Greenberg: Xbox 360 'New Home For GTA' Gamasutra
MS: PS3 Getting "Squeezed Out" Next Generation
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Indictment in Internet Suicide - Washington Post


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Indictment in Internet Suicide
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
A federal grand jury indicted a Missouri woman for her alleged role in a MySpace hoax against a 13-year-old neighbor who committed suicide.
Woman Indicted In MySpace Suicide Case Slashdot
Woman indicted in MySpace hoax suicide Reuters
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Cold Comfort for Polar Bears - Wall Street Journal


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Cold Comfort for Polar Bears
Wall Street Journal - 2 hours ago
By JIM CARLTON Visitors to some of the oil fields that fringe Alaska's Beaufort Sea get this rather disturbing warning before venturing out into the Arctic cold: Look carefully under cars in the parking lot and the buildings on stilts.
Video: Polar Bears On Thin Ice (CBS News) CBS
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Fantasy war epic 'Prince' is a worthy heir to first 'Narnia' - New York Daily News


New York Daily News
Fantasy war epic 'Prince' is a worthy heir to first 'Narnia'
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Fantasy-adventure about siblings who help save a magical land. With William Moseley, Ben Barnes.
'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian': The magic is gone San Jose Mercury News
'Prince Caspian' will rule at the box office Los Angeles Times
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InnerTube: 'American Idol' runner-up Syesha says finalist Davids ... - New York Daily News


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InnerTube: 'American Idol' runner-up Syesha says finalist Davids ...
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
BY CRISTINA KINON "American Idol" second runner-up Syesha Mercado isn't picking favorites for the finale, but she does think the two Davids have qualities that will carry them through.
David Squared Equals Bigger Idol Numbers E! Online
Idol' Exit Q&A: Syesha Mercado Entertainment Weekly
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Hollywood private eye convicted - San Jose Mercury News


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Hollywood private eye convicted
San Jose Mercury News - 1 hour ago
AP LOS ANGELES - Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano was convicted Thursday on federal racketeering charges for digging up dirt for well-heeled clients such as Chris Rock and Michael Ovitz to use in lawsuits, divorces and business disputes ...
Investigator Guilty in Hollywood Wiretapping Case New York Times
Sleuth to stars Anthony Pellicano goin' behind bars New York Daily News
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Spurs Rule Third Quarter To Force Winner-Take-All - ESPN


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Spurs Rule Third Quarter To Force Winner-Take-All
ESPN - 2 hours ago
By Marc Stein SAN ANTONIO -- To get to the first Game 7 on the road of Tim Duncan's professional life, there was bound to be only one sure path.
Spurs shoot their way into Game 7 FOXSports.com
Spurs 99, Hornets 80 Hornets Fall on Road but Have Shot at Home New York Times
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Daboll doesn't recall talk - Boston Globe


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Daboll doesn't recall talk
Boston Globe - 1 hour ago
Brian Daboll, the former Patriots assistant coach with whom Matt Walsh claims he shared information regarding the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough practice prior to Super Bowl XXXVI, has no recollection of the conversation, the NFL said yesterday.
Arlen Specter has good reason to keep an eye on NFL, Spygate Los Angeles Times
Specter Calls Patriots? Spying Wider Than Stated New York Times
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For Big Brown, Preakness defeat seems out of question - USA Today


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For Big Brown, Preakness defeat seems out of question
USA Today - 6 hours ago
By Scott Finley, Special for USA TODAY In the process, Big Brown defied trends and tradition while overcoming inexperience, the far outside post position and a wide trip.
Big Brown hits Pimlico No surprises in autopsy report on Eight Belles San Francisco Chronicle
On-time delivery expected Boston Globe
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to breast cancer, study finds - Los Angeles Times


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Vitamin D deficiency linked to breast cancer, study finds
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
Patients with deficient levels at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have their cancer metastasize and turn deadly, researchers say.
Vitamin D may lower breast cancer risk Reuters
Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds The Associated Press
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Shingles Vaccine Recommended - New York Times

Shingles Vaccine Recommended
New York Times - 5 hours ago
By BLOOMBERG NEWS People 60 or older should be vaccinated with Zostavax against shingles, a painful disorder related to chickenpox, health officials said.
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 60 Washington Post
US recommends shingles vaccine for age 60 and up Reuters
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Veterans Affairs staffer 'counseled' for no-stress-disorder e-mail - New York Daily News


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Veterans Affairs staffer 'counseled' for no-stress-disorder e-mail
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
By Richard Sisk WASHINGTON - Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake Thursday dressed down a staffer who advised blocking vets from receiving posttraumatic stress disorder treatment in order to save money.
Doctor Urged Fewer Diagnoses of PTSD Washington Post
VA Disavows Combat Stress Memo New York Times
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Trudy Rubin: UN can and should step in in Myanmar - Dallas Morning News


Turkish Press
Trudy Rubin: UN can and should step in in Myanmar
Dallas Morning News - 2 hours ago
With more than 60000 dead and missing, and up to 1.5 million threatened by hunger, disease and exposure, Myanmar's generals are stalling.
Weather again threatens Burma cyclone victims Radio Australia
Myanmar to Admit Thai Doctors as West Presses for More Access Bloomberg
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Myanmar declares new constitution ratified after partial vote - Los Angeles Times


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Myanmar declares new constitution ratified after partial vote
Los Angeles Times - 52 minutes ago
The UN and European Union have sent officials to Yangon to try to persuade the military regime to allow foreign teams and equipment into Myanmar, also known as Burma, to assess needs and supervise the distribution of supplies.
Myanmar junta warns against hoarding cyclone aid The Associated Press
Myanmar resists world pressure Aljazeera.net
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UN must get involved in Burma - Toronto Star


Times Online
UN must get involved in Burma
Toronto Star - 1 hour ago
Hundreds of thousands of people are in a state of hopelessness in Burma, in desperate need of assistance that people and nations around the world are so willing to provide.
More aid heading for Burma ITV.com
Burma relief supplies 'lacking' The Press Association
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John McCain and Barack Obama tilt toward the center on Iraq plans - Los Angeles Times


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John McCain and Barack Obama tilt toward the center on Iraq plans
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
By Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON -- After launching their candidacies with opposite positions on the Iraq war, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama seem to be edging toward a middle ground between them.
Video: McCain: Bin Laden Will Be Dead (CBS News) CBS
McCain sees troops out of Iraq by 2013 Seattle Times
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Bin Laden vows to fight Israel on 60th anniversary - Reuters UK


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Bin Laden vows to fight Israel on 60th anniversary
Reuters UK - 1 hour ago
DUBAI (Reuters) - Osama bin Laden vowed in an audio tape marking Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations to continue the fight against the Jewish state and not give up an inch of Palestinian land.
'Bin Laden' call targets Israel BBC News
Bin Laden Audio Released On Israel's 60th CBS News
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