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Prop. 8 Reignites Calif. Same-Sex Marriage Battle
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:05:00 -0400
A ballot initiative could make gay marriage in California illegal again. Proposition 8 asks voters to amend the state constitution so that marriage is defined solely as a union between one man and one woman. After trailing in the polls, the measure is now surging, partly due to national support.
Judge In Stevens Trial: Some Evidence Tainted
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:11:00 -0400
A federal judge has ruled that some key evidence in the trial of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens will be struck from the case. Judge Emmet Sullivan will tell the jury to disregard it because of prosecutorial misconduct. Stevens is accused of not including gifts and services he received on his Senate financial disclosure forms.
High Court Hears Navy Sonar Case
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:07:00 -0400
Environmental advocacy groups say the Navy is required to adopt steps to minimize the damage done to whales and dolphins. The president has gotten around the requirement by suspending environmental laws in the name of national security.
