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California gay marriage ban struck down, appeals court cites equal rights
San Jose Mercury News
By Howard Mintz A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Proposition 8, finding that California's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional because it deprives gay and lesbian couples of the equal right to wed. With a decision that pushes the ...
Court Strikes Down Ban on Gay Marriage in CaliforniaNew York Times
Appeals Court Rejects Gay Marriage BanWall Street Journal
Court: Calif. gay-marriage ban unconstitutionalCBS News
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Criticism of Clint's car ad is just a lot of gas
New York Daily News
Clint Eastwood narrated Chrysler's Super Bowl commercial ?It's Halftime in America,? which drew criticism for allegedly carrying a political message. I'm not sure whether the tempest over Clint Eastwood's Super Bowl ad is more silly or more depressing.
Clint's Chrysler Ad: From the Director of Pineapple ExpressTIME
Chrysler, Dirty Harry and the bailoutThe Seattle Times
Super Bowl auto ads scoring big onlineThe Detroit News
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'Mommy's in the trunk': Evidence or nothing?
The Associated Press
SEATTLE (AP) ? The summer after Susan Powell disappeared, her father said, her young son Braden drew a picture at day care of a van with three people in it and told caregivers it showed his family going camping: "Mommy's in the trunk," the boy said.
Josh Powell left voicemail before killing self, sons in blazeSalt Lake Tribune
Josh Powell's last message: 'I am not able to live without my sons'KEPR 19

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Colorado Holds Caucus as Romney and Santorum Make Final Pitches
Fox News
Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Related Stories Some Democrats Fear Backlash Over Obama's Handling of Immigration Hispanic Voters on the Fence as Obama Speaks to Influential Civil Rights Group Latinos in Colorado Spearhead Population Boom ...
Romney Braces for Santorum Threat as Minnesota Vote LoomsSan Francisco Chronicle
Looking to reset campaign, Santorum hits 3 statesThe Associated Press
US Republican Presidential Race Moves to Colorado, MinnesotaVoice of America
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Obama campaign throws support to Obama super PAC
CBS News
The Obama campaign on Tuesday defended its decision to urge fundraisers to back the outside group backing his re-election bid, telling reporters the choice to reverse himself was approved by the president himself. The campaign late Monday announced ...
Obama's 'super PAC' decision reflects new campaign realityLos Angeles Times
Obama campaign urges fundraisers to back super PACThe Associated Press
Axelrod defends super-PAC decisionUSA TODAY
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New surveys: Catholics want birth control coverage
USA TODAY
By Cathy Lynn Grossman, USA TODAY Pundits and bishops warn President Obama he could lose the white Catholic vote over requiring a contraception option for insurance plans. But Catholic women say they want birth control covered in employee health plans.
Weekly Standard: Obamacare Vs. The CatholicsNPR
Poll: Exempt churches from Obama rulePolitico
Boston's Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley criticizes federal move to require health ...Boston.com
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Pennsylvania Senate Passes Compromise Bill on Gas Drilling
New York Times
HARRISBURG, Pa. ? The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would impose a tax on the shale gas industry in exchange for removing many of the barriers to development, a compromise that critics said left municipalities with little ...
Pennsylvania Poised to Permit Counties to Tax Gas WellsBusinessWeek
Governor proposes 30 percent cut in Penn State appropriationPenn State Live
Governor Corbett's Budget Focuses on Fiscal Restraint, Free EnterpriseFOX43.com
State College News -Governors Journal -Pittsburgh Business Times
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School sex abuse scandal: Removal of all teachers protested
Los Angeles Times
Parents were tense and emotional Tuesday outside the temporarily closed Los Angeles school where two teachers are accused of lewd conduct with students. Parents and students argued about whether the school district should have reassigned the entire ...
LA school removes entire staff amid sex abuse allegationsFox News
The Horrors of Miramonte: After an LA School's Sex-Abuse Scandal, Can the ...TIME
School's Staff Removed During Bondage Photo ProbeKSBW The Central Coast
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Mo. Teen Killer Had Troubled Family, Depression
ABC News
A psychiatrist testifying for prosecutors says there is no way that an antidepressant drug could have made a Missouri teenager kill a 9-year-old neighbor girl. Dr. Anthony Rothschild testified Tuesday in the sentencing hearing for Elisa Bustamante, ...
Missouri teen killer had troubled family, depressionChicago Sun-Times
Missouri teen convicted in 9-year-old's murder had troubled family, problems ...Washington Post
Sentencing hearing in Mo. child slayingUPI.com

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