Implications of sodomy ruling widen beyond gay rights
The Supreme Court’s decision striking down bans on intimate same sex activity is seen by legal experts as reinforcing constitutional grounds for abortion rulings. Emory law professor David Garrow says the ruling strengthens the court’s abortion reasoning, signaling broader impact on private conduct cases. A U S troops patrol Balad near Baghdad as reported.
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Soldier killed in ambush in southern Iraq near Najaf
U S Central Command reported a soldier from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force killed while investigating a car theft in Najaf 100 miles southwest of Baghdad. The name was being withheld pending relatives notification. Three suspects were detained in the disappearance of two other U S servicemen.
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First legal safe in injection site to open in Canada
Vancouver will launch North America’s first legal safe injection site this year. A 12 seat facility in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside will be federally funded and supervised by nurses. Viviana Zanocco of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority confirms September opening.
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Vancou Vick
Rin
Federa
Medicare changes talk slows as GOP leaders push plan
Top Republicans in Congress dampened rapid compromise talk on Medicare over prescription drug benefits and cost controls. Senate leader Frist and Speaker Hastert urged moving forward with a plan charging higher premiums for some seniors while linking drug costs to income. The House passed the GOP bill 216 to 215 after late votes from Otter and Emerson, with Lowey’s sisterly hug marking the moment.
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Rainfall May Not Drive West Nile Spread Says CDCExperts
Experts warn rainfall alone may not boost West Nile cases. The virusTransmits from infected birds to mosquitoes, with age of mosquitoes a key factor. Last year’s outbreak reached 4100 cases and 284 deaths, but no human cases yet this spring. Authorities stress mosquito habitats and prevention.
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Anthony Marfin
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Georgia Division of Public Health
West Nile
Tom Campbell
Center For Environmental Health
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Fuller resigns as Us Weekly editor to lead American Media
Bonnie Fuller leaves Us Weekly after reviving the magazine to become editorial director of American Media Inc. She resigned Thursday, 16 months after taking over Us Weekly, with spokeswoman Samantha Rosenthal confirming the move. Fuller boosted circulation through splashy covers and graphics. Arnold Schwarzenegger jokes about a run for governor while promoting Terminator 3, with advisors delaying decision until after the July 2 release. Leno hosted Schwarzenegger at NBC Studios before a Camp Pendleton screening for Marines. Clint Eastwood’s Mystic River opens New York Film Festival as festival kicks off October 3.
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Us Weekly
American Media Inc
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Jann Wenner
Walt Disney Co
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
California
Gray Davis
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Jay Leno
NBC
Schwarzenegger
Camp Pendleton
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Man mauled by grizzly in Montana back country
Bob Johnson, a 55 year old retired Montana railroader, survived a brutal grizzly attack in Tom Miner Basin north of Yellowstone. He grabbed the bear’s face with both hands and sustained scalp loss, deep gashes, claw marks, and teeth punctures. He walked several miles to seek help at a guest ranch and was treated in Livingston.
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