Iraq violence and Vatican canonization mix in global briefing
Gunmen killed three Iraqi women aiding the U.S. led coalition as Italian troops faced attacks in Nasiriyah. A U.S. soldier died in a bomb blast and clashes left two Iraqi fighters dead with twenty wounded. Pope John Paul II canonized Gianna Beretta Molla and five others amid protests and religious praise. Colin Powell, blocked by Yasser Arafat, said a Palestinian state by 2005 seems unlikely as talks shift to Berlin with Condoleezza Rice meeting Qureia.
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Cambridge Couples Line Up For First State Gay Marriage Licenses
Cambridge residents Marcia Hams and Susan Shepherd arrived at City Hall at midnight to secure one of the first state sanctioned gay marriage licenses amid a city celebration. Alex Fennel and Sasha Hartman joined the line as Massachusetts' landmark ruling spurred nationwide debates and political actions, including a proposed 2006 constitutional amendment to ban same sex marriage.
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Israel plans more demolitions in Rafah refugee camp
U S criticism echoes as Israel signals broader home demolitions in Rafah if violence and smuggling persist. Defense minister cites wider airstrikes in Gaza amid ongoing clashes. UNRWA says about 1 000 Palestinians displaced after 88 homes were knocked down.
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Murray Receives Lifetime Award At Jacksonville Festival
Bill Murray won a lifetime achievement award at the Jacksonville Film Festival amid jokes about the honor. The Golden Globe winner for Lost in Translation hinted the award smells like the ocean and joked about Patrick Swayze.
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Voting woes and power dialers hit Idol voters
Los Angeles AP reports Broadcasting & Cable says many Idol voters face busy signals and power dialers that overwhelm lines. Fox defends voting integrity as final outcome May 25 26 nears with Trias Barrino and DeGarmo in contention. PARDEEVILLE WI lightning strikes chimney at elementary school halting lesson. bricks fall, no injuries, students moved to nearby cafeteria.
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