GM to furlough workers at truck plants in restructuring
GM plans widespread furloughs at some truck factories and may move workers to nearby car plants as it restructures for a volatile market driven by high gasoline prices. Rick Wagoner and executives are expected to announce details at the annual meeting in Wilmington Delaware. Army official notes rising self harm rate among soldiers in 2007 and ongoing deployments. Col Elspeth Ritchie cites war stress and access to weapons as factors.
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Ruling revives gay marriage debate in conservative circles
California Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage stirs activist groups. Evangelicals push broader agenda while younger members show more tolerance. Opponents mobilize to argue for constitutional amendments to prevent judges from redefining marriage.
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Oil slips as supply data and dollar press prices lower
Oil prices fell sharply after the Energy Department reported unexpected declines in crude and gasoline stocks, while a strong dollar and weak demand weighed on markets. Retail U S gas averaged a record high above 3.95 a gallon as traders monitored a pending CFTC probe into possible manipulation.
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Iceland Sways After 6.1 Quake Hits Selfoss Injury Toll Rises
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iceland near Selfoss and Reykjavik causing 15 to 20 injuries, landslides and evacuations. USGS placed Selfoss near the epicenter as authorities warned of ongoing risks in outlying towns.
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