US forces launch Najaf offensive against Muqtada al Sadr
Thousands of U S troops seal off Najaf cemetery and old city as infantry and helicopter units assault militants loyal to Muqtada al Sadr. They raid the cleric's home. he is not present. Helicopters, gunfire, and smoke mark the opening phase amid cautious Marine statements of sporadic fighting.
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Black Hawk crash in Afghanistan kills Army crew member
A US Black Hawk helicopter crashed in an Afghan province near Khost, killing one crew member and injuring 12 troops. Officials ruled out enemy fire and said the cause is under investigation. Injured forces, including three soldiers and nine Marines, were treated at Camp Salerno and at the main base north of Kabul. The fatality was later corrected to be an Army crew member.
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Black Hawk helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills soldier
A Black Hawk helicopter with troops crashed in Gurbuz district, Khost province, Afghanistan. One soldier was killed and 12 others injured in the Thursday incident.
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McGreevey resigns after admitting affair with Israeli poet
Gov. James E. McGreevey announced his resignation effective November 15 after acknowledging an affair with a man. He called himself a gay American and said staying in office would invite rumors and threats of disclosure. Golan Cipel, an Israeli poet and former homeland security adviser, was identified as the involved party by unnamed sources.
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California Court Void San Francisco Gay Marriages
The California Supreme Court voided about 3,995 same sex marriages in San Francisco after Feb 12 to March 11 ruling the mayor overstepped by issuing licenses to queer couples. The decision held that state law defined marriage as a union of man and woman and did not address substantive rights. Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon denounced the ruling as a blow to their 30 plus year partnership.
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