Oregon issues hundreds of same sex marriage licenses in Portland
In Portland Multnomah County issued hundreds of licenses to gay couples after ruling Oregon law allows such unions. Officials estimated about 90 percent of 422 licenses on Wednesday went to same sex couples, with many immediately marrying in ceremonies arranged by a gay rights group. Christine Tanner, a beneficiary of a 1998 court ruling, was among those licensed.
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Haiti rebels vow to disarm as Marines patrol Port-au-Prince
Haiti's rebel leader Guy Philippe promised to lay down arms after 1,600 U.S. Marines patrolled Port-au-Prince to restore order ahead of peacekeepers arrival. The rebellion that began Feb 5 left at least 130 Haitians dead and Aristide exiled to Africa. Caribbean Community declined to join the force and urged an independent inquiry into Aristide's ouster by the United States.
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Sunni and Shiite Clerics March in Unity After Baghdad Bombings
In Baghdad, thousands of clerics from Shiite and Sunni communities joined a blackclad march to quell sectarian passions after a deadly attack on Shiite pilgrims. Disagreement remains over casualty counts, with the Iraqi Governing Council saying 271 dead and U.S. officials listing 117.
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Road repairs and ferry study dominate Baytown council meeting
At a sparsely attended session, council mulled repeated Band-aid fixes for Raccoon Road amid flood damage and suburban growth. Officials reviewed a Lynchburg Ferry study, noting 800,000 cars yearly and possible hours cut from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Citizens discussed a potential skate park and eastward transit needs while only four council members were present.
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