Pediatrician warns Elian Gonzalez boy is abused
A Miami pediatrician urged the government to remove Elian Gonzalez from his relatives amid claims of psychological abuse as appeals court reviews whether the boy can leave the country. The letter marks government-critiqued care and follows the boy's custody battle after his mother and others drowned attempting to flee Cuba.
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Vermont Senate Approves Civil Unions Bill
Vermont senators backed a civil unions bill granting gay and lesbian couples rights similar to marriage under state law. The measure, approved amid public displays of ribbons and stickers, would allow licenses from town clerks and certification by a judge or clergy, with Gov. Howard Dean expected to sign.
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Supreme Court curtails federal review in death penalty appeals
The Supreme Court backed a new standard limiting federal judges from overturning state court death penalty rulings. Justice O Connor wrote that reversal is only possible if the state court employed an unreasonable federal law interpretation. The ruling addresses a Virginia murder case with nationwide impact.
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