Virginia Supreme Court rules lesbian mother unfit in custody case
The Virginia Supreme Court, in a 4 to 3 decision, awarded Tyler Douston to his grandmother Kay Bottoms, saying Sharon Bottoms' lesbian relationship would bring social condemnation on the child. The ruling overturned a prior appeals ruling and drew criticism from several gay rights groups.
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U.S. and North Korea in Nuclear Accord Impasse
The United States and North Korea reached an impasse over a six month old nuclear accord. They missed the target date to agree on two new reactors and talks collapsed after North Korea halted discussions. U.S. officials warned of possible UN sanctions and potential conflict on the peninsula.
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Stalemated Chiapas talks halted by crowd outside venue
Mexican negotiators refuse to attend talks as hundreds of Zapatista supporters crowd the site in San Andres Larrainzar. Mediators urge civility while Indians begin to drift away, leaving the basketball court still ringed by security guards and protesters.
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