Cousins Notions Stir Debate On Cousin Marriage In America
Fisch and Lehrfeld, longtime relatives, plan to wed after reconnecting 50 years apart. University scholars debate genetics and law, noting 20 states allow cousin marriage under certain conditions while critics warn of risks and social taboos.
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States move to criminalize assaults on sports officials
Thirteen states have specific laws on assaulting sports officials and 11 more consider similar bills this year. House Speaker Brent Siegrist says the measure targets a growing problem before it worsens, noting incidents where players and parents have attacked referees. Critics warn against creating special penalties for professions and worry exemptions for under 18 athletes could send the wrong message.
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Bob Jones University lifts interracial dating ban
Bob Jones University announced it is dropping its ban on interracial dating after criticism sparked by George W. Bush's visit. President Bob Jones III stated the policy change on CNN's Larry King Live, with Bush endorsing the move during campaigning. The Greenville campus, with 3,500 students, had faced IRS sanctions over discrimination.
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Local photo reprint service ad in The Gazette
You can purchase reprints of local photographs published in The Gazette. Call 398-8322 for details.
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Boeing workers search Huntsville landfill for space station tanks
Boeing Co. workers scoured a Huntsville landfill for two nitrogen and oxygen tanks worth 750000 dollars that were mistakenly discarded from the international space station. The tanks, still in 5 by 5 foot crates, were moved from Boeing’s Huntsville plant to clear space and not returned.
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