Edwards quits race to back Kerry after Super Tuesday setback
John Edwards announced he is suspending his presidential bid and will support John Kerry. He spoke to a Raleigh crowd and cited Kerry's readiness to lead, detailing his campaign's lessons of heartache and resilience amid primary losses.
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Kidnap suspect tried to thwart test
Prosecutor says Carolyn Correa attempted to block a DNA test by spraying an unknown substance into 6 year old Delimar Vera s mouth and ordering her not to speak. Correa faces arson kidnapping and conspiracy charges after allegedly swapping the child and hiding the crime.
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California voters approve $15 billion bond proposal
California voters approve a $15 billion bond to address the state’s fiscal crisis. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger faces further challenges to cut spending, win budget concessions from the Legislature, and restore investor confidence on Wall Street.
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Israeli helicopter strike kills three Hamas militants
An Israeli helicopter strike in Gaza City killed three Hamas militants riding in a car. The attack, the second in five days, occurred as Israel may intensify its campaign ahead of a planned Gaza withdrawal. One victim, 24-year-old Tarad Jamal, was cited by the military as behind multiple roadside bombs and rocket attacks.
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Bush to ease rules on single sex schools
The Bush administration announced plans to relax federal restrictions on single sex public schools and classes. The proposed changes would allow more single sex options at taxpayer expense, altering Title IX enforcement and opening debates on educational equity and outcomes.
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Oregon counties issue hundreds of same sex marriage licenses
In Portland Multnomah County officials decided Oregon law allows gay unions and issued hundreds of licenses on Wednesday. About 422 licenses were issued with 90 percent to same sex couples as couples wed in ceremonies organized by a gay rights group. Christine Tanner, who won a 1998 benefits ruling, called the event symbolic for her and her partner of 19 years.
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