Paterson faces waning support in Harlem as calls for resignation grow
David Paterson, New York's first Black governor, loses backing from longtime Harlem allies amid ethics probes and a World Series ticket scandal. Rev. Al Sharpton convened Black NYC pols to push for his ouster while Paterson fights ethics charges and staff departures.
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Same-Sex Weddings Start in Mexico City
Mexico City begins Latin America's first gay marriage era as the city passes a law granting identical status to same sex unions. Throngs of couples registered for licenses and weddings are set within a week to ten days. The measure, challenged in the Supreme Court, remains in effect.
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Coins from Hellenic period found in Syria
More than 250 silver coins dating to the Hellenic period were unearthed in northern Syria near Aleppo. Archaeologist Youssef Kanjo said the coins date from the 4th to 1st centuries BCE after Alexander the Great spread Greek culture. Turkish recall of its ambassador followed the vote.
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Chelsea Clinton weighs interfaith wedding options
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky announced their engagement and consider a summer ceremony. The couple, with roots in Methodist and Southern Baptist backgrounds, faces choices including conversion or a merged tradition.
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Pentagon gunman wounds two officers outside security checkpoint
A man drew a pistol and opened fire at the Pentagon subway entrance wounding two Pentagon police officers before being shot and critically wounded. Officials said the suspect John Patrick Bedell, 36, may have had an accomplice. motive under investigation.
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