Episcopal leaders vow restraint on gays to keep Anglican unity
In New Orleans Episcopal bishops pledged restraint on approving another gay bishop and on prayers blessing same sex couples. The declaration aims to stave a schism within the Anglican Communion amid years of debate over biblical interpretation. Archbishop Rowan Williams attended the meeting urging concessions for unity.
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Jeffs Convicted as Rape Accomplice in Forced Marriage Case
Warren Jeffs leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was found guilty Tuesday of being an accomplice to rape for forcing a 14 year old girl to marry her 19 year old cousin. Jurors noted she pleaded for release but he refused. The verdict highlights polygamy’s legal scrutiny in Utah where Jeffs governs with strict control over marriages.
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Supreme Court to hear election law and capital punishment cases
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Indiana voter ID and lethal injection challenges. The Indiana law requires government ID for voting, sparking civil liberties opposition citing burdens on the poor elderly and minorities. The court could rule next spring with implications for upcoming races nationwide.
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Congress hearing divides over degrading hip hop lyrics
In a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing two rappers split on erasing sexist and violent language from hip hop. Master P apologized to women and pledged clean lyrics, while David Banner remained defiant comparing his work to horror writing.
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Jolie to discuss diplomacy in New York talks
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband will meet Angelina Jolie in New York this week to discuss global diplomacy. Officials say the talks will focus on softening international relations amid Britain’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Notable birthdays today across entertainment and sports
Fitness expert Jack LaLanne and actor Philip Bosco share today with country singer David Frizzell. Kent McCord Anne Robinson Bryan Ferry Lynn Anderson Mary Beth Hart Olivia Newton-John Cesar Rosas Carlene Carter Linda Hamilton Jim Caviezel all mark birthdays, marking varied careers in film music and television.
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Los Lobos
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Linda Hamilton
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Sutherland arrested for drunken driving in West Los Angeles
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested after failing a field sobriety test when stopped for an illegal U turn in West Los Angeles. He tested above .08 and posted 25000 bail before a court date set for October 16. He won last year’s Emmy for 24 and the series returns in January.
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Royal Film Performance canceled over scheduling conflict
The Royal Film Performance for Brick Lane on October 29, expected to be attended by Prince Charles, has been canceled after organizers said the date no longer fits in the royal diary. Protests by some British Bengalis were noted, with Clarence House denying an official date or title had been announced.
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Bach surrenders in hit-and-run charge against ex-husband
Pamela Bach turned herself in on a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge after a North Hollywood fender bender on January 22. She was booked and released three hours later, with her lawyer saying she saw no damage and left. Bach, 44, and David Hasselhoff were married in December 1989 and divorced last year.
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Rhode Island Representative Paul Crowley Dies at 57
Rep. Paul Crowley of Providence Rhode Island a longtime Democrat in the state House died Monday after a cancer battle. Ken Danby Canadian painter died at 67 in Guelph Ontario age noted for his 1972 hockey goaltender work At the Crease with no cause given.
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