Denver Lutherans vote to keep celibate gay pastors ban
The Erangelical Lutheran Church in America on Saturday rejected a bid to scuttle its policy barring actively homosexual clergy. The denomination will allow homosexual pastors who remain celibate. The synod covering northern California and Nevada led the push, with 820 voting to continue dialogue and 159 opposing. A report urged embracing discomforting tradition while opponents urged reaffirmation of teaching.
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Columnist fired over fabrications at Arizona Republic
The Arizona Republic fired Julie Amparano after editors could not substantiate quotes in her Conversations column. Amparano denied impropriety as the paper cited untraceable sources and lack of verifications for her interviews with community members.
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Hurricane Bret Heads Toward Texas Coast
Hurricane Bret, a Category Four storm with 135 mph winds, heads toward the Texas coast after forcing evacuations along South Padre Island. The National Weather Service warns of 10 inches of rain, a 10-foot storm surge, tornado risk, and orders 2,100 island residents and thousands more inland to evacuate.
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Cleveland Klan rally clashes with counter protesters downtown
About 40 KKK members in hooded robes rallied near a downtown court as roughly 300 counter demonstrators chanted anti Klan slogans. No arrests occurred amid heavy security, including 600 police, while officials upheld free speech and Browns fans filled the new stadium.
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Satellites dodge problems as GPS date rollover passes
The Global Positioning System completed its weekly rollover with little disruption. Officials warned the impact could emerge in weeks as some older receivers risk date misreads or failure. GPS, run by the U S Department of Defense, aids navigation, time synchronization, broadcasting, and cellular networks.
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Ventura honored with Jesse Ventura Suite at Moonlight Bunny Ranch
Nevada brothel Moonlight Bunny Ranch renames a room the Jesse The Body Ventura Suite. Donors for SEAL themed decorations join in as Ventura receives a lifetime passes to the 45 year old establishment. Ventura provided no comment when asked.
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Caribbean considers DMX and Foxy Brown ban impact
In a strict Caribbean nation of 1.2 million, DMX faces fines for obscene language at a concert and a near riot ensues with police firing in the air. Foxy Brown complies with police to avoid arrest at a separate show as authorities enforce conduct rules.
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