Presbyterians vote allow some same sex unions in church
In New York the Presbytery of the Hudson River approved a motion to permit ministers to perform same sex holy unions short of marriage. The vote was 107 for, 35 against, amid cautions that marriage remains between a man and a woman. The denomination’s General Assembly in Louisville will review if the ruling aligns with church law.
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Bombing suspect Rudolph still at large in Nantahala forest
Nearly a year into the manhunt for Eric Rudolph, the Birmingham abortion clinic bomber, authorities believe he remains hidden in North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest. A gray 1989 Nissan pickup linked to Rudolph was found by Billy Stiles near Andrews after a tractor-rope search, with the fugitive accused in multiple bombings, including Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic park attack. the hunt has cost millions.
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U S planes strike Iraqi air defense sites in latest assault
Washington reports a large low level air campaign against six Iraqi air defense targets near Mosul. The Pentagon says the strikes aim to degrade air defense and communications to safeguard no fly zones and pressure Saddam Hussein's regime. Officials describe the effort as incremental, designed to build toward containment and possible regime change without provoking a broader war.
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Starr weighing indictment of Clinton sparks White House attack
The White House condemned reports that independent counsel Kenneth Starr is considering indicting President Clinton before leaving office. White House spokesman Jim Kennedy said Starr is tampering with the Senate impeachment trial and warned against overstepping constitutional boundaries. Starr and his office refused to discuss the matter.
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Reeve eyes comeback at Vail in Bailey’s Classic return
For Christopher Reeve the first return to Vail since his paralyzing horse riding accident is emotional yet hopeful. Proceeds from this year’s Bailey’s American Ski Classic go to the Christopher Reeve Foundation supporting spinal cord research. He notes recent breakthroughs and says sitting again may come closer than expected.
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Wire Reports Compile Local News by Phil Wilke
A compilation by Phil Wilke from W Wire Reports presents brief items on community events, updates, and notices. Read as a concise digest of readable fragments with emphasis on local figures, dates, and places.
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