Minister Cleared of Disobeying Church Rules
Nebraska United Methodist Church members give a standing ovation to Rev. Jimmy Creech after a jury of 13 ministers exonerates him for conducting a lesbian union ceremony. Creech, suspended since November 10 at Orala's largest church, praised the verdict as a strong witness and returned to the pulpit at First United Methodist Church. The case tests how the denomination will interpret rules on gays and marriage for its 9.5 million members.
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Balloonists Rescued as Colorado Rescue Copters Save Five
An Army helicopter plucked five balloonists from a crash site high in the Colorado Rockies as darkness and snow set in. Summit County Sheriff Joe Morales praised the timely rescue while pilot Ed Vande Hoef reported the emergency landing at 11,000 feet after the sightseeing balloon ran low on fuel.
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Judy Scollard
Ed Vande Hoelf
Aero Cruise Balloon Adventures Inc
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Albanians Rally in Kosovo Demand Independence
More than 15,000 ethnic Albanians marched in Pristina and across southern Kosovo to condemn a Serb crackdown and press for independence. Leaders rejected Belgrade talks, with women planning a 30 mile march to Drenica. The unrest follows a February 28 attack that killed four Serb police and a harsh security sweep in Drenica.
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Organized sex tours grow in the United States
Washington report details U S based operators promoting Southeast Asia and Latin America sex tours with promotional material showing nude contestants and adult clients including judges and clergy. Officials from the Justice Department probe the industry amid human rights concerns and a 1994 law banning travel to have sex with minors.
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Armenians Hope for Fair Vote in Armenia
Armenians seek divine guidance for a fair presidential election amid concerns over past rigging. Voters, including Julietta Mirgirian, attend church near Yerevan as two main candidates emerge from a 12 candidate field. Polls show Kocharian leading Dermirchian by about three points, with reliability questioned.
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Armenia
Julietta Mirgirian
Yerevan
Mirgirian
Sil
Robert Kocharian
Communist Party
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Kocharian
Dermirchian
AP Minto
Roma Downey files for divorce from film director David Anspaugh
Irish born actress Roma Downey known for Touched by an Angel seeks divorce from director David Anspaugh after two years of marriage. Papers sealed with full details withheld. They wed in Utah and have a one year old daughter Reilly Marie. Anspaugh also has a daughter from a previous marriage.
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David Anspaugh
Downey
Anspaugh
Utah
Della Reese
Reilly Marie
Monica
Salt Lake
Hoosiers
Rudy
Los Angeles
WBC Champion Camacho Charged With Drunken Driving
WBC featherweight and lightweight champion Hector Camacho was charged with drunken driving after failing sobriety tests in Orange County Florida. Police said he smelled of alcohol, spoke slurred, and could not walk straight. He was stopped around 2 30 p m when his car veered with headlights off. Camacho, 35, reportedly admitted drinking beer and was released on a 500 dollar bail.
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Macno” Camacho
Camacho
Orange County
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Gerald Preston
Presley listed Florida harborfront mansion for 1.2 million
Lisa Marie Presley plans to sell her three level 5200 square foot Clearwater home near the Church of Scientology. The 1996 buyers included a pool, spa, and harbor views with price yet undisclosed. Real estate agent Paula Angenendt cited reporting restrictions while Presley weighs relocation options. Birthday notes include Erik Estrada and Flavor Flav.
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Paula Angenendt
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Maher says photo of Carson laugh sustained him for years
Bill Maher recalls a photo of him making Johnny Carson laugh that helped him endure rough times. He credits Politically Incorrect with his success and even saving his life, noting there are two speeds in the business and without the show he might be dead or unhappy.
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Johnny Carson
Maher
US Magazine
Hiday
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