Arkansas grants same sex marriage in Eureka Springs
In Eureka Springs Arkansas two women Jennifer Rambo and Kristin Seaton became the first couple in line to obtain a marriage license after Carroll County Deputy Clerk Jane Osborn issued licenses. Fifteen licenses were issued in northwest Arkansas as state officials consider a higher court appeal.
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Carroll County
Jane Osborn
Kristin Seaton
University of Arkansas
Fort Smith, Ark
Arkansas
Osborn
Pulaski County
Chris Piazza
Piazza
Dustin McDaniel
Rebels leave Homs as civilians return to scarred city
Syrians stream back into war torn central Homs after rebels surrender their strongholds to government forces under a deal that allowed safe passage to the northern countryside. Around 2,000 rebels and civilians were weakened by a long blockade and heavy bombing, as Assad seeks a presidential mandate ahead of June 3 elections.
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Homs
Syria
Bashar Assad
Clinton campaign recalls 1990s headlines and pitfalls
The report notes Monica Lewinsky scandal, Obamacare setback, and the Benghazi attack as lingering memories for Hillary Clinton as she contemplates a 2016 bid. It contrasts Republican critique with Democratic hopes that the era’s strong economy could aid her campaign while warning such revisiting may distract.
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White House
Monica Lewinsky
Benghazi
Libya
Clinton
Ukraine leader warns eastern regions against sovereignty vote
Acting president Turchynov cautions Donetsk and Luhansk voters against declaring independence as clashes erupt in Mariupol and several dead. He says secession would destroy the economy social programs and everyday life for most residents amid rising pro-Russia insurgent control.
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Mariupol
Ukraine
Donetsk
Luhansk
Oleksandr Turchynov
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Balloon fire kills 21 during Virginia festival as 3 aboard perish
In Doswell Virginia a hot air balloon carrying three people including a University of Richmond women's basketball staff member Natalie Lewis caught fire after tangling with a power line. The pilot and another passenger were found dead near wooded areas. Lewis remains missing as the Mid Atlantic Balloon Festival canceled its preview night. Witnesses described a dramatic scene as the balloon drifted over Meadow Event Park blowing flames. The remaining two occupants reportedly jumped or fell from the gondola. authorities identified the other passenger and restrained details.
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Doswell
University of Richmond
Virginia
Natalie Lewis
Meadow Event Park
Corinne Geller
Clinton weighs past in a political spring cleaning
Washington observers view Hillary Rodham Clinton as reviewing her political history in a staged, preparatory period before outlining a likely future course. The assessment notes how recent months resemble an airing of past actions as she plans strategic moves.
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Washington
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Lawrence Community Orchestra replaces chamber group bloom
Lawrence community leaders launch a new ensemble replacing the 40 year old Kansas City linked Lawrence Chamber Orchestra. The shift aims to involve local musicians and raise attendance with plans for a three concert season while stressing teamwork and precise bowing.
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Allan Hanson
Lawrence Community Orchestra
Lawrence
Wagner
Hart
Hanson
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