Massachusetts Court Bans Out-of-State Gay Marriages
Massachusetts highest court upheld a 1913 law barring nonresidents from marrying here if the union would not be recognized in their home state. Gov. Mitt Romney praised the decision, saying Massachusetts should not become the Las Vegas of same sex marriage. The ruling affects eight couples from nearby states who had sought licenses, with six justices ruling against the couples and one dissent.
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Mental retardation man spared prison in murder case
National roundup reports a mentally retarded man in Ohio ruled incompetent to stand trial for strangling his autistic roommate at a group home. Edward Shuman, 20, IQ 42, faced murder charges while families lament the tragedy and abuse history cited by judge Keith Spaeth.
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Baseball launches probe into steroids use
Baseball forms an inquiry led by former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell and a Red Sox director to investigate steroid use since 2002. Commissioner Bud Selig defends the panel despite criticism, noting the scope and ESPN’s partnership. Dowd questions independence. Mitchell says no conflict exists as testing began in 2003 with penalties in 2004.
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