Rhode Island Allows Gay Marriage Becomes 10th State
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed the same sex marriage bill after a 56-15 House vote. The law takes effect Aug. 1 with initial weddings planned that day. Civil unions end for new couples but existing unions are recognized.
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Oil tech boom outpaces clean energy hopes
Oil companies and tech advances have unlocked vast reserves, boosting U S oil and gas output and cutting imports to a 17 year low. Drilling ships move between sites and offshore finds expand as renewables lag behind. Climate and energy futures face new tensions as fossil fuels surge.
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