Bush voices support for traditional marriage stance and Vatican backlash
President Bush drew standing by a definition of marriage as between a man and a woman, while facing global Vatican opposition and poll doubts on gay marriage. Activists remained hopeful for long term broad rights, but critics welcomed his recent explicit stance. A White House review followed pending Massachusetts and New Jersey lawsuits on legalization.
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Bush weighs state courts cases on gay marriage
President Bush awaits two state court rulings that could legalize gay marriages as he considers federal steps to define marriage as a man wife union. Senate Democrat Daschle says existing law already limits recognition to heterosexual couples.
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Vatican calls Catholics and others to oppose gay marriage and adoption
The Vatican urged Catholics and non-Catholics to unite in campaigning against gay marriages and adoptions to stem rising legal recognition of same sex unions. The orthodoxy watchdog said Catholic politicians have a moral duty to oppose laws granting rights to gay couples, while non-Catholics should follow. Critics in North America and Europe say the document seeks to intimidate officials as gay groups condemn the move.
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Government rolls out new airline passenger screening plan
The Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System will test a revised nationwide passenger data check to flag only potential security risks. TSA chief James Loy says the system aims to speed screening for most travelers, with testing at a secure site lasting up to six months and full implementation hoped for in about a year. Trade groups welcome the plan as reducing travel hassles, while privacy advocates warn of extensive data access and retention up to 50 years.
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Indiana woman charged after cruel hoax on abducted girl
Authorities say Donna Lynette Walker 35 deceived the parents of a girl abducted 17 years ago by posing as their long lost daughter. The hoax left the family devastated. Walker surrendered in Topeka Kansas as charge of identity deception and false reporting is pursued. Bail and court hearing planned.
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Shannon Sherrill
North Korea Accepts Six-Nation Talks on Nukes
North Korea will join a six way discussion with the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, and Russia to discuss ending its nuclear weapons program. Officials say the shift moves away from a bilateral meeting toward multilateral talks, with confirmation via Chinese President Hu Jintao to President Bush.
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Volkswagen and Honda recall over 200,000 vehicles
Volkswagen and Honda recall more than 200000 vehicles over safety flaws. Volkswagen calls back 269151 New Beetles from 1998 to 2001 due to brake lamp switch failures that can leave lamps on or fail. Honda recalls 247019 CR V SUVs for excessive corrosion that could prevent shifting into park, raising crash risk.
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