Appeals court strikes down California same sex marriage ban
The 9th Circuit ruled Proposition 8 unconstitutional finding it singled out a minority with no compelling reason. It ordered California to resume issuing same sex marriage licenses while allowing time to appeal. The decision centers on California rights already granted to domestic partners and limits broader questions.
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Appeals Court
San Francisco
Supreme Court
California
9Th Circuit
Court of Appeals
Jane Leyland
Terry Gilb
Disappearances and arrests fill Carbondale brief
Police investigate the disappearance of two teens Paige Allen and Donna Garcia last seen on East Park Street. Authorities seek tips at 618-457-3200 or CrimeStoppers 618-549-2677. Also reported: two Saline County residents arrested after a traffic stop for anhydrous ammonia theft tools. Byron Thomas, 25, held on charges after a handgun incident. Multiple CPD reports and a Jefferson County drug case conclude the update.
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Garcia
Southern Illinois University
Carbondalepolice .Com
Saline County
Illinois
Raben Road
New Market Road
Gallatin County
Michael A. Talkington
Raleigh
Greg A. Barnard
Harrisburg
Carbondale
Byron Thomas
East Birch Street
Thomas
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Carbondale — City
South Wall Street
SIU
East Park Street
CPD
South Lake Heights Avenue
Police Department
Carbondalepolice Com
Utah mom case now treated as murder investigation
Authorities in Utah and Washington reassess the Susan Powell disappearance as a murder probe after a search warrant reveals three Utah felonies including first degree murder. Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill confirms investigators now treat Powell as dead, while Josh Powell’s death ends any direct involvement.
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Olympia
Wash
Susan Powell
Utah
Associated Press
Salt Lake County
Sim Gill
Powell
Gill
Josh Powell
ABC News
Miramonte Elementary to replace entire staff
Los Angeles Unified School District will replace all 120 staff at Miramonte Elementary as of Thursday after a two day shutdown amid an investigation into two veteran teachers jailed for alleged lewd acts. Parents protested and debated the drastic move while officials seek to restore trust and safety.
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Los Angeles
Miramonte
Terri Miller
Stop Educator
Las Vegas
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