Romney seeks emergency bill to stall gay marriage
Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney said he will seek emergency legislation to delay gay marriages set to become legal on May 17. He would appoint a special counsel to ask the state’s high court to pause the law, arguing the move protects the constitutional process and lets the people decide. Romney plans informational meetings for clerks if the legislature or court rejects the request.
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Airlines warn of measles exposure on flights from China
The government expanded an airline passenger advisory after measles was confirmed in two more adopted Chinese babies flown to the United States. The CDC urged passengers on affected flights to seek medical care if fever or rash appears by Saturday. Four cases were identified last week with three more suspected. outcomes include four cases in Washington state and one each in Maryland and New York.
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Love Ordered to Trial in Felony Drug Case
Police testimony recounts October 2 2003 home visit after a 911 call. Officer Trevise says Love handed a baggie of pills to an officer, while she smiled for reporters before court. The case centers on alleged drug possession and distribution charges.
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Paulina Rubio Sued Over LA Auto Show Appearance
Spanish language star Paulina Rubio faces a civil suit in Los Angeles Superior Court over missing an auto show appearance. A jury was selected Wednesday, with opening statements planned for Thursday. Plaintiff Pacific Communications seeks more than $1 million, alleging a web of misrepresentations and promises to induce her attendance for a fraction of her usual fee.
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Diplomat killed in Iraq shocks Najaf mediation bid
Iranian diplomat Khalil Nama was shot dead near his Baghdad embassy as Iran sought to mediate with anti-American Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr in Najaf with U S approval. The incident complicates a diplomatic push and shows continuing violence as Marines and insurgents clash after sundown.
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Troop tours in Iraq extended by three months
The Pentagon said on Thursday it will extend by three months the tours of about 20 000 American troops in Iraq to bolster the fight against the insurgency. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld noted the move breaks a promise of a 12 month stay and that the public remains grateful for the troops sacrifices. General Peter Pace cited about 90 000 soldiers from the 1st Armored Division and 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment as primarily affected with a detailed breakdown later.
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Bush Tax Cuts Back Growth in Des Moines Speech
President Bush told Midwestern listeners that tax relief is driving economic growth after recession and the Sept 11 attacks. He cited 308000 jobs created last month and 750000 since August while a White House fact sheet said 109 million taxpayers will save an average 1544 dollars this year. Senator Grassley praised Bush as tax-cutter in-chief.
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Liberal party takes control in South Korea
Seoul voters backed the liberal Uri Party in a parliamentary election, with 72 percent counted showing a likely majority in the 299 seat National Assembly. The result shifts power after impeachment charges against Roh Moo-hyun and could influence U S relations and North Korea policy.
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