Woman's execution set as first since 2010 in U S
Texas woman Kimberly McCarthy is scheduled for execution for the 1997 killing of neighbor a 71 year old retired college psychology professor at least two earlier murders tied to her. Jurors sentenced her to die the first U S execution of a woman since 2010 with Texas the state issuing the most executions.
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Scouts may allow gays in Boy Scouts policy rethink
The Boy Scouts of America consider letting sponsors decide whether to admit gays as Scouts or leaders. The proposal would let religious and civic groups choose to keep exclusion or open membership. Activists see a milestone toward equal rights while Southern Baptists oppose the shift. The plan could be announced next week after the February 6 board meeting.
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Ohio mom says Scout policy shift signals broader equality
Jennifer Tyrrell of Bridgeport Ohio says the Boy Scouts move to consider changing its exclusion of gays goes beyond the organization. She was ousted as a den mother last year for being a lesbian and led protests outside her son's Scout meetings. Her case drew national attention and renewed debate on the Scouts policy.
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Texas
Bipartisan push for immigration reform gains momentum
Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer and Republican Senator John McCain signaled a bid to pass broad immigration legislation in the Senate. The plan envisions a path to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented residents, expanded border security, more temporary workers, and penalties for employers of illegal workers.
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Nightclub Fire in Brazil Kills 231 at Kiss Club
In Santa Maria Brazil the Kiss nightclub fire killed 231 people after sparks from stage lighting ignited soundproofing. No alarms sprinklers or safe exits existed raising questions about venue safety for future World Cup and 2016 Olympics. Four people including two band members were arrested for questioning.
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Double arm transplant for wounded Iraq War soldier
Brendan Marrocco, the first quadruple amputee from Iraq, received a double arm transplant on Dec. 18 at Johns Hopkins. Doctors aim for acceptance with minimal rejection meds, aided by bone marrow from the same donor. The 26-year-old New Yorker has tweeted that the new arms move a little one month after surgery.
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