Solstice at Stonehenge Draws Record 35000 Crowd
Pagans and partygoers gathered at Stonehenge for the summer solstice with more than 35,000 attendees. Police reported peaceful celebrations despite concerns over crowds. Observers credited the weekend timing and the monument’s aura for the record turnout as participants danced, drummed, and wore wreaths through the night.
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Democrats fret over Obama health plan votes and price
Democratic leaders face uncertainty on the White House health proposal as the CBO estimates its 10 year cost at 1 trillion dollars while covering about a third of the uninsured. Senators Feinstein D Calif and Dodd CT urge patience amid worries about votes and funding. Republican critics McCain Graham Lugar press for paid for reforms and caution on government run care.
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Palin Faces Dozens of Ethics Complaints in Alaska
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin denounces what she calls frivolous ethics filings, saying political opponents exploit state law to mount lawsuits that have left her more than 500000 in legal debt. Most appeals were dismissed. a few remain unresolved while fundraising efforts raise over 109000 for a defense fund.
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Acropolis Museum opens with visitors and grandeur
The new Acropolis Museum in Athens opens to hundreds of visitors eager to view its 4000 plus ancient sculptures and artifacts. Dignitaries attended a ceremony amid debates over repatriation of Parthenon pieces now housed in the British Museum.
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