First Known Case Convicts Parent in Child Death
Judith Scruggs' son J Daniel Scruggs died by his own action amid squalid home conditions and poor hygiene. The mother faced a risk-of-injury conviction hailed as a first in establishing parental liability for contributing to a child’s death.
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Poland Premier Belka loses confidence vote in Polish parliament
In Warsaw, Prime Minister Marek Belka saw a 262 to 188 confidence loss as opposition cites corruption scandals and spending cuts. Belka sought a one year mandate to push market reforms and Iraq role, while his Democratic Left Alliance struggles to govern.
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Boston Gay Marriage Suit Paves Way for First US Licenses
In spring 2001 seven gay couples sued for the right to marry in Massachusetts. After a lower court rejection, public support surged as the state high court had already legalized same sex marriage. Couples planned to apply for licenses and seek waivers to wed the same day in the first state sanctioned gay weddings.
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Supreme Court declines to block Massachusetts same sex marriages
The Supreme Court refused to intervene to halt the first state sanctioned gay marriages set to begin in Massachusetts. The denial does not rule on the merits of the challenge to the state court ruling.
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Communion warning issued to abortion rights supporters
In Colorado Springs the bishop of Colorado's second-largest diocese told voters they may not receive Communion if they back politicians who support abortion rights stem cell research euthanasia and gay rights. He urged public recantation if they vote contrary to church teaching and warned abstaining from confession is not enough. The May 1 pastoral letter said the diocese serves 125 000 Catholics across 10 counties and stressed religious conscience can shape political choices.
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Pamela Anderson seeks United States citizenship status
Pamela Anderson, born in Press and later living in California since 1989, reportedly seeks U.S. citizenship. Her attorney declined to discuss reasons, noting she would be sworn in if approved. Anderson is a Baywatch alum and a columnist for Jane and Canadian Elle, with two sons from ex-husband Tommy Lee.
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