Eisenhower wins support as veto override vote nears
The president faces a two thirds majority push with lawmakers like Sen. Larry Craig urging action. In Atlanta officials discuss a shingles vaccine for 60 plus and its $160 per dose cost amid mixed efficacy estimates and potential nerve pain outcomes. In Fort Wayne a kindergartner’s misconduct is reclassified from sexual harassment to indecent behavior after a one day suspension. In Leeds a factory roof collapse injures several workers with four to five hospitalizations, none life threatening.
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California Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage
California's Supreme Court ruled 4 to 3 that same sex couples may marry, striking down state marriage bans. The decision follows months of advocacy and sparked celebrations at City Hall while conservatives push a November constitutional amendment to undo the ruling. If not stayed, marriages could begin within about 30 days as the opinion becomes final.
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House Rejects Iraq War Funding and Expands Veterans Benefits
President Bush faced a House defeat as 149-141 voted against the Iraq and Afghanistan funding package. Democrats aligned with GOPs protesting added domestic spending, while 32 Republicans joined to boost GI Bill benefits and extend unemployment. A nonbinding exit deadline was approved 224-196, with Senate revival anticipated next week. The White House vowed a veto over nonwar spending and the tax surcharge.
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Factions agree to hold talks in Qatar for Lebanon peace
Hezbollah led opposition and the U S backed government reach a deal to end Lebanon's worst violence since the civil war. Talks in Qatar aim to elect Gen Michel Suleiman as compromise president. Roadblocks around Beirut airport are opened and Middle East Airlines resumes flights.
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Palestinians mark Nakba anniversary amid protests across Israel and Gaza
Palestinians mourn 60 years since Israel's founding with silences and black clothing. In Ramallah thousands rallied in Manara Square as 21 195 balloons were released nationwide. Abbas spoke via satellite from Kuwait urging end to occupation. Clashes occurred near Qalandia. Gaza saw intra Palestinian fighting leaving about 30 injured.
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