Gay groups lukewarm to federal marriage challenge
A coalition of gay rights groups said a federal lawsuit by high profile lawyers Olson and Boies is premature and prefers state by state progress through legislatures and voters. The California Supreme Court had just upheld a voter ban on same sex marriage known as Proposition 8.
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Drunken father in passenger seat lets 12-year-old drive
Tampa police arrest 32-year-old Adrian Kegler after his intoxicated presence in the front seat while his 12-year-old son drove. The crash damaged vehicles but caused no injuries. the pregnant driver sought hospital care as a precaution. Charges include culpable negligence, permitting an unauthorized driver, and child neglect.
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North Korea Renounces 1953 Armistice and Targets Naval Threats
North Korea warned of decisive retaliatory strikes on U.S. and South Korean ships and said it would not honor the 1953 armistice. Seoul joined moves against Pyongyang after a nuclear test as the UN Security Council debated penalties. The U.S. reaffirmed defense treaties with South Korea and Japan amid heightened tensions.
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Air Force Vessel Sunk as Reef in Florida Keys
A U S Air Force tracking ship was sunk off Key West Florida creating an artificial reef for sport divers and marine life. The sunken vessel will attract researchers divers and tourists while contributing to local reef habitat.
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Obama highlights solar at Nellis Air Force Base visit
President Barack Obama toured Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas and touted solar energy as a cost saver and job creator under the stimulus program. He announced more than 467 million dollars for renewable projects and said the base’s solar field powers about 13 200 homes and saves nearly 1 million dollars annually. He spoke to 400 attendees and linked the stop to fundraisers for Reid and the DNC.
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California seeks federal loan guarantees to ease borrowing
Gov Schwarzenegger and lawmakers press Obama to back state bonds with federal guarantees to cut borrowing costs. They argue it would reduce interest and save hundreds of millions, while critics warn it expands federal role and risks credit. California faces a $24 billion deficit amid revenue declines.
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