Judge Rules That Military Policy Violates Rights of Gays
While the policy, known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” will not change right away, the ruling reflects others taking aim at discrimination against homosexuals.
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Coverage of Koran Case Stirs Questions on Media Role
Terry Jones put himself at the center of a controversy by using the news lull of summer and a 24-hour news cycle to promote his anti-Islam cause.
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U.S. Urges Iraqis to Try New Plan to Share Power
The Obama administration is pushing a power-sharing arrangement in Iraq that could retain Nuri Kamal al-Maliki as prime minister but curb his authority.
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Budget Woes Hit Defense Lawyers for the Indigent
Public defenders in Missouri say the budget is interfering with their ability to provide poor defendants with their right to a lawyer.
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Calif. Homes Ablaze After Massive Explosion
A huge explosion apparently fueled by a ruptured gas line tore through a San Francisco suburb Thursday night, destroying about 20 homes and critically injuring a number of people.
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Top Adviser to Lead Panel on Economy
President Obama will promote Austan Goolsbee to chairman of his Council of Economic Advisers.
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Saints 14, Vikings 9: Saints Score, Then Sputter, In an Opening Victory
New Orleans raced to an early lead but had to rally for a win in a sloppy opening-night effort against Minnesota.
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Pentagon Plan: Buying Books to Keep Secrets
Officials are attempting to buy and destroy copies of an Afghan war memoir they say holds intelligence secrets.
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A Rock Impresario Gambles on ‘Spider-Man’
Michael Cohl, the lead producer of the musical, is taking a risk on the most expensive show in Broadway history.
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Prabal Gurung: First Look Challenge
Play high-fashion stylist and put together looks from Prabal Gurung’s collection.
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Nadal Wins to Reach a Familiar Open Rung
It is difficult to imagine Rafael Nadal stopping at the semifinals after his play on Thursday.
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