Archive for May 2012

DOMA Ruling Is Test for Conservative Federalists

RollingStone.com (blog) DOMA Ruling Is Test for Conservative Federalists Daily Beast So one would expect them to come out cheering in support of today's ruling, by a federal appeals court in Boston, that the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA , is unconstitutional. “Hooray!” one can hear them shouting. “The definition of marriage has … Appeals court strikes down DOMA : Tradition doesn't justify unequal treatment … Christian Science MonitorDefending Marriage from DOMA …
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Court: Defense of Marriage Act discriminates

RollingStone.com Court: Defense of Marriage Act discriminates USA TODAY BOSTON (AP) – A US appeals court Thursday declared that the federal Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples, a ruling all but certain to wind up before the US Supreme Court. The unanimous ruling said … Appeals court strikes down Defense of Marriage Act Reuters Defense of Marriage Act heads to US Supreme Court The Associated Press Defense of Marriage Act …
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Nation Hoping Florida Incident Beginning of Zombie Apocalypse,

Gamenguide Nation Hoping Florida Incident Beginning of Zombie Apocalypse , Huffington Post (blog) (satire) Citizens across the country are hoping that this is the beginning of a zombie apocalypse , supporting a report released last summer. Though probably the most lurid, Eugene's episode is not the only scene that has prompted excitement about the prospect … Zombie Apocalypse on the Way, Play Games While You Still Can! GamenguideTEOTWAWKI: Zombie Apocalypse 2012 Music Playlist…
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John Edwards Trial: Mistrial Declared In Case

The Atlantic John Edwards Trial : Mistrial Declared In Case Huffington Post The trial recounted the most intimate details of Edwards ' affair with Hunter, including reference to a sex tape of the two together that was later destroyed. It also rehashed the elaborate cover-up that involved his most trusted aide, the aide's wife, … The Edwards Trial : A Bad Idea From Before the Start The AtlanticMistrial Declared In John Edwards Trial Wall Street Journal (blog)John Edwards…
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Sister of Miami cannibals victim thought her brother died years ago

New York Daily News Sister of Miami cannibal's victim thought her brother died years ago New York Daily News The sister of the homeless man whose face was eaten away by a crazed, zombie-like man in Miami says she thought her brother died years ago. Antoinette Poppo hadn't seen her brother, Ronald Poppo, in nearly 30 years, and told WFOR-TV that she believed … South Beach Cannibal attack: Girlfriend says Rudy Eugene wasn't a 'zombie' WTSP 10 NewsBrother of alleged …
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Matthew Foxs party bus accuser withdraws case

ABC News (blog) Matthew Fox's party bus accuser withdraws case CBS News (CBS News) The Cleveland bus driver who accused actor Matthew Fox of assault has dropped her case. Pictures: Matthew Fox Read more: Matthew Fox allegedly assaults woman, is arrested TMZ.com reports that Heather Bormann withdrew her lawsuit, … Matthew Fox 'beats women,' says his 'Lost' co-star Chicago Sun-Times Matthew Fox Groin-Punching Suit Dropped ABC News (blog) Matthew Fox accused…
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Federal appeals court in Boston rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional

New Yorker Federal appeals court in Boston rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional Boston.com By John R. Ellement and Martin Finucane, Globe Staff A federal appeals court in Boston today declared unconstitutional the federal Defense of Marriage Act , which defines marriage as a union of only a man and a woman. “We won,'' said Laura Kiritsy, … Court: Defense of Marriage Act discriminates USA TODAY Defense of Marriage Act heads to US Supreme Court The Associated Press…
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John Edwards walks free after chaotic end to corruption trial

The Guardian John Edwards walks free after chaotic end to corruption trial The Guardian John Edwards , the former vice-presidential candidate who wrecked his political career with an extramarital affair, walked free from court on Thursday after a chaotic end to a month-long trial for using campaign funds to cover up his infidelity. John Edwards not guilty on 1 count, mistrial declared in other 5 Los Angeles Times John Edwards acquitted on one count as jury deadlocks on five others and…
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National Spelling Bee down to 9 finalists

Christian Science Monitor National Spelling Bee down to 9 finalists Boston.com OXON HILL, Md.—The most experienced speller remaining in the National Spelling Bee breezed through most of two semifinal rounds with his usual confidence. But with one word separating him from his first time in the finals, he was flustered. “Kanaima. Spelling bee : Intensity makes it the experience of a lifetime Christian Science MonitorNine contestants to vie for National Spelling Bee championship Chicago…
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Martin Short reacts to Kathie Lee Giffords gaffe: People make mistakes

New York Daily News Martin Short reacts to Kathie Lee Gifford's gaffe: 'People make mistakes' New York Daily News Funnyman Martin Short is making sure that everyone knows that Kathie Lee Gifford's gaffe is no laughing matter. The comedian, who sat down with Gifford and Hoda Kotb on the “Today' show” Wednesday, responded with great class and dignity to the the talk … Kathie Lee's Martin Short gaffe: Worse than her James Taylor blunder, or when … …
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