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Federal judge rules 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is unconstitutional - Los Angeles Times
September 10, 2010 Reuters | Federal judge rules 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is unconstitutional Los Angeles Times The judge plans to issue an injunction preventing the government from barring openly gay service members. The Justice Dept., which defended the policy during the trial, can appeal the decision. By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times A federal judge in ... Judge rules on military gay ban 'Don't ask, don't tell' called unconstitutional US judge rules ban on gays in military unconstitutional |
World leaders condemn Quran-burning plan of US pastor - Xinhua
September 10, 2010 Telegraph.co.uk | World leaders condemn Quran-burning plan of US pastor Xinhua BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- World leaders and government officials have condemned the Quran-burning plan of US pastor Terry Jones and raised concerns that the move may spark Muslim outrage around the globe and endanger US interests. ... US Pastor Reconsidering Plan to Burn Qurans Koran burning 'on hold' says US pastor US pastor 'suspends' Quran burning |
Gas-line blast in San Bruno - neighborhood burns - San Francisco Chronicle
September 10, 2010 NEWS.com.au | Gas-line blast in San Bruno - neighborhood burns San Francisco Chronicle A home burned as the sun set on a San Bruno neighborhood. A blast believed to be caused by a natural gas explosion ravaged a San Bruno neighborhood Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. (09-09) 22:03 PDT SAN BRUNO -- With a thunderous roar heard for miles, ... 1 Dead, 53 Homes Destroyed After Explosion in Calif. Gas blast razes Bay Area homes 1 dead, 53 homes destroyed in California fire |
Officials: Goolsbee to get key economic post at White House - CNN International
September 10, 2010 Boston Globe | Officials: Goolsbee to get key economic post at White House CNN International Washington (CNN) -- President Obama could announce as early as Friday morning that he will tap Austan Goolsbee to be chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, according to two senior ... Obama taps Goolsbee as top White House economist Obama to name Austan Goolsbee head of his economic advisory council Obama to tap Chicago economist for post |
2 shot dead at Kraft cookie plant in Pa., 1 hurt - The Associated Press
September 10, 2010 Globe and Mail | 2 shot dead at Kraft cookie plant in Pa., 1 hurt The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — A woman who had just been suspended from her job and escorted from a Kraft Foods Inc. facility returned with a handgun and opened fire Thursday, killing two people and critically injuring a third before being taken into custody about an ... 2 killed, 1 injured in shooting at Kraft plant 2 killed, 1 hurt in Kraft plant shooting 2 dead at Kraft plant, woman arrested |
US circuit court rules against illegal immigration laws - CNN
September 10, 2010 msnbc.com | US circuit court rules against illegal immigration laws CNN (CNN) -- A pair of illegal immigration ordinances in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, were ruled unconstitutional Thursday by a federal appeals court. In 2006, Hazleton passed the Illegal Immigration Relief Act Ordinance, which would have fined landlords who ... Court cites federal immigration law, declares local measure unconstitutional Court voids Hazleton, Pa., law targeting illegal immigrants ICE Proposes New Policy That Would Let Illegal Immigrants Go Free |
Chinese Muslims celebrate fast-breaking festival - Xinhua
September 10, 2010 ABC Online | Chinese Muslims celebrate fast-breaking festival Xinhua BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Millions of Muslims across China celebrated Eid al-Fitr Friday, the festival that signals the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan -- a season of fasting and spiritual reflection. Early Friday, Muslims of different ... Obama Sends Best Wishes to Muslims for Eid-al-Fitr Students as teachers: UH Muslim students talk about faith Leaders call for unity as Muslims mark Eid, nation observes 9/11 |
After Daley takes off, pilots hope to land new Meigs - Chicago Tribune
September 10, 2010 Washington Post | After Daley takes off, pilots hope to land new Meigs Chicago Tribune With Mayor Richard Daley set to leave his post next year, it's time to bring back Meigs Field, say private pilots who still bemoan the shutdown of the lakefront airport seven years ago. Pilots from across the country ... Obama says aide is focused on job Next Mayor Will Face Tough Decisions to Solve Financial Mess Don't Count on Mayor Rahm |
Calif. to vote on legalizing marijuana - Washington Post
September 10, 2010 CBS News | Calif. to vote on legalizing marijuana Washington Post OAKLAND, CALIF. - For those who have long argued that smoking marijuana should not be a crime, a potentially historic turning point is just weeks away. Voters in California will decide Nov. 2 whether to make their state the first ... Fight over bid to suspend California's global warming law gets ugly Has California Supreme Court ruling 'wiped out' Prop. 8 opposition? Home-Grown Reefer Madness |
Colorado wildfire may threaten Boulder - Los Angeles Times
September 10, 2010 MiamiHerald.com | Colorado wildfire may threaten Boulder Los Angeles Times Some residents are told to prepare to evacuate in case gusty winds push the blaze toward the city of 100000. Associated Press A Colorado wildfire that has destroyed 170 homes showed no signs of relenting Thursday as wind gusts of more than 40 mph ... As winds pick up, wildfire may shift to Boulder Fight against Colorado wildfire far from over Wildfire sets sights on Boulder as wind picks up |
