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2010-07-27: Headlines

2010-07-25: Headlines

  • Green Bay Press Gazette: Domestic partnerships: 68 Brown County couples register for legal benefits 2010-07-25
    It's been nearly a year since Wisconsin began allowing same-sex couples to register as domestic partners, which allows them a limited number of legal rights such as hospital visitation, inheritanc...
  • Mail Tribune: Legal struggle over Gold Ray continues in federal court 2010-07-25
    Supporters of efforts to save Gold Ray Dam from demolition will get their day in federal court Monday when they will argue that Jackson County has violated their civil rights by working to remove the 106-year-old structure from the Rogue River last month without all the necessary permits.
  • DesMoinesRegister.com: Why we shouldnt put rights to a vote 2010-07-25
    All those who want to vote on same-sex marriage need to understand one very important thing:In a true democracy, the majority must never be allowed to vote on the rights of a minority.
  • DesMoinesRegister.com: Iowas Constitution, not court, defines law 2010-07-25
    Conservatives who say the Iowa Supreme Court's decision that legalized same-sex marriage is a mere 'opinion' with no effect, or that it should be voted on, are playing with fire.
  • Green Bay Press Gazette: Outdoors in brief 2010-07-25
    MADISON ó State wildlife officials have tweaked their long-range plan to fight chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin.
  • DesMoinesRegister.com: Court ruling more reason for state lawmakers to scrutinize blacklist 2010-07-25
    Next session, Iowa lawmakers must finally tackle the state's child abuse registry. They need to ensure it's not too easy for Iowans to have their names placed on the registry.

2010-07-24: Headlines

  • bettor.com: NHL Update: The new rule for the intentional head shot 2010-07-24
    Hockey is a game of passion but sometimes the obsession can get you in a real trouble and the players have to go through the painful processes in the form of sever damages or life-altering injuries. Incidentally, the game of ice-hockey falls into the category of sports which can be very rough and wild at times.
  • BlueRidgeNow.com: Gaming machines get OK 2010-07-24
    Internet sweepstakes machines were officially given the OK by Mills River Town Council members Thursday.
  • Times of Malta: World Briefs 2010-07-24
    Tourists take pictures of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's wax figure, dressed in a dirndl (traditional Bavarian dress) outside Madame Tussaud's in Berlin yesterday. On the occasion of Mrs Merkel's trips to Bayreuth and Tirol, the wax museum dressed the figure in the traditional garment. | Malaysia 'won't ban Man.
  • Maui News: Six cited for using cell phones while driving 2010-07-24
    The Maui News is the best source for news, sports and visitor's information for those living, or traveling to Maui, Hawaii. The paper serves all regions of Maui including the communities of Kihei, Lahaina, Kahului, Ulapalakua, and Hana.
  • Reno Gazette-Journal: Ensign opposes Kagan for high court 2010-07-24
    Citing a lack of support for the American military and 'demonstrated hostility' toward gun rights, U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev.
  • Times Daily: You Said It 2010-07-24
    If the city of Florence decides to ban talking on a cell phone, they should also ban eating, drinking and smoking inside a car. They just need to stay out of our business.

2010-07-23: Headlines

  • Bloomberg: US Asks Appeals Court to Reinstate Moratorium on Deep-Water Drilling 2010-07-23
    U.S. regulators asked an appeals court to reverse a judge's decision and uphold a six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Malaysia Star: Mallorca banned from Europe 2010-07-23
    NYON (Switzerland): Cash-strapped Spanish League club Real Mallorca, who boast world tennis number one Rafael Nadal as a shareholder, have been ban­ned from this season’s Europa League, UEFA announced on Thursday.
  • CQPolitics.com: GOP Assails Sandlin Family Ties 2010-07-23
    Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin's family situation is becoming a major headache for the South Dakota Democrat in her tough re-election bid, with Republicans ramping up their criticisms of her voting record — and her lobbyist husband's extensive list of clients.
  • Sacramento Bee: The future is a scary place for Guillermo del Toro 2010-07-23
    Guillermo del Toro loves scary movies, so he's making a bunch of them.
  • Victoria Times Colonist: Schumi will prove naysayers wrong 2010-07-23
    Current sports news in hockey, baseball, tennis, football, basketball and golf. Check scores, schedules, blog and newsletters of your favorite sports. Find latest sports news from Times Colonist.,Michael Schumacher, fallen hero. Or is he?
  • Malaysia Star: Blues suffer another blow with Alex out for opener 2010-07-23
    LONDON: Chelsea, who are already without goalkeeper Petr Cech, also look as if they will have centreback Alex sidelined for the start of the season.
  • Hartford Courant: Fight Continues Over Alcohols Benefits And Risks 2010-07-23
    Alcohol extends life of those who have a couple of drinks a day.
  • Xinhua: UN Security Council hails International Conference on Afghanistan 2010-07-23
    The UN Security Council on Friday extended a welcome to a major international conference on Afghanistan, which just concluded in the Afghan capital of Kabul, and voiced its willingness to joint the world efforts to build a peaceful Afghanistan.
  • The Next Web: Why Flipboard Matters 2010-07-23
    Flipboard has a core quality that makes it special: it turns noise into signal. Across several content sources, Flipboard is more than an aggregator, it is an improver of content. It sharpens the influx. The two social networks that are built into the device are prime examples of this. Flipboard is a near-perfect (see above gripes) casual Facebook and Twitter application.
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