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NY becomes largest state to approve gay marriage
By News on Jun 24, 2011
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York lawmakers narrowly voted to legalize same-sex marriage Friday, handing activists a breakthrough victory in the state where the gay rights movement was born....FTC launches Google antitrust inquiry
By News on Jun 24, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators have begun a formal antitrust investigation into Google's business practices....
Michelle Obama defends husband on Africa
By News on Jun 24, 2011
GABORONE, Botswana (AP) -- Visiting Africa on a goodwill mission, first lady Michelle Obama defended her husband Friday against criticism that he isn't paying enough attention to the continent. She said her weeklong trip to South Africa and Botswana is proof of the president's commitment to Africa....
12 killed as Syrian forces fire on protesters
By News on Jun 24, 2011
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BEIRUT (AP) -- Security forces opened fire Friday as thousands of anti-government protesters took to Syria's streets in a weekly ritual of defiance and demands for President Bashar Assad's ouster, activists said. They said at least 12 people, including two children, were killed in Damascus and elsewhere....House rejects measure to continue US role in Libya
By News on Jun 24, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House has voted down a measure giving President Barack Obama the authority to continue the U.S. military action against Libya....