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News Psychological association advocates legalization of same-sex marriage
Psychological association advocates legalization of same-sex marriage
Maureen Cosgrove
August 5, 2011 09:57:41 am

The American Psychological Association (APA) voted unanimously Thursday to adopt a resolution supporting full marriage equality for same-sex couples. Just before the opening day of the APA's annual convention , a 157-member policymaking body adopted...

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News 16 countries file briefs against Alabama immigration law
16 countries file briefs against Alabama immigration law
Maureen Cosgrove
August 5, 2011 09:12:18 am

Sixteen countries on Wednesday filed briefs in the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama against the controversial Alabama immigration law that expands restrictions on undocumented immigrants. Central and South American countries,...

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News California appeals courts strikes down law requiring DNA sample from arrestees
California appeals courts strikes down law requiring DNA sample from arrestees
Julia Zebley
August 5, 2011 09:02:08 am

A three-judge panel for the California First District Court of Appeals ruled unanimously on Thursday that DNA samples cannot be taken broadly from any adult arrested or charged with a felony. Striking down a 2004...

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News Khadr fires lawyers before repatriation to Canada
Khadr fires lawyers before repatriation to Canada
Zach Zagger
August 5, 2011 09:01:38 am

Canadian Guantanamo Bay detainee and convict Omar Khadr fired his defense lawyers Wednesday with no explanation, according to a directive obtained by Miami Herald Thursday. Khadr released his two...

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News Mississippi high court hears attorneys fee challenge
Mississippi high court hears attorneys fee challenge
Dan Taglioli
August 4, 2011 10:38:07 pm

The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a challenge by the State Auditor to the state Attorney General practice of paying fees to hired private counsel directly out of litigation awards. State Auditor Stacey...

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News Obama bars war criminals, rights violators from entering US
Obama bars war criminals, rights violators from entering US
Chris Morris
August 4, 2011 02:50:21 pm

US President Barack Obama issued a directive Thursday barring war criminals and human rights violators from entering the country. Under the new proclamation, which took effect immediately, the Secretary of State determines which criminals or violators will...

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News Federal appeals court vacates ruling on Pennsylvania city immigration laws
Federal appeals court vacates ruling on Pennsylvania city immigration laws
Chris Morris
August 4, 2011 12:07:28 pm

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has vacated a previous ruling declaring Hazelton, Pennsylvania's immigration laws unconstitutional. Hazleton's Illegal Immigration Relief Act and Landlord Tenant Ordinance deny permits to businesses that...

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News Federal appeals court says Ashcroft immune from post-9/11 detainee lawsuit
Federal appeals court says Ashcroft immune from post-9/11 detainee lawsuit
Maureen Cosgrove
August 4, 2011 11:24:12 am

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday ruled that former US attorney general John Ashcroft is entitled to absolute immunity from the claims of a Muslim American detained...

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News Montana judge allows Congress to remove wolves from endangered species list
Montana judge allows Congress to remove wolves from endangered species list
Julia Zebley
August 4, 2011 10:46:13 am

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Montana ruled Wednesday that Congress' removal of the Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) , not through...

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News Federal judge allows a US intelligence officer’s torture suit against Rumsfeld
Federal judge allows a US intelligence officer’s torture suit against Rumsfeld
Chris Morris
August 4, 2011 10:30:05 am

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled Tuesday that former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld can be sued by a former US military contractor who claims he...

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Convention on Cluster Munitions approved

On May 30, 2008, nations agreed to ban the use of cluster bombs by signing the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The US, Russia, and China each declined to sign the treaty. Learn more about the Convention on Cluster Munitions from the treaty's official website.

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On May 30, 1431, after being convicted of witchcraft at her trial, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.

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