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Bridge section collapses on I-5 north of Seattle
SEATTLE — A large section of a bridge on Interstate 5 north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, sending vehicles and people plunging into the swirling, icy waters of the Skagit River. The bridge failed without warning between the towns of...
Tags: Witnesses, Prosecution, Mount Vernon
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Boy Scouts of America lifts ban on gay youth
GRAPEVINE, Texas — In a highly anticipated vote Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America lifted its ban on gay youth starting next year, the latest sign of a shift in American attitudes toward gays and lesbians. The resolution was adopted with more...
Tags: Protestant Convention, Annual and Special Corporate Meetings, Social Organizations, Gays and Lesbians, Youth Organizations
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Jury deadlocks again on life term or death for Jodi Arias
PHOENIX—The judge in the Jodi Arias murder trial declared a mistrial in the penalty phase Thursday after the jury reported for a second time that it was deadlocked on whether to sentence her to life in prison or death for killing her one-time...Tags: Television Industry, Punishment, Witnesses, Death Penalty, Prisons
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Mayo: Boy Scouts gay decision angers all sides
Sun Sentinel ColumnistThe Boy Scouts of America tried to lurch forward into the 21st century with its decision on Thursday allowing gay scouts, but it also managed to anger both sides of the contentious debate with its half-hearted half-step. That's because its ban on gays...Tags: Memorial Day, Social Organizations, Gays and Lesbians, Clubs and Associations, Youth Organizations
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Gay community in Orlando applauds Scouts decision
The Boy Scouts of America's decision to lift the ban on gay Scouts is a big step in the right direction, gay community leaders said Thursday. "It's the right thing to do. It shows the Boy Scouts are moving into the 21st century and away from archaic...
Tags: Social Organizations, Gays and Lesbians, Christianity, Clubs and Associations, Roman Catholicism
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Oklahoma tornado: Relief center offers supplies and comfort
MOORE, Okla. -- The First Baptist Church of Moore has experienced hard times before. In 1999, it was next door to the disaster zone after what became known as the May 3 tornado. As it did then, the church has become a sprawling relief hub. Inside...
Tags: Air and Space Accidents, FEMA, Insurance, Mary Fallin, Transportation Accidents
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Boy Scouts vote to lift ban on gay members; gay leadership ban remains
ReutersGRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a ban on openly gay scouts that had been in place throughout the organization's 103-year history, capping weeks of intense lobbying on both sides, the group said in a...Tags: Social Organizations, Youth Organizations
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Shame on Boy Scouts for half-baked decision on gay members, leaders
Whether you believe in gay rights or not, you should yank your children from the Boy Scouts of America. And if you’ve been on the fence about it, skip it. This week’s vote and decision by the Boy Scouts of America’s National...
Tags: Social Organizations, Gays and Lesbians, Clubs and Associations, Youth Organizations, Minority Groups
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Avon Holds Memorial Day Events On May 27
Town leaders and the Gildo Consolini Post 3272 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will recognize Memorial Day on May 27 with a parade and a series of services honoring those who have served their country. Members of VFW post will start the day at 7:30 a.m....
Tags: Festive Events, Savoy (music group), Social Organizations, Holidays, Youth Organizations
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Ex-Scout James Dale: Boy Scouts should accept gay leaders
NEW YORK -- A former Boy Scout whose decision to fight his ouster from the organization for being gay went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court says the group's vote to permit gay youth but not gay Scout leaders is a "bit of a step backward." James...Tags: Elections, Social Organizations, U.S. Supreme Court, Gays and Lesbians, Youth Organizations
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Teacher's recording captures harrowing moments during tornado
The chilling screams of students and teachers can be heard on a newly released audio recording, which was made as a killer tornado swept through Briarwood Elementary School in Oklahoma City. The audio, broadcast by KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City on Thursday,...
Tags: Briarwood, Teachers, Teaching and Learning, Tornadoes, Natural Disasters
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Volunteers' 'Passion' Keeps Dog Park Vital
The Hartford CourantThe creation of the Enfield dog park was a long time coming for the small committee behind its development. But just because the park has been open for over a year, doesn't mean the work stops. The park is unique in that it relies solely on donations --...Tags: Animals
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