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Minn. Senate OKs gay marriage; gov expected to sign
Gov. Mark Dayton’s promised signature will make the state the 12th in the U.S. to approve same-sex marriage. Continue reading
Kenyans await ruling in disputed presidential race
By Edmund Blair NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya's Supreme Court rules on Saturday on a challenge to Uhuru Kenyatta's presidential election win, a judgment seen as a test of the democratic system five years after another disputed vote triggered tribal bloodshed. The country's outgoing president called for calm ahead of the decision that will either confirm the victory of Kenya's richest man Kenyatta or force another vote Continue reading
Consumer Reports puts restaurant nutrition claims to the test
Most big chain restaurants now put nutrition information – calories, fat and sodium – on their menus and websites. But just how accurate are these numbers? Does the meal you’re served match the nutritional profile promised?Consumer Reports decided to find out Continue reading
BP challenges ruling on oil spill compensation
BP launched its promised appeal against what it called “fictitious” and “absurd” payouts to some oil spill compensation claimants on Friday and asked a judge to temporarily halt those paid out as business economic losses. Continue reading
News Summary: White pledges strong SEC enforcement
STRONG ENFORCEMENT: Mary Jo White on Tuesday promised senators she would make “bold and unrelenting” enforcement of Wall Street a high priority if confirmed chairman of the Securities and Exchange … Continue reading
Accused Scottish cardinal admits sexual failings
LONDON (AP) — A Scottish cardinal on Sunday acknowledged having engaged in unspecified sexual misbehavior, apologized for his actions, and promised to stay out of the church's public life in a statement that comes at an awkward time for the Vatican. Continue reading
Candy Spelling Suing Over $47 Million Condo
Candy Spelling is filing a second lawsuit against an L.A. Condo building … Continue reading
Candy Spelling Suing Over $47 Million Condo
Candy Spelling is filing a second lawsuit against an L.A. Condo building .. Continue reading
Tunisian government dissolved after critic’s killing causes fury
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia's ruling Islamists dissolved the government and promised rapid elections in a bid to restore calm after the killing of an opposition leader sparked the biggest street protests since the revolution two years ago. … Continue reading
Cameron promises Britons vote on EU exit
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron promised Britons a vote on quitting the European Union, rattling London's biggest allies and some investors by raising the prospect of uncertainty and upheaval. Cameron announced on Wednesday that the referendum would be held by the end of 2017 – provided he wins a second term – and said that while Britain did not want to retreat from the world, public disillusionment with the bloc was at “an all-time high”. Continue reading
