Dems look to health vote without abortion foes
By CHARLES BABINGTON
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democratic leaders abandoned a long struggle to appease the most ardent abortion opponents in their ranks, gambling Thursday that they can secure the support for President Bara ...
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Lesbian teen sues over prom flap; back at school
By SHELIA BYRD
Associated Press Writer
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Constance McMillen didn't believe her Mississippi school district would really call off her senior prom rather than allow her to show up with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.
On T ...
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HBO brings WWII veterans to memorial in DC
By BRETT ZONGKER
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Elizabeth Dole welcomed 250 veterans to the World War II memorial Thursday to honor their service and introduce a TV miniseries on the battles of the Pacific. ...
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Toyota troubles put spotlight on US safety agency
By KEN THOMAS and STEPHEN MANNING
Associated Press Writers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government may require automakers to include brake systems that can override the gas pedal in response to Toyota's massive recalls, auto safety officials told Co ...
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