Monday, April 17, 2006
Newest attraction at Episcopal service: U2: "As the electric guitar in the U2 anthem 'Pride ' faded from four speakers, the Rev."
Suspect in rapper's killing arraigned
Suspect in rapper's killing arraigned: "Read full story for latest details."
Republicans Ready to Push Gay Marriage Ban
Republicans Ready to Push Gay Marriage Ban: "With the conservative base seemingly lethargic because of 'administration missteps and unfulfilled expectations,' the New York Times examines how Republicans can 'draw this crucial group to the polls and keep them voting for the party's candidates.''The short answer is that some of what may have worked last time -- like anti-gay-marriage initiatives -- is on the runway, ready to go.' Seven states already have ballot propositions prohibiting gay marriage, including South Dakota, Idaho, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Colorado. In addition, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) is 'planning to bring a constitutional amendment prohibiting gay marriage to a vote in June.'However, 'there is a strong sense among Republicans that the gay rights issue is not as powerful as it once was,' largely because of the effectiveness gay rights groups have had in fighting new initiatives. "
Kenny Rogers: Not Ready to 'Fold 'Em'
Kenny Rogers: Not Ready to 'Fold 'Em': "The singer talks to PEOPLE about his new album, his twin sons - and plastic surgery"
In California, Schwarzenegger Moves Ahead
In California, Schwarzenegger Moves Ahead: "For the first time this year, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) 'has opened a significant lead over his Democratic challengers,' a new Rasmussen Reports poll finds.Schwarzenegger leads Phil Angelides (D) by double digits, 49% to 36%. The candidates had been neck-and-neck in our previous polls.Schwarzenegger leads Steve Westly (D) 48% to 40%. Schwarzenegger and Westly were essentially even in last month's poll. "
NASA keeps quiet on mission mishap
NASA keeps quiet on mission mishap: "Saying the information is too sensitive, NASA announced Friday that it will not release its report on the failed rendezvous of two spacecraft in what would have been the first such maneuver without human intervention.NASA plans to release a summary of why the DART spacecraft did not complete its mission last year, but the full 70-page document contains details protected by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, space agency spokesman Michael Braukus said.Read more... (CNN)"
More Lawmakers Going to Jail?
More Lawmakers Going to Jail?: "Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) said that he expects six congressman and a senator to go to jail because of links to lobbyist Jack Abramoff, according to the AP. However, the senator declined to give names. "
Epicurus
Epicurus: "'Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.'"
Russia to insist on diplomatic solution for Iran
Russia to insist on diplomatic solution for Iran: Russia will insist on a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis when diplomats from six countries involved in searching for a resolution meet in Moscow this week, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday.
June Pointer of Pointer Sisters dies
June Pointer of Pointer Sisters dies: "June Pointer, the youngest of the Pointer Sisters -- known for the '70s and '80s hits 'I'm So Excited,' 'Fire' and 'Slow Hand' -- has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday."
