Active-duty troops to march in gay pride parade – Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq – Army Times
SAN DIEGO — Sean Sala felt so elated when Congress approved repealing the military’s ban on openly gay troops the 26-year-old sailor went on TV and revealed his sexual orientation publicly in what he calls his “Rosa Parks moment.”
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Venezuela’s Chavez to boost prison construction
The Associated Press The Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday said he is instructing officials to boost prison construction after a 27-day uprising by inmates highlighted problems of overcrowding and violence. Chavez likened the problems in Venezuela’s prisons to cancer, saying dealing with them requires “deep treatment.” Days before Chavez underwent a …
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Foreign Affairs: Mike Smith Headed to Germany
Joe Murano is a Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter for KHQA. Former Van-Far standout will continue his hoops career overseas in a matter of months.
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Jay Walljasper: Why Biking Is More Patriotic Than Flag Waving
So how do we get more Americans to bike? The biggest obstacle right now is that people see bicyclists as an exotic species — macho, ultra-fit, almost entirely young, white and male, clad in Lycra or spandex, who ride like madmen all over city streets.
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Hundreds Mourn Slain Terre Haute Police Officer
Hundreds mourn the death of an Indiana police officer who was shot in the line of duty.
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Seattle to license, tax medical marijuana gardens
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed rules requiring that medical marijuana operations be licensed and taxed, and a spokesman for Mayor Mike McGinn says he expects to sign the measure soon. The unanimous vote Monday requires that marijuana gardens follow all city business laws, such as land use and historic preservation codes. The measure is a response to Gov. Chris …
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Firefighters Grieve for Burned Station
Some firefighters are finding themselves in need of rescuing after their building and everything in it went up in flames.
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Ky. Busch earns 100th career NASCAR victory
Kyle Busch has sped into auto racing history, becoming the third NASCAR driver to win 100 races.
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Busch wins 100th career NASCAR race
LOUDON, N.H. — Kyle Busch has sped into auto racing history, becoming the third NASCAR driver to win 100 races.
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Final space shuttle crew hailed by the chief
President Barack Obama told the crew of the space shuttle program’s last mission that he’s proud of them and the “amazing feats” they are accomplishing in space.
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Whittier College Professor Joseph Price To Sing Anthem
(Whittier, CA) – During the 2011 baseball season, Whittier College Professor of Religious Studies Joseph L. Price will be traveling across the country performing the national anthem for more than 100 minor league baseball teams in 40 states.
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Former Tennessee Tech Standout Stephen Pryor Joins Generals
ZEBULON, NC. (JULY 15, 2011 – The Jackson Generals have made the following roster moves prior to tonight’s 6:15 pm CDT game against the Carolina Mudcats at Five County Stadium. LHP Mauricio Robles has been promoted to Triple-A Tacoma and RHP Stephen Pryor has been activated from A+ High Desert.
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Accord Speedway points through July 8
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Kia Reports 17.4% Increase In June Sales
Kia Motors announced Sunday the South Korean automaker saw a 17.4 percent sales increase in June.
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IndyCar leader gets 3rd win in Toronto
It took a lot of skill and a little luck for Dario Franchitti to avoid multiple collisions, difficult restarts and a challenge by a tenacious rival to win his third title on the 25th anniversary of the Honda Indy Toronto.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011 – 11:05
TODAY Youth Baseball 5 p.m., 9-10 Tournament of Champions at Aberdeen (Failor Field). 5:30 p.m., 11-12 Tournament of Champions at Montesano (Nelson Field).
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Covert wins Paul Johnson Memorial
WINCHESTER — Jason Covert took the checkered flag on Saturday night at Winchester Speedway in the 35-lap Paul Johnson Memorial.
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Franchitti avoids wrecks to win race
TORONTO — It took a lot of skill and a little luck for Dario Franchitti to avoid multiple collisions, difficult restarts and a challenge by a tenacious rival to win his third title on the 25th annive
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Lots of excitement, plenty of contact
HUDSON, N.H. — There was no shortage of excitement last night, as drivers zipped around the quarter-mile track under the lights at Hudson Speedway.
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Laise earns 1st career win in modified feature
BECHTELSVILLE — It took six years for 22-year-old Mike Laise to get to victory lane at Grandview Speedway.
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Daugherty: Three things I’ve learned
Brad Daugherty breaks down three major things he learned in the first half of the Sprint Cup season, including the added drama of the new wild-card system for winless drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Novice Griffins win two
The Bills International Novice 1 Griffins continue to shine in Zone 7 play with a pair of wins last week. The novice 1 Griffins struggled at home to the Sarnia Pacers but held on to win 8-4. Evan Dumais lit up Sarnia for four goals while Tanner Cole and Cole MacKinnon had two goals each.[...]
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