Court-ordered parenting classes help divorcing spouses continue to parent togetherMark Sims and Nicole Collier watched their son become nervous during eight years of custody battles. Isaac, now 10, seemed fearful and took to biting his nails. Stop! In the name of love: Md. lawmaker uses police helicopter, boat for marriage proposalANNAPOLIS, Md. — Democratic Delegate Jon Cardin was intent on creating the perfect night to propose to his fiancee, and the evening is certainly one she won’t forget. Unfortunately, a fuss over his use of a Baltimore police helicopter and a police boat is likely to dog the couple long after the wedding. Judge sets January trial date for federal lawsuit challenging Calif gay marriage banSAN FRANCISCO — A judge on Wednesday said he wants a federal lawsuit challenging California’s same-sex marriage ban to go to trial on Jan. 11, proceedings that will showcase expert witnesses on topics ranging from parenting to the relative political influence of gays. Mother, boyfriend indicted in case of Idaho boy found dead in canalBOISE, Idaho — The mother of an 8-year-old boy found dead in an Idaho canal and her live-in boyfriend have been indicted on first-degree murder charges by an Ada County grand jury. Md. lawmaker apologizes for using police boat, helicopter while popping question to girlfriendANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland lawmaker has apologized for using a police boat and helicopter to create a diversion so he could surprise his girlfriend with a marriage proposal. Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn and wife Elaine sell 2M shares in anticipation of divorceLAS VEGAS — Wynn Resorts Ltd. said its billionaire chief executive, Steve Wynn, and his wife, Elaine, have sold 2 million, or $114 million worth, of their shares of common stock in the company to get more cash in anticipation of their pending divorce. 10-year-old son with Down syndrome witnesses gunmen kill parents in bedroom
Women’s rights activists irked by Afghan president enacting controversial marriage lawKABUL — Women’s rights activists alleged Monday that Afghan President Hamid Karzai has used a constitutional loophole to enact a law that allows minority Shiite Muslim husbands to refuse food and money to their wives if they deny them sex. Obama administration says marriage law discriminates against gays, but defends itWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama insisted Monday he still wants to scrap what he calls a discriminatory federal marriage law, even as his administration angered gay rights activists by defending it in court. ‘Kiss-ins’ smack back at Mormon church as faith’s image suffers from Calif. gay marriage fightSALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon church’s vigorous, well-heeled support for Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California last year, has turned the Utah-based faith into a lightning rod for gay rights activism, including a nationwide “kiss-in” Saturday. Observers say Mormon image suffers after church intervenes in Calif. gay marriage fightSALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon church’s vigorous, well-heeled support for Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California last year, has turned the Utah-based faith into a lightning rod for gay rights activism, including a nationwide “kiss-in” Saturday. Attorney for Utah man tied to conviction of polygamous leader asks for rape charge dismissalSALT LAKE CITY — An attorney asked a judge Thursday to dismiss a rape charge filed against a man whose 2001 spiritual marriage led to the criminal conviction of Utah polygamous church leader Warren Jeffs. Southern Utah newspaper rejects gay couple’s wedding announcement, cites legal marriage policySALT LAKE CITY — A southern Utah newspaper has rejected a gay California couple’s wedding announcement, saying its policy is to publish announcements only for marriages legal under Utah law. Arraignment set for 7 men indicted in slaying of Fla. couple with 13 adopted childrenPENSACOLA, Fla. — Arraignments are scheduled for seven men indicted on first-degree murder charges in the slaying of a wealthy Florida Panhandle couple who adopted 13 special needs children. Pa. man gets 120 years for using day-care infants, friend’s children to make pornographyPHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 120 years in prison for making a huge cache of child pornography that shows him sexually assaulting a dozen children, including infants at a girlfriend’s in-home day care. Calif. gay rights groups at odds over when to ask voters to repeal same-sex marriage banSAN FRANCISCO — California gay rights activists are at odds over when to ask voters to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage ban, with one of the largest groups saying it needs until 2012 to put together a winning campaign and two others saying they plan go to the polls next year. Influential gay rights group says 2010 too early to ask Calif. voters for same-sex marriageSAN FRANCISCO — One of California’s largest and most influential gay rights groups says it prefers to wait until the 2012 election to ask voters to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage ban. Slain Panhandle couple had second safe with $164,000; 7 indicted for murder in casePENSACOLA, Fla. — The suspects who robbed and killed a Florida couple in July made off with a safe that contained few valuables, but missed a second safe that held $164,000 in cash, a lawyer for the victims’ family acknowledged Tuesday. Arizona jail says polygamous church leader Jeffs is off feeding tube, eating regular mealsSALT LAKE CITY —Arizona jail officials say polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs is eating normally and no longer needs to be force-fed through a tube. New US policy for tuberculosis testing could disrupt adoptions from China, EthiopiaNEW YORK —Advocates of international adoption are furious over a new federal policy related to tuberculosis testing that could disrupt plans for families adopting children from China and Ethiopia. Wait for sex … and marriage? Evangelicals dubious of abstinence promote marrying earlierWhen Margie and Stephen Zumbrun were battling the urge to have premarital sex, a pastor counseled them to control themselves. The couple signed a purity covenant. Gay marriage lawyers Olson, Boies don’t want San Francisco’s help with federal lawsuitSAN FRANCISCO — The prominent lawyers leading the fight to legalize gay marriage in California on Friday formally told San Francisco officials and three other groups supportive of same-sex weddings “thanks, but no thanks” for trying to join their federal lawsuit. NY man getting divorce from wife critically injures her, kills daughter, mother-in-law, selfNEW YORK — A man with a shotgun opened fire inside a suburban residence Friday, critically wounding his estranged wife and killing his daughter and mother-in-law before turning the weapon on himself, police said. Mexico’s Supreme Court to investigate alleged violations in day-care fire that killed 49 kidsMEXICO CITY — The Supreme Court voted Thursday to open an investigation of alleged irregularities at a day care center where a fire killed 49 children in northern Mexico. $2,000 for Shiite-Sunni couples who marry, as Iraqi government program seeks to mix sectsBAGHDAD — Muhanad Talib, a Sunni Muslim, married his Shiite bride because she was a “suitable woman” for him. It also didn’t hurt that their vows made them eligible for a $2,000 payout from the government. Family patriarch Joe Jackson doesn’t plan to help raise Michael Jackson’s childrenLOS ANGELES — Joe Jackson doesn’t plan to help raise Michael Jackson’s three children. Government report takes up cost of raising a child, says its $221,000 through age 17ST. LOUIS — It’s no secret that raising children can be expensive, but how about nearly a quarter of a million dollars expensive? AP NewsBreak: Arizona jail force-feeding FLDS church leader Warren JeffsBEAVER, Utah — A letter from a doctor says polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs is being force-fed in an Arizona jail to prevent the possibility of “imminent death.” Michael Jackson’s wishes preserved after lengthy hearing, but not without a little dramaLOS ANGELES — The wishes Michael Jackson expressed in his will began to come into reality Monday during a lengthy court hearing, with his mother placed firmly in charge of rearing his children and the two men he designated still at the reins of his financial empire. Slain woman’s boyfriend, uncle, aunt seek custody of Mass. baby girl cut from mother’s wombWORCESTER, Mass. — At least three people are seeking custody of a baby who was cut from her slain mother’s womb in Massachusetts. |
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — A 10-year-old adopted son with Down syndrome was sleeping with his parents when masked gunmen burst in and shot and killed the Florida couple in their bedroom last month, according to documents released Monday.
