Double-o oops: Wife of new British spy chief puts family details on FacebookLONDON — He’s the spy who came in from the beach. Jackson’s kids had an isolated life but a loving bond with their superstar father, friends sayNEW YORK — When Rabbi Shmuley Boteach brought his children to play with Michael Jackson’s kids at Neverland Ranch some eight years ago, the rabbi’s youngsters naturally made a beeline for the fabulous rides — the Ferris wheel, the roller coaster, the bumper cars. AP answers your questions on the news, from Afghan poppies to interest rates and debtThe U.S. government has been plunging deeper and deeper into debt, and the White House expects the budget deficit to get close to $2 trillion by the end of the year. With Father’s Day over, dads feel culture keeps them in shadows as they try to step upFather’s Day has come and gone, and with it the annual flurry of dad-friendly gifts, heartwarming newscasts and the highest-ranking father in the land — President Barack Obama — taking time to urge his fellow fathers to step up when it comes to their kids. Michael Jackson family attorney: Singer’s mother seeks custody of his childrenLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine, is taking care of the singer’s three children and the family will go to court Monday in part to protect her rights to custody, the family’s spokesman said. Gay Pride Parade marks 40th anniversary of NYC Stonewall uprisingsNEW YORK — Decades after a riot at a Greenwich Village bar sparked a movement for equal rights, gay New Yorkers celebrated their gains at Sunday’s gay pride parade and lamented the state has not legalized same-sex marriage. Judge will likely have to decide who gets to care for Michael Jackson’s childrenLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s mother is caring for the singer’s three children and asked the court Monday to declare her their guardian. Rebel reflects on gay rights progress 40 years after defining moment of NYC’s Stonewall riotsNEW YORK — Raymond Castro was a regular at The Stonewall Inn in 1969, finding it a haven from a world where gay men and women could be arrested for kissing or holding hands in public. Inside the bar, where plywood covered the windows, warning lights served as a signal for couples to stop dancing. Small Persian-language radio in Holland is one of few outside news sources for IraniansAMSTERDAM — Until the Iranian election this month, Holland’s Radio Zamaneh was more interested in underground music, alternative literature and interviews with Iranian cultural figures than in politics. Report: Italy’s Berlusconi says he never paid women, denying latest allegations in scandalROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has told a gossip magazine he has never paid a woman for sex, as he continues to be dogged by suspicions stemming from his purported fondness for young models and starlets. In what’s become Father’s Day ritual, Obama asks American men to be better dads than his ownWASHINGTON — Barack Obama got a basketball, his first name and ambition from his father. Little else. Kids to meet dad’s partner for 1st time on Father’s Day after judge tosses Ga. ‘gay ban’ATLANTA — Eric Mongerson’s kids couldn’t meet his partner of two years, much less join the couple for ice cream. His friends couldn’t cheer on the children at concerts or Little League games. In what’s become Father’s Day ritual, Obama asks American men to be better dads than their ownWASHINGTON — Barack Obama got a basketball, his first name and ambition from his father. Little else. Obama doesn’t shy from telling men what sort of father they should beWASHINGTON — Barack Obama got a basketball, his first name and ambition from his father. Little else. For Obama, Father’s Day means reflection on the mystery figure who left him as a childWASHINGTON — Barack Obama got a basketball, his first name and ambition from his father. Little else. Obama talks of ‘hole’ in his heart from absent father, implores America’s dads to do betterWASHINGTON — Growing up without a father left a hole in his heart, President Barack Obama told boys at the White House Friday in a remarkably personal Father’s Day weekend message. He implored fathers everywhere — and the kids when they’re older — to be involved in the lives of their own children. Obama talks of ‘hole’ in his heart from absent father, implores America’s dads to stay homeWASHINGTON — Growing up without a father left a painful hole in his heart, President Barack Obama told a lawnful of boys at the White House Friday in a remarkably personal Father’s Day weekend message. He implored fathers everywhere — and the kids when they’re a bit older — to stay home and stay involved in the lives of their own children. White House says Census Bureau will work to better count same-sex couples in 2010 headcountSAN FRANCISCO — U.S. Census Bureau officials said Friday that married same-sex couples will be counted as such in the 2010 national tally, reversing an earlier decision made under the Bush administration. Obama touts responsible fathering, tells young men to ‘be there for your child’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, who barely knew his own father, had personal advice Friday for young men who become dads: “Even if your father was not there, you can be there for your child.” State Department rule change allows gay couples to use married names on US passportsBOSTON — Gay couples traveling overseas can now show passports that feature their married names, letting them take advantage of a little-noticed revision to State Department regulations that critics had feared would undermine the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Obama touts responsibility, mentoring during stop at nonprofit centerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is getting a look at an educational center for young adults as he spends an afternoon promoting fatherhood and community mentoring. Obama emphasizing responsible fatherhood, devoting block of time to accomplishing that missionWASHINGTON — In an unusual devotion of time for the president, Barack Obama is blocking out nearly an entire afternoon to promote the importance of being a good dad as a national priority. Obama to begin Father’s Day weekend by promoting fatherhood during several Friday eventsWASHINGTON — On this Friday before Father’s Day, President Barack Obama plans to spend much of his workday promoting the importance of being a good dad. Obama launching effort to promote responsible fatherhood, devoting a day to draw attentionWASHINGTON — In an unusual devotion of time for an American president, Barack Obama is blocking out nearly an entire afternoon to promote the importance of being a good dad as a national priority. Dating Web site jilted trying to buy newspaper ad referring to Nevada senator’s affairLAS VEGAS — The owner of a Canada-based dating Web site says he was jilted when he tried to place an advertisement in Nevada’s largest newspaper to capitalize on U.S. Sen. John Ensign’s extramarital affair. Gay-rights leaders want faster action by Obama and Congress on their political agendaNEW YORK — Frustrated gay-rights leaders want President Barack Obama to be far more forceful in supporting their political goals, but they also fault the Democratic-led Congress and vow to step up lobbying efforts in hopes of seeing campaign promises fulfilled. Obama gives some same-sex couples some federal employees with new memorandumWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed a measure that would extend some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. Obama says giving same-sex partners of federal workers more benefits only a first stepWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signaled to gay-rights activists Wednesday that he’s listening to their desire for greater equality in “a more perfect union.” But he didn’t give them even close to everything they want, bringing to the surface an anger that’s been growing against the president. Fighting off critics, Obama gives some same-sex couples some federal employees at some pointWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signaled to gay rights activists Wednesday that he’s listening to their priorities by extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. But he didn’t give them even close to everything they want, bringing growing anger against the president to the surface. More than 100 U.S.-born children sue the Obama administration over their parents’ deportationsMIAMI — Ronald Soza celebrated his 10th birthday Wednesday with cake and a serenade by more than 100 other children and their parents. |
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