U.S.
Carrie Underwood responds to backlash for gay marriage support
June 20, 2012After Carrie Underwood's interview with British newspaper The Independent, in which she was quoted as saying she believes everyone should have the right to love, a backlash has developed online by those who oppose marriage equality.
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Britney Spears and Mitt Romney own matching $55,000 car elevators
June 20, 2012Pop superstar Britney Spears and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney both installed state-of-the art $55,000 Phantom Park car elevators in their home.
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White House claims executive privilege in GOP’s “Fast and Furious” investigation
June 20, 2012WASHINGTON - President Obama on Wednesday invoked executive privilege to withhold from a Congressional oversight committee some documents and communications among his advisers regarding the failed gun enforcement operation known as "Fast and Furious."
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This day in history: Muhammad Ali convicted for his anti-war stand
June 20, 2012On June 20, 1967, boxing champion and Olympic gold medal winner Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion, sentenced to five years in prison, fined $10,000 and banned from boxing for three years.
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Activists applaud Obama, renew push for DREAM Act
June 19, 2012Undocumented young people - the DREAMers - see the president's move as a result of their more than two years of organizing.
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