Special Interest Groups
Russian church: Homosexuality is personal choice
Dec 23, 2009 10:03 EST
Russian Orthodox patriarch says homosexuality is choice that should not be punished. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church said Wednesday that although the church views homosexuality as a sin, gays should not face discrimination.
Australia probes arrow attacks on kangaroos
Dec 23, 2009 01:12 EST
Five kangaroos have been found with arrows in their bodies in the past two weeks, authorities said Wednesday as they probed the crossbow attacks on the jumping marsupials.
Black advocates want more help for the unemployed
Dec 23, 2009 00:28 EST
Black advocates seek training programs and public job creation to address unemployment gap. In the battle against black unemployment, places like the Opportunities Industrialization Center are ground zero.
Veterans and shelter animals meet with Pets2Vets
Dec 22, 2009 20:01 EST
Dave Sharpe was troubled by thoughts he could not share after he returned from a tour in Iraq. "I found myself waking up in the middle of the night, punching holes in walls, kicking and beating the refrigerator door," he said.
California Animal Shelters Overrun With Chihuahuas
Dec 22, 2009 19:00 EST
Popular pet dogs need homes for the holidays. It's a big problem that comes in a small package -- the "Chihuahua" problem.
Pa. teens plead not guilty to hate crime charge
Dec 22, 2009 18:30 EST
2 Pa. teens plead not guilty to federal hate crime charge in immigrant's beating death. A federal judge denied bail Tuesday for two Pennsylvania teens who pleaded not guilty to a hate crime charge in the death of a Mexican immigrant, noting that one defendant is accused of kicking the victim in the head "as if you were kicking a field goal."
Black advocates want more help for the unemployed
Dec 22, 2009 17:58 EST
Black advocates seek training programs and public job creation to address unemployment gap. In the battle against black unemployment, places like the Opportunities Industrialization Center are ground zero.
Whaling activists accuse Japan fleet of 'bizarre' chase
Dec 22, 2009 13:53 EST
Anti-whaling activists Tuesday accused Japanese harpooners of using water cannons, loudspeakers and military-grade acoustic weapons as part of a "bizarre" high seas pursuit in the Antarctic.
Cuba lets cardinal give X-mas message on state TV
Dec 22, 2009 13:45 EST
Cuban cardinal to give thanks for visiting Cuban-Americans in rare address allowed on state TV. Cuba's Roman Catholic cardinal will read a Christmas message on state television for the second straight year, another small sign the once officially atheist communist government is warming to religion.
Extra calcium won't cut men's cholesterol levels
Dec 22, 2009 13:21 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Calcium supplements won't help men cut cholesterol or trim fat, but they could help those who don't get enough calcium in their diet to keep their blood pressure under control, new research shows.
DC asks judge to dismiss gay marriage lawsuit
Dec 22, 2009 12:42 EST
DC government asks judge to dismiss suit by gay-marriage opponents seeking ballot initiative. The District of Columbia is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit by opponents of same-sex marriage.
Ga. centenarian voter lauded by Obama dies at 107
Dec 22, 2009 12:18 EST
Atlanta centenarian voter praised by Obama in 2008 election night speech dies at 107. Ann Nixon Cooper, the Atlanta centenarian lauded by President Barack Obama in his election night speech last year, has died. She was 107.
US lawmakers condemn anti-gay Uganda legislation
Dec 22, 2009 11:36 EST
US lawmakers condemn proposed Uganda law that would impose death penalty for some gays. Five Republican House members are urging the president of Uganda to oppose a proposed law that would impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans.
Va. No. 1 in new historic register listings
Dec 22, 2009 11:15 EST
With more than 100 additions, Va. again No. 1 in new historic registry listings. Virginia added 30 districts and 74 properties to the National Register of Historic Places this year, more than any other state.
Obama says he has unemployed relatives
Dec 22, 2009 09:32 EST
Obama says he has unemployed relatives, expects next year to be better for American people. President Barack Obama says he and the first lady have relatives who are unemployed and suffering because of the economic crisis, but he's confident that 2010 will be a better year for the American people.
Survey: Internet use grows fast among Latinos
Dec 22, 2009 09:07 EST
Pew survey finds Internet use by US Latinos growing faster than in other groups. Latino adults are increasing their use of the Internet faster than other ethnic groups, according to a new survey from the Pew Hispanic Center and the Pew Internet and American Life Project.
Mexico City allows gay marriage with landmark law
Dec 22, 2009 07:44 EST
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico City became the first capital in Catholic, often macho Latin America to allow same-sex marriage on Monday when city legislators passed a law giving gay couples full marriage rights.
Papuans demand closure of US mine in Indonesia
Dec 22, 2009 01:40 EST
Tribal leaders in Indonesia's restive Papua province Tuesday called for the closure of a massive US mine linked to allegations of rights abuses, as they buried a slain rebel leader.
Brookdale closes $102M deal for 3 senior centers
Dec 21, 2009 19:56 EST
Brookdale completes acquisition of 3 senior living centers for $102 million. Brookdale Senior Living Inc. said Monday it has completed a $102 million acquisition of three retirement centers.
Mexico City assembly legalizes same-sex marriage
Dec 21, 2009 19:41 EST
Lawmakers legalize same-sex marriage for Mexico City, first capital in Latin American to do so. Mexico City lawmakers on Monday made the city the first in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage, a change that will give homosexual couples more rights, including allowing them to adopt children.
