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Court rejects suit opposing religion in vets care
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Taxpayers cannot sue the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for incorporating religion into its health care programs for the nation's veterans, an appeals court has ruled.

Report: Anglican says gay relationships okay
By DAVID STRINGER Associated Press Writer LONDON (AP) - In newly disclosed letters, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams wrote that the Bible doesn't forbid same sex relationships when there is a commitment similar to traditional marriages, a British newspaper reported Thursday.

Texas wants 8 kids from sect back in state care
By MICHELLE ROBERTS Associated Press Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Texas child welfare authorities asked a judge on Tuesday to place eight children from a Texas polygamist sect's ranch back into foster care, saying their mothers refuse to limit their contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages.

Couples marrying Friday to clinch lucky triple 8s
By MEGAN K. SCOTT Associated Press Writer (AP) - It may not be as big as 7-7-7, but thousands of couples are heading down the aisle Friday, hoping the date Aug. 8, 2008, brings them luck and an easy to remember anniversary date.

Texas wants 8 kids from sect back in state care
By MICHELLE ROBERTS Associated Press Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Texas child welfare authorities have asked a judge to return eight children from a polygamist group to foster care.

 

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