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Olympics to transform Rio

Olympics to transform Rio

Rio de Janeiro is set to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games and there are two starkly different visions of what that will mean for the "marvelous city," as it is known.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Judge denies motion to block archbishop's deposition, release of priests' names

Judge denies motion to block archbishop's deposition, release of priests' names

"There is no persuasive legal or factual basis for Defendants' motions and they are, in part, premature," District Court Judge John B. Van de North, Jr. said in his ruling.

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Out of the closet and onto the football field

Out of the closet and onto the football field

Scott Cooper talks about his experience being an openly gay football player at Augsburg College, and about Michael Sam, who's likely to become the first openly gay player in the NFL.

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Judge: Va. same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen issued a stay of her order while it is appealed, meaning that gay couples in Virginia will still not be able to marry until the case is ultimately resolved. Both sides believe the case won't be settled until the Supreme Court decides to hear it or one like it.
by The Associated Press

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee suspends death penalty

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee suspends death penalty

The first-term Democrat said he came to the decision after months of review, meetings with family members of victims, prosecutors and law enforcement.
by The Associated Press

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Missouri All-American football player says he's gay

Missouri All-American football player says he's gay

Tolerance is about to be tested in the National Football League. And Michael Sam hopes his ability is all that matters, not his sexual orientation. Missouri's All-America defensive end came out to the entire country Sunday night.
by The Associated Press

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Outdoor show reopens under new management: The NRA

Outdoor show reopens under new management: The NRA

Last year, organizers of one of the nation's largest outdoor shows tried to ban certain guns in the wake of the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. But the industry struck back with a boycott, and the Eastern Sports and Outdoor show was eventually canceled. Now it's under new management: The National Rifle Association.
by Ben Allen

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Same-sex couples challenge Wis. marriage ban

A group of same-sex couples filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage, arguing the prohibition is unconstitutional and has denied them civil rights married couples enjoy.
by The Associated Press

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