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Colorado ushers in same-sex civil unions

The first gay couple granted a civil union in Colorado said their vows before hundreds of people early Wednesday morning at a downtown Denver municipal building where couples and members of the public gathered. The new law legalizing civil unions took effect at 12:01 a.m.

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Sex-offender registries: Should kids be listed?

Government authorities should end the practice of placing juveniles' names on publicly accessible sex-offender registries, Human Rights Watch says in a report warning of lasting and unwarranted harm to some youths.

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Distracted driving poses a clear and present danger

Distracted driving poses a clear and present danger

Teenagers who flirt with danger while texting and driving may get most of the public's attention when it comes to distracted driving, but other motorists shouldn't be too smug.

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NBA veteran Jason Collins comes out as gay

NBA veteran Jason Collins comes out as gay

The 34-year-old Collins has played for six NBA teams in 12 seasons. He finished this past season with the Washington Wizards and is now a free agent. He says he wants to continue playing.

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A judgmental look at Minneapolis

A judgmental look at Minneapolis

A map stereotyping neighborhoods in Minneapolis was inspired by the work of Trent Gillaspie
by Nate Minor

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Are lesbians more accepted than gay men?

Are lesbians more accepted than gay men?

It may be a man's world, as the saying goes, but lesbians seem to have an easier time living in it than gay men do.

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Duluth shelter seeing problems from synthetic drugs

Duluth shelter seeing problems from synthetic drugs

A shelter for vulnerable residents is the latest to complain of problems from the growing use of synthetic drugs in downtown Duluth.

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Chart: Disparity of deaths by firearms shaped by race

A charts shows dramatic differences in the role that guns play in the deaths of white and black Minnesotans.

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Gay men, pro sports: Who will be the first active player to come out?

Gay men, pro sports: Who will be the first active player to come out?

Are the big leagues ready for gay rights? So far, there has been no openly gay athlete in any of the four major professional sports. But a recent article says that a closeted current NFL player may soon come out as gay and plans to continue to play professional football.

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An exploration of the changing lives of women

An exploration of the changing lives of women

Legions of women around the world are leaving their homes to join the paid labor force. That's among the most powerful trends shaping our world. As female wage earners gain greater autonomy, they are making decisions that are reshaping personal lives as well as economic trends.

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