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Number of adoptions among gay couples spiked in past decade

By The Associated Press
October 20, 2011

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The number of gays and lesbians adopting children has nearly tripled in the past decade despite discriminatory rules in many states, according to a recent population...

Graham misses Saints practice because of sore right ankle

By The Associated Press
October 20, 2011

METAIRIE (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton said tight end Jimmy Graham, who leads the team in receiving, missed Thursday's practice with a sore right ankle. Graham has 39 catches for 620 yards and...

Some stores freezing out Ben & Jerry’s new flavor ‘Schweddy Balls’

By The Associated Press
October 20, 2011

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls ice cream is too hot to handle for some supermarket chains. While the new limited-edition flavor has brought chuckles from fans of the "Saturday...

Sen. Landrieu chastises Gov. Jindal for federal grant rejection

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October 19, 2011

(AP) — U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu said Wednesday she is "disappointed and concerned" that Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration refused to apply for a federal grant that could have brought $60 million...

Urban Outfitters pulls ‘Navajo’ name from product names online

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October 19, 2011

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Urban Outfitters has removed the word "Navajo" from product names on its website in the wake of criticism from the Navajo Nation government, bloggers and others, who viewed...

Superdome showcases new permanent LED light system

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October 19, 2011

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Superdome will debut a new lighting system this week. The Times-Picayune reports dome officials, will in essence, flip the switch on a new LED lighting system, illuminating...

World looks warily to Libya’s future post-Gadhafi

By Raphael G. Satter
The Associated Press
October 19, 2011

LONDON (AP) — European leaders hailed it as a victory, Libyan exiles celebrated in the streets and the mother of one of Moammar Gadhafi's many victims said she was treating herself to an expensive...

Mexican clown convention

Mexican clown convention holds ‘laugh for peace,’ 300 attend

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October 19, 2011

MEXICO CITY (AP) — About 300 professional clowns in Mexico say they hope their 15-minute non-stop laugh-a-thon will make a contribution to world peace. The clowns from Mexico and Central America...

Global Fund suspends $28 million HIV/AIDS grant in Mali

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October 19, 2011

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria said Wednesday it will stop a $28 million HIV/AIDS grant to Mali's government after investigators found evidence money...

Lions and tigers shot in Ohio after owner freed them, killed himself

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October 19, 2011

ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Sheriff's deputies shot nearly 50 wild animals — including 18 rare Bengal tigers and 17 lions — in a big-game hunt across the Ohio countryside Wednesday after...

Archaeologists find Viking chief burial site on Scotland peninsula

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October 19, 2011

LONDON (AP) — Archaeologists said Tuesday they have discovered the remains of a Viking chief buried with his boat, ax, sword and spear on a remote Scottish peninsula — one of the most significant...

Thousands celebrate homecoming of freed Palestinian prisoners

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October 18, 2011

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of flag-waving Palestinians celebrated the homecoming of hundreds of prisoners Tuesday exchanged for an Israeli soldier and a freed Hamas leader exhorting militants...