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- Same-sex couples marry for 1st time in District of Columbia
A lesbian couple smiled through tears today as they became the first same-sex couple to marry in the District of Columbia.
- Prius hit 90 mph on its own, driver says
The driver of a Toyota Prius says he was taken on a wild ride Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck, reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph.
- Gunman kills one, self at Ohio State
A suspect was in custody after a shooting at The Ohio State University early Tuesday morning, the university said.
- Earthquake hits off Hawaii's coast
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii on Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Chile quake moves city over 10 feet
The magnitude-8.8 earthquake that rocked the west coast of Chile last month was violent enough to move the city of Concepcion at least 10 feet to the west and the capital, Santiago, about 11 inches to the west-southwest, researchers said.
- 7 held on murder plot charges in Ireland
Irish police arrested seven people Tuesday suspected of plotting to commit a murder abroad, they announced.
- School won't re-enroll lesbians' child
Gay and lesbian groups are attacking a decision by the archdiocese of Denver, Colorado, not to re-enroll a child in a Catholic school in Boulder, Colorado, next year because the child's parents are lesbians.
- Cowell (sort of) confirms he's engaged
Simon Cowell scowling -- typical. Simon Cowell blushing? Indeed.
- Eat, pray, sleep: U.S. habits revealed
Your racial and ethnic background can shape many aspects of your life: the type of food you eat, where you live, and your political views.
- Opinion: Will college become luxury?
Before the protests of tuition hikes last week, a colleague posted the following: "Need suggestions for protest songs. We have a DJ but need to give her a play list." The requests started coming in: Joan Baez, the Dixie Chicks, The Clash.
Health
- Minorities' higher Alzheimer's risk
Francisca Terrazas and other Latinas are about 1.5 times more likely than Anglos to develop Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, a new report says. Read how her family copes.
- Haitian couple await baby's return
In the chaos following January's earthquake, a baby was separated from her parents and brought to Miami. Now a couple await a DNA test to prove the baby is theirs
- Eat, pray sleep: Survey uncovers our habits
Your racial and ethnic background can shape many aspects of your life: the type of food you eat, where you live, and your political views.
- Bipolar being diagnosed younger
This week, Dr. Charles Raison offers part two of his answer to the viewer question: Can a 9- or 10-year-old be bipolar?
- Women drinkers less likely to gain
Some women avoid drinking calorie-filled cocktails, wine, and beer because they're worried about packing on the pounds. Now, a new study suggests that women who are moderate drinkers actually tend to gain less weight over time than teetotalers.
- 'You just don't look disabled'
People come up to Aimee Mullins all the time and say, "you know, I have to tell you, you just don't look disabled."
- Supreme Court takes vaccine appeal
Parents who say that a range of preventive vaccines given their young children can cause serious health problems will have their appeal heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
- 'Speed-dating' doctors woo patients
A pioneering Texas program invites prospective patients to casually meet and size up a lot of doctors in a short amount of time.
- Dems: No health bill sked promises
Despite a call from the White House for health care legislation to pass this month, key Democrats are avoiding any promises about how soon the next steps may come.
- Thought urged on prostate screening
Most men 50 and older should seriously consider the potential risks of treatment before deciding whether to be screened for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Wednesday in revised guidelines.
Entertainment
- Simon Cowell talks wedding, kids
Simon Cowell scowling -- typical. Simon Cowell blushing? Indeed.
- Remembering Sparklehorse frontman Mark Linkous: 1962-2010
Mark Linkous, the Virginia-born indie-rock fixture best known for his work in the lo-fi pysch-folk project Sparklehorse, as well as for collaborations with artists ranging from Danger Mouse to Tom Waits, Iggy Pop and PJ Harvey, died March 6 of a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
- Lloyd Webber: We can't better the old phantom
Despite criticism that Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical "Love Never Dies" is a flop, the composer rejects calls that it won't live up to the success of "The Phantom of the Opera."
- Betty White confirms 'SNL'
Betty White fans, your prayers have been answered. The former "Golden Girl" will appear on "Saturday Night Live" in the near future, she confirmed to PEOPLE at Elton John's annual Oscars viewing party on Sunday night.
- Why was George Clooney upset at the Oscars?
Was is just me, or did George Clooney seem upset at the Oscars last night?
- Complete list of Academy Award winners and nominees
Below is a complete list of the 82nd annual Academy Awards winners and nominees.
- 'Ladies' night in a boys' town'
When Alec Baldwin ended the Oscars by slapping director Kathryn Bigelow on the backside, that summed things up, says John Anderson.
- Lil' Wayne sentenced to one year
Lil' Wayne was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.
- Bullock, Bridges, 'Hurt Locker' top Oscars
"The Hurt Locker" won best picture at Sunday's 82nd annual Academy Awards. Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win best director.
- Oscar TV ratings up by 14 percent
Unlike the characters in "Avatar," the producers, the network and the Academy behind Sunday's Oscars should be anything but blue this Monday.
Travel
- Travel Snapshots: On safari in Kenya
The wild natural beauty of Kenya enchants iReporters. See their best shots, and send us your favorite photos of Brazil for next week.
- What to do if disaster hits your trip
If disaster strikes when you are traveling, preparation before departure could be what keeps you safe and gets you home, experts say.
- US Airways fined for price advertising violation
The Department of Transportation slapped US Airways with a $40,000 civil penalty Monday for violating price advertising rules.
- Obama nominates ex-Army general to head TSA
President Obama tapped a former Army general Monday to lead the Transportation Security Administration.
- JetBlue offers $10 last-minute fares
Looking for an affordable last-minute getaway? JetBlue Airways is celebrating its 10th birthday with a $10 one-day fare sale Monday on flights from New York to the airline's original 10 destinations.
- What's new in Venice and Rome
Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year.
- How safe is your cruise ship?
The terrifying moments on board the Louis Majesty, a cruise ship hit by 26-foot waves off northeast Spain, may be prompting second thoughts among travelers considering a vacation at sea.
- Giant waves: Tall tales or alarming fact?
Cinemagoers will be familiar with the thrill of giant waves.
- Low airfares that vanish in a click
Now you see it. Now you don't. When you're airfare shopping, attractive prices can vanish in a split second. What's a traveler to do?
- Additional airports to get full-body scanners, feds say
The federal government is starting to deploy full-body imaging machines at an additional 11 airports across the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Friday.
Headlines last updated on Mar 09, 2010 12:11:49pm.
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