Discrimination Case By Former LA COP Moves Forward
(Los Angeles, California) A woman who claims she was fired by the Los Angeles Police Department because she is a lesbian will be allowed to more forward with a discrimination suit a judge has ruled.
Dallas schools must repay misused HIV funds
A court orders the district to to repay the federal government $336,000 intended for HIV education but instead used for CPR training and other purposes.
Clinton takes high road in debate
The senator is unexpectedly gracious to new front-runner Barack Obama during a forum in the run-up to crucial primaries March 4 in Texas and Ohio.
Cindy McCain stands by her man
“My children and I not only trust my husband, but know that he would never do anything to disappoint the people of America,” the senator’s wife tells reporters.
Episcopals lead membership decline
The Episcopal Church, locked in a conflict over the Bible and gays, loses 4 percent of its members in a year as more conservative churches gain.
"Straight Talk Express" tours Midwest
John McCain gets an early jump on November with a fresh line of criticism against Barack Obama, whose message he calls “eloquent but empty.”
South Africa unveils hike in AIDS funding
The government will spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars in the next three years to double the number of people receiving HIV drugs.
Swedish patients to get unisex underwear
The gender-neutral boxer shorts are designed to create economies of scale and of space for the government-run health care system.
Superdelegates switching to Obama
More than two dozen who were formerly uncommitted climb aboard his campaign this month, while Hillary Clinton’s are beginning to jump ship.
Trial date set in LAPD harassment case
Shelby Feldmeier was a probation officer at a station where she alleges male LAPD officers made frequent offensive remarks about her sexual orientation.
