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Feb 2, 2012

Washington Gay Marriage: State senators approve same-sex marriage bill via 28-21 vote

Washington Gay Marriage: State senators approve same-sex marriage bill via 28-21 vote
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The Washington State Senate approved on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Senate Bill 6239 or same-sex marriage bill which will allow gay marriage in the state, once it becomes a law. Cheering crowd during the Washington State Gay Marriage Senate approval on Feb 1, 2012 Image Credit: Elaine Thompson/AP According to US news sites that day, [...]


Feb 2, 2012

Senator Lito Lapid asks questions at CJ Renato Corona impeachment trial for the first time (Video)

Senator Lito Lapid asks questions at CJ Renato Corona impeachment trial for the first time (Video)
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Manila, Philippines – Senator Lito Lapid asked a couple of questions during the Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona impeachment trial for the first time, as shown in the video below. Mindoro Oriental Representative Reynaldo Umali (left) and Senator Lito Lapid on CJ Renato Corona impeachment trial Day 10 Image Credit: GMANews video As noted [...]


Feb 1, 2012

2012 Florida GOP primary election results: Mitt Romney wins by far, Newt Gingrich second, projection says

2012 Florida GOP primary election results: Mitt Romney wins by far, Newt Gingrich second, projection says
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Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is currently being projected to win the 2012 Florida GOP primary elections, which was held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, as polls closed at 8 p.m. ET. Mitt Romney, shaking hands with people during a rally in Jacksonville, Florida Image Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images As noted at US news sites [...]


Jan 31, 2012

Mitt Romney sings “America the Beautiful” on 2012 Florida primary election eve (Video)

Mitt Romney sings “America the Beautiful” on 2012 Florida primary election eve (Video)
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Updated: February 1, 2012 10:20 a.m. Read 2012 Florida GOP primary election results: Mitt Romney wins by far, Newt Gingrich second, projection says Former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential nomination candidate Mitt Romney sang “America the Beautiful” on the eve of 2012 Florida primary election, as shown in the video below. Mitt Romney, singing “America [...]


Jan 29, 2012

Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich as 2012 GOP presidential candidate (Video)

Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich as 2012 GOP presidential candidate (Video)
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Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain endorsed Newt Gingrich on Saturday, January 28, 2012 as his bet for the GOP presidential candidate in the upcoming US 2012 election, as shown in the video below. Newt Gingrich (left), shaking hands with Herman Cain, who endorsed him as 2012 GOP presidential candidate against President Obama Image Credit: [...]


Jan 27, 2012

Australian PM Julia Gillard’s missing shoe found, lost during Australia Day protest escape (Photo)

Australian PM Julia Gillard’s missing shoe found, lost during Australia Day protest escape (Photo)
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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard lost her shoe while being rescued by bodyguards during a protest on Thursday, January 26, 2012, known as Australia Day, but was found later, as shown in the photo below. Pat Eatock, showing the lost shoe of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Image Credit: Gary Ramage/The Daily Telegraph According to [...]


Jan 27, 2012

Gov Jan Brewer points finger at President Obama during exchange of words over a book (Photo)

Gov Jan Brewer points finger at President Obama during exchange of words over a book (Photo)
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer was recently pictured pointing her finger at US President Barack Obama during an alleged exchange words at the tarmac of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, as shown in the photo below. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, pointing her finger on US President Barack Obama Image Credit: AP As noted in US news sites on [...]


Jan 26, 2012

Australian PM Julia Gillard rescued by bodyguards during Australia Day protest (Video)

Australian PM Julia Gillard rescued by bodyguards during Australia Day protest (Video)
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Updated: January 27, 2012 4:35 p.m. Read Australian PM Julia Gillard’s missing shoe found, lost during Australia Day protest escape (Photo) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was rescued by her bodyguards during a protest, as shown in the video below, on Thursday, January 26, 2012, which is also being celebrated as Australia Day. Australian PM [...]


Jan 26, 2012

Rep Iggy Arroyo not dead, former FG Mike Arroyo says brother is still alive

Rep Iggy Arroyo not dead, former FG Mike Arroyo says brother is still alive
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Manila, Philippines – Congressman Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo Jr. is not yet dead, according to his older brother, former First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Rep Iggy Arroyo (left) and his brother, former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo Image Credit: Inquirer file photo As noted at local news on Thursday afternoon, Rep [...]


Jan 26, 2012

Rep Iggy Arroyo, former FG Mike Arroyo’s brother, passes away at 60

Rep Iggy Arroyo, former FG Mike Arroyo’s brother, passes away at 60
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Updated: January 26, 2012 3:23 p.m. Read Rep Iggy Arroyo not dead, former FG Mike Arroyo says brother is still alive Manila, Philippines – Congressman Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo Jr., younger brother of former First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo, passed away in London, at the age of 60. Rep Iggy Arroyo Image Credit: AFP file photo [...]