Chinese Rights Advocate Chen Leaves U.S. Embassy

China has demanded an apology from the U.S. They are unlikely to get one. 



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Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Arizona Immigration Law

Has Arizona has exceeded its authority to enforce immigration law?



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Polls Favor Brown Tax Plan, But Roadblocks Remain

Gov. Jerry Brown. (Creative Commons)

Two-thirds favor tax increases to fund public education and safety. 



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Trayvon Martin Killing Provokes Debate Over Stand Your Ground Laws

Is it a gross miscarriage of justice or a symptom of deeper legal and societal problems?



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Trayvon Martin Case Brings Scrutiny To Florida Law

Suspected killer claims he's protected by Florida's controvesial "Stand Your Ground" law. 



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Does Yahoo! Cross The Line In Facebook Lawsuit?

In lawsuit over 10 patents, Yahoo! may have revealed a certain amount of desperation as the social media giant prepares to go public. 



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Poll Shows Growing Support For Gay Marriage In California

Fifty-nine percent of California voters support same-sex marriage.



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Two Western Journalists Killed In Syria

American newspaper reporter Marie Colvin and photojournalist Remi Ochlik died when a shell hit their their makeshift media tent in Homs, an area held by forces in opposition to the Syria government. 



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Court Rules Against Prop 8; 'Huge Deal' For Marriage Equality

Advocacy groups celebrated once the decision was announced. (Ryan Faughnder)

Same-sex marriage advocates cheer ruling.



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Poll Reveals Mixed Opinions On Jerry Brown's Tax Plan

The Governor tries to convince voters to approve tax hikes to fund schools.



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