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Iron-Man goes anime

D.W. — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:04:48 GMT

Read to see.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-26/marvel-madhouse-iron-man-anime-image-posted-online/2

Oregon tribe to allow same-sex marriages

D.W. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:16:41 GMT

Oregon tribe to allow same-sex marriages Likely the first American Indian tribe to sanction them, specialists say PORTLAND, Ore. - At the request of a lesbian couple, the Coquille Indian Tribe on the southern Oregon coast, in the U.S. West, has adopted a law recognizing same-sex marriage. Tribal law specialists say the Coquille appear to be the first American Indian tribe to sanction such marriages. Most tribal law doesn't address the issue. The Navajo and Cherokee tribes prohibit ...

U.S. military halts shipment of deadly toxins

D.W. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:11:00 GMT

U.S. military halts shipment of deadly toxins Activities at biological research labs suspended for review of safety rules updated 8:21 p.m. ET, Thurs., Aug. 21, 2008 WASHINGTON - Military leaders have suspended some activities at biological research laboratories to review safety rules for some of the world's deadliest germs and toxins, including how they are shipped through FedEx and other civilian carriers. Defense officials said the action is part of a larger ...

Do you think video games should be in the olympics?

D.W. — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:29:48 GMT

Here we go! Talk time. That's right, it's Friday. Time for another round of Tell Us Dammit. No, make that TELL US DAMMIT. And here's how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn't some marketing survey or whatever. It's an emotional investment in you. Yes, we're interested in knowing you, Kotaku reader person. You probably know fucktons about us � more than you even want to, we're sure. But, hey, we'd like to know about you. That way you won't be some ...

Peter Pan, Snow White arrested at Disneyland (SERIOUSLY)

D.W. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:51:20 GMT

Peter Pan, Snow White arrested at Disneyland Costumed workers taken away in handcuffs by cops after labor protest A demonstrator dressed as Peter Pan is arrested during a protest over Disney's treatment of hotel workers outside of Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday. Carlos Delgado / AP ANAHEIM, Calif. - Cinderella, Snow White, Tinkerbell and other fictional fixtures of modern-day childhood were handcuffed, frisked and loaded into police vans Thursday ...

Family of gay teen slain in Calif. blames school

D.W. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:47:12 GMT

updated 2 hours, 2 minutes ago VENTURA, Calif. - The family of a gay teenager who was fatally shot in class blames the school district for allowing their son to wear makeup and feminine clothing to school � factors the family claims led to the death. The parents and brother of 15-year-old Larry King of Oxnard filed a personal injury claim against the Hueneme school district seeking unspecified damages for not enforcing the dress code. King, an eighth-grader at E.O. Green Junior High ...

Groom charged with being too near bride at wedding

D.W. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:56:48 GMT

BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) � A New York state man has been arrested for getting too close to his bride on their wedding day. Police say Timothy Cole quarreled with a wedding guest at a party Friday after his wedding to his ex-wife in Batavia. Officers knew the 45-year-old Cole from previous arrests and realized his bride had an order of protection against him. Cole was charged with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, and ordered jailed without bail. The Daily News in Batavia says ...

Baby saved as heroes lift bus off crushed mom

D.W. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:41:25 GMT

Pregnant woman pronounced dead shortly after baby's Caesarean birth NEW YORK - A pregnant New York City traffic agent has been struck by a van and killed on the job, but doctors have saved her baby. Thirty-three-year-old Donnette Sanz was seven months pregnant when she was run over Thursday afternoon in the Bronx. Doctors at a nearby hospital saved her son by emergency Caesarean section. Police say they've arrested the 72-year-old driver who struck her and charges are pending ...