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City officials in Elgin, Illinois, who chose to close a shelter for the homeless during an icy winter, are being sued by the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF), a pro-family, civil liberties defense organization.

Did you know that America already has five First Gentlemen to female elected officials? Three are husbands to women governors--and two out of those three are near-perfect examples of what any future First Gentlemen could aspire to...

As reported by Coalition Joint forces in Afghanistan, the Qalat Provincial Reconstruction Team, local citizens, and Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials joined in a meeting, or shura, to discuss various matters regarding the area of the Nawhahar District.

Officials in New York City, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Salt Lake City have started campaigns to get people to stop drinking bottled water. They want to get people off the bottle craze and drinking tap water instead.

An executive at Willbros, an oil and gas construction and engineering company, pleaded guilty to paying bribes to Nigerian officials for a contract to build a oil pipeline in the African nation.

Each of these 11 officials, as well as one associate, are accused of accepting payments from companies in the business of offering either insurance brokerage services or roofing services to school districts and/or the cities

School officials have been led to believe that the mere mention of God on schools grounds is a violation of the establishment clause. This is an issue which needs to be corrected.

When two officials of an Oklahoma city used state inmates to remove debris they forgot one thing - protection from the carcinogen it contained.

Officials urge consumers to prepare for fuel shortages by refilling early after hurricane warnings, and that taking precautionary steps aids evacuation preparation.

"I am pleased to see...the progress that the men and women of the Justice Department have made...Their sacrifice and commitment to the rule of law and protecting the rights and liberties of Iraqi citizens is truly inspiring." Attorney General Gonzales

A little over a month ago a letter was sent to Martin Senat, President of Huntington Beach Dog Beach, saying due to complaints, that the stations needed to be cleaned up a bit.

Family members and some wildlife officials say the campground should have been closed, and other campers should have been warned of the aggressive bear before it killed 11-year old Samuel Ives on Father's Day.

New Haven, Connecticut, city leaders have asked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to suspend raids for illegal immigrants, claiming that laws were violated during a raid in New Haven.

According to the AFP, officials in the White House are debating ideas on how to decrease Iraq troops by 50% by next year.

Gambian pouch rats from Africa have gotten out of control in an island located in the Florida Keys. Officials are attempting to rid the island of the huge rats before they expand into mainland Florida.

What action is needed by school officials to protect their students?

There is a disturbing trend in Mississippi and other nearby southeastern states. Infant mortality rates which officials have vigilantly battled for years to lower have begun to increase rapidly.

Contact information for your national, state and local elected officials and media outlets.

Learn why Long Island and city officials are looking to add a $2 tax increase on all cigarette sales in Suffolk and Nassau county.

Brigham Young University officials will allow a protest of Cheny politics on April 4th by College Democrats.

Corrupt Police Officials? I decided to speak someone about their experiences and their perspective on the law, a person who feels they have been victimized and subject to harassment. Meet Tony Hayes:

Alarmingly, many U.S. security officials do not know the basic facts about Islamic history and politics. This ignorance is hurting the U.S. military and effectiveness of U.S. foreign policy, according to reporter Jeff Stein.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) continues to wield its power in a disturbing way. They have decided to suspend Darell Armstrong for a game without pay for arguing with officials and being ejected from a game.

An agreement has been reached between Florida officials and the Association of Faith-Based Organizations that will allow civil servants to donate to faith based charities, if they choose.

As the United States surges troops to Iraq, intelligence officials expect the Mahdi Army to lower its profile.

In Rhode Island, the new political year of 2007 was marred only days into the new term when alleged criminal actions by relatives of newly elected officials came to light.

Efforts to protect the Long Island Sound have led to recent agreements between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and environmental officials from Connecticut and New York.

I am reminded every night why I turned the channel years ago. No matter how much I try to look past it I still can not seem to understand why coaches and players find it necessary to constantly whine to officials.

Saved from the soup pot these scaly anteaters were being smuggled to China for supper. Valued at almost $30,000, these pangolins are considered a delicacy in China.

There are more responsibilities than just officiating a Basketball game.

UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari, who has been traveling around Asia to consult on the situation in Myanmar, spoke from Tokyo on Friday.

Members of the Oklahoma Attorney General's office are conducting seminars across the state to educate citizens and members of public bodies about the Open Meeting And Record Acts.

Earlier this year, China executed its former head of its national Food and Drug Administration, who had served in that capacity for seven years. He was convicted of taking bribes.

Pennsylvania geese gassed to keep park clean, an inhumane attempt for population control.

Castleberry, a low-priced producer of canned foods, issued a recall recently. Many of the items on their list happen to be among the most popular foods consumed by local folks here in the mountains of western North Carolina.

Upset with the Diocese of Buffalo's decision to close some schools and churches in the city, Council President David A. Franczyk went on a tirade late last month, likening the diocese's actions to ethnic cleansing.

Wine sector reform aims to bolster and revitalize the flagging European wine industry, but wine producers are not embracing the future changes.

Full of tears, anticipation, silliness, some pomp and circumstance, and yes, a few outbursts of obnoxious cheers. All part of the graduation game...but apparently not at Galesburg High School in Illinois.

Officers in Baghdad are planning an operation that will involve bringing home a significant number of U.S. troops currently stationed in Iraq. However, this could mean a longer stay for those who will remain within the country.

According to Reuters, Singapore's Home Ministry is saying that since 2006, they have arrested five suspected Islamic militants.Four of the five arrested are members of terrorist group Jemaah Islamiah(JI).

The infamous magazine will give a large payment to anyone who can provethat they had an affair with a member of Congress, or other major political figure.

Five officers of the Islamic American Relief Agency have been charged with illegally sending more than $1.4 million to Iraq while Saddam Hussein was in power. In addition, they are charged with stealing federal grant money.

Imigration and Customs Enforcement agency is engaged in a follow series of enforcement actions against illegal aliens and employers that follows several smaller actions in the Southern states.

The primary seat belt law in Kentucky allows officers to stop and cite drivers if anyone in the vehicle is not wearing a seatbelt.

Various school officials, students, and public teachers tagged in this fraudulent scheme.

Last night, a monstrous thunderstorm with suspected tornadoes struck the area of central Florida. Currently, officials have found fourteen victims.

Rhode Island officials just announced the re-opening of schools and are cautiously optimistic that they have halted the further spread of a deadly disease.

The rabbi thought he was doing a good thing by asking for a menorah to be displayed at Seattle-Tacoma airport. Airport officials taught him what the Christmas complaint season is really about.

Donald Rumsfeld recently acknowledged that U.S. officials have actually met with insurgent commanders for negotiations. This should be unacceptable to all Americans and it goes against the "Bush Doctrine" itself.