Maine Gay Marriage Vote: Voters Repeal Law Legalizing Gay Marriage

PORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage was put to a vote in Maine on Tuesday in a closely watched referendum that gay-rights activists across the country hoped would prove for the first time that their cause can prevail at the ballot box.

Voters had to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law that would allow gay couples to wed. The law was passed by the Legislature in May but never took effect because of a petition drive by conservatives.

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Italy in uproar over court ruling against crucifix

STRASBOURG/ROME (Reuters) – The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Italian schools should remove crucifixes from classrooms, sparking uproar in Italy , where such icons are embedded in the national psyche.

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Madoff’s Accountant Pleads Guilty in Scheme

David G. Friehling pleaded guilty to nine criminal charges carrying a potential prison term of 114 years.

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Broke fighter’s big payday

Pat Barry was about to be evicted from his apartment when his UFC bonus check showed up.

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Maine Gay Marriage Referendum: Results, Updates

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Gay marriage was put to a vote in Maine on Tuesday in a closely watched referendum that gay-rights activists across the country hoped would prove that public opinion is turning in their favor. Turnout has been higher than expected, which analysts say favors supporters of same-sex marriage.

Voters had to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law that would allow gay couples to wed. The law was passed by the Legislature last May but never took effect because of a petition drive by conservatives.

A vote to uphold the law would mark the first t

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Maine Gay Marriage Referendum: Results, Updates