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NH gov. promises 'best decision' on gay marriage (AP via Yahoo! News)

Thu, 07 May 2009 03:50:54 -0700
The legalization of gay marriage in New Hampshire hinges on the next move of Gov. John Lynch, who remains uncommitted but has said he believes the word "marriage" should be reserved for the union of a man and a woman.

Pope visit boosts Jordanian site of Jesus baptism

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:03:48 -0700
When Pope Benedict stops to pray at a pool of still green water on Sunday, his visit will bolster the case that Jesus was baptized at this spot on the east bank of the Jordan River. The exact location is unclear and a rival spot across the narrow muddy river has long claimed to be the place where John the Baptist and Jesus met for the cleansing ritual. But for over a decade now, Jordanian experts have unearthed ruins of ancient churches amid the tamarisk trees here and found early pilgrim

Finance secretary says Mexican economy is in a recession (INO News)

Thu, 07 May 2009 13:37:42 -0700
(AP:MEXICO CITY) Finance secretary says Mexican economy is in a recession. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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AmBev Net Rises 32%; Weather Stokes Brazil Beer Sales (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Wed, 06 May 2009 23:29:10 -0700
May 7 (Bloomberg) -- Cia. de Bebidas das Americas , Latin America’s biggest brewer, posted a 32 percent gain in first- quarter profit, helped by warmer weather and increased disposable income among Brazilian drinkers.