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The company that released contaminated flu virus material from a plant in Austria confirmed Friday that the experimental product contained live H5N1 avian flu viruses. And an official of the World Health Organization’s European operation said the body is closely monitoring the investigation into the events that took place at Baxter International’s research facility in Orth-Donau, Austria.

SACRAMENTO – The parents of the two children most prominently featured in the latest multi-million dollar Prop 8 political spot today termed those ads “distasteful and exploitative” and demanded that the ads be taken off the air immediately.

Californians Against Hate was established to draw attention to the major donors to the Yes on Proposition 8 campaign. These contributors are spending tens of millions of dollars to amend the California Constitution to take away the right of same-sex couples to marry.

Proposition 8 is a California ballot measure that would eliminate the right to marry for same-sex couples. Our California Constitution, the law of our land, should guarantee the same freedoms and rights to everyone. No one group should be singled out to be treated differently. Please vote NO on Prop 8 on November 4.

Story Highlights Sources say there is brewing tension between McCain aides and Palin Palin aide says she is trying to take control of her message "She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone," says a McCain adviserNext Article in Politics »

Story Highlights Gov. Sarah Palin made unscripted remarks about wardrobe controversy Sunday Sources tell CNN tensions are brewing between Palin and McCain aides Palin aide says governor felt like she had to say something to defend herself McCain adviser: "She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone"Next Article in Politics »

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Post-pregnancy bodies are now marketed as a pathology. How depressing. :-(

It's a wonderful message on his birthday from a friend of mine, close to my heart...