"It was absolutely thrilling last year to walk down the street. But this year -- to be able to march in uniform -- wow! I'm speechless." Openly gay Air Force Officer Joanna Gasca, who has been given permission, along with several hundred other active duty troops, to march in San Diego's Gay Pride Parade in full uniform. Last year, the ... [Read]

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''We are very upset and saddened by their conclusion,” the Durkins said. “We have borne an extraordinary amount of pain over the past nine months, compounded by a protracted and at times ambiguous investigation. We now need time and privacy to grieve, and let our Ciara finally rest in peace.'' Portion of a statement from the family of Ciara ... [Read]