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marriage stories: 231 news summaries

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Bride and Groom Need
Not Attend

In Montana, couples
use stand-ins to tie
the knot

May 14, 07 3:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Who says you need to be present at your own wedding? In Montana, where a World War II–era law allows "proxies" to stand in for the bride and groom, hundreds of couples from as far away as China are sending substitutes to the altar—or in this case,... More »

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Montana • marriage • family • wedding • proxy marriage

Divorce Rate Hits 37-Year Low

But America's marriages may not be more stable

May 11, 07 7:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - America's divorce rate has been dropping steadily for decades; this year breakups reached their lowest level since 1970. But that doesn't mean todays' relationships are more stable: More couples are living together without tying the knot. Divorces are down by a third since their peak in 1981, but marriages themselves... More »

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divorce • women • men • marriage • family • divorce rate

Ou Est Mme. Sarkozy?

President-elect's elusive wife spurs speculation about
First Lady's role

May 7, 07 10:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - To add frisson to the French election, new president Nicolas Sarkozy is already facing questions about his rocky marriage to his glamorous second wife, Cecilia. The London Times reports the former model, who once said she was "bored stiff" at the idea of being France's First Lady, was conspicuously... More »

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Nicolas Sarkozy • France • marriage • Cecilia Sarkozy • French elections

Nigerian 'Lesbian' Turns Herself In

Pursued by police after 'gay' wedding, woman says she's straight

Apr 28, 07 10:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Nigerian woman whose story of lesbian love on the run made international headlines yesterday has news for the authorities who hoped to arrest her: she's not a lesbian. "I have never practiced— never heard the word 'lesbian'—truly," says Aunty Madiguri, who was accused of violating Sharia... More »

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Africa • lesbians • Nigeria • marriage • polygamy • Islamic Sharia law • wedding • homosexuality • Aunty Madiguri

(Newser) - Five Nigerian lesbians are running for their love after a weekend wedding put them in direct violation of the local Islamic law. Police have issued arrest warrants against Aunty Maiduguri and her four wives, charging them with violating the Sharia law that governs much of northern Nigeria. More »

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gay rights • Africa • gay marriage • homophobia • Nigeria • marriage • Islamic Sharia law • wedding • homosexuality

New Hampshire
Says "We Do"
To Gay Unions

State's gay bishop welcomes same-sex civil unions

Apr 27, 07 5:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - New Hampshire is about to become the fourth state to offer civil unions for gays—and one of the first couples in line may be the state’s gay Episcopal bishop and a senior state bureaucrat. “My partner and I look forward to taking full advantage of the new... More »

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gay rights • gay marriage • Civil unions • New Hampshire • marriage • Mark Andrew • Gene Robinson • gays

Spitzer to Introduce Gay Marriage Bill

Faces uphill battle in New York legislature

Apr 23, 07 8:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - Eliot Spitzer will introduce a bill this spring to legalize gay marriage in New York state, the Times reports, fulfilling one of his earliest campaign pledges. The measure would make New York the second state to recognize same-sex marriages. More »

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gay rights • gay marriage • politics • marriage • Eliot Spitzer • gays

NH to OK
Civil Unions

Governor says he will sign bill to "prevent discrimination";
opposes gay marriage

Apr 19, 07 11:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - With the stroke of a pen rather than a protracted legal battle, New Hampshire will become the fourth state to allow same-sex civil unions. Gov. John Lynch, who had not previously taken a position on the issue, said today that he will sign the legislation after the state senate votes... More »

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gay rights • gay marriage • Civil unions • New Hampshire • marriage • discrimination • John Lynch

British Brides
Go Green

Eco-chic couples walk
to the church to exchange vows

Apr 9, 07 3:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - British couples are choosing eco-friendly weddings, making recycled  dresses, locally grown flowers, and organic food increasingly the rage, reports Reuters. Those who go green stress it doesn't mean the ceremony has to be hippie-esque. "Green weddings are about eco-chic, not lentils and hessian," said wedding planner Ruth Culver. More »

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environment • recycling • environmentalism • marriage • organic • wedding

Late to The Ball, But Gays Will Wed

With a sweep of a wand, Disney welcomes same-sex couples
for "Fairy Tale" ceremonies

Apr 6, 07 1:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Same-sex couples can now exchange rings in the shadows of Sleeping Beauty's castle and have Mickey and Minnie as witnesses. Walt Disney opened its "Fairy Tale Wedding" package to gay partners yesterday, after a gay website accused the company of discrimination for barring same-sex couples from the $8,000-and-up... More »

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gay rights • gay marriage • Disney World • marriage • family • Disney • gays

Judith Giuliani Reveals Secret Ex-Husband

Which makes six marriages between them, for those keeping score

Mar 23, 07 3:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Rudy turns out to be Judith Giuliani 's third husband, not her second, as  the candidate's spouse (his third) reveals a nearly-five-year starter marriage that had remained a secret to the public and even longtime Giuliani supporters.   More »

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Rudy Giuliani • divorce • presidential campaign • marriage • Judith Giuliani • Election 2008

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