Here are today’s top stories in no particular order:
- In a move disappointing to many, the California Supreme Court has voted to uphold Proposition 8, its ban on gay marriage. The 18,000 marriages that took place while same-sex marriage was legalized will remain legal.
- France has opened its first military base in the Gulf region, in Abu Dhabi. The move is said to strengthen the alliance between France and the United Arab Emirates.
- A new American Girl doll will be hitting the shelves soon – and she’s Jewish. Rebecca Rubin is the first Jewish historical doll and goes on sale at the end of the month. [Editor’s Note: more on this story to come. In case you were wondering, I had a Kirsten and a Samantha.]
- Iran has restored the nation’s access to Facebook after blocking the social networking site on Saturday.
- Traces of cocaine have been found in Red Bull Cola (not to be mistaken with the Red Bull energy drink) by testers in Germany, prompting the nation to ban the beverage.
- Three Americans have died in Iraq after a bomb struck a convoy containing both U.S. military personnel and civilians.
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