Judge Lifts California Gay Marriage Ban On Aug 18

Judge lifts California gay marriage ban on Aug 18

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Thursday ruled that marriages of same-sex couples may resume next week in California, pending the appeal of his earlier decision that overturned a voter-approved ban on gay matrimony.

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