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U.S. National Cathedral opens doors to same-sex weddings

Same sex marriage via AFP

The Washington National Cathedral, a focal point of Christian worship in the United States, said Wednesday that, effective immediately, it will officiate same-sex weddings. In a statement, its dean, Gary Hall, said the cathedral — one of the biggest in the nation — would marry gay and lesbian couples using…

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Remains of astronaut legend Neil Armstrong buried at sea

family members of late astronaut Neil Armstrong and members of the US Navy are seen during the burial at sea service for Armstrong aboard the USS Philippine Sea via AFP

The cremated remains of legendary American astronaut Neil Armstrong were scattered at sea, in a ceremony aboard a US aircraft carrier paying final tribute to the first man to set foot on the moon, NASA said. US Navy personnel on Friday carried Armstrong’s remains to the Atlantic Ocean one day…

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First man on moon to be buried at sea: Neil Armstrong family

Neil Armstrong via AFP

CHICAGO — The first man on the moon will be buried at sea, a spokesman for Neil Armstrong’s family said Thursday. “I suspect it will be a private service,” spokesman Rick Miller told AFP. He said further details were not immediately available. The burial will take place after a September…

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