Wednesday December 27, 2006 Updated 5:00 pm ET

Meehan Prepares To Reintroduce DADT Repeal Bill(Washington) Rep. Marty Meehan (D-Mass.) said Wednesday he will reintroduce legislation to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." early next year.
Five Charged In Scam Involving Sale Of HIV Drug (Concord, New Hampshire) Federal authorities in New Hampshire have charged four people from California and a New Hampshire woman with fraud and conspiracy involving the drug Serostim, used to treat people with HIV.
Mass. High Court Refuses To Order Anti-Gay Amendment Vote(Boston, Massachusetts) A bid by Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to force the legislature to take up a proposed amendment to ban same-sex marriage was rejected Wednesday by the state's highest court.
Ford Death Rekindles Memories Of Gay Man Who Thwarted Assassination Attempt (Washington) Former President Gerald Ford died Tuesday night in California. He was 93.
Marriage Oath In Ohio County Asks If Person Is Transsexual(Springfield, Ohio) Couples planning to marry in Clark County, Ohio are asked if either person is transsexual. It is believed to be the only jurisdiction in the country where people are asked to swear they are not transgendered before receiving a marriage license.
Gay Man Awarded Half Million Dollars In Toronto Police Assault (Toronto, Ontario) A gay man beaten by Toronto police in what a jury described as a "gay bashing" has been awarded more than a half million dollars.
Gay Travelers Rack Up Air Miles(San Francisco, California) Chances are you were among the millions of people on the move over the holiday weekend. In fact a recent study shows gays and lesbians the most traveled of Americans.
Oz Gov't Threatens New Attempt To Pass Civil Unions Bill(Canberra) A renewed attempt to pass legislation creating civil partnerships in the Australian Capital Territory could be destined for the same federal veto as befell the last bill six months ago.