SPB News for Sunday.

Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Makes Waves
Opponents of same-sex marriage say they will ask the California Supreme Court to delay the implementation of its ruling allowing gay couples to wed in the state as those on both sides of the debate gear up for a November ballot measure aimed at undoing the court's decision.

Bill Moyers Journal: Bombing Iran: Everything Old Is New Again — Bill Moyers looks at the parallels between the rhetoric ramping up to the invasion and occupation of Iraq and the aggressive posturing of the White House and their minions against Iran today. … Transcripts below the fold.

Iran blames US after diplomats are shot in Baghdad Iran angrily blamed the US on Friday after at least three of its diplomats were wounded in a Baghdad shooting, saying the US was encouraging attacks on Iranians in Iraq. The shooting -- which may have been by Iraqi soldiers during an argument at a checkpoint -- comes amid unprecedented strains between Iran and the Iraqi government, which has long been close to Tehran.

NCL to pay $485K in '9/11 backlash' case --NCL settles with EEOC in '9/11 backlash' case NCL America has agreed to pay $485,000 to settle a lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in what the agency is calling the first "9/11 backlash" case in Hawaii. The crew members, seven men of Arab or Muslim origin, were allegedly singled out because of a perceived threat, and forced off the Pride of Aloha in the middle of the night while the ship was docked at Maui.

Florida passes 'Anti-Biker' bill HB 137 Bad news for Florida riders: As of October 1, anyone caught going over 30 face confiscation of their vehicle, five to 10 years in prison and a 10-year license suspension. We say "anyone" because bill HB 137, originally targeted at motorcyclists, was amended to apply to all vehicles.