With the aim to restrain the Navy's use of sonar, off the coast of Southern California to protect whales, on Wednesday the U. S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to the environmentalists.

However, the debate in Washington State, where the Navy and environmentalists have argued over the use of sonar in naval exercises and its impact on marine mammals, including endangered Puget Sound killer whales; is not likely to get altered by the decision to allow the continued use of sonar.

A research by UC Davis M. I. N. D. Institute has concluded that infants who showed fascination for unusual objects were later diagnosed with autism. Strange though but these children were more likely to spin and rotate; look out of the corners of their eyes at simple objects including a feeder or a rattle as early as 12 months of age.

The study was conducted on 66 babies. 35 babies out of these were considered at high risk for autism as they had an older sibling who was diagnosed with the disorder.

At the San Diego California Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, opponents of recently-passed Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage in California, gathered on Sunday for a peaceful demonstration.

The church did not have services at the time. Some San Diego police officers were deployed, and a church security guard also kept an eye on the premises to ensure that employees of the church were not harassed.

At the San Diego California Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, opponents of recently-passed Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage in California, gathered on Sunday for a peaceful demonstration.

The church did not have services at the time. Some San Diego police officers were deployed, and a church security guard also kept an eye on the premises to ensure that employees of the church were not harassed.

Approving a $10 billion bond to fund the country's most ambitious high-speed rail system's first phase, California voters have given the green light for work to start on the
800-mile rail system that will feature trains capable of topping 200 mph.

The $9.9 billion proposition includes $9 billion for bullet trains and $950 million for conventional commuter and intercity rail, including trains to connect travelers with the high-speed system.