Gays and lesbians marching in the northern city of Hamburg on Saturday reportedly set a new world record for a group hug, with 16,000 people embracing each other for 10 seconds. Drag queen Olivia Jones, one of organizers told local media that the "march should bring people together, regardless of whether people are homosexual or heterosexual. "

On Wednesday, Percy and Florence Arrowsmith marked their 80th wedding anniversary. The couple celebrated amongst friends at their Western England home, with coffee and snacks. Even Queen Elizabeth II recognized the achievement, sending them a congratulatory letter, lauding their example as a loving couple.

Christina Ficara - All Headline News Staff ReporterTERRE HAUTE, IND. - The Tribune-Star reported that a local substitute teacher put small pieces of tape across the mouths of first-graders because they would not stop talking. Sheryl Smith was fired by Vigo County schools officials after parents told them that she had taped six children's mouths at Fuqua Elementary School. "A substitute teacher used extremely poor judgment," said John Orr, director of human resources. Smith had put the tape on vertically, and it did not cover the children's mouths, although they could not talk.

Officials at Mesa Ridge High School recalled their yearbooks after receiving numerous complaints about photos that appeared with the caption: "Most likely to assassinate President Bush. " The books caught the attention of the secret service, which states that all threats against the President must be taken seriously and throughly investigated.

Christina Ficara - All Headline News Staff ReporterPHILADELPHIA - A mother, upset over the treatment of her children by other students, rammed her minivan into the front of the Huey Elementary School in West Philadelphia this morning.