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The article reports that the New York Police Department has agreed to conduct an even greater oversight of its intelligence-gathering programs as it tries to settle a lawsuit over its surveillance for Muslims in the U.S.

The article features the gay pride parade on June 25, 2006 in New York City. Floats, marching bands and dancers were seen in the parade. The parade also featured Kevin Aviance, a singer who is said to have been assaulted while being yelled with anti-gay slurs. The parade-goers carried slogans about gay marriage, AIDS and discrimination.

The article reports on the Department of Defense documents released by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in New York City. The documents reveal the failure of the medical personnel in reporting detainee abuses and the important role of the psychologists during military interrogations. According to attorney Amrit Singh, the documents will signify the importance of medical personnel and psychologists in providing humane care.