Government Extending Federal Benefits To All Married Same-Sex Couples
The announcement follows last month's Supreme Court decision that same-sex couples may legally wed in all 50 states.
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'A New Day': S.C. To Remove Confederate Flag From Capitol Grounds
Lawmakers in the state's House of Representatives backed a bill that will put the controversial flag in a relic room. After Gov. Nikki Haley signs the bill Thursday, the flag will come down Friday.
White House Announces Rule Strengthening Fair Housing Practices
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro calls the rule historic. It requires communities that receive federal funds to analyze segregation patterns and come up with plans to reduce it.
Some Antidepressants May Pose Increased Risk Of Birth Defects
Some antidepressants may be riskier than others when used during pregnancy. A study found the most widely used antidepressant, sertraline, wasn't associated with birth defects.
Kansas Lawsuit Settlement Sets Standard For Gun Seller Liability
The state's high court ruled that gun dealers must exercise the "highest stand of reasonable care" to keep weapons away from felons.
As Government Hunts For A Solution, Greeks Anticipate Catastrophe
Greek banks have been closed for more than a week, and it's unclear when they will reopen. Many Greeks are worried that if the banks collapse, they will lose everything.
Kerry: 'We Will Not Rush' Deal On Iran's Nuclear Program
If an agreement cannot be reached by midnight, Congress will double the time it takes to review any pact.
After Sketchy Science, Shark Week Promises To Turn Over A New Fin
Shark Week is here, and scientists are afraid. Not of the toothy swimmers — but of inaccuracies, bad science and the demonization of animals that aren't as ferocious as Discovery Channel has made out.
Knowing How Doctors Die Can Change End-Of-Life Discussions
Dr. Ken Murray wrote an essay a decade ago about how the gentler care doctors choose at the end of life stands apart. His work still shapes how some doctors talk to patients about death.
Sights Set On The White House, But It Started In West Miami
When Sen. Marco Rubio's parents came to the U.S., they put down roots in West Miami, a nearly all-Cuban neighborhood. That's where the senator and his family still live.