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Alabama Chief Justice Orders Judges To Enforce Ban On Same-Sex Marriage
Despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy S. Moore has instructed probate judges not to issue licenses to same-sex couples.
This Politician's Philosophy: No Perks For You
John Magufuli, the new president of Tanzania, aims to cut over-the-top government spending and improve services. Opponents hope he fizzles out.
Company Behind Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Sues U.S. Government
TransCanada's lawsuit claims President Obama exceeded his authority when he rejected the pipeline in November. It is also filing a $15 billion suit under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Medicaid May Soon Pay For Some Inpatient Addiction Treatment
Some Medicaid plans will now get federal funding for 15 days of inpatient treatment. But Pennsylvania fears the new rule will close a loophole the state has been using to pay for longer stints.
Study Finds Birth Control Pill Use Isn't Associated With Birth Defects
Even women who continued to used the pill during the first few months of pregnancy saw no increase in major birth defects, according to data gleaned from Danish registries.
Obama Aims To Expand Background Checks To Online Gun Sales
Gun control advocates say that will tighten a big loophole allowing guns to change hands illegally. Gun rights groups say the president's executive order will mostly penalize law-abiding gun owners.
If You Like Cheap Gasoline, January May Be Your Lucky Month
Prices already are averaging less than $2 a gallon nationwide, and a new report shows gasoline inventories are surging. Experts say that sets the stage for more price drops in coming days.
Native American Tribe Says Oregon Armed Occupiers Are Desecrating Sacred Land
The Burns Paiute tribe is demanding that the anti-federalist militants leave its ancestral lands. Paiute legend says the tribe has lived in this area since "before the Cascade Mountains were formed."
One Step Closer To Collective Bargaining, Some Temp Workers Unionize
The workers at Bob's Tire Co. in New Bedford, Mass. recently voted 65-5 to unionize. Labor advocates say the move is historical, but are undocumented workers protected from enforcement?