Same-Sex Marriage: Arkansas Gay Couples Who Wed Last Year Will Have Unions Recognized In Southern State
An Arkansas court ordered the state to recognize same-sex marriages performed last year, and the decision opens up several benefits for the couples.
McKinney Pool Party Update: What Happens To Officer Eric Casebolt After Resignation? Questions About Charges
The officer involved in the McKinney, Texas, pool-party incident has resigned.
McKinney Pool Party Update: White House Says Officer Leave Is 'Prudent'
The White House weighed in on the McKinney pool party incident Tuesday, saying President Obama is aware of the coverage.
Dennis Hastert Sexual Abuse Scandal: Not Guilty Plea By Former Speaker Of The House In Chicago Court
The former House Speaker has said nothing about the alleged sexual abuse allegations behind the hush money charges.
Jeb Bush Campaign: Risking Gaffes, Bush Heads To Germany, Poland, Estonia Before 2016 Announcement
Candidates before him, like Chris Christie and Mitt Romney, have found foreign trips dangerous territory — full of mishaps and political blunders.
Who Is Brandon Brooks? McKinney Pool Party Video Maker Speaks Out
A video of a police officer in Texas drawing a gun at teenagers at a pool party has yet again highlighted the debate on the use of force by U.S. law enforcement officials.
Same-Sex Marriage: US Approval Of Gay Marriage Rising Ahead Of Supreme Court Ruling
Americans increasingly approve of same-sex marriage, a poll indicates, but Democrats are still significantly more supportive than Republicans.
Bobby Jindal Travel Expenses Under Scrutiny: Louisiana Senate Eye Governor's Trips Out Of State
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s office called the vote partisan and “shocking.”
Arizona Immigration: County Sheriff Joe Arpaio Asks Supporters To Help Pay For Racial Profiling Case
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has asked his supporters for help paying for his $45 million court fees.
Harriet Tubman On The $20 Dollar Bill: Democratic Senators Urge Obama To Replace Andrew Jackson
A group of senators sent Obama a letter asking he convene a panel to put a woman on the 20 dollar bill.
North Korea News: Replacement Named For Defense Minister Executed For Treason By Anti-aircraft Weapon
Analysts believe the defense minister killed by anti-aircraft fire may have been succeeded by a four-star general.
Great Britain, France Drones Against ISIS: Countries May Team Up To Fight Islamic State With Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Both countries have been using drones to target Islamic State militants.
Pesticides Killing Wild Bee Populations Necessary For World's Food Supply: Study
Another study has found that bee populations decrease with increased use of pesticides.
Election 2016: Martin O'Malley's Immigration Reform Efforts Do Battle Against Hillary Clinton's
Martin O'Malley has looked to establish himself as the candidate with credentials on immigration reform.
Tanzania Albino Attacks: Hand Chopped Over Witchcraft, 8 People Charged For Dismembering Woman
Eight people people have been brought before a Tanzanian court after chopping off an albino woman's hand last month.
Lincoln Chafee Joins Presidential Election 2016, Targets Hillary Clinton On Iraq Vote
Chafee, who is a former governor of Rhode Island, has declared that he's a 2016 presidential candidate, hoping to run against Hillary Clinton's Iraq record.
Arizona-Mexico Border Patrol Bill And Mine Provoke Protests Against John McCain In Tucson
Protesters took to the streets outside Sen. John McCain's Tucson office in response to a border-patrol bill and a copper mine land swap last year.
Federal Medical Marijuana Law Threatened By White House Veto
A provision that would continue to keep the federal government from using funds to go after medical marijuana laws in the states passed the House on Wednesday, June 3. But the White House may veto it.
Marijuana Legalization 2015: Delaware Decriminalization Law Advances To State Senate
A law that would decriminalize marijuana in Delaware has passed the state House of Representatives.
California Immigration 2016: Senate Approves Health Insurance For Undocumented Immigrants
A bill would make the state the first in the country to allow undocumented immigrants to enroll in healthcare programs on the state exchange.
IDF Pork Controversy: Israeli Military Drops Jail Sentence For American Soldier Caught Eating Ham
The American-born Israeli soldier punished for eating a ham sandwich has been spared from a military jail sentence.
Wisconsin Voting Rights: Lawsuit By Hillary Clinton Lawyer Calls State's Laws Discriminatory, Restrictive
The complaint could be an indicator that voting rights will become a major issue in the presidential election cycle.
New Boko Haram Video Mocks Nigeria Military With Downed Nigerian Jet Fighter, Graphic Violence
The extremist group has released a video featuring gunfights and boasting.
Climate Change Himalayas: Everest Glaciers Could Disappear By 2100, Scientists Say
A new report by climate scientists say that the glaciers around Mount Everest could be gone by 2100.
Election 2016 Poll: Hillary Clinton Favorability Falls, Marco Rubio Surges
Clinton's unfavorable numbers were the highest they've been since March 2001.
Sheldon Adelson To Hold College Anti-Semitism Meeting To Tackle Israel Critics
Billionaire casino magnate is reportedly holding a rushed meeting to address growing college anti-Semitism.
Marco Rubio Says He'll Block Cuba Ambassador Nominations
Sen. Marco Rubio, a 2016 presidential hopeful, has said he'll use his power to block any Cuban ambassador nomination unless concessions are made.
The World's 50 Best Restaurants List: Criticism Over Voting Process, But Winning Can Have Big Effect On Business
Danish chef René Redzepi has said losing his top ranking on the 50 restaurants list in 2013 was an "avalanche of disaster."
Chicago Public Schools CEO Resigns: Barbara Byrd-Bennett Quits Amid $20.5M Federal Probe
Barbara Byrd-Bennett resigned from her post as Chicago school chief during a federal probe of a $20.5 contract.
Lindsey Graham 2016 Presidential Run: South Carolina Senator Supports Immigration Reform, Tough Stance On Islamic State
Sen. Lindsey Graham announced his candidacy for president Monday. The senator is largely seen as an underdog in the contest and barely registered in a recent poll of Iowa voters.
