Obama urges justices to overturn gay marriage ban
Written by JULIE PACE,Associated Press MARK SHERMAN,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration wants the Supreme Court to overturn California's gay marriage ban, outlining a broad legal argument that could ultimately be applied to other state prohibitions across the country.
Plight of the American bumblebee: Disappearing?
Written by SETH BORENSTEIN,AP Science Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not just honey bees that are in trouble. The fuzzy American bumblebee seems to be disappearing in the Midwest.
With no pope, Catholic Church leaderless for now
Written by NICOLE WINFIELD,Associated Press
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Catholic Church awoke Friday with no leader following the resignation of Benedict XVI, who pledged obedience to his successor and described himself as "simply a pilgrim" starting the final journey of his life.
Congress passes bill renewing anti-violence law
Written by JIM ABRAMS,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday passed and sent to President Barack Obama a far-reaching extension of the Violence Against Women Act. The vote came after House Republican leaders, cognizant of divisions in their own ranks and the need to improve their faltering image among women voters, accepted a bill that cleared the Senate two weeks ago on a strong bipartisan vote.
After 2 days of big gains, stocks turn mixed
Written by CHRISTINA REXRODE,AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market on Thursday plodded rather than soared, flicking between small ups and downs after two days of triple-digit gains.
How budget cuts could affect you
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON (AP) — Government agencies are already taking steps to comply with automatic spending cuts scheduled to take effect Friday.
WHO: Small cancer risk after Fukushima accident
Written by MARIA CHENG,AP Medical Writer
LONDON (AP) — People exposed to the highest doses of radiation during Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in 2011 may have a slightly higher risk of cancer but one so small it probably won't be detectable, the World Health Organization said in a report released Thursday.
Soldier: Leaks meant to enlighten on US policy
Written by BEN NUCKOLS,Associated Press
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — An Army private charged in the largest leak of classified material in U.S. history said Thursday that he sent the material to WikiLeaks to enlighten the public about American foreign and military policy and that he didn't think it would harm the United States.