Apr 29 Obama honors Texas teacher who works with war refugees By Associated Press A high school English teacher from Amarillo, Texas, is being honored as America's Teacher of the Year at the White House. Continue reading
Apr 29 What the Supreme Court justices said on gay marriage By Associated Press Excerpts from arguments before the Supreme Court on Tuesday about whether states must allow same-sex couples to marry and whether states must recognize gay marriages performed in other states… Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 10:46 Should government play a role in addressing root causes of Baltimore's upheaval? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 9:06 Supreme Court considers whether it's time for nationwide same-sex marriage By PBS News Hour Today the Supreme Court tackled a highly anticipated and historic case that could set the definition of marriage in the U.S. The justices heard arguments on whether all states must allow same-sex marriage, and if not, whether states must recognize… Continue watching
Apr 28 Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to run for president By Associated Press Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will announce his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday, presenting a liberal challenge to Hillary Rodham Clinton. Continue reading
Apr 28 Obama pledges help for Baltimore after riots By Nora Daly and Associated Press President Barack Obama is pledging the federal government's help to respond to riots that have broken out in Baltimore following the funeral of Freddie Gray. Continue reading
Apr 28 Supreme Court hears historic same-sex marriage arguments By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy joined conservative colleagues in asking skeptical questions Tuesday as the high court heard historic arguments over the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:21 How will gay marriage play as a GOP campaign issue for 2016? By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill talks to Tamara Keith of NPR and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report about Republicans’ reactions to the debate on gay marriage, whether questions about foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation has become a liability for Hillary… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 9:17 Two families, opposite views of Kentucky's gay marriage legal fight By PBS News Hour On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear cases from four states that currently have gay marriage bans: Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky. The NewsHour talked to two different Kentucky families whose personal stories launched the court case. Continue watching
Apr 27 What are the possible outcomes for gay marriage cases before the Supreme Court? By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The number of states allowing same-sex marriage has grown rapidly. Today, same-sex couples can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Here's a look at what is now before the Supreme Court, and the status of same-sex marriage… Continue reading