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 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 Watch 7:50 News Wrap: Kathmandu continues search for buried survivors By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the death toll of the Nepal earthquake rose to more than 4,600 and aid workers continue to look for survivors. Also, officials say they thwarted a suicide bombing attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh,… Continue watching
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 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
Apr 26 What’s the status of same-sex marriage across the country? By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The number of states allowing same-sex marriage has grown rapidly. As recently as October, just over one-third of the states permitted same-sex marriage. Now, same-sex couples can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. A look at what… Continue reading
Apr 06 Supreme Court rejects appeal from subcontractor held prisoner in Cuba By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a former government subcontractor seeking to sue the U.S. government for negligence over his five-year imprisonment in Cuba. Continue reading
Apr 06 Supreme Court will not hear challenge to contested North Carolina voting law By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has passed up an early chance to review a contested North Carolina election law that opponents say limits the ability of African-Americans to cast ballots. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 6:51 Supreme Court tests EPA’s limits on mercury air pollution By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court heard arguments over federal pollution mandates. The EPA says its limits on toxic contaminants like mercury in power plant emissions are vital to human health, but energy producers are arguing the EPA didn’t take costs into consideration… Continue watching