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Massachusetts celebrates 20 years of same-sex marriage
20 years ago, Massachusetts became the first state in the U.S. to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. CBS News' Elaine Quijano breaks down the move's impact.CBS News - Top stories -
20 years ago, same-sex marriage in Massachusetts opened a door for LGBTQ rights nationwide
Mary Bonauto, the lead attorney in the case that made Massachusetts the first state to grant same-sex couples the right to marry, talked to NBC News about that historic decision and the continued fights for LGBTQ rights.NBC News - Top stories -
Pope Francis on blessing same-sex couples
In a historic interview from the Vatican, Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including his recent approval allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. The pope's ...CBS News - World -
Pope Francis discusses same-sex couples, surrogacy during rare interview
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."CBS News - Top stories -
Pope Francis clarifies his stance on blessing same-sex couples | 60 Minutes
Pope Francis decided to allow Catholic priests to bless members of same-sex couples. He tells 60 Minutes why, saying “the blessing is for everyone.”CBS News - Top stories -
I warmed up by stretching in a jail cell - golf star Scheffler
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he prepared for round two at the US PGA Championship by warming up in his jail cell after being arrested.BBC News - Top stories -
70 years after Brown, we’re fighting the same battles over again
This is a good time to remind ourselves how much Brown changed this country, and how much we don’t want to backslide.The Hill - Politics -
Chiefs hit with bizarre scheduling quirk the NFL hasn't seen in 97 years, plus 15 other 2024 schedule oddities
Some teams were given a pretty crazy schedule by the NFLCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Dead or alive? Parents of children gone in Sri Lanka's civil war have spent 15 years seeking answers
It has been 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war, which pitted government forces against Tamil Tiger separatistsABC News - World -
Guatemalan court orders release of journalist José Rubén Zamora, jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering charges
Guatemalan court orders release of journalist José Rubén Zamora, jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering chargesABC News - Entertainment -
Scheffler caps crazy day at PGA with stellar round after warm-up in jail
Hours after being arrested outside Valhalla Golf Club, Scottie Scheffler shot a second-round 66 on Friday to get into contention at the PGA Championship.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Sex education is now just another political football. For the children’s sake, the adults must grow up | Gaby Hinsliff
Teenagers need and want good information about sex. The government’s review, and this ideological tug-of-war, is failing them. Imagine a teenage boy, alone with his phone late at night. A message pings in from a pretty stranger, or even from the ...The Guardian - World -
I love being a pharmacist, but the UK’s drug shortage makes me want to give up – and Brexit makes it worse | Mike Hewitson
Telling patients I can’t get their life-saving medication is awful. The government must act to prevent a real tragedy. Mike Hewitson owns a pharmacy in west DorsetFor the past 16 years, I have run a small community pharmacy in rural west Dorset. ...The Guardian - World -
FIFA urges leagues to punish racist abuse offences
FIFA will urge all 211 national federations to mandate racist abuse in footall as a disciplinary offense.ESPN - Sports -
3 Simple Steps to Maintain Relevance in Public Relations
In this rapidly growing field, PR firms will succeed by doing more than staying atop new technologies.Inc. - Business -
The British Empire Made the Same Mistake
Our hesitant tilt toward Asia parallels British interwar security policy in the same theater.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GB News could face Ofcom punishment after breach
The broadcast regulator's said the network had been found in breach of due impartiality rules.BBC News - Top stories -
Teacher guilty of sex with two boys
Rebecca Joynes is told to expect to go to jail after being convicted by jury.BBC News - Top stories -
The 15 movies you need to see this summer
Our staffers select a highly opinionated list of their most anticipated titles: Hollywood fun machines, indie big swings and the truly unmissable.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
May 15, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine as Russia is pushing into northeastern part of the country.CNN - Top stories - Ukraine -
'Greedy' Sheeran and Lady Gaga ticket tout jailed
Maria Chenery-Woods ran a multi-million pound reselling concert tickets on an "industrial scale".BBC News - Top stories -
‘They left nothing except junk’: My brother and his wife emptied our father’s house. It stands empty years after his passing. How can I make this right?
“The house’s tax payments remain two years behind, amounting to several thousand dollars.”MarketWatch - Business -
Vance claps back at Romney over Trump-related criticism
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) made it clear Thursday that he didn’t appreciate Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) criticizing his appearance at former President Trump’s trial as “embarrassing” and advised his colleague from Utah to focus more on his legislative ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Top House Foreign Relations Democrat: Biden message to Israel 'clear and consistent'
Amid criticism from House Republicans, Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Biden's policy in the Israel-Hamas War.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Chubb raises dividend 5.8% after Berkshire-related stock boost
Chubb on Thursday raised its dividend 5.8%, which the company said marked its 31st consecutive hike.MarketWatch - Business -
Sex offender head teacher ‘ran class with terror’
Former pupils and colleagues describe bullying campaigns and violence under Foden's leadership.BBC News - Top stories -
How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner
Many couples find it hard to open up about their intimate lives, but these tips can guide the way.The New York Times - Health -
What's next for the Thunder? OKC was punished for patience vs. Mavericks, and now it's time to go for it
The Thunder are flexible enough to make major improvements this offseasonCBS Sports - Sports -
Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on November 15 with dual protagonists
Ubisoft has dropped the first trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in feudal Japan and starring two protagonists: Yasuke and Naoe.VentureBeat - Tech -
Aces sell out WNBA-record 15 of 20 home games
The Las Vegas Aces have sold out 15 of their 20 home games -- the most in WNBA history -- and are the first team to sell out its allotment of season tickets.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.BBC News - Top stories -
Do you live in one of America's 15 fastest-growing cities?
With just a couple of exceptions, the fastest growing cities in America are located in the South, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.The Hill - Politics -
‘The real smugglers are rarely on the boat’: activists in Greece question jailing asylum seekers
Hundreds of people – including children – face lengthy prison sentences under harsh Greek anti-smuggling law . Mohanad was 15 years old when he was arrested by the Greek authorities in November 2022 after arriving in Crete on a vessel that had ...The Guardian - World -
Man jailed for killing pensioner in what judge calls 'terrorist act'
Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid stabbed 70-year-old Terence Carney in Hartlepool in October in "revenge" for the Israel-Hamas conflict.BBC News - Top stories -
Scheffler cards 66 after jail stint on 'chaotic' day
Scottie Scheffler's "chaotic" day that featured a brief morning stay in jail ended with the world's top-ranked golfer shooting a 66 at the PGA Championship.ESPN - Sports -
Man jailed for life after Gaza ‘revenge’ murder in Hartlepool
Ahmed Alid, 45, stabbed Terence Carney, 70, and tried to kill another man in attacks described as terrorism. A terrorist who murdered a pensioner in Hartlepool town centre as “revenge” for “the people of Gaza” has been jailed for 45 years.. Ahmed ...The Guardian - World -
Riverside County Jail Death Lawsuit Is Settled for $7.5 Million Amid Inquiry
A violent encounter captured on video was part of a surge in jail deaths that spurred an inquiry into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.The New York Times - Top stories -
Israeli abuse of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti ‘amounts to torture’
With thousands now held without charge, lawyers say Israel is signalling that no detainee is safe. Marwan Barghouti spends his days huddled in a cramped, dark, solitary cell, with no way to tend to his wounds, and a shoulder injury from being ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
RFK Jr. lists past Iranian president as a leader the U.S. president should meet
While speaking at a campaign rally in Aurora, Colo., independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mentioned the need for the U.S. president to speak with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's sixth president. Earlier that day, the country's ...NBC News - Politics - Iran -
Florida State petitions NCAA to rescind NIL-related penalties following court injunction, per report
Florida State is hoping a recent court decision can help it avoid some serious penaltiesCBS Sports - Sports - Florida