Federal judges in two states have ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, with a decision in Oregon overturning a ban on the practice and another in Utah ordering officials to recognize more than 1,000 marriages that had been thrown into legal limbo.
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Regulators Couldn’t Close U.S. Mine Despite Poor Safety Record
The West Virginia mine where two workers were fatally injured on Monday consistently violated federal mine safety laws, but federal regulators say they were unable to shut it down completely.
Judge Strikes Down Idaho’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
U.S. District Magistrate Judge Candy Dale ruled Tuesday that the state’s law banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and that Idaho must allow gay couples to marry as soon as 9 a.m. Friday
Artist H.R. Giger, Creator Of Surreal Biomechanics, Dies
You might not know the name, but you probably know the work: H.R. Giger created some of the most powerfully creepy visuals in Hollywood’s history, including animals and props that forced some viewers of 1979’s sci-fi film Alien to watch the film through their fingers.
NYPD Shuts Down Controversial Unit That Spied On Muslims
The New York Police Department said Tuesday it would disband a special unit charged with detecting possible terrorist threats by carrying out secret surveillance of Muslim groups.
Mickey Rooney, Actor Who Charmed Audiences For More Than 80 Years, Dies
Mickey Rooney, the legendary actor who got his first Hollywood role at the age of 6 and starred in more than 200 films over the course of a turbulent career, has died. He was 93.
Senators Want Watchdog To Investigate Federal Prosecutorial Misconduct
A new report from the Project on Government Oversight documents 650 ethics infractions including recklessness and misconduct by Justice Department lawyers over the past decade or so.
Slideshow: Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse dedication
March 3rd event honored longtime Juneau attorney and jurist
Judge Throws Out Fine Against User Of Small Drone
A federal judge has dismissed a Federal Aviation Administration fine against a man who flew a drone near the University of Virginia to film a commercial video in 2011.
After 5-Decade Career, NPR’s Carl Kasell Will Retire
After a five-decade career in broadcasting, Carl Kasell announced his retirement on Tuesday.