There was no word today from the U.S. Supreme Court on whether it would tackle the issue of gay marriage. The justices issued a list of cases they will hear in the new term, which begins on Monday, but same-sex marriage was notably absent.
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Gallup: Americans Put The Environment Over Economic Growth Again
In a new survey released today, Gallup reports that trend has reversed itself, with 50 percent of Americans saying they agree with this statement: “protection of the environment should be given priority even at the risk of curbing economic growth.”
Reports: 4 Arrests Linked To Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Death
Three men and one woman were arrested Tuesday evening in connection with the death over the weekend of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, The New York Times and other New York news outlets are reporting.
Obama Signs Trillion-Dollar Federal Spending Bill
President Obama signed the $1.1 trillion spending bill into law Friday afternoon, enacting more than 1,500 pages of legislation that received broad support in the House and Senate earlier this week.
Google Glass gets a spin in Alaska’s extreme weather
Jennifer Moss is a Google Glass Explorer and she’s testing the technology for use in research and education in Alaska.
Report: Accused Man In India Rape Case Commits Suicide In Jail
Police officials say that the main suspect in the gang rape and fatal beating of a woman on a New Delhi bus committed suicide in jail on Monday.
Body In California Cabin Is Positively Identified As Ex-Cop Christopher Dorner
The San Bernardino sheriff said today that the charred body found in a cabin at the Big Bear mountain resort was that of alleged cop killer Christopher Dorner, the AP reports.
Jobless Claims Fell By 27,000 Last Week
The number of people filing first-time clams for unemployment insurance fell by 27,000 last week, to 341,000 from 368,000 the week before.