In the seventh round of the NFL draft the St. Louis Rams have picked Michael Sam, making him the first openly gay player to be drafted by a pro football team.
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Federal Judge Rules Kentucky Must Recognize Gay Marriages
U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn ruled on Thursday that Kentucky must recognize same-sex marriages performed in states where they are legal.
Coming Out Has Complicated Player’s Prospects, NFL Execs Say
Michael Sam has been a star defensive end at the University of Missouri. He’s been an All-American and The Associated Press SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
Obama To Nominate Vice Adm. Michael Rogers As NSA Chief
President Obama has decided to nominate Vice. Adm. Michael Rogers, the current head of U.S. Cyber Command, as the next director of the National Security Agency, The New York Times, Reuters and CNN are reporting.
U.S. Soldier Accused Of Murder In Deaths Of Deaf Iraqi Boys
A U.S. Army sergeant who in 2007 allegedly shot and killed two unarmed deaf Iraqi boys who had no known ties to the insurgents then battling American forces, has now been charged with two counts of premeditated murder.
Dozens Die In Philippines After Powerful Earthquake
A powerful earthquake has left dozens of people dead in the Philippines. The quake, whose magnitude was first reported as 7.2 and then downgraded to 7.1, struck near the city of Catigbian in the inland area of Bohol, one of the central Visayas Islands.
CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell Retires
The deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Michael Morell, has resigned.
Duby brother convicted, sentenced for bear baiting
Jason W. Duby to pay $5,220, serve three years probation, and lose hunting privileges for a year.
Jury trials for guide’s father, brothers scheduled for February
Jason Duby, Joel Duby, and Michael W. Duby are accused of hunting and sport fish guiding violations.