Exemptions Were Key to Vote on Gay Marriage

Exemptions Were Key to Vote on Gay Marriage


Exemptions Were Key to Vote on Gay Marriage

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 12:18 PM PDT

Language inserted by G.O.P. senators providing greater protections for religious organizations helped win final passage of the legislation.


At Clerks’ Offices, Girding for More Weddings

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 12:18 PM PDT

To prepare for a surge in marriage applications, more judges are being made available.


On the Runway: LVMH Chief Says Galliano Will Not Return

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT

The chairman of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton said Saturday that the fashion designer John Galliano would not be working again for any of the luxury group's brands.


Job Jugglers, on the Tightrope

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 12:10 PM PDT

Out of necessity or choice, many people are weaving together a smattering of part-time positions to pay the bills.


Syria military takes two villages

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 12:13 PM PDT

Syria's army moves into two villages near the borders with Turkey and Lebanon, amid reports of disturbances at the funerals of protesters killed on Friday.


Improving Serena powers through

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 08:44 AM PDT

Serena Williams' bid for a third successive Wimbledon title continues with a 6-3 6-2 win over Russian 27th seed Maria Kirilenko.


Chavez Greets Supporters on Twitter

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 10:08 AM PDT

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez sent out a series of messages via Twitter, the leader's first dispatches through the social networking site since June 4, and one of the few communications since having surgery earlier this month in Cuba..


Libyan Rebels: Soccer Stars Join Cause

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:35 AM PDT

Libyan rebels say players and coaches from the national soccer team have announced their support for their fight to end Col. Moammar Gadhafi's 42 years in power.


Bitter Feud Between Top Iraqi Leaders Brings Government to a Standstill

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:30 AM PDT

An American-backed power-sharing agreement has failed to deliver, and key decisions are being left unmade.


German E.Coli Sickens 8 in France

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:33 AM PDT

The deadly German E. coli strain that killed at least 45 people has resurfaced in France, where officials said a cluster of eight people have fallen ill.


Egypt declines major bailout loans

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 12:04 PM PDT

Despite suffering major economic blows during its recent uprising, Cairo says it will not borrow.


Peru protesters shut airport after deadly clash

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:54 AM PDT

LIMA (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters opposed to mining and energy projects in southern Peru took over a commercial airport on Saturday, officials said, as the government struggled to restore calm a day after five died in a clash with police.


Libyan soccer stars join rebels in blow to Gaddafi

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:42 AM PDT

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Four members of Libya's national soccer team and 13 other football figures have defected to rebels in a blow to Muammar Gaddafi's government, the rebel authority in eastern Libya said on Saturday.


VIDEO: Seed firm denies French E. coli link

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 10:53 AM PDT

A British supplier of seeds has denied that its products are responsible for an outbreak of E. coli in France which has affected 10 people.


Plan to close Olympic view park

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:12 AM PDT

The organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games face criticism over a plan to fence off a public park - preventing people from watching part of the sailing event.


Political Memo: Two G.O.P. Hopefuls Divide the Voters in Deep-Pocketed Utah

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:26 AM PDT

The two Mormon candidates are creating deep division and uncertainty among people who like them both.


For a Few Developers, It’s Hammer Time

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 10:39 AM PDT

Residential auctions in New York, until now uncommon, may soon be on the rise as auction houses set up shop in the city.


Security Forces Makes Mass Arrests Across Syria

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:26 AM PDT

Syrian security forces arrested scores of people across the country on Saturday as mourners took part in the funerals of six protesters killed Friday.


Nets' billionaire owner takes on Russian politics

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:17 AM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The billionaire owner of basketball's New Jersey Nets took charge of a pro-business political party in his native Russia on Saturday, a move that could help reformists marginalized under Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.


A Murder Trial as Tourist Draw in Central Florida

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:40 AM PDT

The trial of Casey Anthony, who is accused of murdering her daughter, is this year's hot attraction in Orlando.


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