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MJ Lee, Betsy Klein and Kevin Liptak, CNN
Biden signs same-sex marriage bill into law
President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday new landmark federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples, capping both a personal and national evolution on an issue that's enjoyed growing acceptance over the past decade.1 year ago
Shawna Mizelle, CNN
John Lewis to be honored on US postage stamp next year
The late civil rights trailblazer and congressman John Lewis will be honored on a new postage stamp in 2023, the US Postal Service announced Tuesday.1 year ago
Brian Fung, CNN
US lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok
A trio of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States.1 year ago
Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent
US finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine
U.S. officials say the Biden administration is poised to approve sending a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine.1 year ago
Christopher Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
US inflation slowed sharply to 7.1% over past 12 months
Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are cooling despite the pressures they continue to inflict on American households.1 year ago
Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer
MSU’s Mike Leach, pioneering football coach, dies at 61
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has died at 61 after being hospitalized with heart condition, school says.1 year ago
Nouran Salahieh and Holly Yan, CNN
Brittney Griner back in the US, dunking again after almost 10 months detained in Russia
Fresh off her elated return to the U.S. after months in Russian custody, two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is back on a basketball court.1 year ago
HAVEN DALEY, Associated Press
Elon Musk takes the stage, amid boos, at Dave Chappelle’s show
Dave Chappelle asked the crowd at his comedy show to make some noise for the world's richest man. They did — lots of boos1 year ago
Associated Press
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas
The former CEO of failed crypto firm FTX Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas at the request of U.S. authorities.1 year ago
Ramishah Maruf, CNN
Taylor Swift fans could have a second chance at snagging tour tickets, Ticketmaster says
A lucky group of "verified" fans were notified Monday via email and will receive an invite to submit their purchase request before Dec. 23, according to Ticketmaster.1 year ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court won’t block California flavored tobacco ban
The Supreme Court has refused a request from tobacco companies to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products.1 year ago
Associated Press
Twitter relaunching subscriber service after debacle
Twitter is once again attempting to launch its premium service, a month after a previous attempt failed.1 year ago
Gabby Orr, CNN
Trump to release ‘book of letters’ next year amid 2024 campaign
Former President Donald Trump is planning to release a book next year showcasing his private correspondence with past and present celebrities and international icons.1 year ago
Chandelis Duster, CNN
Greene again downplays Capitol riot and says it would have been armed if she led it
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said over the weekend that if she had led the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol that "we would have won" and that people would have been "armed."1 year ago
Associated Press
13 bald eagles poisoned, 3 die after eating euthanized animals
At least 13 bald eagles were likely poisoned by scavenging the carcasses of euthanized animals that were improperly disposed of at a Minnesota landfill and three of the majestic birds have died.1 year ago
Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter
Supreme Court agrees to hear another challenge to Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
The US Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hold arguments in a second case in February concerning President Biden's student loan forgiveness program, which is currently on hold.1 year ago
Ella Nilsen, CNN
US scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says
For the first time ever, U.S. scientists at the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain.1 year ago
Associated Press
Scientists say eruption of Hawaii volcano continues to ease
The eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island continues to ease, scientists said Sunday.1 year ago
CARLA K. JOHNSON and LAURA UNGAR, Associated Press
Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for US seniors
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States. Older adults make up a growing share of U.S. deaths.1 year ago
Zoe Sottile, CNN
Los Angeles County grants girl license to own a unicorn — if she can find one
he Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has issued its first ever unicorn license.1 year ago
Oren Liebermann and Barbara Starr, CNN
US kills two ISIS officials in helicopter raid in eastern Syria, US Central Command says
The US killed two ISIS officials in a helicopter raid early Sunday morning in eastern Syria, US Central Command said in a statement.1 year ago
MICHAEL ABEYTA
Amputee father participates in his kids’ athletics with affordable prosthetic blade
Saturday was the first time Nickolas Bacon from Akron, Colorado, has ever been able to play football with his teenage son RyLee. He is the father of six kids who are all into sports and Nickolas gives them as much guidance as he can.1 year ago
Jennifer Hansler, CNN
Griner immediately shook hands with flight crew returning her to the US, hostage affairs official said
The top US hostage affairs official on Sunday reflected on conducting the prisoner swap that led to Brittney Griner's release, saying the WNBA star immediately thanked the crew returning her to the United States.1 year ago
