Thailand same-sex marriage law takes effect: "Every love is the same"
Hundreds of LGBTQ couples in Thailand get married as the country's landmark marriage equality law comes into effect.
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Thailand's senate passes landmark marriage equality bill
The bill still needs the king's signature, but Thailand is very close to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia with marriage equality.
Thailand lawmakers pass landmark LGBTQ marriage equality bill
The amendment to Thailand's civil laws would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to grant equal marriage rights to people of all genders.
More than 60 "gay suspects" detained at same-sex wedding in Nigeria
"We are in Africa and we are in Nigeria," said a police spokesperson. "We cannot copy the Western world because we don't have the same culture."
Attitudes on same-sex marriage in Japan are shifting, but laws aren't
CBS News meets a couple battling for equal marriage rights in conservative Japan, and finds out what they're up against.
San Francisco repealing boycott of anti-LGBT states
The ban on city-funded travel to 30 states San Francisco says restrict abortion, voting and LGBTQ rights is being scrapped after the city determined it's doing more harm than good.
Tempered hope as India's top court takes up same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court has taken collective ownership of a handful of legal petitions to lower courts seeking recognition of same-sex marriage, but activists see an uphill battle.
Senate advances bill to protect same-sex marriage in bipartisan vote
The bill would enshrine protections for same-sex and interracial marriages into federal law.
Mormon church says it will support same-sex marriage law
The church said in a statement that it would still continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
Why Tokyo's "move forward" on LGBTQ rights is too slow for many
Recognizing same-sex partnerships is a "steppingstone," but one man says he and his partner still "worry immensely about the future."
Being gay is not a disease, Vietnam tells its medical workers
"Homosexuality cannot be 'cured', does not need 'to be cured' and cannot be changed," health ministry tells doctors in a bid to end discrimination.
Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis violated rights of same-sex couples, judge says
Former clerk Kim Davis refused to issue marriage licenses to two same-sex couples in 2015.
Elton John rips Vatican for refusing to bless same-sex unions
He resurfaced reports that the Vatican's investment money went into the production of "Rocketman," a biopic based on John, who is openly gay.
Catholic Church can't bless same-sex unions, Vatican says
The decree distinguished between the church's welcoming and blessing of gay people, which it upheld, but not their unions.
Kentucky clerk who refused gay marriage licenses is voted out
This was the first time Kim Davis faced re-election since 2015, when she defied the Supreme Court ruling and refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses
Top U.K. court rules for bakers in "gay cake" case
The "Support Gay Marriage" cake was at odds with the Northern Irish bakers' Christian values
U.S. says same-sex partners of U.N. staff will have to marry or leave
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power called the policy "needlessly cruel & bigoted"
Supreme Court calls for civility
In a narrow ruling, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a baker, who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. But the justices made a plea for civility in future cases, writing, "these disputes must be resolved with tolerance." CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains.
Supreme Court rules in favor of baker in same-sex wedding cake case
The court took up the case between a Colorado baker who would not create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in 2012
Baker cites religion in same-sex wedding cake case
The Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling in favor of a baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple found that a Colorado commission violated the baker's rights under the First Amendment. CBS News' Paula Reid has more on the breakdown of Monday's ruling.
Bakery wants U.K.'s top court to settle "gay cake" case
Christian bakers in Northern Ireland refused to make cake iced with slogan "Support Gay Marriage"
Last hurdle to same-sex marriages falls in Australia
Gay and lesbian couples took to the alter at the stroke of midnight, with marriage equality a reality after long fight
Lawmaker uses same-sex marriage speech to pop the question
Australian parliamentarian, speaking ahead of vote expected to legalize seam-sex marriage, turns to partner in public gallery
Texas Supreme Court questions right of benefits for gay spouses
Court overturns lower court's decision that favored same-sex marriage benefits, ordering the issue back to trial
German lawmakers vote to legalize same-sex marriage
Chancellor Angela Merkel voted against measure, but softened her stance recently, allowing her party members to vote their "conscience"
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How U.S. dairy trucking relies on immigrant labor
A study by the National Milk Producers Federation, a group which advocates for dairy producers, indicates that eliminating immigrant labor would lead to a 90% increase in retail milk prices.
Texts from surviving roommates detail night of Idaho college student murders
The documents show two of the surviving roommates discussing the alleged appearance of a masked man leaving the house where four University of Idaho students were found fatally stabbed.
SpaceX Starship breaks apart after launch in second failure in a row
SpaceX made multiple changes in the wake of a January Starship failure, only to suffer a second straight vehicle breakup Thursday.
Envoy compares Ukraine intel sharing pause to "hitting a mule with a two-by-four"
Retired Lt.-Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, said he thinks Ukraine could "move forward" after signing a key minerals deal.
Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm
Walgreens, founded in 1901, has been a public company since 1927.
FEMA CFO fired over payments to NYC for migrants says she had DOGE sign-off
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
New Mexico resident tests positive for measles after dying
If measles is confirmed as the cause of death, it would be the first measles death in New Mexico in at least 40 years, a Health Department spokesperson said.
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RFK Jr. warns vaccinating poultry for bird flu could backfire
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned vaccines could turn "birds into mutant factories."
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How U.S. dairy trucking relies on immigrant labor
A study by the National Milk Producers Federation, a group which advocates for dairy producers, indicates that eliminating immigrant labor would lead to a 90% increase in retail milk prices.
Texts from surviving roommates detail night of Idaho college student murders
The documents show two of the surviving roommates discussing the alleged appearance of a masked man leaving the house where four University of Idaho students were found fatally stabbed.
SpaceX Starship breaks apart after launch in second failure in a row
SpaceX made multiple changes in the wake of a January Starship failure, only to suffer a second straight vehicle breakup Thursday.
Envoy compares Ukraine intel sharing pause to "hitting a mule with a two-by-four"
Retired Lt.-Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, said he thinks Ukraine could "move forward" after signing a key minerals deal.
Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm
Walgreens, founded in 1901, has been a public company since 1927.
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Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm
Walgreens, founded in 1901, has been a public company since 1927.
Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover health care costs
For millions of Americans, paying for medical care often means going into debt, new data shows.
President Trump pauses Mexico and Canada tariffs until April 2
President Trump on Thursday said he is pausing 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada.
House GOP budget goals would require Medicaid cuts, analysis finds
An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office showed that House GOP budget goals could not be reached without reducing spending on Medicaid.
Stock market slides on mounting fears over U.S. economic growth
Leading U.S. stock indexes are falling in early trading amid concerns the economy is losing momentum and the impact of tariffs.
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Envoy compares Ukraine intel sharing pause to "hitting a mule with a two-by-four"
Retired Lt.-Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, said he thinks Ukraine could "move forward" after signing a key minerals deal.
FEMA CFO fired over payments to NYC for migrants says she had DOGE sign-off
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes
California's Democratic governor is already facing blowback from his own party after comments he made in the debut episode of his podcast "This is Gavin Newsom."
RFK Jr. warns vaccinating poultry for bird flu could backfire
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned vaccines could turn "birds into mutant factories."
Judge rules Trump's firing of member of labor board was illegal
President Trump removed Gwynne Wilcox from her position on the National Labor Relations Board soon after taking office.
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New Mexico resident tests positive for measles after dying
If measles is confirmed as the cause of death, it would be the first measles death in New Mexico in at least 40 years, a Health Department spokesperson said.
Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover health care costs
For millions of Americans, paying for medical care often means going into debt, new data shows.
Michigan teacher, students make blankets for organ donor families
A special education teacher at Huron High School gathered with students on Wednesday to make blankets for families of organ donors.
Spanish-speaking CPR training kiosk aims to save lives in North Philly
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.
Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned last week
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.
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Is Trump moving Ukraine and Russia closer to peace, or further away?
As Russia bombs Ukraine and Trump pushes Zelenskyy for a "better deal," what will it take to end the war Vladimir Putin started?
New Zealand diplomat fired for questioning Trump's grasp of history
New Zealand sacked its High Commissioner to the U.K. Phil Goff after he wondered aloud whether President Trump "really understands" the history leading up to the second world war.
Mexico seizes 275,000 fentanyl pills from cactus bound for Arizona
Authorities found 70 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside boxes of slices of cactus, a Mexican food stable known as nopales.
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's chronic lung disease worsens
Norway's royal family says Crown Princess Mette-Marit's chronic, incurable lung disease has worsened, meaning she may have to change her schedule at short notice.
Passengers stop teen with shotgun trying to board loaded plane at airport
Police have commended passengers on a domestic flight in Australia who overpowered a 17-year-old boy armed with a shotgun as he tried to board the plane.
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Tan France on stepping into acting
Fashion expert and Emmy-winning "Queer Eye" star Tan France is stepping into acting with his first scripted role in the new Hulu comedy "Deli Boys." France, who plays a gang leader named Zubair, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his character, the show's high-stakes story, and the latest season of "Queer Eye."
Tony Danza on why he enjoys playing a mob boss in "Raising Kanan"
Tony Danza talked about his role as mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."
"Sin City Gigolo" investigates shocking murder
A former star of Showtime's "Gigolos" was arrested and charged with murder, a real-life crime that stunned viewers years after the show ended. The new Paramount+ docuseries "Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas" uncovers the dark truth behind the case. Executive producer Jay Blumenfield joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss.
Tony Danza on "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
Legendary actor Tony Danza, known for "Who's the Boss?" and "Taxi," returns to TV as Queens mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." His character controls business in New York with strict rules and high stakes. Danza joins to talk about his role and the new season.
Architect behind St. John's Abbey Church helped inspire "The Brutalist"
The Oscar-winning film "The Brutalist" was inspired in part by St. John's Abbey Church, thanks to a book written by a monk who worked with architect Marcel Breuer.
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Remarkable NASA photo captures civilian jet breaking sound barrier
Boom Supersonic and NASA on Monday released an image of the XB-1 aircraft during its second supersonic flight last month.
Historic mission for commercial lunar lander
Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made history with the first successful landing on the moon by a private firm. It's the second private mission to the moon but the first lander toppled over after touchdown. CBS News' Mark Strassmann shows what the mission hopes to accomplish.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content
Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.
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22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
Scientists create "woolly mouse"
Scientists at a Dallas-based biotech company has unveiled a genetically engineered woolly mouse that they hope is a step toward eventually bringing back the wooly mammoth. The results haven't yet been published or vetted by independent scientists.
How "asteroid detectives" protect Earth
NASA was recently tracking a large asteroid, known as the "city killer," after finding a small chance of it hitting Earth in 2032. NASA says it "no longer poses a significant threat" in an analysis, but it's not the only space rock astronomers are monitoring. Kris Van Cleave shows how "asteroid detectives" and "planetary defenders" are trying to protect Earth from a potential disaster.
Moon lander from Intuitive Machines touches down, but apparently tips over
Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander is "alive," but it's not yet known what mission objectives can still be met.
Polar bears in Canada are on the edge of extinction. Here's what's being done to protect them.
Churchill, Manitoba, a small village on the Hudson Bay, is known as the polar bear capital of the world.
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Texts from surviving roommates detail night of Idaho college student murders
The documents show two of the surviving roommates discussing the alleged appearance of a masked man leaving the house where four University of Idaho students were found fatally stabbed.
Man set to be executed by firing squad
A South Carolina man on Friday is set to become the first person in more than a decade in the U.S. to be executed via firing squad. Brad Sigmon was convicted in the 2001 murders of his ex-girlfriend's parents. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details on the case.
Davis McClendon's death | Post Mortem
"48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green and producer Josh Yager discuss Davis McClendon's death. McClendon was fatally struck by a truck that belonged to Bud Ackerman, the estranged husband of McClendon's love interest. Watch the "Post Mortem" podcast for more on the defense's argument that the collision was an accident, and discover the digital evidence from Ackerman's truck. Also, find out why the Ackermans' babysitter was the first one on the scene to call 911.
Man to face South Carolina firing squad
Brad Sigmon, a man on death row for murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents, is set to be executed in South Carolina by firing squad. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Former detective convicted of lying to FBI to protect Mafia family
Hector Rosario was among nine people charged; prosecutors say the other defendants had colorful nicknames like "Joe Fish" and "Sal the Shoemaker."
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Lunar lander's location unknown
For the second time in less than a week, a lunar lander has touched down on the moon's surface. Houston-based aerospace company "Intuitive Machines" is communicating with its Athena Lander, but the spacecraft does not appear to have landed upright. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Starship breaks apart after launch in second failure in a row
SpaceX made multiple changes in the wake of a January Starship failure, only to suffer a second straight vehicle breakup Thursday.
Intuitive Machines moon lander news
Intuitive Machines flight controllers have not immediately confirmed the Athena lunar lander's status and orientation after apparently reaching the moon's south pole. Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood for more on the landing.
Amanda Nguyen on Blue Orgin's first all-female spaceflight mission, new memoir
Activist Amanda Nguyen, who turned personal trauma into landmark legislation for sexual assault survivors, is now set to make history as the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman in space.
How "asteroid detectives" are protecting Earth from potential danger
Astronomers believe thousands of large undiscovered asteroids, that could cause regional damage, may be in space.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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How U.S. dairy industry relies on immigrant labor
The Trump administration's border crackdown has put a spotlight not just on illegal immigration, but the role immigrant workers play throughout America's economy. Adam Yamaguchi reports on how involved they are in the delivery of America's dairy products.
Video Game Hall of Fame nominees announced
The nominees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, and the range of inductees spans nearly 50 years, which is a little bit like judging "Citizen Kane" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" all at once. John Dickerson has more.
International Rescue Committee CEO on aid cuts
Human rights organizations are warning the Trump administration's massive cuts in international aid relief could imperil millions living in global crisis zones. David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, joins to discuss.
Disturbing details in murder of transgender man
Disturbing new details have emerged in the death of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota who authorities say was imprisoned and tortured for a month in a New York motel before his February murder. Nikki Battiste reports.
Johnson seeks support to avoid government shutdown
If Congress doesn't pass legislation by midnight next Friday, portions of the federal government will cease operations. House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to scrounge up support for a vote to fund the government through September. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.