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
Same-sex marriage
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"
Same-sex marriage gains 1st recognition in Asia
Taiwan's top court rules law banning same-sex marriage unconstitutional, making Chinese island unique in all of Asia
Court makes ruling on gay couple's suit against Ky. clerk
Kim Davis refused to issue a marriage license to David Ermold and David Moore in 2015 because she said it violated her religious beliefs
Court takes action against anti-same-sex-marriage judge
Ruth Neely says her religious beliefs prevent her from presiding over same-sex marriages
Texas Supreme Court hears case challenging benefits for same-sex couples
Top Republicans hope the Houston case will provide an opening to chip away at the historic 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
Court rules against florist who rejected gay couple
Barronelle Stutzman had been fined for denying service to gay couple because she opposes same-sex marriage
As Trump era dawns, Texas Supreme Court reconsiders work benefits for same-sex couples
Top conservatives hope the Houston case will let the state limit the impact of 2015's federal legalization of gay marriage
Cherokee Nation attorney general legalizes gay marriage for tribe
Cherokee Nation’s attorney general says tribal statutes that prohibited gay marriage violated the Cherokee Constitution
Biden officiates same-sex wedding
The vice president officiated his first wedding -- between two longtime White House staffers on Monday
How many same-sex couples got married since high court ruling?
Same-sex marriages in U.S. became legal in all states with Supreme Court ruling in 2015
Mexican president proposes legalizing gay marriage
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's Twitter profile was turned rainbow-colored Tuesday as he made the announcement
His, Hers, Theirs
Which public restroom should a transgender person use?
Group behind states' religious freedom laws speaks out
Lawmakers in several states are passing bills to protect those who cite religious beliefs for refusing to serve or employ people in the LGBT community
Alabama high court falls in line with U.S. Supreme Court on gay marriage
An attorney for the Alabama Policy Institute, which sought to prevent more gay marriages in Alabama, wrote that the order "appears to give us no option"
Alabama chief justice doubles down on same-sex marriage
Despite U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Roy Moore insists state probate judges shouldn't issue marriage licenses to gay couples
U.S.
Probe of airman's murder uncovers deception, fraud, witchcraft
"I had never seen a crime that appeared to be as violent as this one," said NCIS Special Agent of the murder of Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston
Janet Mock makes history with Netflix deal
Mock said she hopes the accomplishment, "will be a huge signal boost, industrywide, to empower people and equip them to tell their own stories"
"My Little Pony" casket donated for Maleah Davis' funeral
Her lovingly decorated casket reminds the world who is at the heart of the tragic story: A little girl
Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
Suspect accused of killing Alaska teen appears in court
Denali Brehmer was allegedly offered $9 million to kill her friend, Cynthia Hoffman
Alleged cult leader found guilty in sex trafficking case
Women say they were duped into joining a secretive sub-sect within the purported self-help group, branded and groomed for sex
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden draws fire as focus turns to South Carolina
Several of Biden's 2020 Democratic primary competitors jumped on his remarks about segregationist senators on Wednesday
103-year-old runner breaks new record
Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins said she competes to impress her family. Her secret is gardening at her Louisiana home
David Ortiz not the intended target of shooting
The former Boston Red Sox star is still recovering after he was shot in the back in the Dominican Republic
Harassment allegations slide since Harvey Weinstein accused
The number of highly publicized accusations of sexual assault or misconduct is down sharply, "#MeToo Index" shows
Planned Parenthood St. Louis closer to losing license over Missouri regulation
The abortion clinic said Wednesday that it would no longer comply with state law that it conduct two pelvic exams on women seeking abortions
Dems descend on South Carolina for Clyburn's "World Famous Fish Fry"
"If you can't come up with a message that resonates in South Carolina, that probably means you won't win the South and won't win the primary"
Philly places cops on desk duty over racist, violent Facebook posts
A watchdog group identified thousands of disturbing posts from officers in eight jurisdictions across the country
House confronts the "inheritance of slavery" in panel on reparations
Witnesses at the hearing include Sen. Cory Booker, one of the Democratic presidential candidates, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and actor Danny Glover
How to watch USA vs. Sweden in Women's World Cup
The American Women's National Team looks for its third win in a row at the tournament
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Probe of airman's murder uncovers deception, fraud, witchcraft
"I had never seen a crime that appeared to be as violent as this one," said NCIS Special Agent of the murder of Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston
Janet Mock makes history with Netflix deal
Mock said she hopes the accomplishment, "will be a huge signal boost, industrywide, to empower people and equip them to tell their own stories"
"My Little Pony" casket donated for Maleah Davis' funeral
Her lovingly decorated casket reminds the world who is at the heart of the tragic story: A little girl
Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
Suspect accused of killing Alaska teen appears in court
Denali Brehmer was allegedly offered $9 million to kill her friend, Cynthia Hoffman
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Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden draws fire as focus turns to South Carolina
Several of Biden's 2020 Democratic primary competitors jumped on his remarks about segregationist senators on Wednesday
Dems descend on South Carolina for Clyburn's "World Famous Fish Fry"
"If you can't come up with a message that resonates in South Carolina, that probably means you won't win the South and won't win the primary"
House confronts the "inheritance of slavery" in panel on reparations
Witnesses at the hearing include Sen. Cory Booker, one of the Democratic presidential candidates, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and actor Danny Glover
ICE chief confirms immigration roundups targeting families
"I don't want to send ICE agents to their workplace, I don't want to send ICE agents to their homes ... but we have no choice," acting ICE director Mark Morgan told reporters
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David Ortiz not the intended target of shooting
The former Boston Red Sox star is still recovering after he was shot in the back in the Dominican Republic
"The most famous weapon in the history of art" sells at auction
Experts believe Vincent van Gogh shot himself with a revolver in a French field in 1890
Family searching for man who disappeared in Mexico
Jessy Pachecho, who had just graduated from medical school in Mexico, was there celebrating when he disappeared June 15
Adidas 3-stripes logo deemed not worth trademarking
EU court ruling deals blow to sports powerhouse known for going after other companies for potential logo infringement
Spy satellites show glaciers losing ground to climate change
Declassified spy satellite photos lead scientists to some startling conclusions
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Janet Mock makes history with Netflix deal
Mock said she hopes the accomplishment, "will be a huge signal boost, industrywide, to empower people and equip them to tell their own stories"
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Key piece of evidence missing in Kevin Spacey case
The young man and his parents "have searched all the places where such a phone may have been stored. They have not found the phone," said attorney
"Avengers: Endgame" getting re-released with new footage
Marvel's massive box office smash might be able to beat James Cameron's "Avatar," which holds the all-time record with $2.788 billion
Bella Thorne fires back at Whoopi Goldberg for shaming her
"Shame on you, Whoopi," Thorne said, after Goldberg said she should have known better than to take nude photos
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City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Bitcoin price hits 1-year high on boost from Facebook's Libra plan
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts see Facebook's move into digital money as "the catalyst everyone's been looking for"
Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade
Meet Facebook's Libra, a digital currency for the social network
The company is partnering with big names like Visa, Mastercard, Uber and Spotify to create a new global cryptocurrency
Science
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Spy satellites show glaciers losing ground to climate change
Declassified spy satellite photos lead scientists to some startling conclusions
Hundreds of dead dolphins on Gulf Coast leave scientists perplexed
Almost 300 dead and dying dolphins have washed up on the shores of four Gulf Coast states – three times the usual number
Starving polar bear wanders into Siberian city looking for food
Hundreds of miles from where it should be hunting, emaciated bear seen poking around on industrial estate for food
Bear killed in Oregon after officials say it became too friendly
The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it
Sled dogs slog through meltwater on Greenland ice sheet
"Challenging conditions" for researchers collecting instruments used to measure sea ice brought on by "very warm conditions" in the Arctic
Health
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Driving while high: Offenders don't think they'll be arrested
AAA says in the last 30 days, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour of using marijuana
Trump vows to cure cancer and eradicate AIDS
"We will push onward with new medical frontiers," President Trump said at his campaign kickoff rally
How endometriosis interferes with pregnancy and disrupts women's lives
The disease impacts an estimated ten percent of women during their reproductive years
San Francisco city leaders vote to ban e-cigarette sales
The measure still requires final approval -- but if it succeeds, San Francisco would be the first city to block the sale of e-cigs
Dozens of farmworkers in Calif. vineyard exposed to pesticide
Three brought to hospital; they were all near field that was being sprayed when wind shifted
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Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
Harassment allegations slide since Harvey Weinstein accused
The number of highly publicized accusations of sexual assault or misconduct is down sharply, "#MeToo Index" shows
Cracker Barrel cancels church event over pastor's LGBT execution remarks
The restaurant chain said it disagrees with pastor Grayson Fritts' statements of hate and divisiveness
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Wall Street ends higher after the Fed's hold-steady decision
Investors took the central bank's decision and revised outlook in stride, without reacting extremely one way or the other
Crime
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Probe of airman's murder uncovers deception, fraud, witchcraft
"I had never seen a crime that appeared to be as violent as this one," said NCIS Special Agent of the murder of Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston
Key piece of evidence missing in Kevin Spacey case
The young man and his parents "have searched all the places where such a phone may have been stored. They have not found the phone," said attorney
"My Little Pony" casket donated for Maleah Davis' funeral
Her lovingly decorated casket reminds the world who is at the heart of the tragic story: A little girl
The Enemy Within
Real-life NCIS agents team up with Air Force investigators to solve the murder of an American airman in Japan, leading to a dark, twisted path of deception, fraud and witchcraft.
Suspect accused of killing Alaska teen appears in court
Denali Brehmer was allegedly offered $9 million to kill her friend, Cynthia Hoffman
Space
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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Sneak peek: Defending DJ
Inside a family’s mission to restore their son’s reputation seven years after he was fatally shot by a police officer. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports Saturday, June 22 at 10/9c on CBS.
Key piece of evidence missing in Kevin Spacey case
A man who says Kevin Spacey groped him at a Nantucket bar cannot find the cellphone he has been ordered to turn over to the defense, the accuser's attorney said Wednesday. A judge has ordered it to be turned over by Friday. CBS Boston's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
SCOTUS to weigh in on Census citizenship question
The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on the 2020 Census citizenship question. Having the Supreme Court make final decisions on things that should be settled in Congress is a threat to democracy, according to CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle. She joined CBSN to discuss.
2020 Democrats criticize Biden for comments about segregationists
Former Vice President Joe Biden was defiant Wednesday despite criticism from his fellow Democratic presidential contenders about comments he made about working with segregationists. Washington Post political reporter Michael Scherer, USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join "Red & Blue" to discuss Wednesday's 2020 political news.
6/19/19: Red and Blue
Biden backlash over segregationist sen. remarks; UN: 'Credible evidence' in Khashoggi killing