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Major gay marriage cases in federal court and where they stand

Battles over same-sex marriage have been raging in the federal courts for several years. Two could reach the US Supreme Court within a year: one challenging California's ban on gay marriage under Proposition 8, and the other seeking to invalidate the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Here are the cases to follow.
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Opinion: How green is your presidential candidate?

Who they'd appoint as judges may matter most.
U.S. Supreme Court takes a new 10 Commandments case

The Decalogue is on display in a public park in Utah. Is the park, therefore, a forum for expression of all types?
A new push to avert cell-tower bird strikes

As many as 50 million birds are killed annually in US cell-tower collisions. As more towers go up, builders and researchers eye solutions.
Court for kids: it's your turn to be the judge

You decide whose arguments are best in these five real-life court cases.
Historic case may decide U.S. gun rights

Hearings on the constitutionality of a D.C. gun ban begin Tuesday. The Supreme Court is looking at the Second Amendment for the first time since 1939.
FCC's obscenity rule to get Supreme Court's ear

The tribunal agrees to take a case about the commission's crackdown on stations that air expletives.
Chertoff looks back on homeland-security efforts

The secretary is candid about some shortcomings as the fifth anniversary of the Homeland Security Department approaches. But he also cites progress.
Chertoff looks back on homeland-security efforts

The secretary is candid about some shortcomings as the fifth anniversary of the Homeland Security Department approaches. But he also cites progress.
A less gloomy view of GOP House prospects

Rep. Tom Cole, head of the National Republican Congressional Committee, says voters in districts with open GOP seats will still vote Republican. But he acknowledges challenges for the November election.
Supreme Court rules that employees can sue 401(k) managers

The 7-to-2 decision gives workers and retirees recourse for the mishandling of individual retirement accounts.
Supreme Court snuffs Maine's Internet cigarette sales rule

The justices, citing need for unfettered interstate commerce, say delivery companies cannot be required to verify that tobacco recipients are over 18.
Opinion: On judges, don't doubt McCain's conservatism

He pledges to appoint clones of Alito and Roberts.
How the mountains of Appalachia disappear

Michael Shnayerson profiles one valley's battle against mountaintop mining.
How the mountains of Appalachia disappear

Michael Shnayerson profiles one valley’s battle against mountaintop mining.
Supreme Court keeps investor suits narrow

In a 5-to-3 ruling, justices say firms that merely abetted fraud can't be sued.
Supreme Court case: Should you be able to vote without a photo ID?

Arguments over Indiana's voter-identification law, the most stringent in the US, will be heard Wednesday.
California's data challenges EPA

The Golden State filed suit on Wednesday for the right to limit greenhouse-gas emissions from autos.
California's data challenges EPA

The Golden State filed suit on Wednesday for the right to limit greenhouse-gas emissions from autos.
During winter recess, Democrats keep Congress in session to thwart Bush

The tactic is a result of a 'press for presidential power,' some analysts say. But it's too early to tell whether the use of pro forma sessions will mean no more recess appointments by the president.