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Supreme Court denies bid to stop California gay marriages
- A U.S. Supreme Court justice on Sunday rejected a long-shot bid to halt same-sex marriages in California, days after the high court let stand a trial judge's order declaring the ban unconstitutional. | Video
Supreme Court justice denies bid to stop California gay marriages
- A U.S. Supreme Court justice on Sunday rejected a long-shot bid to halt same-sex marriages in California, days after the high court let stand a trial judge's order declaring the ban unconstitutional. | Video
Reuters/Ipsos poll: Views on gay marriage still divided after court ruling
WASHINGTON - As the dust settled on two major Supreme Court rulings this week that advanced gay marriage, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll showed that while about a third of Americans oppose the decisions, a majority are either in favor or had no strong opinion.
Rio Tinto wins end to human rights abuse lawsuit in U.S.
- Benefiting from a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Rio Tinto Plc has won the dismissal of a nearly 13-year-old U.S. lawsuit accusing the Anglo-Australian mining company of complicity in human rights abuses on the South Pacific island of Bougainville.
Analysis: In shadow of landmark decisions, U.S. high court also rules for business
WASHINGTON - Less noticed in a flurry of high-profile rulings on race, voting rights and gay marriage was how the U.S. Supreme Court rounded off its term by delivering a string of victories to businesses and employers.
U.S. justices show interest in Oklahoma abortion pill case
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday said it could consider an Oklahoma case about a state law restricting use of the abortion pill mifepristone, or RU-486, but first sought clarification from the state's high court over the legislation.
Winning couple in adoption case ask for expedited resolution
WASHINGTON - A couple from South Carolina who this week won a custody battle at the U.S. Supreme Court over a girl they raised from birth asked the justices on Thursday to speed up the resolution of the case so they can see her again.
Supreme Court declines to take up two more gay rights cases
WASHINGTON - A day after deciding two major cases on gay marriage, the U.S. Supreme Court declined on Thursday to take up two more cases on the issue.
In Africa, Obama lauds democracy but urges progress on gay rights
DAKAR - President Barack Obama, kicking off a long-awaited African tour, lauded a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage as a victory for democracy and urged African nations to end discrimination against homosexuals. | Video
Some gay couples now due to receive benefits under 'Obamacare'
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday that same-sex couples are eligible for federal benefits will mean more gays and lesbians can reap the benefits of President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul that take effect January 1, advocates say.
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Case by Case: The U.S. Supreme Court
An interactive look at each issue before the Supreme Court during the 2011-2012 session, featuring case summaries, information on the lawyers, firms and agencies behind every fight and links to important legal briefs and headlines. Full Coverage
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