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Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Gay Marriage Upheld by Supreme Court in Close Ruling — WASHINGTON — In a long-sought victory for the gay rights movement, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage. — The 5-to-4 decision, the culmination of decades …
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Huckabee blasts SCOTUS “I will not acquiesce to an imperial court” vows to “resist and reject judicial tyranny” — Launches statewide “Religious Liberty Townhall Tour” across Iowa — Little Rock, Ark. - Former Arkansas governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee …
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Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Supreme Court rules gay couples nationwide have a right to marry — The Supreme Court on Friday delivered an historic victory for gay rights, ruling 5-4 that the Constitution requires that same-sex couples be allowed to marry no matter where they live and that states may no longer reserve the right only for heterosexual couples.
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Linda Greenhouse / New York Times:
The Roberts Court's Reality Check — Sometimes the Supreme Court moves in mysterious ways. The health care decision was not one of those times. — A case that six months ago seemed to offer the court's conservatives a low-risk opportunity to accomplish what they almost did in 2012 …
Paul Krugman / New York Times:
Hooray for Obamacare — Was I on the edge of my seat, waiting for the Supreme Court decision on Obamacare subsidies? No — I was pacing the room, too nervous to sit, worried that the court would use one sloppily worded sentence to deprive millions of health insurance …
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Politico:
2016 candidates react to historic gay-marriage ruling — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled 5-4 that same-sex couples nationwide have the constitutional right to marry, splitting the 2016 candidates sharply along partisan lines. — While Democratic candidates all hailed the decision …
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Jeffrey Toobin / New Yorker:
Doom for a Cynical Assault on Obamacare — Supporters of the Affordable Care Act, starting with President Barack Obama, have generally taken the high road in response to Thursday's decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the heart of the law. Graciousness in victory is, perhaps, its own reward.
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Supreme Court affirms right to gay marriage — The Supreme Court has found a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, striking down bans in 14 states and handing a historic victory to the gay rights movement that would have been unthinkable just 10 years ago.
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Bradley Engle / BobbyJindal.com:
Governor Jindal Releases Statement on Gay Marriage Ruling — Governor Jindal said, “The Supreme Court decision today conveniently and not surprisingly follows public opinion polls, and tramples on states' rights that were once protected by the 10th Amendment of the Constitution.
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George F. Will / Washington Post:
On Obamacare, John Roberts helps overthrow the Constitution
On Obamacare, John Roberts helps overthrow the Constitution
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Chris Geidner / BuzzFeed:
President Obama Calls Supreme Court Ruling For Nationwide Marriage Equality A “Victory For Gay And Lesbian Couples”
Catherine Thompson / Talking Points Memo:
Obama: Same-Sex Marriage Ruling ‘Is A Victory For America’ (VIDEO)
Obama: Same-Sex Marriage Ruling ‘Is A Victory For America’ (VIDEO)
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Bill Chappell / NPR:
Supreme Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Legal In All 50 States
Supreme Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Legal In All 50 States
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Matt K. Lewis / The Week:
How John Roberts abandoned conservatives
How John Roberts abandoned conservatives
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Erin Mershon / Politico:
Republican lawmaker introduces ‘SCOTUScare Act’
Republican lawmaker introduces ‘SCOTUScare Act’
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Daily Mail:
France terrorist attack investigated as police swoop on ISIS suspect's home … SUICIDE BOMB RIPS THROUGH KUWAITI MOSQUE AFTER FRIDAY PRAYERS KILLING AT LEAST 13 WORSHIPPERS AS ISIS CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY
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Ben Hubbard / New York Times:
Terrorist Attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait Kill Dozens — BEIRUT, Lebanon — Terrorists attacked sites in France, Tunisia and Kuwait on Friday, leaving a bloody toll on three continents and prompting new concerns about the spreading influence of jihadists.
Laura Smith-Spark / CNN:
Hollande: 1 dead in France terror attack, severed head found with message — Story highlights — London (CNN)[Latest developments] — • French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the suspect arrested had been under surveillance but was not previously involved in terrorist activities.
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BBC:
France attack: Man decapitated in attack near Lyon
France attack: Man decapitated in attack near Lyon
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NBC News:
Tunisia Attack: Gunmen Kill at Least 28 People in Attack on Sousse Beach
Tunisia Attack: Gunmen Kill at Least 28 People in Attack on Sousse Beach
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Associated Press:
THE LATEST: UK crisis team meets on Tunisia, France attacks
THE LATEST: UK crisis team meets on Tunisia, France attacks
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Andrew Sparrow / Guardian:
Terror attacks: Tunisia hotel confirms ‘majority of guests from UK or central Europe’
Terror attacks: Tunisia hotel confirms ‘majority of guests from UK or central Europe’
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Politico:
Trump bump terrifies GOP — Insiders worry the mogul will damage the eventual nominee and hurt a party struggling to connect with women and minorities. — Getty — All jokes aside, the Republican Party is officially afraid of Donald Trump. — He has virtually zero chance of winning the presidential nomination.
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Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel:
Disney World will ban selfie-sticks from its theme parks — Walt Disney World is banning selfie-sticks from its theme parks, citing safety concerns, a company spokeswoman said Friday morning. — Under a new policy, which takes effect Tuesday, the poles won't make it past the bag check at any Disney World theme park.
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Bristol Palin:
Big News — I wanted you guys to be the first to know that I am pregnant. — Honestly, I've been trying my hardest to keep my chin up on this one. — At the end of the day there's nothing I can't do with God by my side, and I know I am fully capable of handling anything that is put in front of me with dignity and grace.
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