Southland supporters of same-sex marriage were celebrating Wednesday, with the U.S. Supreme Court clearing the way for same-sex unions to resume in California, although the high court fell short of setting a precedent that would legalize gay marriage across the country.
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Zimmerman trial marked by contentious testimony between defense, key witness
In a sometimes contentious cross-examination filled with testy exchanges in the George Zimmerman trial, defense attorney Don West peppered the prosecution’s star witness, Rachel Jeantel, with questions Thursday about the consistency of her statements related to the night Trayvon Martin died.
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Key witness recounts Trayvon Martin’s final phone call
SANFORD, Fla. — Taking the stand on the third day of the George Zimmerman trial, a friend of Trayvon Martin testified about the final moments of the teenager’s life, saying that Martin told her someone was following him. “A man was watching him,” said 19-year-old Rachel Jeantel, who was on the phone with Martin just before he was fatally shot…
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NSA leaker Snowden faces U.S. espionage charges
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States is biding its time in its effort to get fugitive leaker Edward Snowden delivered to its custody, hoping that Russia wearies of him and Ecuador decides against granting him asylum, senior U.S. officials said Wednesday.
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New England Patriots player, Aaron Hernandez, remains silent as death investigation continues
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez stayed silent and out of sight on Monday while investigators, some wearing waders, searched a wooded ravine as they continued their probe into the death of a man whose body was found less than a mile from his home.
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Serena Williams clarifies comments on Steubenville rape
Tennis ace Serena Williams clarified Wednesday the controversial comments she made in a magazine article about the victim’s role in the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case that garnered national headlines earlier this year.
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Former USC professor arrested in Mexico for alleged child sex abuse
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mex. —Mexican authorities have arrested a former University of Southern California professor who was on the FBI’s 10 most wanted list over allegations of child sex abuse.
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Snowden claims online Obama expanded ‘abusive’ security programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A series of blog posts on Monday purportedly by Edward Snowden said he leaked classified details about U.S. surveillance programs because President Barack Obama worsened “abusive” practices instead of curtailing them as he promised as a candidate.
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Obama approval rating drops 8 percentage points over the past month
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s a glaring number in a national poll that’s making headlines. President Barack Obama’s approval rating dropped 8 percentage points over the past month to 45%, the president’s lowest rating in more than 18 months, according to a CNN/ORC International survey released on Monday.
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G8 summit to focus on ending Russia’s support for Assad regime in Syria
Though Syria is set to dominate discussion at this week’s Group of Eight summit, leaders began the conference Monday with talk of a possible trade deal they said could create millions of jobs.
