Gay Marriage

R-74 Won't Change Lessons in School, Officials Say

SPOKANE, Wash. - The new law that legalizes same-sex marriage in Washington State, Referendum-74, continued to pass by 53 percent Friday. The latest numbers were reported by the Secretary at State's Office Friday afternoon.  Once certified, Washington will become one of nine states to

King County Office To Open Early For Gay Licenses

SEATTLE (AP) - King County Executive Dow Constantine will open the county Recorder's Office in Seattle early - just after midnight - on Dec. 6 to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.    Constantine says he'll be waiting to sign the first license, making King

Top bishop: We won't give in on birth control rule

By RACHEL ZOLLAP Religion Writer BALTIMORE (AP) - A top American bishop said Tuesday the Roman Catholic church will not comply with the Obama administration requirement that most employers provide health insurance covering birth control. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of the U.S.

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about on Tuesday: 1. WHAT PETRAEUS THOUGHT OF THREATENING EMAILS Friends say the then-CIA director was shocked when he learned his mistress was warning another woman to stay away from