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2 water mains break in Va., shut down traffic in Crystal City
March 12, 2010
Chief justice denies stay of District's same-sex marriage law
March 12, 2010 Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. denied a last-minute request Tuesday afternoon to stay the District's same-sex marriage law, ruling against opponents of the measure who had wanted to bring it before city voters in a referendum.
Angry Ky. Sen. Jim Bunning holds up spending bill
March 12, 2010FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The angry man of the Senate was at it again.
Justices may extend gun owner rights nationwide
March 12, 2010WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court suggested Tuesday it will strike down U.S. cities' outright bans on handguns, a ruling that could establish a nationwide ownership right fervently sought by gun advocates. But the justices indicated less severe limits could survive, continuing disputes over the "right to keep and bear arms."
APNewsBreak: WA changes execution method
March 12, 2010OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington state has changed its method of execution from a three-drug cocktail to a one-drug system, according to paperwork filed Tuesday with the state Supreme Court.
Court refuses to stop DC's gay marriage law
March 12, 2010 WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block the District of Columbia's gay marriage law, freeing the city to issue its first marriage licenses to same-sex couples the following day.
Tea Party group argues for recall of NJ senator
March 12, 2010TRENTON, N.J. -- Conservative Tea Party activists in New Jersey should have the right to try to throw a Democratic U.S. senator out of office, their lawyer argued in a state appeals court Tuesday, even though he acknowledged it is unlikely their effort would succeed.
Top court considers reach of gun rights
March 12, 2010WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to extend the federal right to own guns to state and local governments, but some justices said firearms still could face regulations and restrictions.
Top court considers reach of gun rights
March 12, 2010WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to extend the federal right to own guns to state and local governments, but some justices said firearms still could face regulations and restrictions.
Court says freelancer settlement can be approved
March 12, 2010 WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday revived an $18 million settlement of a dispute involving payment to freelance writers for online use of their work.
