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Abbreviated pundit roundup: Marriage equality in Alabama
Same-sex marriages have begin in Alabama, and this editorial sums up the situation: Get out of the doorway. We had hoped the day would end without such an admonition. The federal judicial system has spoken in Alabama, a U.S. District Court judge ruling that marriage must be available…
Latest New England snowstorm sets new records as forecasters warn more on … – Fox News
ABC NewsLatest New England snowstorm sets new records as forecasters warn more on …Fox NewsMore than 2 feet of snow piled up in parts of New England Monday, breaking records set 37 years ago as forecasters warned still more winter weather was on the way. MyFoxBoston.com reports that 60.8 inches of snow …
Jeb Bush seeks money, talks education at home in Florida capitol
By Bill Cotterell TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush plans a high-profile visit to the Florida capital on Tuesday to raise money and showcase the education reforms that he started as the state's former governor, burnishing key credentials as he eyes a presidential bid. With a $1,000-per-…
Ukraine parliament agrees to dismissal of top prosecutor
Ukraine’s parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a presidential proposal to dismiss the General Prosecutor, criticized by deputies and activists for failing to roll out reforms and bring justice for those killed in last year’s “Euromaidan” revolution. Vitaliy Yarema was appointed last June after the toppling of Moscow-backed president …
Murder charges reportedly filed against Jesse Matthew in Hannah Graham case – Fox News
Fox NewsMurder charges reportedly filed against Jesse Matthew in Hannah Graham caseFox NewsVirginia prosecutors reportedly have filed charges of first-degree murder against Jesse Matthew in connection with the death of University of Virginia student Hannah Graham this past September. The charges were reported by WVIR-TV in Charlottesville.Va. …
Officials: 8 suburban Chicago residents have measles
Health officials say three more cases of measles have been confirmed in suburban Chicago, bringing the total number of cases to eight. The Cook County Health Department said Monday that those infected include two adults and six infants, all of whom were not vaccinated.
Ukraine battles rage ahead of summit
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine as government forces and pro-Russian rebels try to make gains ahead of possible peace talks on Wednesday.
Ryanair flight diverted in medical emergency – BBC News
Her.ieRyanair flight diverted in medical emergencyBBC NewsA Dublin-bound passenger plane has been diverted to a German airport due to a medical emergency on board the aircraft. The Ryanair flight from Bucharest declared an emergency shortly before 22:00 GMT. It landed safely minutes later at Cologne Bonn …Ryanair Dublin-bound …
Syria ‘informed on anti-IS strikes’
Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad tells the BBC he receives indirect messages from the US-led coalition about air strikes against Islamic State.
Syria’s al-Assad denies co-operation with U.S. in anti-ISIS fight
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad said in comments published Tuesday that his government has been receiving general messages from the American military about airstrikes targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group inside Syria but that there is no direct cooperation.
Julian Assange watch ‘sucking our resources,’ British police admit
British police say they are reviewing the policy of keeping a watch on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has taken refuge at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London.
In blow to Modi, anti-corruption party wins key India election by landslide – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesIn blow to Modi, anti-corruption party wins key India election by landslideLos Angeles TimesAn upstart anti-corruption party swept to a landslide victory Tuesday in state elections in the Indian capital, dealing the first significant political setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The opposition Aam Aadmi Party, …
Ukrainian army reports gains in eastern Ukraine
DONETSK: Government forces Tuesday reported a counter-offensive in rebel-held eastern Ukraine, while the rebels said they were successful in surrounding Ukrainian troops at a strategic railway junction. The intense fighting, which the U.N. says has killed more than 5,300 people since April, comes ahead of a crucial summit …
Italy: 29 migrants die of hypothermia crossing Mediterranean
At least 29 migrants have died from hypothermia while traveling from North Africa to Italy aboard a smuggler’s life raft in heavy seas, the Italian Coast Guard said Monday. The victims were among more than 100 people packed aboard an inflatable life raft who were trying to cross the Mediterranean in rough …
Jail Time For Unpaid Court Fines And Fees Can Create Cycle Of Poverty
On a night last week when the temperature dropped to 17 degrees, Edward Brown, who’s 62 and homeless, slept at the bus stop in front of the Jennings, Mo., city hall in St. Louis County. “It was cold, very cold,” he says.
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine ahead of peace talks – Chron.com
Chron.comFighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine ahead of peace talksChron.comSARTANA, Ukraine (AP) — Fighting in eastern Ukraine intensified on Tuesday ahead of much-anticipated peace talks, with both sides claiming significant advances and the government accusing the rebels of shelling a town far behind the front lines.Ukraine Forces …