The law grants same-sex couples and heterosexual couples the same rights and benefits available through civil marriage and will go into effect later this year.
A new ISIS, or Daesh, video released over the weekend documents the leveling of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud. It had been reported the group had destroyed the city but the video shows the extent of the destruction.
Cuba and the U.S. are getting closer to solidifying ties during the Summit of the Americas as Secretary Kerry meets Foreign Minister Rodriguez. It is also expected President Obama will meet with Raul Castro.
U.S. troops and contractors in Colombia have allegedly sexually abused dozens of girls, a non-governmental report explained. None of the accused or suspected have been charged or investigated.
The conservative senator's various super PACs have raised an unprecedented amount in a short time, strengthening his chances of winning his party's nomination.
In another show of support for the LGBT community, the Obama administration has announced it supports banning gay conversion therapy for minors, which LGBT advocates have called harmful to children.
California's Democratic legislators along with immigration and Latino activisits announced a new packed of bills that aims to fill the immigration reform gap left by the federal government.
Scientists have found low levels of cesium isotopes off the Canadian coast near Vancouver Island, revealing that the radiation from the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant has reached North America.
Jose de la Trinidad's family will receive more than $5 million from Los Angeles County. De la Trinidad was shot dead by two LAPD officers more than two years ago.
The Thunder was allegedly scuttled by its crew to erase any evidence it was conducting illegal fishing. The ship was followed by two anti-poaching ships from the environmentalist group Sea Shepherd.
The Greek government has asked Germany to pay war reparations in the billions for unpaid damages to Greece. Germany says it will not pay any money as it had already paid reparations in 1960.
State welfare recipients will now be prevented from spending their money on certain things like entertainment and some businesses. The Republican bill also curtails how much a recipient can withdraw at a time and how long they may receive assistance.
The ACTUV ship could be the first unmanned vessel in any navy. Though its initial purpose is to hunt hostile submaries, the platform could potentially be adapted for other missions.
Hipolito Mejia used an anti-gay slut in a homophobic joke during his presidential campaign tour in the U.S. Mejia is running for president of the Dominican Republic in the country's upcoming elections.
The couple who made history in Baja California were robbed and beaten last week at their business in the city of Mexicali. The assailants remain on the loose and took with them 6,000 pesos and other valuables.
The U.S. Army has updated its tattoo policy to encourage concerned citizens to enlist as well as for soldiers to remain in the service. The new policy will allow for any number of tattoos will less restrictions.
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner took the opportunity of the Falklands War anniversary to announce her government would declassify documents concerning the 1982 war with the U.K.
Stanford University will relieve tuition for families making below $125,000 a year, expanding its previous program as well as free room and board to families making less than $65,000 a year.
An, as of yet, unidentified Air Force cadet died on Thursday on the U.S. Air Force Academy campus. The school has not released any details concerning the cadet's death.
Murders and disappearances increase in El Salvador and the police does not appear to curb crime. El Salvador has seen violence increase throughout the country since the beginning of the year, according to reports.
Shibuya Ward has made history by becoming Japan's first government at any level to recognize same-sex marriage. The non-legal binding ordinance marks a step forward for Japan and will attempt to curb discrimination.
The Mavni program, which expedites citizenship for immigrants with essential medical and language skills, will be expanded to accept 3,000 new soldiers. It will then be expanded again in the next year.
In a vote of no confidence, the Congress of Peru censured the prime minister and have forced her to resign. Prime Minister Jara had not served a full year before an espionage scandal revealed last month threatened her position.
