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Texas executes 500th prisoner, Kimberly McCarthy (audio)
June 28, 2013This week Texas reached a grim milestone when the state put to death a woman inmate as its 500th execution since 1976.
Read moreStudent loan rates set to double as July 1 deadline looms
June 27, 2013On July 1 interest rates for federally subsidized Stafford Loans will double for 7.4 million students unless Congress takes action.
Read moreU.S. Supreme Court won’t rehear California’s Prop. 8
June 26, 2013"Millions of Californians will be able to marry the person they love - with all the rights and responsibilities that go along with it."
Read moreGOP makes repressive amendment to immigration bill
June 26, 2013The amendment would prevent any of the immigrants legalized under S 744 from achieving permanent legal status until certain requirements are met.
Read moreSupreme Court rules same sex marriage ban unconstitutional
June 26, 2013In a historic ruling for gay rights, the Supreme Court today struck down DOMA, a 1996 law blocking federal recognition of same-sex marriages.
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