* Defying federal law, Alabama Chief Justice orders judges not to award marriage licenses to same-sex couples. * Leaders will convene in Minsk to iron out differences driving Ukraine conflict; solution could include a DMZ. * In "Grexit" drama, internal opposition girds Greece's finance minister against easy answers
* Rebels, Ukrainian authorities agree to allow civilian evacuation from the current fighting in eastern Ukraine. * The first pope to address Congress, Francis will wield authority over the core of modern American political debate. * MLK's mother was also assassinated—like other black women leaders she's left out
* According to a former Al Qaeda operative, US partner Saudi Arabia had a strong alliance with the terrorist group prior to 9/11. * Ukraine’s war enters its deadliest period since September's nominal ceasefire. * Netanyahu and Boehner's decision to cook up a speech to Congress behind
Because the blinders were on last year, a 2015 resolution to become more culturally aware: to read more books, watch more movies, and listen to more albums.
In the last 25 years, more than two dozen new countries have been recognized by the international community. But secession isn’t easy, as Somaliland’s success story proves.
* Murdered Argentinian prosecutor had drafted an arrest order for President Kirchner, but hadn't yet delivered it. * Uber says it's helping to reduce drunk driving, but there's little evidence to support that claim. * Jordanian pilot killed by ISIS may have died a month ago—making
Biker rallies, rodeos, and other loud gatherings in the American South. Watch out for the flaming torches.
* White House: Officials will delete private information collected on Americans that has no intelligence purpose. * The case for Obama's library on Chicago's South Side raises questions about U of C's role there. * One of the spaces in Rep. Aaron Schock's new DC
* Mitt Romney declines to run in 2016; contenders Christie and Bush jockey for support of Romney's donors. * Obama submits annual budget to Congress, proposes tax on overseas earnings to finance infrastructure investments. * Al-Jazeera journalists freed after 400 days in Egyptian prison. * Following the murder of two citizens
In Woodstock, Ill., where “Groundhog Day” was filmed, hundreds of fans gather every year, year after year, to celebrate their favorite movie.
