Nation & World Appeals court lifts hold on Calif. gay marriages The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a brief order saying it has dissolved a stay it imposed on… June 28, 2013 • Lisa Leff
Nation & World House panel pressing IRS figure to talk The Oversight and Government Reform Committee, in a 22-17 party line vote, ruled that Lerner, who headed the division that… June 28, 2013 • JIM ABRAMS and ALAN FRAM
Nation & World Snowden’s dad worries about son’s ties to WikiLeaks Attorney Bruce Fein, who represents Lonnie Snowden, said Friday that Snowden’s father is worried that the legal counsel and travel… June 28, 2013 • by Kevin Johnson and Doug Stanglin
Nation & World Phoenix, Las Vegas bake in scorching heat of the West to endure high temperatures June 28, 2013 • BRIAN SKOLOFF and CHRIS CARLSON
Nation & World Judge: Hobby Lobby won’t have to pay fines U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton set a hearing for July 19 to address claims by the owners of Hobby Lobby… June 28, 2013 • KELLY P. KISSEL
Nation & World Record heat wave to hit West A construction worker starts his day at sunrise to beat the heat Thursday in Queen Creek, Ariz. Dangerously hot temperatures… June 27, 2013 • MICHELLE RINDELS
Nation & World Hobby Lobby can seek health-care exemption The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver decided the Oklahoma City-based arts-and-crafts chain can proceed with its lawsuit seeking… June 27, 2013 • Kristen Wyatt
Nation & World Iraq welcomes U.S. military aid Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, right, said American military commanders should find ways to… June 27, 2013 • Qassim Abdul-Zahra
Nation & World Court: Hobby Lobby can challenge health care law The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver decided the Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain can proceed with its… June 27, 2013 • Kristen Wyatt
Nation & World Texas gov. calls special session on abortion Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, left, who tried to filibuster an abortion bill, reacts as time expires Wednesday in Austin,… June 26, 2013 • JIM VERTUNO and CHRIS TOMLINSON
Nation & World Immigration bill cruising to Senate passage Uruguay native and U.S. citizen Luis Pozzolo displays a sign he uses in his fight against amnesty for illegal immigrants… June 26, 2013 • David Espo and Erica Werner
Nation & World Will Snowden join ranks of airport denizens? Passengers eat at a cafe with a TV in the background showing a news report on NSA leaker Edward Snowden… June 26, 2013 • Jill Lawless
Nation & World Pentagon to extend benefits to gay service spouses Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision opens the door for married gay couples to get federal benefits. Defense officials estimate there are… June 26, 2013 • Lolita C. Baldor
Nation & World Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in California Same sex couple Lisa Kirk, left, and Lena Brancatelli, right, cry while reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on… June 26, 2013 • Lisa Leff
Nation & World Supreme Court rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional Supporters of gay marriage embrace outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Wednesday after the court cleared the way for… June 26, 2013 • MARK SHERMAN
Nation & World For nationwide gay marriage, more battles to be fought In the meantime, as one gay-rights leader said, there will be “two Americas” – and a host of legal complications… June 25, 2013 • David Crary
Nation & World Court changes historic voting act Southern states no longer need federal oversight of elections June 25, 2013 • MARK SHERMAN
Nation & World Arab Idol champ urges Palestinians to unite Palestinians wait for the Arab Idol winner Palestinian Mohammed Assaf, unseen, on the top of a roof in front of… June 25, 2013 • KARIN LAUB and MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH
Nation & World Putin says no to US request to turn over Snowden Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media Tuesday in Finland. Putin said National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has… June 25, 2013 • VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV and MATTI HUUHTANEN
Nation & World High court voids key part of Voting Rights Act In a 5-4 ruling, the court declared unconstitutional a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act that determines which states… June 25, 2013 • MARK SHERMAN
Nation & World IRS also screened liberal groups The IRS has been under fire since last month after admitting it targeted tea party and other conservative groups that… June 24, 2013 • Alan Fram
Nation & World Snowden’s whereabouts unclear leaker not onboard Russian flight to Cuba June 24, 2013 • FERNANDO GONZALEZ
Nation & World Investigators say disability judges are too lax Claims for benefits have increased by 25 percent since 2007, pushing the fund that supports the disability program to the… June 24, 2013 • Stephen Ohlemacher
Nation & World Series of bomb attacks kill at least 42 in Iraq Thousands of Shiite Muslims worshippers gathered Monday at the holy shrine of Imam Abbas in the holy city of Karbala,… June 24, 2013 • Sameer N. Yacoub