美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-23

A federal judge has struck down Oregon's ban on same-sex marriage, saying it's unconstitutional. Oregon refused to defend the ban, and state officials say they're prepared to carry out same-sex marriages almost immediately. Following Eric Holder's an

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-21

1. Forces loyal to a rogue Libya general attacked the country's parliament on Sunday, expanding his push to target Islamic extremists. 20 lawmakers and other officials were reportedly detained but no word of any casualties. 2. Flood-waters have trigg

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-22

1. ATT says it will buy the Direct TV for 48 billion dollars in cash and stock. ATT says the deal will give it the ability to deliver premium content to multiple points, including smart phones, tablets, TV and laptops. 2. Same-sex marriages could beg

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-27

1. The House passed legislation to end the National Security Agencys bulk collection of American phone records Thursday. This is the first legislative response to the disclosures by former NSA contractor, Edward Snowden. Though some are saying the co

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-24

1. A group of retired NFL players have filed a lawsuit saying the league illegally supplied them with risky painkillers. They said the drugs numbed their injuries and led to medical complications. The 8 named plaintiffs include hall of fame Defensive

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-30

President Barack Obama led a Memorial Day rememberance at Arlington National Cemetery just hours after returning from an unannouced trip to visit U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The president paid tribute to those lost in battle and laid a wreath at the

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-29

1. Pope Francis visited some of Jerusalems holiest sites, including the Western Wall and the Dome of Rock. The Pope is on a 3-day pilgrimage through the region. 2. President Obama left Afghanistan after visiting US troops there. He is expected to fil

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-28

1. President Barack Obama paid a quick visit to Afghanistan this Memorial Day Weekend. Air Force One 1 touched down a Bagram Air Force Base under cover of darkness. He told commanders that he'll announce the post 2014 troop level soon. 2. Police in S

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-31

1. Pope Francis says he will meet with sex abuse victims at the Vatican soon. The Pope also declared zero tolerance for any clergy members that abuse children. 2. Three men remain missing after a massive 3-mile long mudslide in Colorado. Officials sa

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-25

Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell won the Kentucky Republican primary. He's facing Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes in what's expected to be a very expensive general election. The House could vote today on a bill that would give the Veterans Aff

美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-05-26

1. At least 70 people have been arrested in the NYC area as part of a sweeping investigation into the anonymous trading of child porn over the Internet. A police officer, a paramedic, a rabbi, a nurse and a boy scout leader were among those rounded u