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Same-Sex Marriage: Who Should Decide?
As the US Supreme Court considers same-sex marriage, Justice Anthony Kennedy is considered the "swing vote." Today, he was the first to ask if the court should wait to assess the impact of sudden change on an age-old institution. We'll hear about a court session with historic implications.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenAs the US Supreme Court considers same-sex marriage, Justice Anthony Kennedy is considered the "swing vote." Today, he was the first to ask if the court should wait to assess the impact of sudden change on an age-old institution. We'll hear about a court session with historic implications.
Also, President Obama and Prime Minister Abe address US-Japanese relations at White House. On today's Talking Point, the President denounces both the violence in Baltimore — and police abuse against people in poverty.
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3 storiesObama, Abe Address Relations at White House
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was at the White House today and joined a news conference with President Obama. Speaking of the World War II enemy now a long-time American ally, the President observed, "We have seen over multiple decades that Japan is a peace-loving country, having absorbed some very difficult lessons from the past.
Read the story7 minSame-Sex Marriage: Who Should Decide?
The first time same-sex marriage was officially recognized was in Holland in 2001. Now, it's permitted in 36 American states and the District of Columbia. Today, the US Supreme Court was asked to overturn bans on the practice in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee — essentially legalizing it for the entire country.
Read the story34 minPolice Brutality and the Baltimore Riots
After last night's rioting, there is tension on the streets of Baltimore — filled with protesters, police and the National Guard.
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