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Same-sex marriage was once a deeply divisive issue. Now, polls show over 70 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, and Congress is set to move forward with The Respect for Marriage Act.

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After Republicans won big in Florida, Democrats and the groups that organize for them are reckoning with what went so red in the country's largest swing state.

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Democrats had better than expected midterm elections in 2022, partly because of their ability to draw votes from rural areas. These voters could create new battlegrounds in 2024.

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Voters in several cities approved ballot measures to cap rents, part of a larger resurgence of rent control. Economists warn that such caps can actually reduce affordable housing overall.

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Pablo Eisenberg, a loud and influential voice in the nonprofit sector who spoke widely and bluntly about his belief that philanthropy often benefits the wealthy more than the needy, died at age 90.

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An NPR analysis finds that over the past two years, state lawmakers introduced more than 300 bills targeting trans people. Most of this legislation, 86%, takes aim at the rights of trans youth.

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Beyond These Walls, a trans-led group out of the Pacific Northwest, provides reentry services for LGBTQ individuals leaving prison.

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A power outage at a Houston water plant caused low water pressure across the city. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said he believes the water is safe, but is waiting on confirmation from the state.

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Police removed NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. from an aircraft before takeoff at Miami International Airport after officials said he failed to respond to requests to buckle his seatbelt.

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Online searches for the word 'gaslighting' on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before, leading the reference publishing company to name it the word of the year.

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Hundreds of thousands of people marched in Mexico's capital Sunday to support President Manuel López Obrador and his proposals to reform the country's electoral authority.

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The crash left parts of Montgomery County without power on Sunday evening. Hours later, the passengers remained stuck 100 feet in the sky, as officials prepared to rescue them.

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There has been no immediate word of any casualties. Al-Shabab said its fighters attacked the hotel Villa Rose, which has a restaurant popular with government and security officials.

Over 50 million birds have already been killed nationwide as a result of this year's massive outbreak of the disease, which shows no signs of stopping.

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Another 100 U.S. flights were cancelled altogether, according to tracker, FlightAware.

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President Bajram Begaj recognized Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, for her musical talents and contribution to spreading international awareness of Albania.

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Police believe the victims range in age between 15 and 21 years old. The shooting took place steps from the city's Atlantic Station shopping district, which has struggled with crime.

A long-distance video lesson from Mom also offered a chance to write the recipe down. Cold weather and a marble slab work best to cool this homemade confection, which has helped the family bond.

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Friends, family and co-workers clamor for the quirky, pistachio-flavored pudding cookie treats that come out looking green.

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Parents, kids, aunts and a cousin gather on Black Friday to make a big batch to mail around the country. It's shared far and wide at Christmastime and was featured on a bike ride across Iowa.

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