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BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's army has declared martial law. The surprise move comes after six months of anti-government demonstrations aimed at ousting the government. The army says in a statement that it's taking the action to "keep peace and order." Earlier this month, Thailand's Constitutional Court removed the prime minister on charges of nepotism in a case that many viewed as politically motivated, but that did not end the demonstrations.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has struck down Oregon's same-sex marriage ban, declaring it unconstitutional. State officials had refused to defend the ban, and the decision has sent jubilant couples rushing to the altar. Some couples in Portland lined up for their licenses more than four hours before the judge released his opinion. Meanwhile, another federal judge has ordered Utah to grant benefits to more than 1,000 gay couples who married in the state before the U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency stay of a ruling overturning Utah's ban.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is threatening a veto of the House version of the defense bill. The more than $600 billion legislation has been shaped by election-year efforts to spare weapons systems and popular programs. The Obama administration says in its current form the bill hampers Pentagon efforts to direct scarce resources to the military.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — African Cardinal Peter Turkson is criticizing Nigeria's government for failing to provide basic protection and security for its people. He says the Islamic militants who kidnapped 276 schoolgirls won't be persuaded by people around the world expressing their dismay with slogans like "Bring Back Our Girls." The Ghanaian cardinal says Nigeria "has to find a way of dealing" with Boko Haram (BOH'-koh hah-RAHM').
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has made a surprise visit to a Little League field this evening. He showed up at a Washington area park, where he shook hands with players and posed for photos with each team. He even tried his hand at pitching. Not all of their kids were as impressed. Some held back, unsure of who Obama was, until their parents led them back onto the field.
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