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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than 40 same-sex couples have been married this morning on the steps outside City Hall in Orlando, Florida. The state's ban on same-sex marriage ended at midnight -- and court clerks in some counties wasted no time, issuing marriage licenses and performing weddings in the early morning hours.
WASHINGTON (AP) —Jeb Bush is forming a political action committee as he moves closer to a prospective White House bid. The former Florida governor announced the move today in a video on Facebook. Bush telegraphed the formation of a PAC last month when he announced plans to actively explore a 2016 presidential bid. The son and brother of former presidents is emerging as a Republican establishment favorite, although many conservatives are skeptical. Several potential Republican presidential candidates have already formed similar PACs.
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the two Republicans who are challenging John Boehner (BAY'-nur) today in his bid for re-election as speaker of the House says he's hoping to force the leadership contest past one ballot, so there can be a serious discussion about change. The two GOP House members, who have tea party support, say the current high command isn't conservative enough. One of them, Ted Yoho of Florida, tells CNN that the choice is between "the status quo" and "a new direction for the Republican party."
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge in St. Louis is considering whether to extend an order requiring police in the state to give protesters a warning -- and a reasonable chance to disperse -- before using tear gas. The judge granted the temporary injunction last month as part of a lawsuit brought by several people who have demonstrated at area protests over the August killing of Michael Brown.
PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia (AP) — The bodies of two more victims of the AirAsia crash near Indonesia have been found, bringing the total to 39. There are concerns that it will become harder to find the remaining victims. Strong currents are already forcing Indonesia to expand the search area, as rough seas and bad weather make it harder to reach what are believed to be chunks of the plane on the ocean floor.
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