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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appears to be heading toward making what could be a landmark decision on same-sex marriage. It's agreed to hear arguments in April on conflicting lower court rulings. Proponents of same-sex marriage said they expect the court to settle the matter once and for all with a decision that invalidates state provisions that define marriage as between a man and a woman. All but 14 states now allow same-sex couples to wed.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is warning that countries reacting to a fear of terrorism in Europe shouldn't overreact by stripping privacy protections. Obama made the comment during a news conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, who favors more government access to online information.
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Violence in West Africa during protests against the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo has turned deadly. An official in Niger (nee-ZHEHR') says at least four people have been killed and dozens wounded in the town of Zinder. A French cultural center and two churches were burned. The dead include a security officer. An attack at the satirical weekly last week left 12 people dead.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA have calculated that 2014 was the hottest year the world has had in 135 years of record-keeping. Other experts in the Japan and the U.S. had previously found the same measurements. It's the third time in a decade that the globe's temperature set new heat levels. NOAA also said last month was the hottest December on record.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oprah Winfrey and other cast members of the movie "Selma" have joined President Barack Obama and the first lady for a special screening at the White House. The film covers the campaign leading to the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, that led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. There has been social media criticism of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences because the film didn't receive acting or directorial Oscar nominations. It was nominated for best picture and best original song.
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