Jonathan Moormann
Latest
Md. Governor to Sign Same-Sex Marriage Bill Thursday
Gov. Martin O'Malley says he will sign Maryland's same-sex marriage bill into law on Thursday, reversing the stance on traditional marriage he has held for most of his political career.
Syria Passes New Constitution, Bars Non-Muslims From Presidency
Syria's new constitution may have passed a referendum on Sunday, but Christians are protesting the inclusion of an article that would prevent a non-Muslim from being the country's president.
Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox Catcher, to Retire
Red Sox catcher and captain Jason Varitek will announce his retirement Thursday, according to reports by the Boston Globe.
Wash. Considers Law Mandating Abortion Coverage
A bill has made it through Washington's House and is now being considered in its Senate that would require almost all health plans under the state's jurisdiction to offer coverage for abortions. The bill provides conscience clauses to protect religious organizations, however the exemptions are inadequate, according to critics.
Lucy Lawless Arrested in Greenpeace Protest
Actress Lucy Lawless was arrested Monday along with six other Greenpeace activists after spending four days atop an oil drilling ship in New Zealand.
Ohio School Shooting Leaves 1 Student Dead, 4 Injured (VIDEO)
Chardon High School in the Cleveland suburb of Chardon, Ohio was put on lockdown this morning as a school shooting was reported at about 7:30 a.m. that resulted in at least one death and four injuries among the student body. A suspect has also been apprehended.
Has the Jeremy Lin Coverage Been Unfair?
Since Chinese-American Jeremy Lin burst on to the NBA landscape at the beginning of February, the media world has been abuzz over the new star – sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
Bill Maher Donates $1 Million to Obama Super PAC
Comedian and outspoken liberal Bill Maher has thrown $1 million of support behind the super PAC affiliated with President Barack Obama, Priorities USA Action.
Ryan Braun Wins Appeal of Drug Suspension
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and National League MVP Ryan Braun had his 50-game suspension for illegal drug use lifted Thursday, the first time a player has succeeded in challenging a drug-related penalty in a grievance.
Jeremy Lin Media Guidelines Issued by Asian-American Journalists
While NBA teams are still struggling to find a way to cover Jeremy Lin on the court, the Asian-American Journalists Association has released rules for covering Jeremy Lin in the news, amid incidents deemed racially insensitive.