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Obama win clears health law hurdle, challenges remain – Reuters

Obama win clears health law hurdle, challenges remain – Reuters

Economic Times Obama win clears health law hurdle, challenges remainReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama's re-election eliminates the possibility of a wholesale repeal of his signature healthcare reform law, but…

Maryland approves same-sex marriage law – Washington Post

Maryland approves same-sex marriage law – Washington Post

KPLU News for Seattle and the Northwest Maryland approves same-sex marriage lawWashington PostVoters in Maryland narrowly upheld the state's same-sex marriage law, a historic victory for the national gay-rights movement…

3 strikes law reformed, fewer harsh sentences – San Jose Mercury News

3 strikes law reformed, fewer harsh sentences – San Jose Mercury News

San Francisco Chronicle 3 strikes law reformed, fewer harsh sentencesSan Jose Mercury NewsLOS ANGELES—California voters reined in the nation's harshest three strikes law Tuesday with the passage of a ballot…

After car booster seat laws, child deaths fell – Fox News

After car booster seat laws, child deaths fellFox NewsU.S. states with laws requiring kids to ride in car booster seats have had fewer child deaths in accidents, especially among 6-…

Nanny Charged in Fatal Stabbings Resented Her Employers, Law Enforcement … – New York Times

Nanny Charged in Fatal Stabbings Resented Her Employers, Law Enforcement …New York TimesThe nanny charged with stabbing to death two children she cared for on the Upper West Side of…

Gas Station Generator Law Pits Irate Voters, Legislators Against Industry – Huffington Post

Gas Station Generator Law Pits Irate Voters, Legislators Against IndustryHuffington PostWith motorists in areas ravaged by Hurricane Sandy still struggling to find gasoline, lawmakers in New York and New Jersey…

In Case of a Recount, a Long Wait for Ohio – New York Times

In Case of a Recount, a Long Wait for Ohio – New York Times

New York Times In Case of a Recount, a Long Wait for OhioNew York TimesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Election Day in Ohio is Tuesday, as in every other state in the…

Ohio owners sue state over new exotic animal law – San Francisco Chronicle

Ohio owners sue state over new exotic animal law – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle Ohio owners sue state over new exotic animal lawSan Francisco ChronicleCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Four owners of exotic animals in Ohio are suing the state's agriculture department…

Is Lying on Twitter a Crime? – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Is Lying on Twitter a Crime? – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Wall Street Journal (blog) Is Lying on Twitter a Crime?Wall Street Journal (blog)In this story in Monday's Wall Street Journal, we take a look at whether prosecutors can charge people…

Arizona Law Criminalizing Abortions Raises Roe v. Wade Argument – Businessweek

Arizona Law Criminalizing Abortions Raises Roe v. Wade Argument – Businessweek

AZFamily Arizona Law Criminalizing Abortions Raises Roe v. Wade ArgumentBusinessweekThe Arizona law should be struck down because Roe v. Wade allows women to abort pregnancies before fetuses can survive outside…