Virginia Judge Strikes Down Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Ban violates the right to due process and equal protection of the law, court finds
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10 Most Shiver-Inducing Photos Of The Never-Ending Winter
This winter is making Frozen look more like a Werner Herzog documentary. The scenes of ice castles, frozen houses and finger-numbing blizzards in the blockbuster Disney movie are getting a little too real, as another storm …
Death of Man On Boston Airport Tarmac Ruled an Accident
Reversing truck causes fatality
The Last Moments of a Manhunt
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Sean Murphy captured suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s final minutes on the run
R.I. Town Recall Over Gun Rights Rejected
Concealed weapons permits were at the center of a push to remove four of the five presiding town council members in Exeter
TIME Explains: Biofuels
Biofuel is the largest source of alternative energy in America, and it’s growth has no signs of slowing down.
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Texas Justice Goes Soft
Once known for its harsh approach to criminal justice, the state is creating new avenues to reform–and exonerations
Ice Storm Kills Four, Knocks Out Power for 220,000
The Dallas marathon, previously scheduled for Saturday, has also been cancelled due to the severe weather
Top 10 U.S. News Stories
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Interactive Map: The Decline and Return of Crude Oil in the U.S.
After 20 years of nearly continuous decline, domestic production of crude oil began to rise dramatically in 2008. The following map visualizes each state’s contribution to the national total, which amounted to 2.37 billion …
TIME Explains: Energy Efficiency
The United Sates is currently undergoing an energy revolution. Just about every part of the its economy has become more efficient.
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Shoppers Share Black Friday Madness on Instagram
After dealing with long lines and battling for the best sales, shoppers document Black Friday successes
#TIMECritters: Wildlife in Your Backyard
TIME readers share the best images of the creatures they see outside their windows