The United States says Afghan troops can handle the intensified violence
A trio of cases argues for exemptions to LGBT nondiscrimination laws
Texas center says it will keep serving women after state cancels contract
Britain extends civil partnerships to heterosexual couples
The ABC sitcom returns with less of everything that made it popular with viewers
Scientists create healthy mouse babies from same-sex parents
Sen. Elizabeth Warren answers insult with injury
Funds in 529 education plans reach all-time high
Washington joins states that ban the practice over racial bias concerns
Plus, millions of dollars committed to assist Iraqi Christians with post-ISIS recovery
