The Dutch entrepreneur behind Divorce Hotel, a weekend program for couples looking to end their marriages quickly, wants to introduce the concept to the United States.

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The Divorce Hotel, a True Weekend Getaway

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Wednesday criticized Mitt Romney’s foreign policy stance, particularly when it comes to the presumptive GOP nominee’s statement earlier this year that Russia is the “number one geopolitical foe” of the United States. Read full article > >

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Colin Powell criticizes Romney on foreign policy; says he has ‘no problem’ with gay marriage

Senior Conservative sources say the party’s MPs will be allowed a free vote on legalising marriage for same-sex couples.

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Free gay marriage vote for Tories

Supporters and critics of President Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage agree on one thing: He may not be finished evolving on the subject. Despite his comments that he thinks the matter should be left to the states, many gay rights advocates strongly believe that it must be dealt with nationally — and that Obama is quietly on their side. Conservative critics of the president suspect the same, citing this as one way the president might tack left if reelected. Read full article > >

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On gay marriage, Obama’s critics and supporters alike think he may shift again

It’s not 2004 any more. I’ve been looking at Republican Senate candidates’ Web sites today, and one of the things I was looking for was whether Republicans believe same-sex marriage is still a winner for them. The answer? A solid maybe, but perhaps leaning towards a “no.” Read full article > >

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Jonathan Bernstein: First hint of a GOP surrender on same-sex marriage?

Six couples profiled in the first year of the Vows column look back at two decades of marriage — and divorce.

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20th Anniversary of the Vows Column

On Saturday, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, announced that he had married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan. The announcement was made, of course, on Facebook.

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Bits Blog: Mark Zuckerberg Ties the Knot

The NAACP’s board of directors voted Saturday to endorse same-sex marriage rights – adding the influential voice of the country’s leading black civil rights organization to a debate that has divided the African-American community. Read full article > >

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NAACP endorses same-sex marriage

The highest court in Maryland allows gay couples to divorce, even though same-sex marriage is not yet allowed in that US state.

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Maryland allows same-sex divorce

The boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and his associates tried to quell an uproar incited by an article on a Web site that addressed his opposition to same-sex marriage.

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Pacquiao Faces Criticism Over Stance

A Senate committee plans to vote Wednesday on legislation that would give same-sex partners of federal workers some key benefits, a week after President Obama endorsed marriage for same-sex couples. The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (S. 1910) is scheduled to go before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for a vote. Read full article > >

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Senate panel to vote on extending benefits to same-sex partners of LGBT federal workers

Praises his “courage” for supporting gay marriage.

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Ricky Martin Hosts Obama Fundraiser

At a commencement at the University of North Carolina, the mayor said the state’s rejection of same-sex marriage made it clear “how much more work needs to be done.”

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City Room: Bloomberg Defends Same-Sex Marriage in State That Rejected It

Presumptive US Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney restates his opposition to same-sex marriage, days after President Obama backed it.

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Romney rejects same-sex marriage

Days after President Obama expressed his support for same sex unions, his likely challenger, Mitt Romney, has said marriage should only be between a man and a woman.

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VIDEO: Romney rejects same sex marriage