Holder Announces Broad Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages

The federal government will recognize same-sex marriages valid in the place they were performed. Attorney General Formalizes “Broad” Federal Recognition Of Same-Sex Couples’ Marriages — by Chris Geidner State Department Supports Jesse Jackson’s Offer To Help Kenneth Bae — by Rosie Gray Nevada State Officials Stop Defending Same-Sex Marriage Ban In Appeal — by Chris Geidner WHAT'S MAKING HEADLINES... • Labor Department Officials Block Reporter From Questioning Tom Perez • Seven LGBT Rights Activists Protest In Russia Without Getting Arrested • White House Celebrates NFL Hopeful Michael Sam’s Coming Out IN OTHER NEWS... • Bob Costas Is Replaced By Matt Lauer After Infection Spreads To Other Eye • Police Detain Man Dressed As A "Tactical Banana" While Carrying An AK-47 • LGBT Skiers And Snowboarders Club Throws Snowballs At Giant Banner Of Putin’s Face • Check Out This Crazy Photo From The Raucous Protest Site At The Sochi Olympics PICTURE THIS... President Obama speaks Tuesday morning while French President François Hollande, who is in the U.S. for a state visit, looks on. @petesouza / Instagram Get more stories on BuzzFeed What's hot on BuzzFeed? This BuzzFeed email was sent to dwyld.kwu.yq4b5l8av2dw7@blogger.com | Unsubscribe Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up to get BuzzFeed in your inbox BuzzFeed, Inc. 200 Fifth Ave, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010