Since 2008, equal rights for same-sex couples — either through civil unions or gay marriage — has flared in a few of the most contested presidential states. The fight in Colorado has proved especially bitter.

Three men have been arrested ahead of the NATO summit for planning to attack President Obama - prosecutors.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Three protesters arrested on terrorism-related charges ahead of the NATO summit considered targeting U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election headquarters and the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, according to court documents released on Saturday. ...