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Kentucky Gay Marriage Ruling Looks to Precedents
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled Kentucky must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states, pointing not only to recent decisions that have struck down bans in other states but also to older rulings on a person's right to marry.
Reward Offered in Golden Eagle Shooting Near Pryor
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials are offering a $1,000 reward for information on the shooting of a golden eagle on the Crow Indian Reservation in southeastern Montana.
Bank Sale Means Branch Closures, Layoffs
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — First Interstate Bank's proposed purchase of Helena-based Mountain West Bank is expected to result in some branch closures and layoffs.
State Auditor’s Office Conducting Internal Audit
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The state Auditor's Office is undertaking an internal audit after learning a former employee was charged with defrauding a federally funded low-incoming housing organization in Billings.
Senate to Clear Bill Ending Military Pension Cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is on track to clear a bill to reverse cuts to military pensions enacted just two months ago.
Missoula County Seeks Ruling on DOJ Investigation
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Missoula County attorney is asking a federal judge to decide if the U.S. Department of Justice has the authority to investigate his office.
Man Awaiting Sentencing Faces Charges in Stabbing
KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — Flathead County officials have identified the suspect in a weekend stabbing in Evergreen as a man who is awaiting sentencing in a drug case.
Deputy Demoted After Filing to Run For Sheriff
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A northeastern Montana sheriff has demoted his deputy less than a month after the deputy became a candidate for sheriff.
House Takes Step Toward Ban on In-Flight Calls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress, some of the nation's most frequent flyers, don't want to allow airline passengers to make cellphone calls in-flight and they're doing something about it.
Child Injured After Bus Slides Off Road
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A school bus carrying three children slid off a snowy road west of Great Falls, causing one child to suffer minor injuries.
Detroit: Bankruptcy Plan Will Be Filed Next Week
DETROIT (AP) — The city of Detroit says it will file a plan to emerge from bankruptcy next week, just days before a March 1 deadline.
First lady: Gay Football Player is ‘Inspiration’
You're an inspiration to all of us, @MikeSamFootball. We couldn't be prouder of your courage both on and off the field. -mo
— FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) February 10, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says a gay University of Missouri football player is "an inspiration to all of us."