Gay rights push shifts to Obama after high court show of support
After Supreme Court arguments on same sex marriage and federal benefits, gay rights groups urge President Obama to issue an executive order barring discrimination by federal contractors. They seek action beyond ENDA, arguing federal leverage surpasses stalled congressional efforts.
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Kerry offers outreach to North Korea amid push for disarmament
U S Secretary of State John Kerry said Washington is willing to engage North Korea as long as it takes steps to abandon nuclear programs. He pledged protection of Japan and South Korea while pursuing a peaceful path, and noted ongoing U S defense deployments in the Pacific to deter threat.
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