Same-sex marriage supporters rejoice outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday after the U.S Supreme Court handed down a ruling regarding same-sex marriage. The high court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry in all 50 states. read more
The United States joined 21 other countries in legalizing gay marriage, including Argentina, Brazil and Ireland. In 1996, former President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) into law, thus banning federal recognition of same-sex marriage. read more