First Word: Huge day for gay Americans

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Gay rights supporters across the country had reason to celebrate Wednesday after the Supreme Court’s ruling to eliminate the Defense of Marriage Act.

The legislation, signed into law 17 years ago by President Bill Clinton, prohibited those in same-sex marriages from receiving federal protections including disability, housing, and Social Security benefits. In a 5-4 vote, Justice Anthony Kennedy and the four liberal justices on the Supreme Court ruled in favor of 84-year-old plaintiff Edie Windsor, by declaring DOMA unconstitutional. That decision clears the way for legally married same-sex couples to receive full federal benefits.

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSAbdul El-Sayed tries to woo MAHA voters as Democrats seek inroads with RFK’s supporters

FOR SUBSCRIBERSKratom-like substances are popping up in a typically benign supplement

FOR SUBSCRIBERSGOP super PAC increases its spending for Sen. Jon Husted in tough Ohio race

FOR SUBSCRIBERSRecords reveal tumultuous marriage between slain New York Times executive and wife

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSAt MAHA summit, industry CEOs the movement once vilified take the stage

FOR SUBSCRIBERSThis Paralympian has two goals: Win medals and give away $500,000 to her teammates

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The high court also paved the way for  gay marriage to resume in California, essentially turning away Prop 8 defenders, on the grounds that they did not have the legal standing to appeal an earlier ruling.

Tonight, we’ll bring you all the reaction and analysis from Wednesday’s landmark SCOTUS decisions. Tune in at 10 pm ET.

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