Gay Marriage Stand Won’t Cost Ohio GOP Senator His Seat

Citing his college-age son, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman became the first Republican senator to back marriage equality. When Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced his decision to support marriage equality in March of 2013, he explained that his change of heart on the issue came after learning that his college-age son, Will, is gay.

Military Appreciation Day at Laurel Bay

Blakely Williams, President and CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce -- which sponsored Military Appreciation Day at Laurel Bay on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 -- talks about the many activities and events at the festival. Follow two recruits to the end of their journey to earn the title United States Marine: Joshua Hickman, Marion, Ohio; and Muhammed Pabon, Philadelphia, Pa.

The Latest: Erdogan: Syria action against IS, Kurdish group

Turkey's state-run news agency says that police teams have mounted simultaneous raids at multiple locations in Istanbul to detain several suspected members of the Islamic State group. The Anadolu Agency reports the operations took place early on Wednesday in two Istanbul districts and were coordinated by a helicopter flying overhead.

Psychology Around the Net: August 20, 2016

According to Amy Kipp, a couples and family therapist in San Antonio, "Working through the ups and downs of a big project helps you hone your communication skills [] The sense of accomplishment and teamwork that results from a challenging shared experience strengthens a couple's bond. Thus, it seems working on this project is a way to strengthen our relationship.

Names and faces

In this April 18, 2015 file photo, actor Anton Yelchin attends the Tribeca Film Festival world premiere of "The Driftless Area" in New York. a The parents of Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the makers of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, a sport utility vehicle that was under recall when one crushed and killed the 27-year-old.

Donald Trump complains on Twitter that debates with Hillary Clinton clashes with NFL

'They're dead, they're dead, I was right there': How terrified friend of 'jilted shooter' called her grandmother from closet as he roamed party with his AR-15 picking off his ex-girlfriend and two pals Was the hot air balloon that crashed and killed 16 overloaded? Eyewitness says he saw the balloon was struggling to stay afloat and that 'something wasn't right' The Donald is rescued after getting stuck in an elevator during Colorado campaign visit - on the same day he accused the local fire marshal of being 'pro-Hillary' EXCLUSIVE: Seattle house party shooter 'called pal in tears after murdering ex-girlfriend and asked how he should kill himself' 'Monstrous nest of child molesters': New lawsuit alleges ex-student was sexually abused and given drugs at boarding school for young boys Panic as 77 passengers and crew evacuated from a ferry in Marseille after 'explosion' heard 24 hours after ... (more)

California governor denies parole for Manson follower

FILE - In this April 14, 2016 file photo, former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten confers with her attorney Rich Pfeiffer, not shown, during a break from her hearing before the California Board of Parole Hearings at t... Leslie Van Houten, the youngest member of the Manson "family" to take part in a series of gruesome California murders in 1969, has been denied freedom again - her past overshadowing her decades as a model prisoner. Leslie Van Houten, the youngest member of the Manson "family" to take part in a series of gruesome California murders in 1969, has been denied freedom again - her past overshadowing her decades as a model prisoner.

‘Went down fighting’: Slain deputy to be laid to rest

Leslie Van Houten, the youngest member of the Manson "family" to take part in a series of gruesome California murders in 1969, has been denied freedom again - her past overshadowing her decades as a model prisoner. Leslie Van Houten, the youngest member of the Manson "family" to take part in a series of gruesome California murders in 1969, has been denied freedom again - her past overshadowing her decades as a model prisoner.