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President Barack Obama is seen on a monitor in the White House briefing room in Washington, Wednesday. President Barack Obama told an ABC interviewer that he supports gay marriage.

President Obama: Same-Sex Couples Should Be Able To Wed

The president made the declaration in an interview with ABC News.

An employee loads flat trays onto a truck at the U.S. Postal Service processing and distribution center in Merrifield, Va. The USPS, which is projecting a $14.1 billion loss this fiscal year, is discussing restructuring options with potential advisers.

Government Job Cuts Threaten Black Middle Class

Public sector jobs, with their competitive pay and benefits, have long been considered the most secure form of employment in America. But as government shrinks, data show African-American workers are bearing the worst of the cuts.

Obama Affirms Support Of Same-Sex Marriage

In an interview with ABC News, President Barack Obama said, "It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married." NPR's Ken Rudin discusses the president's comments.

The wind begins to freshen as Matt Rutherford sails toward the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, the finish line for his record-breaking solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Western Hemisphere.

Pushing The Limits: Solo-Sailing The Americas

Matt Rutherford spent 10 months alone at sea and set a new record for circumnavigating the Americas. He commanded a 27-foot sailboat nearly 27,000 miles — starting in Annapolis, Md., through the icy Northwest Passage, back south around Cape Horn, and up the Atlantic Ocean to the mid-Atlantic.

Executive Chef Tony DeWalt picks some lettuce from Fauquier Hospital's "culinary healing garden."

Hospital Food So Fresh, Even The Healthy Come To Dine

You won't find cardboard chicken and mushy carrots at the Fauquier Hospital in Virginia, one of a dozen health care facilities dedicated to improving patient experiences beyond their immediate medical needs. In fact, the hospital's cafeteria has become a hang out for senior diners.

Information about CIA operations often leaks quickly, and analysts say this can complicate future efforts.

Bomb Plot: Secrets Didn't Stay Secret For Long

In the post-Sept. 11 world, intelligence operations are discussed much more freely. This was evident once again with the foiled bomb plot in Yemen. Despite the sensitivity of the case, the details have come out quickly.

Mitt Romney speaks at a March 3 rally in Dayton, Ohio, where he told the story of the 1996 disappearance of the daughter of a colleague.

Romney's 1996 Help To Colleague Hits Airwaves Again

Mitt Romney's superPAC is spending upward of $4 million on TV ads in nine key swing states in its first major media buy of the general election. One ad emphasizes Romney's compassion and generosity. But some say it may overstate the importance of his actions in helping a colleague's daughter.

Andrew Sullivan On Obama's Support Of Gay Marriage

Audie Cornish gets reaction to President Obama's stance on same-sex marriage from Andrew Sullivan, blogger for The Daily Beast.

Paul Thorn's new, all-covers album is called <em>What the Hell Is Goin' On?</em>

Paul Thorn: Music From The Margins

A former boxer and factory worker, Thorn says his music has always focused on "people of meager means." His newest album, a collection of covers by a motley selection of songwriters, is no different.

President Obama was on a TV monitor at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, a key historic site of the gay-rights movement.

Obama Gambles On Gay Marriage

The president and his re-election team are clearly wagering that his support for same-sex marriage will attract more voters than it repels — and allow him to make the choice between himself and Mitt Romney even sharper.

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