German lawmakers vote to legalize same-sex marriages

In a landmark decision, German lawmakers passed legislation Friday to legalize same-sex marriages , CNN reported.

The bill that passed in the Bundestag will allow same-sex couples to marry and jointly adopt children. The bill is likely to pass when it reaches the Bundesrat -- Germany’s upper legislative house -- next week, CNN reported.

When the bill is signed into law, Germany will become one of more than 20 countries that have legalized same-sex marriages.

A recent YouGov poll revealed that two-thirds of Germans favored legalizing same-sex marriages, CNN reported.

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Georgia honors women in uniform amid debate over their roles in combat

Females in uniform like Amy Stevens are being recognized in Atlanta parade, history exhibit and Georgia hall of fame before Veterans Day as combat roles for women are debated.

UPS warns of delivery delays after its plane crash at Louisville hub

The disruption of operations at UPS’ largest hub continues to have some effects, while an investigation and recovery operation continue at the Louisville crash site.

Louisville plane crash response in ‘recovery mode,’ UPS operations disrupted

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