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Illinois church leaders voice support for gay marriage

More than 250 Illinois clergy members have endorsed a gay marriage bill that could come up for a vote in early January.

Maine's gay couples wed at midnight Saturday

Maine's same-sex marriage laws have gone into effect, as the state has begun issuing marriage licences.

Gay marriage around the world (PHOTOS)

Nancy Monahan, right, a retired Coast Guard petty officer, shares a laugh with her wife, Deb Needham, after their wedding at City Hall on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. December 9th was the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state.

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