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The Senate goes into its second day of debate on what supporters have titled "the Marriage Protection Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution. The bid to ban same-sex marriage faces stiff opposition, and many Democrats call the debate a waste of the Senate's time.

The House of Representatives approves an $82 billion supplemental spending bill that also seeks to impose new restrictions on state-issued driver's licenses. The package is a compromise worked out with the Senate, which is expected to add its approval next week.

Using her own money, Joi Jones decided to make a difference. She opened her first house for homeless women on Columbus' eastside 7 years ago. Within a few months realized she needed to do more. Joi Jones now has two houses for women struggling with homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness.

Several people around the country explain how the shutdown of the federal government has touched their lives.

The man who fiercely shreds halfpipes openly shed tears on the snow, saying he was proud of his effort. It closed the book on a record-setting Olympic career.

Tuesday's Florida primary is a major focus for Republican presidential hopefuls, who are vying for a big chunk of delegates. And Sen. Hillary Clinton seeks to revive the relevance of a discarded Democratic contest.

The White House plan to help struggling subprime borrowers has an unexpected backlash. It's coming from consumers who say reckless borrowers in trouble should not be rescued. But housing advocates believe subprime borrowers deserve to be helped, because so many were misled by deceptive or fraudulent lenders.

For the first time, the finale of the Eurovision Song Contest is being broadcast live on American television. The cable channel Logo will air Saturday's championship round live at 3 p.m. ET.

Scots are expected to vote to stay in the United Kingdom in next week's referendum, but some nationalists see Brexit as a way to hasten Scottish independence.

Before the Republican National Convention starts Monday, a small group of delegates have to make the rules for it. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with delegate Matt Micheli, a member on the committee.