A Catholic high school has fired an openly gay teacher after applying for a marriage license in his home state of New Jersey, a decision that “contradicts the terms of his teaching contract.” read story

Ed Gillespie, who served as a senior adviser in the Bush White House, is weighing a Senate bid in Virginia. read story

The sign sparked an outcry Sunday afternoon after a picture of the message board outside a Belton, Misso., Sonic restaurant started circulating on twitter. read story

Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner was sentenced to three years probation Monday after pleading guilty to criminal charges in October. read story