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Morning Headlines: Wednesday, June 26

Here are the stories we’re reading this morning. What headlines are getting your attention? Texas abortion bill fails to pass by minutes after epic filibuster
Sen. Wendy Davis of Texas filibustered for 11 hours a bill that would have banned abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Sen. Wendy Davis of Texas filibustered for 11 hours a bill that would have banned abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Here are the stories we’re reading this morning. What headlines are getting your attention?

Texas abortion bill fails to pass by minutes after epic filibuster

Democrats hold Kerry's Senate seat with Ed Markey victory

Justices strike down key part of Voting Rights Act

Paula Deen's TV peers react to controversy, await her comments

Wendy Davis’ one-woman quest to block Texas abortion vote

Supreme Court Could Make History on Gay Marriage

With Snowden in Middle, U.S. and Russia Joust

Obama Puts Legacy at Stake With Clean-Air Act

Texas Vote Passing Abortion Bill Rendered Moot

Ahead of visit, Africans feel Obama has not met promises

Dana Milbank: Court guts MLK’s triumph

Washington Post: The umpire's foul call