Massachusetts marriage a key milestone but only the beginning
AG Kathleen Kane did not defend law
In ruling, judge writes 'legal uncertainties and lost rights' require state to recognize unions
13 fed'l courts have ruled against marriage bans following DOMA decision
Justices may not make decision on lawsuit before the year's end
Reversals in same day as legal challenges seeking marriage equality continue
Decision clears way for ruling; NOM vows to take issue up to the Supreme Court
Ruling to take effect on Friday, pending an appeal
Controversial judicial nominee says he'd no longer support constitutional ban on gay nuptials
One of three judges skeptical of procreation argument
