MONTGOMERY, Ala.MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are close to abolishing judge-signed marriage licenses as some conservative probate judges in the state continue to object to same-sex marriage.

LOS ANGELES — You have to figure "bride" and "groom" are out. So, what will the California marriage license look like in the new era of same-sex marriages? Will it list "Partner A" and "Partner B"?