Advocates and protesters demonstrated outside the Supreme Court Tuesday as same-sex marriage enters the docket. Key justice Anthony Kennedy did not tip his hand in arguments, but his record could indicate an encouraging outcome for gay and lesbian couples.

 

First lady Michelle Obama joined Akie Abe, the first wife of prime mister Shinzo Abe to promote international education. The Obama's are hosting the Abe's at the White House Tuesday evening for an official state dinner.

 

And a daredevil in France dubbed Spierdam climbed a 689-foot tall tower in Paris Tuesday as an act of solidarity with the victims of the Nepal quake. Alain Robert carried a Nepalis flag during his climb up the skyscraper.

 

Emily Roseman, The Associated Press with AP News Minute.