(CNN) -- New Jersey will become the second state to forbid gay conversion therapy for minors when Gov. Chris Christie signs legislation into law Monday banning the highly controversial practice, CNN has learned.

A woman will be president in her lifetime, first lady Michelle Obama speculated in an interview this week, though she wouldn't offer a prediction on whether that woman would be Hillary Clinton.

So far, 16 women have come forward to say that San Diego Mayor Bob Filner acted inappropriately, with accusations ranging from one woman's claim that the mayor gave her "tush a pat," to another woman's assertion that he "put in me what I guess now is the famous headlock."

At 24 Clarence Aaron was sentenced to three life terms for his role in a cocaine deal, even though it was his first criminal offense and he was not the buyer, seller or supplier of the drugs. Of all those convicted in the case, Aaron received the stiffest sentence.
 

(CNN) -- A state fair's response to the uproar over a rodeo clown's mockery of President Obama is creating an uproar of its own.

(CNN) -- In an apparent effort to clarify comments made last spring by President Barack Obama on pursuing military sexual assault convictions, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has given required reading to every military officer and enlisted member of the Defense Department.

(CNN) -- As new voter ID laws take effect in states across the country - to the objections of civil rights leaders and Democrats - GOP Sen. Rand Paul says he doesn't see evidence African-Americans are facing obstacles casting ballots.

Hannah Anderson did what any teenage girl would do after a life-changing ordeal: she discussed it with peers online. The 16-year-old fielded anonymous questions on the website ask.fm, where she shared details about her abduction by the man she knew as Uncle Jim, James DiMaggio.

The Republican National Committee is rolling out a "Rising Stars" initiative this week in Boston in an attempt to show it has diverse array of talent

Cory Booker already had a national identity before he decided to run for senator. The media-savvy, tweet-happy mayor from Newark -- who easily won the New Jersey Democratic primary for Senate Tuesday -- has been known for his man-of-the-people streak, charismatic presence and social media intensity, or as some say, fixation.