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8 Things To Know This AM — Jun 23 2014

The Obama administration recently announced that same-sex couples will be eligible for additional federal benefits, regardless of individual state laws. Happy Pride Month, indeed! (TIME)
On that note, The Presbyterian Church of Detroit just voted at the General Assembly to replace its current constitution’s definition of marriage with a new one. (The Atlantic)
Today, one in five people in their early 20s and 30s are moving back into their childhood homes. Not surprising, considering the average student has a crippling debt of $20,000. (New York Times)
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Former 30 Rock star, Tracy Morgan, has been released from his New Jersey hospital for some much-needed time in a rehabilitation center since a serious car accident earlier this month. (Variety)
Meanwhile, Ardie Fuqua, a fellow comedian who was also in Morgan's accident, is still in critical condition. Luckily, a crowd-funding campaign has been set up to aid his recovery. (Go Fund Me)
An amendment has been passed by the U.S. government to cut funding for NSA searches. Whether that means its whole spy-game operations are over is still up for debate. (Gizmodo)
USA's Olympic medal-winning goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested over the weekend for two counts of domestic violence. (FOX)
Finally, Pixar is coming out with its first-ever female-led movie starring Amy Poehler. Inside Out will be the animation company's first film to not feature a princess. (Vulture)
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