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TODAY'S NEWS Court sends mixed signals as marriage arguments end The Supreme Court on Wednesday concluded its historic two-day scrutiny of the thorny issue of same-sex marriage, displaying wariness about ruling on the subject even as it appeared possible that the justices will strike down the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Inside the Court during the DOMA arguments The undercurrent of excitement that energized the courtroom audience for the first day of argument in the same-sex marriage cases did not wane on Wednesday, as the justices took up the challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act. For our full coverage of both days of arguments, click here. Alumna's gift means full-ride scholarships to Chicago Law Twenty-two students will get a free ride to the University of Chicago Law School because of a $4 million donation from alumna Debra Cafaro, chairwoman of Ventas Inc. 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