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BY NATHAN BYRNE

Here’s a look at your top news headlines from Newsy.

A U.S. appeals court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional Thursday. CNN reports.

“DOMA — as it’s called — defines marriage as strictly heterosexual. One man, one woman. It denies all sorts of benefits to gay couples, and that’s one reason the court in Boston says it cannot stand.”

The first private spacecraft to dock with the International Space Station splashed down in the Pacific Ocean Thursday morning. Here’s Fox News .

“ … it appears to be mission accomplished for the SpaceX Dragon capsule … If all goes well, they’re going to be retrieving that SpaceX capsule, putting it on a barge and bringing it back for reuse.”

Homes in some state of foreclosure made up 26 percent of all U.S. home sales in the first quarter. CNBC explains.

“ … that is the highest percentage since the third quarter of 2010. It’s an indication that home prices could remain soft for a while.”

New York City’s mayor is taking aim at the Big Apple’s sweet tooth. WCBS has the details.

“The shelf life on sugary sodas could be expiring soon in New York City. Mayor Bloomberg is now set to propose a ban on sugar-filled drinks sold in any ready-to-drink container larger than 16 ounces.”

Stay with Newsy for more multisource video news throughout the day. For Newsy, I’m Nathan Byrne, highlighting the top headlines making you smarter, faster.