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Gabby Petito Story Boosted by Social Media, True-Crime Craze
The disappearance and almost-certain death of Gabby Petito and the police hunt for her boyfriend have generated a whirlwind online, with a several armchair detectives and others sharing tips and theories by via TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
Celebrating National Dog Week with Insta's Sexiest Men and Their Dogs
Gus Kenworthy made headlines last month for his partnership with Autotrader and Adopt-a-Pet.com. But you don't need to be a former Olympic athlete to show off your four-legged friend for National Dog Week.
President Biden Honors the 10th Anniversary of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal
The president made a plea for the country to honor LGBTQ service members discharged under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy by passing the Equality Act.
Watch: After Christian Author Comes Out as Gay, he Thanks Wife for Support
Last summer, Matthew Paul Turner, a New York Times best-selling Christian children's book author, announced he was gay and ending his 15-year marriage.
Watch: Viral Video Shows 'Horrifying' Hate Speech from Florida High Schoolers
A viral video shows a group of high schoolers hurling anti-LGTBQ+ slurs during a rally against the school's GSA. Witnesses described the moment as "shocking" and "horrifying."
Move Over, Shang-Chi: 9 Real-Life LGBTQ+ Asian American Superheroes
Palm strikes and ax kicks aren't necessary for these nine LGBTQ+ Asian Americans, whose real-life presence offers representation and inspiration for the next generation of queer youth.
US Panel Backs Boosters Only for Elderly and High-Risk
Dealing the White House a stinging setback, a government advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots across the board.
Ex-House Speaker Settles Child Sexual Abuse Payments Suit
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and a man who accused him of child sexual abuse reached a tentative out-of-court settlement Wednesday over Hastert's refusal to pay the man $1.8 million
Justice Department Reviewing Policies on Transgender Inmates
The Justice Department is reviewing its policies on housing transgender inmates in the federal prison system after protections for transgender prisoners were rolled back in the Trump administration, The Associated Press has learned.
Polis, 1st Openly Gay Governor Elected, Marries in Colorado
Colorado's Jared Polis, who became the first openly gay man in the United States to be elected governor in 2018, has married his longtime partner and first gentleman Marlon Reis, a writer and animal welfare advocate.
Emails Reveal Conflict Over Missouri LGBTQ History Exhibit
Missouri State Museum employees tried to defend an LGBTQ history exhibit to state officials before it was removed from the state Capitol after being displayed only four days, according to emails between museum and state officials.
After Years of Mocking AIDS Deaths, Conservative Talk Show Host Dies of Covid
A conservative radio host and pastor in Colorado has become the latest vocal opponent of COVID-19 precautions to die of the virus. He also made a name for himself by mocking people who died of AIDS.
Federal Govt Launches Civil Rights Probe of Georgia Prisons
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced a statewide civil rights investigation into Georgia prisons.
Who's Covered by a Vaccine Mandate? A Quick Guide to America's Patchwork of Shot Requirements
A law professor examines the new vaccine requirements for more than 100 million U.S. workers.
Could Texas Abortion Ban Strategy be Double-Edged Sword?
The unusual legal strategy used to ban most abortions in Texas is already increasingly being employed in Republican-led states to target pornography, LGBT rights and other hot-button cultural issues.
The Unicorn Is Real: Defying the Myth of Bisexuality
"I have dogs and cats, so maybe that sets me up for bisexuality very well," jokes Margaret Cho. Our attitudes about where the "B" fits in LGBTQ is a hot topic in the queer community and beyond.
FBI Releases Newly Declassified Record on Sept. 11 Attacks
A declassified FBI document details contacts the 9/11 attackers had with Saudi associates in the United States, but does not provide proof that senior kingdom officials were complicit.
Americans Less Positive about Civil Liberties: AP-NORC Poll
Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, Americans were reasonably positive about the state of their rights and liberties. Today, after 20 years, not as much.
U.S. Marks 20 Years Since 9/11, in Shadow of Afghan War's End
Twenty years ago, the 11th of September dawned as just a date. By midnight, it was 9/11, the staggering starting point for a new era of terror, war, politics, patriotism and tragedy.
Biden Marks 9/11 Anniversary with Tribute, Call for Unity
President Joe Biden is making an appeal for the nation to reclaim the spirit of cooperation that sprang up in the days following the 9/11 terror attacks.