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No Deal: Auto Workers Strike Against GM in Contract Dispute
More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike.
Watch: Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas Comes Out as HIV-Positive
Ten years ago, Gareth Thomas, a star rugby players who hails from Wales, made international headlines when he came out as gay. Now Thomas has come out again - as HIV-positive.
Democrats Discussed 'Medicare for All' at Debate, But What About 'Healthy Food for All'?
The 10 Democrats who took the debate stage on Sept. 12 discussed many critical issues, from health care and climate change. But one important topic they didn't discuss was access to healthy food.
London Fashion Week: Extravaganza Kicks Off with Gala Shows
High heels, skinny jeans and dragon-themed jackets have descended on London with Friday's start of Fashion Week.
California Woman Sickened by Mercury-Bearing Skin Cream
A California woman is hospitalized in a semi-comatose state after using a skin cream from Mexico that was laced with toxic methylmercury.
Activists Block Main Entrance to Frankfurt Auto Show
Activists blocked the main entrance to the Frankfurt Motor Show on Sunday in a protest against what they call the "climate and environment destroyers" produced by the auto industry.
Snctm Debuts Infamous Masquerade Party at Art Basel Miami Beach in December
Snctm introduces its first-ever Masquerade party in Miami, expanding the members-only erotic brand's reach during premier art exhibit festival Art Basel Miami Beach, December 6th.
U.S. Opens Probe into Nissan Rogue Automatic Emergency Braking
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking on the Nissan Rogue can turn on for no apparent reason.
More Than Half of Americans Want 'Second Breakfast' Officially Recognzied
Ever treated yourself to breakfast in the morning and then a few hours later thought, "I think I'll have breakfast again?" It's more common than you think.
Lodi Winery Apologizes for, Changes Policy on Denying Gay Weddings
The Viaggio Estate and Winery, a popular Lodi, Calif. destination for wedding ceremonies and receptions, is facing controversy over a policy that it has recently changed about not allowing gay weddings in its facilities.
Killer Queens: Seattle's Art Drag Scene is Slaying It
Seattle's drag scene reigns supreme. Writer Jill Gleeson investigates who's leading the pack, why the Emerald City is the epicenter for the next generation of drag divas, and how travelers can pack it all in.
Elizabeth Warren Speaks on LGBTQ+ Rights with Presence at RuPaul's Drag Con
Senator Elizabeth Warren made waves by being the only 2020 candidate to have a virtual presence at RuPaul's Drag Con in New York City. Her campaign hosted a booth and played a tailored video she had recorded for the convention.
11 Looks From Marc Jacobs' NY Fashion Week Finale
Twice a year, the New York fashion world trudges to the Upper East Side and the cavernous Park Avenue Armory to see what new tricks Marc Jacobs has up his sleeve.
New Orleans Radio Station Tweets Homophobic Slur, 'Investigation in Progress'
New Orleans radio station WWL-AM, the home station of the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers, tweeted a homophobic slur directed at one of their own sports reporters, Seth Dunlap, Tuesday. Read the timeline of events and public responses to the incident.
Michael Kors Pays Tribute to American Style at NY Fashion Week
There were no flag outfits, but Michael Kors' show for New York Fashion Week was very much a patriotic tribute as he saluted American fashion with a collection that ran from nautical chic to classic glamour-girl gowns to whimsical polka-dot designs.
The Blonds Go Over-the-Top with the Help of 'Moulin Rouge'
Runway met Broadway when The Blonds took to the stage of the splashy musical "Moulin Rouge."
Marc Jacobs Closes NY Fashion Week on a High
Somehow Jacobs, who has the final Fashion Week slot every time — a position of considerable pressure — tends to find a way to surprise and impress.
Merkel: Germany, Auto Industry Face 'Herculean' Climate Task
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany's auto industry and the country as a whole face a "Herculean task" meeting the goals set for combating climate change.
'Real Housewives' Stars Under Fire for Comments on Trans Model
"Real Housewives of New York" stars Sonja Morgan and Dorinda Medley have received flak for making comments perceived to be transphobic, aimed at trans model Yasmine Petty. Listen to the comments and read Petty's response here.
22 Celebrities From Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Fashion Show
Don't look for Rihanna's new collection on social media. The curated audience heavy on young influencers had their phones locked in cases for the NY Fashion Week show that was filmed for streaming Sept. 20 exclusively on Amazon Prime. Here's a sneak peek.