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Bridal Fashion 2018: Trends Point Toward Individuality
Getting hitched in 2018? Here are some trends identified by industry experts.
Highly Regarded Poet J.D. McClatchy has Died at Age 72
J.D. McClatchy, a revered and versatile man of letters praised as a poet, librettist, educator, editor and translator, died Tuesday night at his home in Manhattan. He was 72.
LGBTQ Couples Shake Up Gender Norms in Wedding Industry
Traditional weddings are deeply rooted in gender-based rituals, but the growing LGBTQ wedding industry is reimagining that. Many couples are engaging with centuries of tradition but crafting their own way to the altar.
Rebel Farmers Create New Organic Food Label
Was your tomato grown in dirt or water? Organic shoppers might notice additional labels this summer that will give them the answer.
Aussie Rugger Skates by with No Repercussions After Anti-Gay Instagram Slam
Top-rated Australian rugby star Israel Folau's anti-gay Instagrampost last week drew sharp online criticism, but little more than a murmur of disapproval from team and sports officials.
More Than 80 Dead From Tainted Liquor in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities say at least two dozen people have died in the past day from drinking toxic bootleg liquor.
The Secret to Getting Fit? Study Says New Clothes
Struggling to exercise? When it comes to working out, dressing for success really does work, according to gym lovers.
Anti-Gay Rugby Player Plays 'Persecution' Card In Wake of Homophobic Post
Australian rugby star Israel Folau has followed up on an anti-gay post by crying anti-Christian "persecution" prior to a meeting with team and sport officials.
Watch: Nick Jonas Shows Us How to Make Tuna Salad in a Tank Top
Pop star Nick Jonas caused a stir when he took to his Instagram stories to show his fans how to make tuna salad - while wearing a revealing tank top of course.
American Revolution Museum Winning Battle for Tourists
The Museum of the American Revolution is a year old this month and officials say it has landed a decisive victory in capturing tourists' attention in a city with lots of revolutionary competition.
New England's Clam Harvest Continues to Dwindle
The harvest of soft-shell clams is dwindling along the coast of New England, where the shellfish are embedded in the culture as much as the tidal muck.
In Moving Essay, Olympic Diver Robert Páez Comes Out as Gay
Venezuelan Olympic diver Robert Páez penned a moving essay for OutSports this week in which he came out publicly as gay.
Chef's Guide to NYC's Korean Street Food
Chef Esther Choi of New York City's mokbar offers her insider recommendations for the city's best Korean street food.
Boston, Other Marathons Say Trans Women Can Compete as Women
Boston Marathon officials aren't concerned about gender boundaries: They're now publicly acknowledging that transgender runners can compete using the gender they identify with.
Transgender Weightlifter Hubbard Injured in Competition
They said she was unbeatable. But what they - being the critics - didn't consider was that New Zealand's transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard was just as vulnerable to injury as any other athlete.
Police Say 6 Detained in Foiled Plot to Attack Berlin Race
Six people were detained in connection with what police and prosecutors allege was a plan to carry out an attack on Berlin's half-marathon Sunday, German authorities said.
St. Regis Mexico City Introduces New Mixology Program
The St. Regis Mexico City has introduced a new mixology program at the hotel's recently renovated King Cole Bar.
Move Aside, Conor: Nurmagomedov Takes UFC's 155-Pound Crown
Khabib Nurmagomedov wanted an unsanctioned brawl against Conor McGregor in a loading dock. He instead ended his long ride toward a UFC title with a championship belt to bring back to Russia.
Ford Recalls Trucks, SUVs for Transmission Shifter Problem
Ford is recalling about 350,000 trucks and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because they might be in a different gear than the one shown on the shift indicator.