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Florida Cops Nab Suspect in Gay Bar Hate Graffiti Case
Police in St. Petersburgh, Florida, identified a suspect seen in security camera footage defacing a gay bar with a homophobic slur. The suspect was already in custody on another charge when he was IDed.
Is My Money Safe? What You Need to Know about Bank Failures
The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, which catered mostly to the tech industry, may have you worried about your money.
Not Magic: Opaque AI Tool May flag Parents with Disabilities
Allegheny County has served as a real-world laboratory for testing AI-driven child welfare tools that try to predict which children are likely to face danger in their homes.
How Washington Came to Rescue U.S. Banks
At the core of the problem was tens of billions of dollars sitting in Silicon Valley Bank accounts that were not protected by federal deposit insurance, which only goes up to $250,000.
Chasten Buttigieg Calls Out Mike Pence for Crude Joke Targeting His Family
"Family values" fell by the wayside as Mike Pence took aim at Pete Buttigieg taking paternity leave, which included time spent at his child's bedside as the infant struggled with a serious illness. Husband Chasten called Pence out.
The Oregon Lottery: When You Play, Oregon Wins
Oregonians win big lottery prizes quite often, and every day, every resident of Oregon wins thanks to funds generated by Lottery games played across the state.
GOP Leader 'Pausing' Social Media after Liking LGBTQ+ Posts
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally announced Monday that he is "pausing" all social media activity after revelations that he repeatedly commented on posts of nearly nude photos of a young gay model and other LGBTQ personalities.
DeSantis Bills on Diversity, Gender Pass Florida Committees
Florida Republicans on Monday advanced two key initiatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run — banning gender affirming care for minors and eliminating diversity programs in colleges.
Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, Pioneer for Women's Rights, Dies
Former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women's and family rights in Congress, died Monday night. She was 82.
Man Dresses as Julius Caesar to Protest LGBTQ+ Teacher's Attire
A New Hampshire man showed up a school board meeting in Concord, New Hampshire dressed as "Julius Caesar" to protest the the attire of a LGBTQ+ teacher allowed by the school.
UN Chief: 'Cold, Hard Facts' Should Guide Climate Policy
The head of the United Nations called Monday for scientists to serve up "cold, hard facts" to push governments into making policies that curb climate change before a key global warming threshold is passed.
U.S. Government Moves to Stop Potential Banking Crisis
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps to stop a potential banking crisis after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors that they could access all their money quickly.
German Church Reform Assembly Calls for Same-sex Blessings
A meeting between Germany's Catholic bishops and lay representatives agreed Friday to call for the church to approve blessings of same-sex unions.
West Virginia GOP Legislature Passes Transgender Care Ban
A bill that would ban evidence-based health care for transgender minors in West Virginia, the state estimated to have more transgender youth per capita than any other in the nation, is headed to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice.
GOP-Led Kentucky Senate Passes Bill to Limit Drag Shows
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky advanced a bill Friday to put limits on drag shows, capping a free-wielding Senate debate as supporters touted it as a child-protection measure and opponents called it an unconstitutional attack aimed at LGBTQ groups.
WV Senate Joins GOP Effort to Limit Trans Youth Health Care
West Virginia's Republican supermajority Senate followed a growing national trend of GOP opposition to health care for transgender youth by passing a bill that would ban certain treatments and therapies.
Here's What Biden's Budget Would Mean — if It Had a Chance
Many of the key proposals are designed to draw sharp contrasts with Republicans. Here are some of the highlights of Biden's plan.
TikTok Renews Push to Ease Fears over European Data Security
TikTok unveiled new measures Wednesday to protect European user data as it takes steps to head off further government bans on employees using the Chinese-owned video-sharing app on their work phones.
Robert Blake, Actor Acquitted In Wife's Killing, Dies at 89
Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89.
Oakland Gay Men's Chorus Member Fatally Stabbed in His Home
53-year-old Curtis Marsh was reportedly fatally stabbed over the weekend at his apartment in the Lake Merit area of Oakland, CA. Family and friends are remembering him for his love of life and singing.