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Court Hears Josh Duggar's Appeal of Child Porn Conviction
An attorney for Josh Duggar asked a federal appeals court panel to reverse the former reality TV star's conviction for downloading child pornography, saying investigators violated his rights by seizing the phone he was using to try to call his lawyer.
U.S. Launches Artificial Intelligence Military Use Initiative
The United States launched an initiative Thursday promoting international cooperation on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons by militaries.
Lonely Tunes: Humpback Whales Wail Less as Population Grows
Those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness. Scientists who tracked humpback whales noticed that fewer whales wailed to find mates as their population grew.
Giddy-up! Catch the Arizona Gay Rodeo This Weekend
The new tradition of the gay rodeo continues this weekend with the 37th annual Arizona Gay Rodeo this weekend. The event takes place from February 17 through 19 at Corona Ranch in Laveen, AZ.
Church Bars Lesbian Mom from Refereeing Her Son's Basketball Games
A married couple in Burlington, Kentucky described how they were "blindsided" when church leaders told them that their son's lesbian mom could no longer volunteer as a referee at his basketball games.
Mississippi Families Protest Bill to Limit Transgender Care
Transgender teens, their parents and supporters protested outside the Mississippi Capitol on Wednesday, calling on legislators to kill a measure that would ban gender-affirming health care for people younger than 18.
Two 15-year-olds Charged with Murdering Transgender Teen in UK
Transgender teen Brianna They was reportedly stabbed in Warrington, northwest England, on Saturday and was found on a park path in the afternoon.
Hollywood Sex Symbol Raquel Welch Dies at 82
Raquel Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film "One Million Years B.C." would propel her to international sex symbol status throughout the 1960s and '70s, has died. She was 82.
Meet Bayard Rustin, the Often Forgotten, Gay Civil Rights Leader Central to the Fight for Equality
Meet Bayard Rustin, often-forgotten civil rights activist, gay rights advocate, union organizer, pacifist and man of compassion for all in trouble
Retail Sales Jump As Americans Defy Inflation and Rate Hikes
America's consumers rebounded last month from a weak holiday shopping season by boosting their spending at stores and restaurants at the fastest pace in nearly two years.
One Night Only REAF Concert with 'Mean Girls'
Cast members from the touring production of "Mean Girls" gave rousing performances at the One Night Only REAF benefit concert, held at the Marines' Memorial Theatre February 13, with guest performers D'Arcy Drollinger and Shawn Ryan.
Missing Gay Teen Found Dead, Burned and Shot, on Train Tracks in Brooklyn
The body of the 19-year-old student, identified as DeAndre Matthews, was found to have been shot in the head and badly burned.
Watch: Arkansas Bill Targets Transgender Youth Care
Arkansas lawmakers are trying to effectively reinstate a ban on gender affirming care for minors with a proposal making it easier to file malpractice lawsuits against doctors who provide the treatments.
Tennessee Closes in on Trans Youth Care Ban; Lawsuit Pledged
Tennessee's Republican-led Senate approved a measure Monday that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors, spurring civil rights groups to promise an immediate lawsuit if and when it becomes law.
Arkansas Malpractice Bill Restricts Trans Youth Medical Care
Nearly two years after Arkansas became the first state to enact a now-blocked ban on gender-affirming care for minors, GOP lawmakers want to reinstate the ban with a proposal to make it easier to file malpractice lawsuits against doctors who provide care
Google to Expand Misinformation 'Prebunking' in Europe
After seeing promising results in Eastern Europe, Google will initiate a new campaign in Germany that aims to make people more resilient to the corrosive effects of online misinformation.
Twitter's Plan to Charge for Crucial Tool Prompts Outcry
Nonprofits, researchers and others need the tool to analyze Twitter data because the sheer amount of information makes it impossible for a human to go through by hand.
Rumors Swirl about Balloons, UFOs as Officials Stay Mum
The downing of four aerial devices by U.S. warplanes has touched off rampant misinformation about the objects, their origin and their purpose.
Twitter Loses It for Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show
Rihanna ruled at the Super Bowl with a halftime show that reminded viewers of her status as a global superstar... and Twitter lost it in response.
Top 5 Free Card Makers to Make Stunning Cards
Making your greeting cards is a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. Free downloads and online card-making tools make it easy to make custom cards for any occasion.