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Church of England Refuses to Back Same-sex Marriage
The Church of England said Wednesday it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time but same-sex couples still will not be allowed to marry in its churches.
North Dakota Weighs Ban of 'Sexually Explicit' Library Books
Books containing "sexually explicit" content — including depictions of sexual or gender identity — would be banned from North Dakota public libraries under proposed legislation.
Walker Campaign Staffer Files Suit in Matt Schlapp Groping Claim
A staffer who worked for Herschel Walker's Republican Senate campaign filed a lawsuit against prominent conservative activist Matt Schlapp on Tuesday, accusing Schlapp of groping him.
NJ Gambling Revenue Matches All-time High, with Online Help
New Jersey's gambling revenue matched its all-time high of $5.2 billion in 2022, but only half that amount was won by casinos from in-person gamblers.
How Ominous is the Debt Limit Problem?
On the brink of hitting the nation's legal borrowing limit on Thursday, the government is resorting to "extraordinary measures" to avoid a default.
Will 2023 Set New Record for Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation?
2021 set a record for anti-LGBTQ+ laws in GOP-controlled state legislatures. Then 2022 smashed that record and set a new one for bills hostile to LGBTQ+ Americans. Get ready for 2023.
Masked Neo-Nazis Hurl Slurs, Disrupt Massachusetts Drag Story Hour
Masked people — some of them sporting regalia of a known neo-Nazi group — protested outside a public library in Taunton, Massachusetts, and at least one person was ejected from inside the building.
Norway Archaeologists Find 'World's Oldest Runestone'
Archaeologists in Norway said Tuesday that have found a runestone which they claim is the world's oldest, saying the inscriptions are up to 2,000 years old.
Millennial Money: 4 Expenses for Parents to Rethink in 2023
If you're a parent, you may be hoping to get a little financial relief this tax season. Since there have been recent reductions to both of the child tax credits, you may not get as much back as you anticipated.
Biden to Host Netherlands PM for Talks on Tech
President Joe Biden is set to host Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for talks as the U.S. administration looks to persuade the Netherlands to further limit China's access to advanced semiconductors.
Ex-GOP Candidate Arrested in Shootings at Lawmakers' Homes
A failed Republican candidate who made baseless claims the election last November was "rigged" against him was arrested in connection with drive-by shootings targeting homes of Democratic lawmakers.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Cast Push Back Against Hate, Threats
With a rich history, drag — the art of dressing as another gender — has been attacked by right-wing politicians who have falsely associated it with the "sexualization" and "grooming" of children.
EU Seeking to Offset Biden's Green Plans with Own Subsidies
European Union leaders and member nations were putting forward moves Monday to ensure the 27-nation bloc would not be left behind by the United States in the green industry race.
House Rep. George Santos Defends His House of Lies on Steve Bannon's 'War Room' Podcast
During an interview with Matt Gaetz on Steve Bannon's "War Room" podcast, Santos slammed the media coverage of his laundry list of lies as "media nonsense."
Kansas Right Pushing Back more Aggressively on LGBTQ+ Rights
Conservative Kansas legislators are pushing back more aggressively this year on LGBTQ-rights issues than in the past two years.
Italian Film Legend Gina Lollobrigida Dies at Age 95
Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed "the most beautiful woman in the world" after the title of one of her movies, died in Rome on Monday, her agent said. She was 95.
How to Tackle Holiday Debt in January
Bills for holiday shopping and other end-of-year spending often come due in January, and this year, rising interest rates make debt increasingly expensive.
Biden: Americans Should 'Pay Attention' to MLK's Legacy
President Joe Biden made a historical pilgrimage to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, saying the civil rights leader's life and legacy "show us the way and we should pay attention."
Wisconsin Republicans Block 'Conversion Therapy' Ban
Wisconsin Republicans voted to allow therapists, and counselors to try to change LGBTQ clients' gender identities and sexual orientations — a discredited practice known as conversion therapy.
IRS Announces Jan. 23 Start Date for Tax Filing Season
The official start date of the 2023 tax filing season is Jan. 23, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2022 returns, the agency announced Thursday.