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Biden Signs Gay Marriage Bill at White House Ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Transgender Lawmaker Hopes Her Presence Brings Understanding
Zooey Zephyr worked behind the scenes during Montana's 2021 legislative session to oppose an ultimately unsuccessful effort to ban transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming health care, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgery.
Cher's Mom Georgia Holt Dies at Age 96
Cher's mother, actress Georgia Holt, has passed away at age 96. The global recording superstar shared news of her mother's passing in a Twitter post.
Biden to Sign Gay Marriage Bill at White House Ceremony
President Joe Biden is inviting thousands to celebrate at the White House on Tuesday as he signs into law gay marriage legislation before a bipartisan crowd that reflects growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
'Twin Peaks' Composer Angelo Badalamenti Dies at 85
Angelo Badalamenti, the composer best known for creating otherworldly scores for many David Lynch productions, from "Blue Velvet" and "Twin Peaks" to "Mulholland Drive," has died. He was 85.
U.S. Inflation Report May Show Further Slowing of Price Spikes
A high-profile report on inflation to be released Tuesday morning could show another month of cooling prices and add to evidence that the pressures on American households are gradually easing.
Musk's Twitter Disbands Its Trust and Safety Advisory Group
Elon Musk's Twitter has dissolved its Trust and Safety Council, the advisory group that the company formed in 2016 to address hate speech, child exploitation, suicide, self-harm and other problems.
U.S. Scientists Set to Announce Fusion Energy Breakthrough
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was set to announce a "major scientific breakthrough" Tuesday in the decades-long quest to harness fusion, the energy that powers the sun and stars.
Energy Department Official Sam Brinton Also Allegedly Stole $1,700 In Jewelry
Energy Department official Sam Brinton allegedly stole $1,700 in jewelry, Brinton, who identifies as nonbinary, recently made news after being charged in two separate instances for stealing suitcases at U.S. airports.
'I Want to Talk': Griner Opened Up During Her Long Trip Home
WNBA star Brittney Griner didn't want any alone time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home.
Twitter Relaunching Subscriber Service after Debacle
The social media company said Saturday it would let users buy subscriptions to Twitter Blue to get a blue checkmark and access special features starting Monday.
Japanese Company's Lander Rockets Toward Moon with UAE Rover
A Tokyo company aimed for the moon with its own private lander Sunday, blasting off atop a SpaceX rocket with the United Arab Emirates' first lunar rover.
NASA Orion Capsule Safely Blazes Back from Moon, Aces Test
NASA's Orion capsule made a blisteringly fast return from the moon Sunday, parachuting into the Pacific off Mexico to conclude a test flight that should clear the way for astronauts on the next lunar flyby.
Fight to Curb Food Waste Increasingly Turns to Science
Restaurants, grocers, farmers and food companies are increasingly turning to chemistry and physics to tackle the problem of food waste.
Hospitalizations Signal Rising Covid-19 Risk for US Seniors
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States, with older adults a growing share of U.S. deaths and less than half of nursing home residents up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations.
Asexual Latter-Day Saints Face Dilemma in Marriage-Focused Tradition
Given the church's unique cultural and religious values around dating and marriage, many ace Latter-day Saints can feel stuck, lonely, and even traumatized.
Shoppers, Workers Clash Over Post-Pandemic Expectation
Before the pandemic, consumers had gotten accustomed to instant gratification: packages and groceries delivered to their doorstep in less than an hour, stores that stayed open around the clock to serve their every need.
Watch: Andrew Hartzler Hilariously Takes Down His Weepy Aunt
After his aunt U.S. House Rep. Vicky Hartzler wept tearfully on the floor of the House arguing against same-sex marriage, her out nephew gave her some cheeky advice in a video posted to Instagram.
Watch: Tearful Erik Wahl Suspects Foul Play in Brother's Death
The exact reason for Grant Wahl's unexpected death while covering the World Games in Qatar on Friday has yet to be officially determined but in an emotional Instagram his out brother Erik claims he may have been targeted.
Biden Called Gay Marriage 'Inevitable' and Soon it'll be Law
President Joe Biden plans on Tuesday to sign legislation, passed by bipartisan majorities in Congress, to protect gay unions — even if the Supreme Court should revisit its ruling supporting a nationwide right of same-sex couples to marry.