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Colorado Mass Killing Update: Police Say Gunman Entered Gay Club, Immediately Started Firing
A 22-year-old gunman walked into a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs and immediately began firing from a "long rifle," killing at least five people.
Suspect Identified in Shooting at Colorado Gay Club
Police in Colorado Springs, Colorado said early Sunday morning that a Saturday night shooting at a gay club killed at least five people and injured more than a dozen others. A suspect is in custody.
Police: 5 Dead, 18 Injured in Colorado LGBTQ+ Nightclub Shooting
A shooting at a LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado left five people dead and 18 wounded late Saturday night and a suspect was in custody, police said.
Gay New York on Alert after Attacks as Other Victims Describe Similar Encounters
After the deaths of two gay men in New York City due to similar circumstances, a number of men have stepped forward to describe how they were assaulted in a similar manner, but survived.
German Bishops Assure Vatican but Vow to Proceed With Reform
Germany's Catholic bishops insisted Saturday that their reform process won't lead to a schism and vowed to continue it after tense meetings with Vatican officials who want a moratorium on proposals to ordain women and bless same-sex unions.
Watch: Grindr Goes Public and Takes Over New York City in Gay Display
Grindr goes public in a perfectly gay takeover in New York City.
'Viral Jambalaya': Early Flu Adding To Woes for US Hospitals
As Americans head into the holiday season, a rapidly intensifying flu season is straining hospitals already overburdened with patients sick from other respiratory infections.
Coroner: Idaho Students Were Stabbed to Death in their Beds
Four University of Idaho students who were found dead in a rental house near campus were stabbed to death in their beds and likely were asleep when they were attacked, a county coroner told a cable news channel.
Accused Albany Bishop Asks to Be Removed from Priesthood
The retired bishop of Albany, New York, who has admitted to covering up for predator priests and has himself been accused of sexual abuse, has asked Pope Francis to remove him from the priesthood.
Ned Rorem, Prize-Winning Composer and Writer, Dies at 99
Ned Rorem, the prolific Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning musician known for his vast output of compositions and for his barbed and sometimes scandalous prose, died Friday at 99.
More Twitter Workers Flee after Musk's 'Hardcore' Ultimatum
Twitter continued to bleed engineers and other workers on Thursday, after new owner Elon Musk gave them a choice to pledge to "hardcore" work or resign with severance pay.
Ticketmaster Canceling Next Taylor Swift Concert Ticket Sale
Ticketmaster says it is canceling Friday's planned general public sale for Taylor Swift's upcoming stadium tour because it doesn't have enough tickets.
Activist Carol Leigh, Who Coined Term 'Sex Work,' Dies at 71
Carol Leigh, a San Francisco activist who is credited with coining the term "sex work" and who sought for decades to improve conditions for prostitutes and others in the adult entertainment business, has died. She was 71.
Blizzard, NetEase Game Partnership in China to End
American game developer Blizzard Entertainment said Thursday it will suspend most of its game services in mainland China after current licensing agreements with Chinese game company NetEase end.
Rising Food Costs Take a Bite Out of Thanksgiving Dinner
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Facebook Still Banning Trump — for Now — Despite Campaign
The social media platform has no plans to reinstate Trump's account following the former president's announcement that he will seek a second term in the White House.
Tom Brady, Larry David, Other Celebrities Named in FTX Suit
A host of Hollywood and sports celebrities including Larry David and Tom Brady were named as defendants in a class-action lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Faith Groups Split over Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Among U.S. faith leaders and denominations, there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law.
Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Clears Key Senate Hurdle
Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law.
Report: At Least 32 Transgender People Killed in US in 2022
At least 32 transgender and gender-nonconforming people have been killed in the United States in 2022, the Human Rights Campaign announced Wednesday in its annual report ahead of the Transgender Day of Remembrance.