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Internet Takes the Side of Woman whose Gay Brother Tried to Pressure Her with 'Homophobia' Claim
A Reddit forum post says a woman's estranged brother accused her of "homophobia" in a bid to get her to accept their parents' outrageous demands. Readers took her side in the fight.
Fuel Leak Thwarts NASA's Dress Rehearsal for Moon Rocket
NASA's latest attempt to fuel its huge moon rocket for a countdown test was thwarted Thursday by a hazardous hydrogen leak, the latest in a series of vexing equipment trouble.
Elon Musk Wants to Buy Twitter, Make it 'Maximally Trusted'
In 10 days, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has gone from popular Twitter contributor and critic to the company's largest individual shareholder to a would-be owner of the social platform.
LA Political Donor Ed Buck Gets 30 Years in Prison for Fetish Deaths
A federal judge has sentenced openly gay California Democratic donor Ed Buck to 30 years in prison for injecting two men with lethal doses of drugs.
Future Liability Releases at Center of Boy Scouts Bankruptcy
Protecting local Boy Scouts of America councils and troop sponsoring organizations from future liability for child sex abuse claims is critical to the national group's reorganization plan, BSA attorneys told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Tuesday.
Talk of Race, Sex in Schools Divides Americans: AP-NORC poll
Americans are deeply divided over how much children in K-12 schools should be taught about racism and sexuality, according to a new poll.
Prosecutors Seek Life for Democratic Donor Ed Buck's Fatal Fetish
Even after two men were found dead in his California apartment, Ed Buck did not stop injecting gay men with walloping doses of methamphetamine.
Biden Administration Unveils Steps to Boost Equity in Govt
Strategies and commitments were announced Thursday by the Biden administration, a product of an executive order President Biden signed hours after taking office with the goal of advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities in government
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter for $43 Billion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter, saying the social media platform he has criticized for not living up to free speech principles needs to be transformed as a private company.
U.S. Agencies: Industrial Control System Malware Discovered
Multiple U.S. government agencies issued a joint alert Wednesday warning of the discovery of a suite of malicious cyber tools capable of sabotaging the energy sector and other critical industries.
There's Still a Way to Reach Global Goal on Climate Change
If nations do all that they've promised to fight climate change, the world can still meet one of two internationally agreed upon goals for limiting warming.
Lots of Broadband Money, but U.S. Expansion Finds Speed Bumps
The demand for fiber optic cable goes beyond wired broadband to homes and businesses. The cable will help provide the 5G technology now being rolled out by wireless communications providers.
Money Spat Resolved over LGBTQ Books at Mississippi Library
A Mississippi library is on track to receive the full amount of money it was budgeted, months after a mayor threatened to withhold funding because the library displayed LGBTQ books for young readers.
Watch: Florida Family Arrested, Face Hate Crime Charges in Brutal Anti-Gay Beating
A family in Florida has been arrested in connection with a hate crime beating so brutal that it left the victim permanently blind. Three of the four suspects face hate crime charges and possible life in prison.
Gay Married Couple, Denied IVF Coverage, Register Complaint Against NYC
A gay married couple in New York City have registered a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission because the city's employee health insurance would not cover IVF for them.
Police Hunt Gunman Who Wounded 10 in Brooklyn Subway Attack
Police continued to hunt Wednesday for the gunman who opened fire on a subway train in Brooklyn, an attack that left 10 people shot and once again interrupted New York City's long journey to post-pandemic normalcy.
Gilbert Gottfried, Actor and Comic's Comic, Dies at 67
Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67.
Posts Maligning Disney as 'Grooming' Children Lack Evidence
The term "grooming" is being used on social media to undermine Disney's diversity initiatives, a tactic also has used at school board meetings across the country. Other false claims are also being made.
Rihanna Talks Fashion, Motherhood as Due Date Approaches
Timekeeping isn't Rihanna's strong suit, and that goes for the pregnancy she's been sharing with the world as well.
Gunman Opens Fire on Brooklyn Subway; at Least 11 Injured
Police are searching for a gunman who filled a rush-hour subway train with smoke and shot multiple people Tuesday, leaving wounded commuters bleeding on a Brooklyn platform as others ran screaming.