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Michigan Settlement Lets Faith Agencies Deny LGBT Adoptions
Faith-based adoption agencies that contract with the state of Michigan can refuse to place children with same-sex couples under a proposed settlement filed in federal court.
Out Conservative Brandon Straka Sentenced For Role in January 6 Capitol Attack
Brandon Straka, the out, pro-Trump organizer and social media influencer who spoke at a Washington, DC, rally the day before the US Capitol attack was sentenced to three years of probation on Monday.
Pfizer Opens Study of COVID Shots Updated to Match Omicron
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the hugely contagious omicron variant.
Home is Where the Rainbow Heart Is: Top 10 Tips for LGBTQ Homebuyers
Ready to utter the words "home sweet home?" MyPoint Credit Union offers 10 tips for home buying to keep in mind.
How mRNA and DNA Vaccines Could Soon Treat HIV, Cancers and More
Using genetic material to produce an immune response has opened up a world of research and potential medical uses, including mRNA and DNA vaccines.
Palin COVID-19 Tests Delay Libel Trial Against NY Times
An unvaccinated Sarah Palin tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, forcing a postponement of the start of a trial in her libel lawsuit against The New York Times
Research Shows If You Have an Older Brother, You're More Likely to Be Gay
New research shows having a greater number of older brothers increases the probability of a person entering a same-sex union at some point in their lives.
Chasten Buttigieg: Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law will 'Kill Kids'
Chasten Buttigieg critiqued a Florida measure that would force teachers to out LGBTQ+ students and ban classroom discussion around sexual and gender identity.
Mugler, French Fashion Icon Known for Sculpted Designs, Dies
French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73.
Once Allies, Stormy Daniels and Avenatti Face Off at Trial
Stormy Daniels, the porn star who catapulted herself and Michael Avenatti to fame with lawsuits against former President Donald Trump, will have a starring role in court beginning Monday.
Ian Alexander Jr., Only Child Of Regina King, Dies at Age 26
Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. He turned 26 on Wednesday
Inclusive M&Ms Characters Are On the Way
The new M&Ms characters will reportedly have more "nuanced personalities" that give a "sense of belonging" for more people.
Don't Approach Lab Monkey Missing After Crash, People Told
Residents of a Pennsylvania county were warned Saturday not to approach a monkey that was missing after a crash involving a pickup that was towing a trailer taking about 100 of the animals to a lab.
Ex-athlete Vows To Maintain U. of Michigan Sex Abuse Protest
Jon Vaughn's small blue-and-white camper has been parked outside the home of the University of Michigan's president since early October, and he says it won't be moving anytime soon.
Video Shows Struggle that Preceded Restrained Teen's Death
Surveillance video shows a Black 17-year-old struggling with staff at a Wichita juvenile center last fall before he died after he was restrained facedown for more than 30 minutes.
Young Officer Slain in Harlem Joined to Help 'Chaotic City'
NYC police officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were shot Friday night while answering a call about an argument between a woman and her adult son. Mora, 27, suffered a serious head wound, police said.
Death Reported on Atlantis 30th Anniversary Cruise
It is reported that there has been a death onboard the Atlantis Events' 30th Anniversary Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, but such deaths are not out of the ordinary.
Mother: Teachers Manipulated Child to Change Gender Identity
A mother who claims teachers secretly manipulated her 11-year-old daughter into changing her gender identity and name has filed a legal case against a tiny California school district.
Louie Anderson, Emmy-Winning Comedian, Dies at 68
Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series "Baskets," died Friday. He was 68.
Consumer Group Backtracks on Tinder LGBTQ+ Discrimination Accusation
A consumer group claimed to have found that Tinder is charging gay and lesbian users more — by as much as nearly 50% — but has since retracted that accusation.