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Christian Couple to Gay Couple: No House for You!
A gay couple in the UK were stunned when a Christian couple rebuffed their interest in a house for sale because of the men's sexuality.
Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' Rock Superstar, Dies at 74
Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and dark-hearted anthems like "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)," has died. He was 74.
LGBTQ Dating Ban at BYU Probed in Federal Investigation
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil-rights investigation into how LGBTQ students are disciplined at Brigham Young University, a private religious school.
Recently Married Lesbian Couple Murdered, Dismembered in Juárez
The bodies of a recently-married lesbian couple from El Paso were found dismembered and stuffed into trash bags in the border town of Ciudad Juárez.
Report on Sexual Abuse in German Diocese Faults Retired Pope
A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s.
Spears Case Drives California Bid to Limit Conservatorships
Disability rights activists and advocates for Britney Spears backed a California proposal Wednesday to provide more protections for those under court-ordered conservatorships, while promoting less-restrictive alternatives.
Yvette Mimieux, '60s Starlet of 'Time Machine,' Dies at 80
Yvette Mimieux, the blond and blue-eyed 1960s film star of "Where the Boys Are," "The Time Machine" and "Light in the Piazza," has died. She was 80.
UCLA Researchers Come One Step Closer to a Cure for AIDS
UCLA researchers have reported preliminary success in a revised strategy eliminating HIV-infected cells.
GLAAD Media Award Nominations Announced
GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
French Actor Gaspard Ulliel Dies After Ski Accident
French actor Gaspard Ulliel, known for appearing in Chanel perfume ads as well as film and television roles, died Wednesday after a skiing accident in the Alps, according to his agent's office. He was 37.
Biden 'Committed to' Fact-Based - Not Stigma-Based - Blood Donation Policy
The White House expressed a commitment to "science, not fiction or stigma" as a basis for determining blood donor eligibility.
Accusers: New U of Michigan Leader Must Change Abuse Culture
Two men who say they were sexually assaulted by a former sports doctor at the University of Michigan are hoping that a change in leadership with the weekend firing of President Mark Schlissel will allow the school be more accountable toward abuse victims.
Grammy Awards Move Ceremony to Las Vegas Site in Early April
The 2022 Grammy Awards will shift to an April show in Las Vegas after recently postponing the ceremony due to rising COVID-19 cases because the omicron variant.
Jim Obergefell, Face of Gay Marriage, to Run for Ohio House
Gay rights advocate Jim Obergefell, whose name was atop the U.S. Supreme Court case legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, announced Tuesday that he's running for a seat in the Ohio legislature.
Airlines Again Warn of Potential Disruption From 5G Rollout
Airlines warn that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the 5G rollout takes place near major airports.
On MLK Day, Yellen Says US Economy Is Unfair to Black People
The U.S. economy "has never worked fairly for Black Americans — or, really, for any American of color," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a speech delivered Monday.
Anti-Gay Preacher: Is It Better to Be A Gay Slut or A Straight Slut?
Pure Life Ministries founder and president Steve Gallagher asks whether promiscuity worse if you're gay or straight.
For Oath Keepers and Founder, Jan. 6 Was Weeks in the Making
Two days after the election on Nov. 3, 2020, the Oath Keepers were already convinced that victory had been stolen from President Donald Trump and members of the far-right militia group were making plans to march on the U.S. Capitol.
Double Dealing: Legal, Illicit Blur in California Pot Market
In the five years since California voters approved a broad legal marketplace for marijuana, thousands of greenhouses have sprouted across the state. But these, under their plastic canopies, conceal a secret.
Bidens Pack Carrots, Apples into Boxes During Food Bank Stop
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden packed carrots and apples into food boxes for the hungry and chatted with volunteers Sunday at a food bank as part of a day of service for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.