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New Zealand Sends Flight to See Damage from Pacific Volcano
New Zealand's military on Monday morning was able to send a surveillance flight to Tonga to assess the extent of the damage from a huge undersea volcanic eruption.
Did the New York Times Use a Homophobic Meme in Writing about Upcoming Gay Cruise?
Did the New York Times piece about an upcoming gay cruise perpetuate the stereotype of a party-hardy, libidinous gay male traveler?
Transgender Athlete Ban, Backed by Noem, Clears Committee
A South Dakota legislative committee approved a bill to ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports leagues that match their gender identity.
Delta Air Lines Called 'Discriminatory' for Lack of Nonbinary Ticketing Option
Delta Airlines has been called out for lacking a nonbinary gender option despite its commitment to adding the option three years ago.
Hostages Safe and Captor Dead After Texas Synagogue Standoff
A man held hostages for more than 10 hours Saturday at a Texas synagogue where he could be heard ranting in a livestream and demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist.
Polish Catholic Church Argues 12-Year Old Sex Abuse Victim Was Willing Participant
Is being gay a mitigating factor in sexual abuse cases? That is the argument of Polish Catholic Church officials in a case of a 48-year old man who has sued the church over sexual abuse as a 12-year old in 1984.
Why Do Couples Use Baby Talk With One Another?
Baby talk is cute when grown-ups dote on babies. But when adults converse with each other? Not so much. So why do couples do it?
Watch: Out Florida Equality Advocate Found Dead; Police Suspect 'Foul Play'
The body of Jorge Diaz-Johnston, a leader in the fight for marriage equality, was found in a landfill days after he went missing on Jan. 3. While no cause of death has been released, police suspect foul play.
3 Women Charged with Beating Airline Security Officer at JFK
Three women are facing federal charges of attacking an airline security worker who tried to block them from boarding a flight at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport.
Expect More Worrisome Variants After Omicron, Scientists Say
Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron's whirlwind advance practically ensures it won't be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world.
University of North Dakota Leader Defends Gender Inclusion Plan
The president of the University of North Dakota on Friday defended a proposal that would allow students to use restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity.
Goodbye 'Godsend': Expiration of Child Tax Credits Hits Home
For the first time in half a year, families on Friday are going without a monthly deposit from the child tax credit.
Twitter, Meta Among Tech Giants Subpoenaed by Jan. 6 Panel
The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas targeting Twitter, Meta, Reddit, and YouTube after lawmakers said the companies' initial responses were inadequate.
Democrats Asking FDA to Revisit Gay Blood Donation Ban Amid Shortage
A group of House Democrats are calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revisit a current policy that limits gay and bisexual men from donating blood.
Soaring COVID-19 Cases Renew US Debate Over Mask Mandates
Officials across the U.S. are again weighing how and whether to impose mask mandates as COVID-19 infections soar.
Fact Checkers Say YouTube Lets its Platform be 'Weaponized'
More than 80 fact checking organizations are calling on YouTube to address what they say is rampant misinformation on the platform.
Ronnie Spector, '60s Icon Who Sang 'Be My Baby,' Dies at 78
Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock 'n' roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" as the leader of the girl group The Ronettes, has died. She was 78.
Study Indicates Cannabis Can be Used to Fight Covid
Can cannabis protect against Covid? Such is the contention of a study published this week by researchers affiliated with Oregon State University.
Out African-American Body Builder Chris Dickerson Dies at 82
Openly gay body builder Chris Dickerson, who made history with Mr. America and Mr. Olympia wins, has died at age 82, reportedly of heart failure.
Health Officials Let COVID-Infected Hospital Staff Stay on the Job
U.S. Health authorities are increasingly taking the step of allowing nurses and other workers infected with the coronavirus to stay on the job if they have mild symptoms or none at all.