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Both Sides Rest in Josh Duggar Child Pornography Trial
The defense rested Tuesday in the Arkansas federal trial of former reality TV star Josh Duggar after a prosecutor sharply questioned a computer expert during the state's cross-examination.
Long Island Man Arrested for Threatening Violence Against LGBTQ Community
A Long Island, New York man was arrested for allegedly mailing letters threatening members of the LGBTQ community.
North Carolina Brewery Launches LGBTQ-Supportive Beer, Fund
Here's looking at you, allyship: In response to anti-LGBTQ+ remarks by North Carolina's Lt. Governor, a brewery there has launched a new beer. Cheers!
If Roe Falls, Some Fear Ripple Effect on Civil Rights Cases
If the Supreme Court decides to overturn or gut the decision that legalized abortion, some fear that it could undermine other precedent-setting cases, including civil rights and LGBTQ protections.
Long Island Man, 74, Arrested for Threats to Bomb, Shoot NYC Pride
A 74-year-old Long Island man was arrested after allegedly sending threats to bomb and shoot LGBTQ+ events, organizations, and people over an eight-year period, including last summer's NYC Pride March.
In and Outside Court, Smollett Fights for Reputation, Career
Outside the courtroom where actor Jussie Smollett is fighting charges accusing him of lying to Chicago police about being the victim of an anti-gay, racist attack, his publicist has introduced a roster of supporters to the assembled TV cameras.
Iowa to Pay $1.9M to Settle Religious, Speech Rights Cases
A state panel agreed Monday to spend nearly $2 million to settle two federal lawsuits brought against the University of Iowa in 2017 after a religious group denied a gay student a leadership role.
'Yassify,' 'Omicron' Among 2021's Most Mispronounced Words
The list released Tuesday identifies the words that proved most challenging for newsreaders and people on television to pronounce this year.
Fired CNN Anchor Chris Cuomo Steps Away from SiriusXM Show
Fired CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said he's dropping his SiriusXM radio show, a decision that followed a sexual harassment allegation.
Jussie Smollett Trial to Resume with Defense Possibly Calling Him
After two brothers told a jury how Jussie Smollett paid them to carry out a fake racist and anti-gay attack on himself in downtown Chicago, the big question when the actor's trial resumes Monday will be whether he will tell his side of the story.
Forbes Announces 2022's '30 Under 30' — Including LGBTQ+ Icons
Forbes included an array of LGBTQ+ entertainers, sports figures, and others in 2022's "30 Under 30" list. Among them: Out NFL player Carl Nassib and "Dancing with the Stars" sensation JoJo Siwa.
Dictionary.com Anoints Allyship Word of the Year for 2021
Allyship, an old noun made new again, is Dictionary.com's word of the year.
Rosalia, Lizzo, Cardi B Wrap Up Over The Top Miami Art Week
The over-the-top parties and star-studded shows surrounding Miami's Art Basel wrapped up this weekend with performances by Rosalia, Lizzo, Cardi B and rocker Lenny Kravitz.
B.A.R. Talks: Eighth Panel Shares Stories of LGBT Nightlife
Join an online chat about the historic connection between the B.A.R. and its 50 years of writing about Bay Area LGBT bars; with Sharon McNight, DJ Page Hodel, author Mark Abramson, scholar Michael Flanagan, and assistant news editor John Ferranini.
Kennedy Center Honors and its Traditions Are Back Once More
The Kennedy Center Honors is returning to tradition this year.
Senate Leader, Presidential Candidate Bob Dole Dies at 98
Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died. He was 98.
Defense Accuses Brother in Smollett Case of Having Sex with the Actor in Bathhouse
The defense in the Jessie Smollett trial went on the offensive this week when cross-examining the two brothers whom the ex-"Empire" actor was said to have hired for a staged hate crime incident in Chicago in January 2019.
Explainer: Jussie Smollett's Turn to Testify. Will He?
The big question when the actor's trial resumes Monday will be whether or not Jussie Smollett will tell his side of the story.
AP-US-School-Shooting-Michigan-School's-Handling
A third party will investigate events at Oxford High School that occurred before a school shooting that left four students dead.
More Omicron Detected as Hospitals Strain Under Delta Surge
New York announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus Saturday, bringing the number of state cases linked to the new variant to eight.