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Alex Jones Loses Lawsuits Over Sandy Hook 'Hoax' Conspiracy
A Texas judge found Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones liable for damages in three defamation lawsuits brought by the parents of two children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre over his claims that the shooting was a hoax.
COVID Is Killing Rural Americans at Twice the Rate of Urbanites
Rural Americans are dying of covid at more than twice the rate of their urban counterparts — a divide that health experts say is likely to widen.
Pat Robertson Steps Down as Host of Long-Running '700 Club'
Pat Robertson, who turned a tiny Virginia television station into a global religious broadcasting network, is stepping down after a half-century running the "700 Club" on daily TV, the Christian Broadcasting Network announced on Friday.
Justice Kavanaugh Tests Positive for COVID, has No Symptoms
The Supreme Court says Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19.
Nation's Most Restrictive Abortion Law Back in Texas Court
A federal judge will consider whether Texas can leave in place the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., which since September has banned most abortions and sent women racing to get care beyond the borders of the nation's second-most populous state.
Watch: Transgender Homecoming Queen Crowned at Orlando High School
A transgender high school student in Orlando, Florida was elected homecoming queen by her supportive schoolmates. "It made me feel like I actually belonged," 17-year-old Evan Bialosuknia said.
Tommy Kirk, the Child Star in 'Old Yeller,' has Died at 79
Tommy Kirk, a child star who played in Disney films such as "Old Yeller" and "The Shaggy Dog," has died. He was 79.
Fired High School Coach Sues, Alleges Homophobic Discrimination
A California high school cheer coach who was abruptly fired earlier this year despite having received a positive evaluation has filed suit against the school district, alleging anti-gay discrimination.
Why Climate Change is Making it Harder to Chase Fall Foliage
For a cheery autumnal activity, leaf peeping is facing some serious threats from the era of climate change.
Oregon School Board Adopts Stricter Political Symbols Ban
An Oregon school board that acted last month to ban educators from displaying Black Lives Matter and gay pride symbols has broadened the policy to prohibit district employees from displaying all types of political symbols.
Judge Denies Josh Duggar Bid to Dismiss Child Porn Charges
A federal judge has denied motions seeking to dismiss child pornography charges against former reality TV star Josh Duggar.
Why We Need to Figure Out How to Have Sex in Space
Houston, we have a problem! Love and sex need to happen in space if we hope to travel long distances and become an interplanetary species, but space organizations are not ready.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1996's Cinematic 'Dyke Twist'
The film "Bound," described in the October 3 issue of the 'Bay Area Reporter, was "Noir lite with a dyke twist." The Gina Gershon/Jennifer Tilly stylized romance got off to a passionate start only minutes into the crime flick.
High Court Could Add More Contentious Cases to Busy Lineup
The Supreme Court term that begins next week is already full of contentious cases, including fights over abortion and transgender rights. But the justices still have a lot of blank space on their calendar, with four more months of arguments left to fill.
Far-Right Cryptocurrency Follows Ideology Across Borders
The Daily Stormer website advocates for the purity of the white race, posts hate-filled, conspiratorial screeds against Blacks, Jews and women and has helped inspire at least three racially motivated murders. It has also made its founder, Andrew Anglin.
Biden to Name African-Born Doctor to Lead HIV/AIDS Response
President Joe Biden said Monday that he intends to nominate Dr. John N. Nkengasong to coordinate the U.S. response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic worldwide.
Liz Cheney: `I was Wrong' in Opposing Gay Marriage in Past
Rep. Liz Cheney says she was wrong to oppose gay marriage in the past, a stand that once split her family.
Social Media's 70-Up 'Grandfluencers' Debunking Aging Myths
There's a growing number of "grandfluencers," folks 70 and up who have amassed substantial followings on social media with the help of decades-younger fans, including TikTok stars @oldgays.
Who Qualifies for a COVID Booster? The List is Growing Longer
So far, regulators have done a poor job of defining the universe of people considered at risk because of institutional and occupational exposure, but the list is growing.
Research: Myths, Erasure Take a Toll on Bisexuals' Mental Health
Despite a barrage of articles and social media posts supporting this year's Bi Visibility Day earlier this week, the struggle for validation and understanding continues