News » National
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1994, Pedro Got Real
1994 was a big year for LGBT arts. But perhaps the brightest — yet sadly briefest — star to shine was Pedro Zamora in Season 3 of MTV's "The Real World," set in San Francisco.
Diner Shot During Robbery at High-End NYC Restaurant
A diner at a high-end Manhattan restaurant was shot in the leg during a stickup in the eatery's outdoor seating area, police said.
Polis, 1st Openly Gay Governor Elected, Marries in Colorado
Colorado's Jared Polis, who became the first openly gay man in the United States to be elected governor in 2018, has married his longtime partner and first gentleman Marlon Reis, a writer and animal welfare advocate.
As COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Rise, Religious Exemptions Grow
An estimated 2,600 Los Angeles Police Department employees are citing religious objections to try to get out of the required COVID-19 vaccination. In Washington state, thousands of state workers are seeking similar exemptions.
Watch: Thirst-Trapping OnlyFans Stars Rick & Griff Give Middle Finger to Streaming Service with Hilarious Vid
Social media influencers and adult content providers Rick and Griff Twombley-King struck out at OnlyFans for their now-rescinded decision to ban adult content with a funny parody video.
Watch: 'Fierce Looks' Earn Australian Fly Species a RuPaul-Derived Name
An Australian entomologist has given the name Opaluma rupaul to a newly discovered species of soldier fly, a metallic-looking, rainbow insect he says earned the name for "serving fierce looks."
Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Higher Among People Living with HIV
Sudden cardiac death — which occurs minutes after the heart suddenly stops beating — is far more likely to strike people living with HIV, according to a national study of U.S. veterans.
Oklahoma School Ordered to Reinstate Transgender Professor
A university in southeast Oklahoma that was found to have discriminated against a transgender English professor must reinstate the professor with tenure, a federal appeals court ruled.
Emails Reveal Conflict Over Missouri LGBTQ History Exhibit
Missouri State Museum employees tried to defend an LGBTQ history exhibit to state officials before it was removed from the state Capitol after being displayed only four days, according to emails between museum and state officials.
Alaska's Largest Hospital Implements Crisis Care Standards
Overwhelmed by a surge in COVID-19 patients, Alaska's largest hospital on Tuesday implemented crisis standards of care, prioritizing resources and treatments to those patients who have the potential to benefit the most.
Circus Bella: Big Top Fun in Bay Area Parks
Circus Bella is now in the Bay Area offering the excitement of a circus in their new live shows taking place at various Bay Area parks. Two members of the company are out and proud members of the LGBTQ community.
After Years of Mocking AIDS Deaths, Conservative Talk Show Host Dies of Covid
A conservative radio host and pastor in Colorado has become the latest vocal opponent of COVID-19 precautions to die of the virus. He also made a name for himself by mocking people who died of AIDS.
Norm Macdonald, Former 'Saturday Night Live' Comic, Dies
Comic Norm Macdonald, a former "Saturday Night Live" writer and performer who was "Weekend Update" host during the 1990s, has died.
Apple's Next iPhone Mirrors Last Year's, Adds More Storage
Apple unveiled its next iPhone line-up, including a model that offers twice the storage available in earlier versions and other modest upgrades to last year's editions that proved to be a big hit among consumers.
Federal Govt Launches Civil Rights Probe of Georgia Prisons
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced a statewide civil rights investigation into Georgia prisons.
Who's Covered by a Vaccine Mandate? A Quick Guide to America's Patchwork of Shot Requirements
A law professor examines the new vaccine requirements for more than 100 million U.S. workers.
Could Texas Abortion Ban Strategy be Double-Edged Sword?
The unusual legal strategy used to ban most abortions in Texas is already increasingly being employed in Republican-led states to target pornography, LGBT rights and other hot-button cultural issues.
Militia Leader to be Sentenced in Minnesota Mosque Bombing
The leader of an Illinois anti-government militia group who authorities say masterminded the 2017 bombing of a Minnesota mosque is to be sentenced Monday for several civil rights and hate crimes in an attack that terrified a community.
Epic Games Appeals Ruling in Lawsuit Alleging Apple Monopoly
Epic Games filed notice that is appealing a federal judge's decision in a lawsuit alleging that Apple has been running an illegal monopoly that stifles competition.
Looking Back at Five Years of U=U
It's become commonly accepted that a HIV-positive person with an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus. But five years ago, U=U was a bold, perhaps even radical, statement.