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Evangelical Lutheran Church Installs 1st Transgender Bishop
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America installed its first openly transgender bishop in a service held in San Francisco's Grace Cathedral on Saturday.
Internet Funding Rule Could Favor Rural Areas over Cities
Cities and urban counties raising concerns that a recent rule from President Joe Biden's administration could preclude them from tapping into $350 billion relief aid to expand high-speed internet.
FBI Releases Newly Declassified Record on Sept. 11 Attacks
A declassified FBI document details contacts the 9/11 attackers had with Saudi associates in the United States, but does not provide proof that senior kingdom officials were complicit.
5 Ways to Rein in Impulse Spending
When the nonessentials threaten to put your finances in jeopardy, it's important to keep your financial goals on track. Here are five strategies to help you navigate impulse spending.
Americans Less Positive about Civil Liberties: AP-NORC Poll
Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, Americans were reasonably positive about the state of their rights and liberties. Today, after 20 years, not as much.
Nerd Wallet: Pandemic Spurs School Finance Courses
What if you learned about budgeting or credit scores in the low-stakes environment of a classroom? It may not sound like fun, but at least it's more practical than trigonometry.
U.S. Marks 20 Years Since 9/11, in Shadow of Afghan War's End
Twenty years ago, the 11th of September dawned as just a date. By midnight, it was 9/11, the staggering starting point for a new era of terror, war, politics, patriotism and tragedy.
Biden Marks 9/11 Anniversary with Tribute, Call for Unity
President Joe Biden is making an appeal for the nation to reclaim the spirit of cooperation that sprang up in the days following the 9/11 terror attacks.
20 Years Later, Fallout From Toxic WTC Dust Cloud Grows
Two decades after the twin towers' collapse, people are still coming forward to report illnesses that might be related to the attacks.
He's Gay, but Mormon Husband & Wife Say They're Happy
When devout Mormon Nicholas Applegate came out as gay, it was in order to be up front with Jordan, the woman he was marrying. The couple say it doesn't matter; they are happy.
Michael Constantine of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Dies at 94
Michael Constantine, an Emmy Award-winning character actor who reached worldwide fame playing the Windex bottle-toting father of the bride in the 2002 film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," has died. He was 94.
Students Stage Walkout to Protest Bi Teacher Being Placed on Leave
Lucas Kaufmann, a teacher in Winterset, Iowa, was placed on leave after coming out as bisexual. But the school's students aren't having it: They staged a walkout.
Watch: California Democratic Lawmaker Joins Grindr to Encourage a 'No' Vote on Newsom Recall
Embattled California Governor Gavin Newsom has fresh support from an unexpected direction: A Democratic state lawmaker has joined Grindr to promote a "No" vote on the recall election.
COVID-19 Surge in the U.S.: The Summer of Hope Ends in Gloom
The summer that was supposed to mark America's independence from COVID-19 is instead drawing to a close with the U.S. more firmly under the tyranny of the virus, with deaths per day back up to where they were in March.
Missouri Teacher Resigns After School Says Remove Pride Flag, Don't Discuss Sexuality
A Neosho teacher resigned last week after parents complained about a pride flag in his classroom and the district told him to take it down.
'I Was Born This Way' Singer Archbishop Carl Bean Dies at 77
Archbishop Carl Bean, the LGBTQ rights activist, singer and archbishop who founded a number of LGBTQ+ friendly churches, passed away at 77 years old.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: The Sisters' Hood in 1993
Perhaps the most visually striking lead Arts feature of 1993 showcased the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Tim Farrell interviewed members of the drag nun collective who were banned from the March on Washington stage.
Texas GOP Bets on Hard Right Turn Amid Changing Demographics
Republicans in America's largest conservative state for years racked up victories under the slogan "Keep Texas Red," a pledge to quash a coming blue wave that Democrats argued was inevitable given shifting demographics.
California Moves to Outlaw 'Stealthing,' or Removing Condom
California lawmakers moved to make the state the first to outlaw "stealthing," which is removing a condom without permission during intercourse.
Watch: Boy Charged in Assault on Student Draped in Gay Pride Flag
A Georgia teenager faces juvenile charges after he attacked a student who was draped in a gay pride flag in a school cafeteria, authorities say.