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Miami Beach Says Law-Breaking Partiers No Longer Tolerated
South Beach's sizzling party scene is about to undergo a massive boost in police presence and tougher crackdowns on raucous crowds and crime.
Willard Scott, Weatherman on NBC's 'Today' Show, Dies at 87
Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC's "Today" show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died. He was 87.
Efforts Grow to Stamp Out Use of Parasite Drug for COVID-19
Health experts and medical groups are pushing to stamp out the growing use of a decades-old parasite drug to treat COVID-19, warning that it can cause harmful side effects and that there's little evidence it helps.
Florida Grapples with COVID-19's Deadliest Phase Yet
Funeral director Wayne Bright has seen grief piled upon grief during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Admirers Still Urging Sainthood For Chaplain Killed on 9/11
Among the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 9/11 terror attacks, Mychal Judge, a Catholic chaplain with New York's fire department, left a uniquely complex legacy that continues to evolve 20 years after his death.
Biden Moves to Declassify Documents about Sept. 11 Attacks
President Joe Biden on Friday directed the declassification of certain documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a supportive gesture to victims' families who have long sought the records in hopes of implicating the Saudi government.
Booster Shots Hitch: Some May Miss the Sept. 20 Start
President Joe Biden's plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received the COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability of third doses for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
Sober Queer Spaces Gaining Ground
Creating a rainbow oasis of diversity and inclusion was, for decades, the role of the gay and lesbian bar. But what about those in recovery, or who just aren't attracted to the bar scene? Alternatives do exist.
Watch: Gay Youth's Friends Shunned Him, but the Community Gave Him a Birthday Bash
After Brody Neville, of Calgary, Canada, came out as gay at the age of 11 this past spring, he quickly lost almost all of his friends. The boy was facing a lonely birthday when his town rallied.
Changing the Game: How Small Studios and Creators are Raising the Bar for LGBTQ Representation
The gaming industry is the latest big business to face a diversity reckoning, with independent creators and publishers advocating for LGBTQ inclusion.
Apple Delays iPhone Photo-Scanning Plan Amid Fierce Backlash
Apple is indefinitely delaying plans to scan iPhones in the U.S. for images of child sexual abuse following an outcry from security and privacy experts who warned the technology could be exploited.
US Hiring Slows as Delta Variant Weakens Travel and Tourism
America's employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a surprisingly weak gain after two months of robust hiring.
Rocket 'Terminated' in Fiery Explosion Over Pacific Ocean
A privately designed, unmanned rocket built to carry satellites was destroyed in an explosive fireball after suffering an "anomaly" off the California coast during its first attempt at reaching Earth's orbit.
Power to Be Restored to New Orleans by Middle of Next Week
Power should be restored to New Orleans by the middle of next week, utility officials said Friday.
NYPD Investigating Homophobic Attack on NYC Subway
A 23-year-old New York man was riding a Brooklyn-bound subway on Thursday, Aug. 26, when he was attacked by a man spouting gay slurs, the New York Post reported.
After Pride Flag Pledge Joke, California Teacher Now Placed on Leave
A California teacher who joked that her students should pledge allegiance to the LGBTQ+ Pride flag has now been placed on leave.
Stream like the Stars: Keep on Subscribing, Maybe Watching
While about a third of households have one subscription, the average number is 3.8, a significant increase from 3.1 in 2020, said Jennifer Chan, the research service's global insight director.
Watch: London Preacher Guilty of Hate Crime for Homophobic Tirade
A cleric who entered into a six-minute tirade in London has been found guilty of a hate crime after calling a gay man "filth" and "worse than a terrorist," and accusing him of "spreading AIDS".
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1992's Glam on a Rampage with Justin Bond
In one short column, Justin (pre-Vivian) Bond's May 21 Glam on a Rampage write-up encapsulates a wacky weekend at The Woods with the late drag persona Miss Kitty.
Man Climbs on Castro Theatre Sign to Strip, Masturbate & Vandalize Historic Marquee
A man climbed onto the marquee of the landmark Castro Theatre Tuesday where he stripped naked, masturbated, damaged the neon lights on the marquee and created a stir for 90-minutes before being removed.