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Oh Snap! Is That Pete Buttigieg in Sweaty Thirst Trap?
Buttigieg's husband Chasten shared a snap of the transportation secretary after he completed a 60-mile bike ride and a "transition run" on Sunday.
Amid Allegations of Anti-LGBTQ Gov't Purge, a Push to Rename the James Webb Space Telescope
James Webb, who headed NASA in the 1960s, helped perpetuate a purge of LGBTQ civil servants, activists allege, pushing to rename a high-tech space telescope named in his honor.
Patients and Providers Feel the Growing Pains of Pandemic-Driven Telemedicine
Cost and demand are affecting both patients and providers as more people turn to telemedicine for their healthcare needs.
Sparked by Pandemic Fallout, Homeschooling Surges Across U.S.
Although the pandemic disrupted family life across the U.S. since taking hold in spring 2020, some parents are grateful for one consequence: They're now opting to homeschool their children.
1960s Civil Rights Activist Robert Moses Has Died
Robert Parris Moses, a civil rights activist who was shot at and endured beatings and jail while leading Black voter registration drives in the American South, has died. He was 86.
Liz Weston: We Deserve a Better Credit Reporting System
In some ways, the U.S. credit reporting system has improved. Unfortunately, our credit information still isn't as accurate, easy to obtain or secure as it needs to be.
AP Fact Check: Trump is Relentless in Election Fabrications
At a Phoenix event, the former president tried to insert himself into the widely discredited Arizona election audit, looking to increase the pressure on other states to embark on similar efforts.
Conservative Montenegro Registers 1st Same-Sex Partnership
Montenegro has registered the first same-sex partnership in the staunchly conservative country that is striving to join the European Union, authorities said Sunday.
Fauci Says US is Headed in 'Wrong Direction' on Coronavirus
The United States is in an "unnecessary predicament" of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation's top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.
US Virus Cases Triple in Two Weeks Amid Misinformation
COVID-19 cases nearly tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation that is straining hospitals, exhausting doctors and pushing clergy into the fray.
Jackie Mason, Comic Who Perfected Amused Outrage, Dies at 93
Jackie Mason, a rabbi-turned-comedian whose feisty brand of standup comedy led him to Catskills nightclubs, West Coast talk shows and Broadway stages, has died. He was 93.
Prosecutors Air More Claims in R. Kelly Case; 1 Involves Boy
Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly's sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to girls, and the government wants jurors in his upcoming sex trafficking trial to hear those claims.
States Scale Back Virus Reporting Just as Cases Surge
Several states scaled back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month just as cases across the country started to skyrocket.
How Digital Banking Is Driving Social Change
A growing number of banks and fintechs are using digital banking platforms to meet the unique challenges and needs of individual communities.
AP-NORC Poll: Most Unvaccinated Americans Don't Want Shots
Most Americans who haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots and doubt they would work against the aggressive delta variant despite evidence they do.
Bette Midler, Berry Gordy Among New Kennedy Center Honorees
The Kennedy Center Honors will return in December with a class that includes Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, "Saturday Night Live" mastermind Lorne Michaels and actress-singer Bette Midler.
Priest Outed via Grindr App Highlights Rampant Data Tracking
When a religious publication used smartphone app data to deduce the sexual orientation of a high-ranking Roman Catholic official, it exposed a problem that goes far beyond a debate over church doctrine and priestly celibacy.
The Dog Days of Summer
Whether you spend your summer seeking adventure or staying close to home, you'll have more fun with your furry friend along for the ride. A little planning can go a long way in making sure your sidekick stays safe.
Alaska Assistant Attorney General Revealed to be Deseret Supporter
Deseret nationalists or DezNats are reportedly a loose association of rightwing Mormons who view progressive Mormons, LGBTQ Mormons, former Mormons and political progressives as opposition.
Out Live Nation Exec Identified in Florida Condo Building Collapse
An out music executive has been identified among the victims who died in the tragic condo building collapse in Southside, Florida.