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US Officials Seek Big Fines Against More Unruly Airline Passengers
Federal regulators are continuing to pursue large penalties against a few airline passengers accused of disrupting flights.
Judge to Hear Evidence on Actor Danny Masterson Rape Charges
Prosecutors on Tuesday are set to begin presenting evidence to a judge as they attempt to show "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson should stand trial in the rapes of three women.
Alabama Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Legislation
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed medical marijuana legislation Monday as conservative opposition to the issue gradually faded after decades of debate.
Cuomo Set to Earn $5M from Book on COVID-19 Crisis
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo disclosed Monday that he was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book last year and under his publishing contract will make another $2 million on the memoir over the next two years.
Supreme Court Throws Abortion Fight into Center of Midterms
In agreeing to hear a potentially groundbreaking abortion case, the Supreme Court has energized activists on both sides of the long-running debate who are now girding to make abortion access a major issue in next year's midterm elections.
How To Fix Covid-19 Related Credit Report Errors
The CFPB's annual consumer response report reveals that credit report inaccuracies more than doubled during the pandemic. Here's how to check your reports, and ask for corrections.
Doctors Treating Trans Youth Grapple With Uncertainty, Lack of Training
One researcher says medical providers often have trepidation about working with trans people, even if they recognize it is in the best interests of their patients to do so.
Tennessee Gov Signs Transgender 'Bathroom Bill' for Schools
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation that puts public schools and their districts at risk of losing civil lawsuits if they let transgender students or employees use multi-person bathrooms or locker rooms that do not reflect their gender at birth.
New Research Shows More Than Half of LGBTQ Youth Bullied at School, and Teachers Often Do Nothing
New research shows more than half of LGBTQ youth report having been bullied at school, with 58% of those who are bullied saying they don't bother to report to teachers because they often do nothing — even when they see it happening.
Family of Trans Woman Who Died in ICE Custody Adds US Gov't to Suit
The family of Roxsana Hernández — a Honduran transgender woman who died while in ICE custody, and may have been beaten while handcuffed — has requested the U.S. government be added to their lawsuit.
AT&T, Discovery Join Media Houses as Cord-Cutting Encroaches
AT&T will combine its massive media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, the owner of lifestyle networks including the Food Network and HGTV.
Passing on Your Password? Streaming Services are Past it
Many of us were taught to share as kids. Now streaming services ranging from Netflix to Amazon to Disney+ want us to stop.
Gay Safe Space at Bucknell University Attacked by Student Mob
Officials at Bucknell University are investigating an incident involving a gang of male students who allegedly tried to break into the school's on-campus LGBTQ house to harass its residents.
Watch: 'The Viewers Fired Her' — Former Producer Slams Ellen DeGeneres
A former producer on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" told an Australian morning chat show this week that the viewers fired the talk show host. "I think the viewers have woken up finally," said Hedda Muskat.
Watch: Who Knew? TikTok Comic Identifies LGBTQ Pokémon Universe
Trying to figure out the sexuality of Pokémon may not be high on most people's agenda, but Boston-based comedian Connor Diddle is using his TikTok account to tell the world which characters of the popular Japanese game franchise are LGBTQ.
CDC Director Defends Decision to Ditch Masks
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday defended the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, stressing that increasing political pressure had nothing to do with the abrupt shift in guidelines.
Florida's Amusement Parks Loosen Pandemic Mask Requirements
Florida's major theme parks are adjusting their face mask policies after the federal government loosened its recommendations as more people get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
NYC Pride Parade Bans Police; Gay Officers 'Disheartened'
Organizers of New York City's Pride events said Saturday they are banning police and other law enforcement from marching in their huge annual parade until at least 2025.
Pipeline Operator Says 'Normal Operations' Have Resumed
The operator of the nation's largest gasoline pipeline — hit on May 7th by a ransomware attack — announced Saturday that it has resumed "normal operations," delivering fuel to its markets, including a large swath of the East Coast.
After Donating a Kidney, Out Pol Brian Sims Encourages Organ Donor Registration
Pennsylvania Democrat Brian Sims shared an empowering series of social media posts this past week that said he had shared a dinner with the man to whom he donated a kidney last year.