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Researchers are Cautiously Optimistic for a HIV Vaccine
A new vaccine design approach focusing on B cells rather than T cells may be the first step toward what's been a highly elusive vaccine for HIV.
FDA Expected to OK Pfizer Vaccine for Teens Within the Week
The announcement is set to come a month after the company found that its shot, which is already authorized for those age 16 and older, also provided protection for the younger group.
Virus Cases Plunge and L.A., San Francisco Come Back to Life
The two cities have weathered the pandemic differently but are emerging in the same place after a statewide shutdown in March 2020 emptied streets, shuttered shops and restaurants, and darkened office buildings.
Prosecutors: Suspects Tailed Lady Gaga's Dog Walker
Three men drove around the Hollywood area in late February, on the prowl for expensive French bulldogs to steal, prosecutors said. Their night would end in gunfire — and the violent theft of pop star Lady Gaga's beloved pets.
Did Kevin Spacey Dodge a $40 Million Bullet in Sexual Allegation Lawsuit?
Kevin Spacey legal troubles in Great Britain appear to be getting worse, but a federal judge's decision in the U.S. may keep a $40 million lawsuit against him from moving forward.
Elegant Dancer, Passionate Educator Jacques d'Amboise Dies
Jacques d'Amboise, who combined classical elegance with all-American verve and athleticism to become one of the top male dancers at New York City Ballet, then spent more than four decades providing free dance education to countless youngsters.
Gay Paramedic Burned Alive After 'Homophobic Attack' in Latvia
Normunds Kindzulis, 29, died after suffering major injuries in a house fire that is believed to have been caused by arson.
Sister Offers Update on Gay Black Man Shot 10 Times: His Condition Still 'Touch and Go'
Yolanda Brown, the sister of an out gay Black man who was shot 10 times by a sheriff's deputy in the early morning hours of April 21, says that his critical condition remains unchanged.
Are Homes The New Toilet Paper? How Scarcity Has Buyers Taking Extreme Steps
For people who are in a good position to sell, their home is like holding the last pack of toilet paper when COVID-19 first struck.
Apple's App Store Goes on Trial in Threat to 'Walled Garden'
On Monday, Apple faces one of its most serious legal threats in recent years: A trial that threatens to upend its iron control over its app store, which brings in billions of dollars each year while feeding more than 1.6 billion iPhones, iPads, and other
Watch: 'You Should Run and Scream.' Kansas State Rep Harasses Students, but Claims It Was Staged
A Kansas Republican state rep "was arrested on charges of misdemeanor battery on Thursday after getting into a physical altercation with a student while substitute teaching" in a Kansas City suburb that he represents.
Watch: 'Sorry Boris.' British Healthcare Worker Quits Medicine for OnlyFans after 1% Raise
A British healthcare worker left his job as a medical assistant after six years to pursue a full-time OnlyFans career after receiving a one-percent raise.
Behind the Scenes of Hollywood's 'Gay-For-Pay' Pipeline
Casting LGBTQ actors in queer roles only scratches the surface of the complexities behind the Hollywood business model, where talent is a commodity and the benchmark for success is a delicate balance of earnings and artistry.
'Black America's Attorney General' Seems to Be Everywhere
Ben Crump, the Rev. Al Sharpton says, is "Black America's attorney general."
Latin America Looks to Space, Despite Limitations on Ground
Space-related news is flowing, and not just from the world's richest, biggest nations. Take Latin America.
How Parents Can Support a Child who Comes Out as Trans
How parents can support a child who comes out as trans: By conquering their own fears, following their child's lead and tolerating ambiguity.
SpaceX Returns 4 Astronauts to Earth; Rare Night Splashdown
SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.
Cancel Culture Looks a Lot Like Old-Fashioned Church Discipline
The quest for moral accountability finds its greatest successes — and surprises — when rebuke and counterrebuke give way to authentic listening.
When Will I Receive My Tax Refund? Will It Be Delayed?
While the IRS assured filers at the beginning of tax season that they would receive their refunds in a timely manner, this hasn't always been the case.
Olympia Dukakis of 'Tales of the City,' 'Moonstruck' Fame, Dead at 89
Olympia Dukakis, famed for her starring role in four "Tales of the City" miniseries as transgender landlady Anna Madrigal, and also ionic for her roles in "Moonstruck" and "Steel Magnolias," has died at the age of 89.