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Judge Tosses Former Rep. Katie Hill's Suit Against Tabloid
A lawsuit by former U.S. Rep. Katie Hill of California against the Daily Mail was dismissed Wednesday by a judge who said the tabloid was protected under the First Amendment when it published nude photos of her.
South Carolina House Gives Key Approval to Hate Crimes Bill
South Carolina moved one step closer Wednesday to becoming the 48th state in the nation to pass a hate crime law.
Bill Owens, Uncle and Musical Mentor to Dolly Parton, Dies
Country songwriter Bill Owens, who was a mentor and early songwriting partner to his niece Dolly Parton and helped start her career in country music, has died. He was 85.
Former Vice President Mike Pence Memoir Set for 2023 Release
Former Vice President Mike Pence has a book deal. His autobiography, currently untitled, is scheduled to come out in 2023.
New Report Claims LGBTQs Are Treated Worse in the Workplace, Elsewhere
Significant proportions of Americans believe that LGBTQ people are treated worse than non-LGBTQ people at work and school, and by law enforcement and healthcare providers, according to a new study.
Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am Launches High-Tech Mask
Multi-talented singer, producer and entrepreneur will.i.am of Black eyed Peas has been giving a lot of thought to the future of mask-wearing and recently partnered with N95 mask manufacturer Honeywell to create the XuperMask.
COVID Testing Blitz Undermined Screening, Fight Against STDs
After an unprecedented push to test and track COVID-19, public health workers are grappling with a worrisome side effect: a collapse in screening for sexually transmitted diseases that have been on the rise for years.
North Carolina's Newest Anti-Trans Bill Targets Youths, Criminalizes Doctors
State lawmakers in North Carolina introduced a measure that would deny gender affirmation treatment for trans youths under the age of 21 and make it a crime for doctors to provide such treatments for minors.
California to Move to Statewide Reopening Plan in June
With summer approaching, more Californians getting vaccinated, and a recall threat looming, he's now taking a simpler approach: Come June 15, almost all restrictions will be lifted.
COVID-19 Crisis: Investing Lessons From The Pandemic
There's a lot to learn from the events of the past 12 months. Here are seven investing lessons you can learn from the pandemic.
Paris Hilton Returns to Utah for Ceremonial Bill Signing
Paris Hilton returned to Salt Lake City Tuesday for a ceremonial bill signing for a law that regulates treatment centers for troubled teens in Utah.
Viral Thoughts: Why COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Persist
As the world struggles to break the grip of COVID-19, psychologists and misinformation experts are studying why the pandemic spawned so many conspiracy theories.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: May 1, 1971: In All Their Plumage
As we continue to celebrate the Bay Area Reporter's 50th anniversary, each week we'll take a nostalgic look at a highlight from each year's issues. In May 1, 1971 , a plumaged party seemed like a lot of fun.
Arkansas Lawmakers Enact Transgender Youth Treatment Ban
Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday made the state the first to ban gender confirming treatments and surgery for transgender youth, enacting the prohibition over the governor's objections.
A Gay Man Found a Baby in Subway 20 Years Ago. Now He Shares His Story in New Book
When a gay New Yorker found a baby in a subway 20 years ago, he had no idea how it would change his life for the better.
Legislator Resigns after Furor over Remarks about Gay People
An upstate New York county legislator resigned Monday after criticizing gay relationships as unsustainable, saying "give them an island, they'll be gone in 40 years."
Biden's Dept. of Justice: LGBTQ Students Protected Under Title IX
The Biden administration continues to bring relief to LGBTQ Americans with the Department of Justice now making clear that gay and trans students are protected by Title IX.
Personal Loan Vs Auto Loan: How Should You Finance Your Car?
New cars aren't cheap, and unless you have a pile of cash sitting around, you'll probably need to finance your vehicle. But what kind of loan is best for you?
Official: Biden Moving Vaccine Eligibility Date to April 19
The new deadline of April 19 is about two weeks earlier than Biden's original May 1 deadline.
Government Extends Eviction Moratorium For 3 Months. Here's What Renters Should Do
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given an 11th-hour reprieve to renters who had been facing the end of the nationwide eviction moratorium at the close of March.