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Critics: Cuomo Apology 'Tone-Deaf,' Ignores Power Imbalance
New York Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou bristled Monday at the response from Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allegations he sexually harassed two young women in state government.
6 Dr. Seuss Books Won't be Published for Racist Images
Six Dr. Seuss books — including "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" and "If I Ran the Zoo" — will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said Tuesday.
States Easing Virus Restrictions Despite Experts' Warnings
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts.
How a Gay-Owned Michigan Campground Exposed Anti-Trans Bias in the Queer Camping Community
Soon-to-open Camp Boomerang RV Park and Campground announced it would open this spring and cater exclusively to gay men, setting off a controversy about transgender guests that's reverberating through the queer camping community.
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Donates $1M Home to LGBTQ Youth Group
Straight ally and frontman for the band Imagine Dragons Dan Reynolds has donated his childhood home in Las Vegas to an organization that supports LGBTQ youth.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Canceled from LGTBQ Gala
Andrew Cuomo had been slated to headline this year's gala by the LGBT Bar of New York, but the group scratched him in the wake of allegations that Cuomo had acted in appropriately toward a female former staffer.
Countries Call on Drug Companies to Share Vaccine Know-How
Across Africa and Southeast Asia, governments and aid groups, as well as the World Health Organization, are calling on pharmaceutical companies to share their patent information.
Seattle Ups Its Indoor Dining Game, Seahawks-Style
Sick of the same old, same old pandemic dining? Seattle says: Game on. For a limited time, foodies can score a socially distanced, outdoor meal at the home of the city's NFL team, the Seahawks.
Crisis Deepens for Cuomo; AG Wants to Lead Harassment Probe
The crisis enveloping Gov. Andrew Cuomo deepened Sunday as the state's attorney general demanded he grant her the authority to investigate claims he sexually harassed at least two women who worked for him.
Watch: KFC Employee's Shocking Drive-Through Interaction with Gay Couple in Ill.
Late night Wednesday, a same-sex couple in Springfield, Illinois were met with shocking hate speech in a KFC drive through.
Virginia Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Marijuana in 2024
Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin.
Biden Team Readies Wider Economic Package After Virus Relief
Looking beyond the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, President Joe Biden and lawmakers are laying the groundwork for another top legislative priority — a long-sought boost to the nation's infrastructure.
'Not a Good Idea:' Experts Concerned about Pope Trip to Iraq
Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there.
Fred Segal, LA Celebrity Fashion Retailer, Dead at 87
Fred Segal, a notable Los Angeles-based celebrity fashion retailer, died Thursday. He was 87.
Plunging Demand for COVID-19 Tests May Leave US Exposed
After a year of struggling to boost testing, communities across the country are seeing plummeting demand, shuttering testing sites or even trying to return supplies.
AP: Trooper Kicked, Dragged Black Man Who Died in Custody
A Louisiana State Police trooper has been suspended without pay for kicking and dragging a handcuffed Black man whose in-custody death remains unexplained.
Lady Gaga's Dogs Recovered Safely After Theft, Shooting
Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dog walker, were recovered unharmed Friday, Los Angeles police said.
'Blame Trump' Defense in Capitol Riot Looks Like a Long Shot
The "Trump-made-me-do-it" defense is already looking like a longshot.
Highlights of the COVID-19 Relief Bill Advancing in Congress
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses.
House Passes $1.9t Pandemic Bill on Near Party-Line Vote
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.