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Lawmaker Wants Dolly Parton Statue at Tennessee Capitol
A statue of country music icon Dolly Parton could be added to the Capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee, if one state lawmaker gets his way.
Brandi Carlile on the Challenges and Joys of Queer Parenting
Singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile discusses the challenges and joys of queer parenting, and breaking down gendered constructs of pre and postnatal family rearing.
Vaccines and Masks: Biden Plan Aims to Break Pandemic Cycle
A coronavirus action plan being unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.
Brian Sims Accuses GOP Senator of Endangering His Life
Rep. Brian Sims (D-PA) has accused a Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker Doug Mastriano of endangering his life in a Twitter post.
Mama Boys? Insurrectionists and the Moms who Love Them
If the hit TLC show "I Love a Mama's Boy"> is looking for subjects for their new season, they should look no further than a pair of insurrectionists who invaded the U.S. Capitol building last week.
Trump Impeached after Capitol Riot in Historic Second Charge
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time, charged with "incitement of insurrection" over the deadly mob siege of the U.S. Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
Tom Hanks Heads TV Special Celebrating Biden's Inauguration
Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons.
Palm Springs Mayor Hits Back at GaysOverCovid Critics Calling Her 'Queen of the Karens'
Despite receiving abuse on social media, Palm Spring mayor Christy Holstege isn't backing down on her criticism of gay and bisexual men partying in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gay Capitol Riot Attendee Bragged About Assault, Now Fears Retaliation and Arrest
A gay hairdresser from Huntington Beach is receiving death threats after taking part in last week's insurrection at the U.S. capitol.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos: A Troubled Legacy Through Divisive Rhetoric
An 11th hour resignation amid the Capitol insurrection can't negate Betsy Devos's troublesome impact on the nation's education system.
Trump's Republican Wall Eroding Ahead of Impeachment Vote
Trump's weakened standing among his own party will come into sharper focus on Wednesday when the House is expected to impeach the president for inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol last week.
As Pandemic Worsens, Most US States Resist Restrictions
As the U.S. goes through the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
Fury at the Shaken Capitol Over the Attack, Security, Virus
This time the fury enveloping the U.S. Capitol comes not from an insurgent mob but from within.
Chuck Norris Manager Says Actor was Not at U.S. Capitol Riot
Chuck Norris' manager says the "Walker, Texas Ranger" star was not present at last week's deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Moratorium Over: N. Carolina Towns Advance LGBT Protections
The first North Carolina municipalities are acting to expand LGBT rights again a month since the expiration of a moratorium on nondiscrimination ordinances agreed to years ago as a compromise to do away with the state's "bathroom bill."
Controversial Rabbi Says COVID-19 Vaccine Turns People Gay
Rabbi Daniel Asor is imploring his followers not to receive the coronavirus vaccination because, despite science, he believes it might make people gay.
Trump Says 'Tremendous Anger' in Nation Over Impeachment
With the House set to impeach, President Donald Trump is blaming Democratic congressional foes for "tremendous anger" in the country and last week's deadly attack on the Capitol by his supporters after he urged them on their way.
NYPD Official Retiring Amid Investigation into Hateful Posts
A high-ranking New York Police Department official accused of posting hateful messages online has opted to retire days after the department said it was suspending him without pay.
Effort in Arkansas to Enact Hate Crimes Law in Jeopardy
A push to finally enact a hate crimes law in Arkansas, a state with a history of white supremacists, appeared to have all the elements for success.
After Frosty Few Days, Pence, Trump Appear to Reach Détente
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence appear to have come to a détente after nearly a week of silence, anger and finger-pointing.