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Trump Supporters Storm US Capitol, Lawmakers Evacuated
Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America's presidential election.
Trump Doesn't Ask Backers to Disperse After Storming Capitol
President Donald Trump encouraged supporters who stormed the Capitol on Wednesday in protest of his reelection defeat to "remain peaceful," but he did not call for them to disperse.
Trump Supporters Storm US Capitol, Clash with Police
Protesters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, clashing with police and forcing a delay in the constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's win.
Lawmakers Given Gas Masks as Protesters Breach Capitol
Protesters supporting President Donald Trump violently clashed with law enforcement Wednesday, sending the U.S. Capitol into chaos, locking the building down and halting the vote to certify Joe Biden's presidential victory.
Biden to Name Judge Merrick Garland as Attorney General
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge who in 2016 was snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
Iconic LA Gay Bar Oil Can Harry's Shutters After Half a Century
Iconic gay bar Oil Can Harry's, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood Studio City, has shuttered after more than half a century in business.
Watch: 7 Trends Impacting the Transgender Community in 2021
What's in store for the transgender community in 2021? Transgender surgery pioneer Dr. Sherman Leis offers his perspective on the advancements and hurdles ahead.
Albert Roux, Major Influence on UK's Dining Habits, Has Died
Albert Roux, the French-born chef and restaurateur who along with his late brother Michel had a profound influence on British dining habits, has died. He was 85.
Congress Set to Confirm Biden's Electoral Win Over Trump
President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the presidential election is going before Congress as lawmakers convene for a joint session to confirm the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden.
Eric Jerome Dickey, Bestselling Novelist, Dead at 59
Eric Jerome Dickey, the bestselling novelist who blended crime, romance and eroticism in "Sister, Sister," "Waking With Enemies" and dozens of other stories about contemporary Black life, has died at age 59.
Eureka! Two Vaccines Work, But What About the Others in the Pharma Arms Race?
If trials can't go forward, that could very well have an impact on the world's supply of covid vaccines and eventually on vaccine prices, especially if booster shots are needed in years to come.
Hospital Prices Just Got a Lot More Transparent. What Does This Mean for You?
With the new hospital rule, consumers should be able to see the tremendous variation in prices for the exact same care among hospitals and get an estimate of what they will be charged for care — before they seek it.
Tanya Roberts, Bond Girl and 'Sheena' Star, Dead at 65
Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in "A View to a Kill" and appeared in the sitcom "That '70s Show," has died, several hours after she was mistakenly declared dead by her publicist and her partner. She was 65.
Watch: Shaming or Public Good? Instagram Account Calls Out Gays Breaking COVID Rules
The Instagram account GaysOverCovid is using shame as a weapon in fighting COVID.
Jim Jordan Upset at House Rules for Gender-Neutral Language
Some Republican lawmakers are already up in arms about new House code of conduct rules that replace gendered pronouns with gender-neutral language.
Proud Boys Leader Arrested, Accused of Burning Church Banner
Police in the nation's capital on Monday arrested the leader of the Proud Boys, who is accused of burning a Black Lives Matter banner that was torn down from a historic Black church in downtown Washington last month.
The Castro's Twin Peaks Tavern Reaches Fundraising Goal, Hopes to Avoid Closure
Castro District landmark Twin Peaks Tavern has met its $100,000 GoFundMe target, but can the the storied gay bar avoid closure as the pandemic drags on into the new year?
PopUps: Bieber Denies Rumors He's Studying to Become a Pastor, Disavows Hillsong Church
Justin Bieber is denying rumors that he is studying to become a pastor with the controversial Hillsong Church and even said he's no longer part of the church.
Watch: EMS Worker Surprises His Boyfriend with COVID Shot Proposal
An EMS worker in South Dakota popped the question to his boyfriend, a registered nurse, in a creative way: He had a ring hidden under his sleeve when he went in for his COVID-19 vaccination.
Many Health Plans Now Must Cover Full Cost of Expensive HIV Prevention Drugs
Starting this month, most people with private insurance will no longer have to decide whether they can afford to protect themselves against HIV.