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3-Men & Their Babies — California 'Throuple' Open Up Ahead of Book
California's first legalized 'throuple' comes forth with a new book about their unique relationship and parenting experience.
Trump Downplays Russia in First Comments on Hacking Campaign
Contradicting his secretary of state and other top officials, President Donald Trump suggested without evidence that China — not Russia — may be behind the cyber espionage operation against the United States.
Agreement Likely Sunday on Nearly $1 Trillion Virus Aid Bill
Top congressional lawmakers struck a late-night agreement on the last major obstacle to a COVID-19 economic relief package costing nearly $1 trillion, clearing the way for votes as early as Sunday.
The Lavender Dollar: Debunking Lesbian Spending Stereotypes
The cultural invisibility of lesbians and the struggle to keep lesbian spaces alive tend to reinforce the image of queer women as financially incapacitated or, at best, inconspicuous. But lesbians do spend money, don't they?
World's Space Achievements a Bright Spot in Stressful 2020
Astronauts blasted into orbit from the U.S. for the first time in nearly a decade, three countries sent spacecraft hurtling toward Mars, and robotic explorers grabbed rocks from the moon and gravel from an asteroid.
Illegal Winery Busted at Alabama Town's Sewage Plant
Sheriff's officials say they've busted an illegal winery that was operating at a municipal sewage plant in a small north Alabama town.
Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter Dies at 97
Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter, a Democrat who pushed to strengthen public education and improve race relations, has died. He was 97.
Deposition Order for LA Mayor in Male Officer's Sexual Harassment Case
A judge has handed down an order that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti be deposed in a suit alleging sexual harassment of a male police officer by former Garcetti aide Rick Jacobs.
Court: Ohio Must Allow Gender Changes on Birth Certificates
Ohio can't keep refusing to allow people to change the gender listings on their birth certificates, a federal court ruled Wednesday.
Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen This Week
Here's a look at false and misleading claims circulating as the United States rolled out the newly authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to some health care workers and others.
Moon Rocks in Hand, China Prepares for Future Moon Missions
Following the successful return of moon rocks by its Chang'e 5 robotic probe, China is preparing for future missions that could set the stage for an eventual lunar base to host human explorers.
Liz Weston: Got Life Insurance? You May Not Have Enough
You probably need life insurance if your death would cause financial hardship to someone else. If the only coverage you have is through your job, though, you may not have enough.
Hitler Parody Video Mocks San Diego's Gay Mayor
The San Diego Police Department is investigating after a video clip depicting Adolf Hitler but containing insults about the city's gay mayor and other leaders circulated among department members.
Parents Told to Pay Up for Destroying Son's Porn Collection
An Indiana man won a Federal lawsuit against his parents after they destroyed his porn collection.
Elon Musk Ignites Backlash with Pronouns Gripe
SpaceX founder and billionaire innovator Elon Musk ignited a firestorm of controversy this week with a tweet in which he dissed the practice of listing one's preferred pronouns. Now he's continuing to fan the flames.
Congress Averts Shutdown; Fight Continues over Pandemic Aid
Congress passed a two-day stopgap spending bill Friday night, averting a partial government shutdown and buying time for endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
Pro-Trump Shakeups Continue at VOA's Parent Agency
The head of U.S.-funded international broadcasting is pressing ahead with his shakeup of the Voice of America and sister outlets by naming new leaders for two of its main networks.
Hacked Networks Will Need to be Burned 'Down to the Ground'
It's going to take months to kick elite hackers widely believed to be Russian out of the U.S. government networks they have been quietly rifling through since as far back as March.
New Study: Bisexual Men More Prone to Eating Disorders Than Gay Men
A new study shows that bisexual men are more likely to experience eating disorders than gay, and even heterosexual, men.
No More ICU Beds at the Main Public Hospital in the Nation's Largest County
As COVID patients have flooded into LAC+USC in recent weeks, they've put an immense strain on its ICU capacity and staff.