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Suspect in Arson of Gay Bar's Pride Flag Sentenced to Time Served
The suspect in a 2019 arson case involving a Pride flag belonging to a Des Moines gay bar has been set free.
Watch: High-Profile Anti-LGBTQ NYC Priest Accused of Sexual Assault, Gay Porn Viewing
A 22-year-old security guard says she was sexually assaulted by a high-profile Manhattan priest who has espoused anti-LGBTQ views - and she says the assault occurred after he viewed gay porn.
Volunteer Bitten by Tiger at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
A female volunteer who regularly feeds big cats was bitten and seriously injured by a tiger Thursday morning at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue sanctuary in Florida, which was made famous by the Netflix series "Tiger King," officials said.
Police: Couple Flew to Hawaii Despite Positive Virus Tests
A couple were arrested at a Hawaii airport after traveling from the U.S. mainland despite knowing they were infected with COVID-19, authorities said.Kauai Police Department via AP
NYC Hospital Workers, Knowing How Bad It Can Get, Brace for COVID 2nd Wave
Many front-line workers are nervous about hospital preparedness, and many observers are less bullish about the effectiveness of the coronavirus testing and tracing infrastructure.
Cheers! Or Not: 'Scandalous' 1st Christmas Card Up for Sale
The first commercially printed Christmas card is up for sale — a merry Victorian-era scene that scandalized some who denounced it as humbug when it first appeared in 1843.
States Plan for Vaccine as Daily US Virus Deaths Top 3,100
States drafted plans Thursday for who will go to the front of the line when the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine become available later this month.
Former US Rep. Barney Frank Sues for Unfinished Work on Home
Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank and his husband, James Ready, are suing a construction contractor who they said abandoned the building of their home in Maine.
Groundbreaking Lesbian Columnist Deb Price Dies at 62
Deb Price, the openly lesbian columnist who began sharing her views as an LGBTQ person in a syndicated column in 1992, died on Nov. 20 after a years-long battle with a lung illness.
During ACA Open Enrollment, Picking a Plan Invites New COVID Complications
People buying their own health insurance have even more to think about this year, particularly those post-COVID-19 patients with lingering health concerns, the "long haulers," who join the club of Americans with preexisting conditions.
Trump Expected to Flex Pardon Powers on Way Out Door
Advocates and lawyers anticipate a flurry of clemency action from President Donald Trump in the coming weeks that could test the limits of presidential pardon power.
Your Guide to Charitable Giving for The Holidays
At the end of a long, difficult year, with millions of Americans unemployed and struggling, you may feel moved to be extra generous this holiday season. Here's a how-to guide for this difficult year.
Lady Gaga and Oreo Announce Limited Edition Cookie to Promote Kindness
Lady Gaga and Oreo have teamed up for a limited edition line of cookies to "spread musical messages of kindness."
Stay Home for the Holidays or Get Tested Twice, CDC Urges
Don't travel over the upcoming holidays. But if you must, consider getting coronavirus tests before and after, U.S. health officials urged Wednesday.
Watch: Trans Woman Chae'Meshia Simms Shot, Killed in Va.
Family and friends are grieving Chae'Meshia Simms, a transgender woman who was shot and killed in Richmond, Virginia, in her mother's rental car on Nov. 23, just after the end of Transgender Awareness Week.
Lockdown Hookups? Study Suggests Gay and Bisexual Men Have More Sex During Pandemic
A new study suggests gay and bisexual men are having more sex, not less during the pandemic.
How Lemonaid is Making Healthcare Accessible and Affordable
Lemonaids Chief Clinical Officer discusses how Lemonaid is at the forefront of making healthcare more accessible and affordable through its groundbreaking virtual platform.
A Year in 60 Secs: TikTok Lists Top Videos, Creators of 2020
From skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac to learning Cardi B's rump-shaking choreography, TikTok users got creative in a pandemic year with new songs, dances and memes in 60 seconds or less.
People Magazine Reveals its '2020 People of the Year'
People magazine has named George Clooney, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Selena Gomez and Regina King as the "2020 People of the Year."
2017 Ban on Local LGBT Ordinances Ends in North Carolina
A 3 1/2-year ban on new local ordinances aimed at protecting LGBT rights in North Carolina expired Tuesday, prompting gay rights groups to urge the passage of such measures now.