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NHL Star Scott Laughton Stands Up to the League's Ban on Showing LGBTQ Support
Despite the NHL's ban on players wrapping Pride tape around their hockey sticks, Laughton says he plans to do it anyway.
Heckler Asks Mike Pence to 'Come Out' During NH Campaign Event
As he called himself "the most experienced, most tested conservative seeking the Republican nomination," an unknown man interrupted him saying he's gay at NH event.
Republicans Pick Jim Jordan as Nominee For House Speaker, Putting Job Within the Trump Ally's Reach
Republicans chose firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker during internal voting Friday, putting the gavel within reach of the staunch ally of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
What to Know in the Latest Israel-Hamas War
More than a million people in the northern Gaza Strip have been ordered to evacuate to the south as the latest Israel-Hamas war entered its seventh day Friday and Israel appeared to be preparing a ground offensive. Hamas urged residents to stay put.
Hunter Biden Investigations Lead to Ethical Concerns About President Biden, An AP-Norc Poll Shows
Ethical concerns are casting a shadow over President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection amid investigations into his son Hunter and an impeachment inquiry, with a poll showing that 35% of U.S. adults believe the president himself has done something illegal.
Palestinians Are Struggling to Flee South In Gaza After Israel Gives an Evacuation Order
Palestinians struggled Saturday to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military while grappling with a growing water crisis after Israel stopped the flow of resources to the region ahead of an expected land offensive a week.
Man Charged with Stealing 'Wizard of Oz' Slippers from Minnesota Museum Expected to Plead Guilty
A man charged with the museum heist of a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the "The Wizard of Oz" was expected to change his plea to guilty in court Friday, pulling back the curtain on a whodunnit mystery dating back 18 years.
Microsoft's Bid for Activision Gets UK Approval, Removing Last Hurdle to Gaming Deal
Microsoft's purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday from Britain's competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion deal.
What to Know about the Social Security Cost-of-living Adjustment
Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
President Biden Commemorates Matthew Shepard's Death, Warns of Increased Homophobia
On the 25th anniversary of Shepard's death, Biden called Shepard's parents "courageous" for turning his death into a movement.
Florida Law Targeting Drag Shows Can't be Enforced for Now, Appellate Court Says
A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being, according to a federal appeals court decision.
A Japanese Court Rules it's Unconstitutional to Require Surgery for a Change of Gender on Documents
A court in central Japan ruled Thursday that it is unconstitutional to require a transgender person to undergo surgery to remove their current reproductive organs in order for them to receive documentation under their new gender.
Murdered Queer Journalist Josh Kruger Accused of Blackmail, Drug Use by Suspect's Family
The family of the 19-year-old man accused of shooting queer Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger seven times claims that he did so because he was being blackmailed.
Queer-Friendly Guadalajara Makes Perfect Host for November's Gay Games
When the pandemic hampered Hong Kong's ability to host the next Gay Games, Guadalajara stepped in. Outside of Latin America, it may not be a top name among LGBTQ+-friendly cities, but it should be.
Voters in Iowa Community to Decide Whether to Give City Council More Control over Library Books
The effort follows attempts by some community members two years ago to ban or restrict access to Maia Kobabe's LGBTQ+ memoir "Gender Queer" at the library. The library board eventually voted to keep the book.
Trans Residents in North Carolina, Montana File Lawsuits Challenging New State Restrictions
Transgender residents of North Carolina and Montana added Wednesday to a growing list of lawsuits challenging the recent onslaught of Republican state laws aimed at transgender individuals.
Ex-wrestlers Claim Jim Jordan Is Unfit for Speakership, Say He Helped Cover Up Ohio State Sexual Abuse Scandal
Rep. Jim Jordan again accused of covering pp Ohio State sexual abuse scandal. Ex-wrestlers Call him unfit to be Chairman of the House.
Activist Romaine Patterson Remembers Her Friend Matthew Shepard in New Doc
Romaine Patterson was a friend to the Matthew Shepard. His death 25 years ago has shaped her life.
NHL Issues Updated Theme Night Guidance, which Includes Ban on Players Using Pride Tape on the Ice
The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for the Pride nights that have become a hot-button issue in hockey.
'The Laramie Project' Stages a Special Reading in Wyoming on the 25th Anniversary of Matthew Shepard Murder
This 25th anniversary of the tragic murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard has triggered deep sadness for theater director Moisés Kaufman, who turned the horror into art with "The Laramie Project."