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Writers Guild and Hollywood Studios Reach Tentative Agreement; No Deal Yet for Actors
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
Oil Prices Rise, Costing U.S. Drivers More and Helping Russia's War
Oil prices have risen, meaning drivers are paying more for gasoline and complicating the global fight against inflation — and feeding Russia's war chest.
With House Republicans in Turmoil, Colleagues Implore GOP Holdouts Not to Shut Down Government
Working furiously to take control of a House in disarray, allies of Speaker Kevin McCarthy implored their Republican colleagues Saturday to drop their hardline tactics and work together to approve a conservative spending plan to prevent a federal shutdown
Transphobic Trolls Melt Down, Call for Boycott over Two-Year-Old Braun Ad
Right-wing trolls lost their minds over a two-year-old ad that shows a transgender man with scars from top surgery using a Braun shaver.
A Black Student Was Suspended for his Hairstyle. Now His Family Is Suing Texas Officials
The family of a Black high school student in Texas who was suspended over his dreadlocks filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Saturday against the state's governor and attorney general.
National Cathedral Replaces Windows Honoring Confederacy With Stained-Glass Homage to Racial Justice
The landmark Washington National Cathedral unveiled new stained-glass windows Saturday with a theme of racial justice, filling the space that had once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
The Federal Government Is Headed into a Shutdown. What Does It Mean, Who's Hit and What's Next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending.
'Queer Eye' Star Tan France Calls Starting a Family 'Greatest Joy' of His Life
In a new interview, France details how he has styled the perfect life for himself and his family.
The Fall Equinox Is Here. What Does That Mean?
The equinox arrives on Saturday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere.But what does that actually mean? Here's what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth's orbit.
Director of Migration Drama Denounced by Right-Wing Leaders as Film Opens in Poland
Right-wing Polish leaders denounced a new feature film by director Agnieszka Holland as it premiered in the country Friday, accusing the work of defaming Poland with its exploration of a migration crisis along the border with Belarus.
Meet Lachlan Murdoch, Soon To Be the New Power Behind Fox News and the Murdoch Empire
For Lachlan Murdoch, this moment has been a long time coming. Assuming, of course, that his moment has actually arrived.
Some Providers are Dropping Gender-Affirming Care for Kids Even in Cases where it's Legal
As Republican-led states have rushed to ban gender-affirming for minors, some families with transgender children found a bit of solace: At least they lived in states that would allow those already receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy to continue.
Appeals Court Takes Up Transgender Health Coverage Case Likely Headed to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina and West Virginia that could have significant implications on whether individual states are required to cover health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance.
A Flamethrower and Comments about Book Burning Ignite a Political Firestorm in Missouri
A longshot candidate for Missouri governor and his supporters describe his use of a flamethrower at a recent "Freedom Fest" event outside St. Louis as no big deal.
Wildfire-prone California to Consider New Rules for Property Insurance Pricing
California will let insurance companies consider climate change when setting their prices, the state's chief regulator announced Thursday, a move aimed at preventing insurers from fleeing the state.
Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Inviting Controversy and Ridicule
A 9-foot tall carving meant to memorialize those lost to AIDS is causing controversy in Palm Springs due to its resemblance to a human orifice.
Catholic Priests Bless Same-Sex Couples in Defiance of a German Archbishop
Several Catholic priests held a ceremony blessing same-sex couples outside Cologne Cathedral on Wednesday night in a protest against the city's conservative archbishop, Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki.
Dutch Photographer Erwin Olaf has Died at 64. He shot Themes from Gay Nightlife to the Royal Family
Erwin Olaf, an acclaimed Dutch photographer whose work documented topics ranging from gay nightlife in Amsterdam to portraits of the Dutch royal family, has died. He was 64.
Biden Administration Announces $600M to Produce COVID Tests and will Reopen Website to Order Them
The Biden administration announced $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and restarting a website allowing Americans to order up to four free tests per household.
McCarthy Struggles to Pass a Temporary Spending Bill to Avoid a Shutdown as Others Look at Options
With no clear strategy and not much time, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy vowed to keep trying to persuade his colleagues to pass a temporary funding bill to prevent a federal government shutdown.