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DeSantis is Defending New Slavery Teachings. Civil Rights Leaders See a Pattern of 'Policy Violence'
Florida's teachers are now required to instruct middle-school students that enslaved people "developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit."
Senate Passes Defense Bill, but Clash Looms with House over Anti-LGBTQ+, Abortion Amendments
The House debate earlier this month was marked by amendments to roll back diversity and inclusion measures at the Pentagon and block some medical care for transgender personnel.
A Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Spit is Getting more Common, CDC Says
More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a government report released Thursday.
'Star Trek: Discovery' Star Wilson Cruz Recalls Being Bullied in High School, Says Fellow Gay Students 'Saved My Life'
Wilson Cruz, The "Star Trek: Discovery" star, said he was called a "f—— every day" to the point where he "didn't even hear it anymore."
Tyler Perry Offers $100,000 for Info in Murder of Grenada Singer Jonty
Hollywood megastar Tyler Perry is offering a $100,000 reward for information in relation to the killing of a gay man in Grenada.
Out Congressman Co-Sponsors Bill to Make U.S. Legal Code Gender Neutral
An openly gay lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives has joined with two other Democratic members of congress to introduce a bill that would make the U.S. legal code gender neutral.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Will Impact Millions
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but often absent from policy decisions is a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
Senate GOP Leader McConnell Briefly Leaves News Conference after Freezing Up Midsentence
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference Wednesday after stopping his remarks midsentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
No Head Trauma or Suspicious Circumstances in Drowning of Obamas' Chef, Police Say
Massachusetts authorities confirmed on Wednesday that Campbell didn't suffer any head trauma, nor was he wearing a life vest, and there's no evidence the death was suspicious.
DeSantis Appointees Reach Deal with Disney World's Firefighters, Capping Years of Negotiations
The board of Walt Disney World's governing district now made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees approved a contract for its firefighters on Wednesday and also proposed reducing property taxes.
Michael Jackson's Employees were not Legally Obligated to Prevent Sex Abuse, Lawyer Argues
Workers for corporations owned by Michael Jackson had no legal obligation to protect children from the pop star, an attorney told an appeals court Wednesday.
Samsung Unveils Foldable Smartphones in a Bet on Devices with Bending Screens
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled two foldable smartphones as it continues to bet on devices with bending screens, a budding market that has yet to fully take off because of high prices.
Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot Nears $1B Ahead of Friday Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is approaching $1 billion ahead of Friday's drawing, driving first-time buyers and other hopefuls to stock up on tickets.
Japanese Pop Star Shinjiro Atae Comes Out as Gay
Shinjiro Atae, a major Japanese pop star, came out as gay on Wednesday night before 2,000 fans in Tokyo. "I finally have the courage to open up to you about something. I am a gay man."
Assault on Gay Shop Owner by Gang of Youths in NH Involves Gun, Sends Several to Hospital
A businessman in Somersworth, NH and his husband were assaulted by a group of teenagers and children who made two attempts in two weeks to break into their home. The attack sent him to the hospital.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Floats Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican lawmakers may consider an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden over unproven claims of financial misconduct.
Michael Jackson Sexual Abuse Lawsuits on Verge of Revival by Appeals Court
A California appeals court on Wednesday will consider reviving the dismissed lawsuits of two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children for years.
Education Department Opens Investigation into Harvard's Legacy Admissions
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Israel's Government Passed Legal Overhaul's First Part; the Ripples are Dramatic
The plan seeks to weaken the country's Supreme Court and transfer more powers to the parliament. Opponents worry the plan will push Israel toward autocratic rule.
The Biden Administration Proposes New Rules to Push Insurers to Boost Mental Health Coverage
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced that his administration is moving forward with new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments.