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Out Basketball Player Brittney Griner Makes an Emotional Return to Record-setting WNBA All-Star Game
Brittney Griner made an emphatic and emotional return to the WNBA's midseason showcase event: She scored 18 points and put down two dunks in the league's All-Star Game on Saturday night.
Anti-LGBTQ Laws Being Struck Down for Limiting Free Speech
Anti-LGBTQ laws that federal judges have concluded do not pass constitutional scrutiny include anti-trans legislation in Arkansas and anti-drag legislation in Tennessee.
Drag Race Holland' Winner Envy Peru Viciously Attacked on Bus
"Drag Race Holland" winner Envy Peru recalls being viciously attacked on Amsterdam bus.
College Students Struggling with Hunger Face Potential Loss of Food Stamp Benefits
Expanded SNAP eligibility will only last one more year, and the entire program will revert to pre-pandemic rules at varying points over the next year, depending on individual state schedules.
Iran's Morality Police Return in a New Campaign to Impose Islamic Dress on Women
Iranian authorities on Sunday announced a new campaign to force women to wear the Islamic headscarf and morality police returned to the streets.
Israel's Netanyahu Discharged from Hospital after Overnight Stay Following Dizzy Spell
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was discharged on Sunday after an overnight hospital stay for check-ups and monitoring following a dizzy spell.
Here's What to Know About Arrests in Human Remains Trade Tied to Harvard Medical School
Federal investigators discovered a human remains trade with connections to Harvard Medical School and have arrested people in several states. Here's what to know.
Drag Queens are Out, Proud and Loud in a String of Coal Towns, from a Bingo Hall to Blue-Collar Bars
In a string of towns running along a coal seam, the sparkle of small-town drag queens and kings colors a way of life rooted in soot, family and a conservative understanding of the world.
Diversify or Die: San Francisco's Downtown a Wake-up Call for Other Cities
After a three-year exile, the pandemic now fading from view, the expected crowds and electric ambience of downtown have not returned.
2,000 Evacuated in Canary Islands Wildfire; Official Says Blaze 'Out of Control'
More than 2,000 people were evacuated as a wildfire rages "out of control" on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands on Saturday, destroying around a dozen homes, authorities said.
Out, Embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos Repays Himself $85K Raised from Lackluster Reelection Fundraising
Freshman Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York charged with a host of financial crimes, withdrew $85,000 from his campaign to help repay money he loaned himself to get elected in 2022.
GOP Lawmaker Suggests Drafting Transgender Men
Tennessee Republican congressman Tim Burchett proposed requiring transgender men to register for the Selective Service in an unsuccessful amendment to a military spending bill.
Washington Legal Marijuana Farms Back to Work after Pesticide Concerns
Washington marijuana farms are taking steps with state financial support to keep residual DDT at bay and rebuild their brands.
Fundraising Takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in Their Own Tier; Pence, Other Republicans Struggle
While some struggled, like former Vice President Mike Pence, others reported significant hauls that help ensure the GOP's 2024 primary will be crowded for the foreseeable future.
Protests Swell in Tel Aviv for 28th Week with 'Days of Disruption'
Tens of thousands of protesters packed the streets of Tel Aviv, marking the 28th straight week of demonstrations against Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the country's judiciary.
TikToker Luke Strickler Hilariously Mocks Ron DeSantis
TikToker Luke Strickler offers Ron DeSantis some advice after watching a campaign video.
Pattern of Court Wins in Religion v. LGBTQ+ Equality Might Not be What You Think
The Supreme Court has frequently ruled in favor of Christian plaintiffs on high-profile cases, particularly when it comes to cases that also involve gender and sexuality. But the bigger view is more complicated.
Watch: Transgender Influencer Dylan Mulvaney Says Bud Light Didn't Support Her During Backlash
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney says she felt abandoned by Bud Light after facing "more bullying and transphobia than I could have ever imagined" over her partnership with the beer giant.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Steps Down as Leader of Civil Rights Group he Founded in 1971
The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Saturday that he will step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago.
Tesla's 1st Electric Pickup Has Rolled off the Assembly Line, Company Says
Tesla says its first production Cybertruck electric pickup has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule.