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Why a Single Senator is Blocking U.S. Military Promotions and What it Means for the Pentagon
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions,.
As a Transgender Woman, a New York City Subway Icon Finds Her Own Voice
For more than a decade, Bernie Wagenblast lent her voice to automated announcements for New York City's subways. This year she went on the radio to publicly reveal a different voice that is more reflective of the trans woman she was always meant to be.
Southern California Firefighters Battle 3 Wildfires Amid Hot, Dry Weather
Firefighters in Southern California were battling three separate brush fires that started Friday afternoon amid a blistering heat wave.
Hours after Bring Rushed to Hospital, Israel's Netanyahu Says he Feels 'Very Good'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed on Saturday to a hospital after feeling dizzy, his office said, adding that it appeared the veteran Israeli leader was suffering from dehydration.
Europe Sizzles under Heat Wave that's Only Going to Get Worse
Officials warned Saturday of even hotter weather next week, when the mercury is forecast to top 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Man who Threatened to Burn Holy Books Outside Israeli Embassy in Sweden Abandons Plan
The man who said he would burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm gave up his plan and instead held a one-person demonstration on Saturday.
Students in Shortchanged Pennsylvania School Districts Plug Away while Lawmakers Dither over Funding
Nylla Miller didn't dwell on the shortcomings of her education when she spoke at her high school graduation; she talked about all she and her classmates had accomplished. But overcoming adversity was more than just a graduation theme.
Kentucky's Ban on Gender-affirming Care Takes Effect as Federal Judge Lifts Injunction
Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care for young transgender people was restored Friday when a federal judge lifted an injunction he issued last month that had temporarily blocked the restrictions.
Disney Asks Judge to Toss Lawsuit from Board of DeSantis Appointees
Disney asked a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company's efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World's governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $640 Million
The Mega Millions top prize has grown again to an estimated $640 million after there was no winner of the lottery's latest giant jackpot.
Six Months from Iowa Caucuses, Some Republicans Worry Trump May be Unstoppable
He's been indicted twice, found liable for sexual abuse, and is viewed unfavorably by a third of his party — but Donald Trump remains the race's dominant front-runner.
Efforts to Deceive are a Top Concern Among State Election Officials Heading into 2024
Efforts to deceive the public about voting and elections remain a top concern for state election officials as they dig into preparations for the 2024 election.
GOP Attorneys General Shift the Battle over Affirmative Action to the Workplace
GOP officials also suggested that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs could be a form of discrimination.
House GOP Approves Defense Bill that Restricts Abortion Access and Halts Diversity Initiatives
The U.S. House approved a sweeping annual defense bill with political add-ons from Republicans to block abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and transgender issues that deeply divided the chamber.
Kevin Spacey Denies that Crotch-Grabbing was his 'Trademark' Pickup Move
Kevin Spacey denied that grabbing men by the crotch was his "trademark" pickup move as he got increasingly testy under questioning Friday by the prosecutor who accused him of sexually assaulting four men.
Watch: Christian College Fires Queer Coach for Posts Celebrating LGBTQ+ Spirituality
A gay soccer coach evidently "contradicted" the "truths" promulgated by a Christian college that fired her for posting about LGBTQ+ acceptance and Jesus being "radically inclusive."
California Still has an Anti-Gay Marriage Law on the Books. Voters could Remove it Next Year
California voters will decide in 2024 whether to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage in the state constitution, a chance for them to permanently remove an inactive ban on same-sex marriage that they approved in 2008.
Things to Know about the Latest Court Rulings and Statehouse Action over Transgender Rights
Here's a look at recent developments and where laws on transgender issues stand.
Michigan City Investigates Salon Owner's Online Comments about Gender Identity
A northern Michigan city is investigating after a local hair salon owner posted on social media that anyone identifying as other than a man or a woman is not welcome at her business.
Families and doctors sue Texas over New Ban on Transgender Care for Minors
A group of Texas families and doctors have filed a lawsuit in state court seeking to block the state's new law that bans gender-affirming care for minors, arguing it violates parental rights and discriminates against transgender teens.