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McCarthy Elected House Speaker in Rowdy Post-midnight Vote
Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions that boiled over after a chaotic week.
Jan. 6 Remembrance Led by Dems as GOP Wrestled with Rebels
President Joe Biden conferred high honors on those who stood against the Jan. 6 Capitol mob two years ago and the menacing effort in state after state to upend the election.
Old NASA Satellite Falling from Sky this Weekend, Low Threat
A 38-year-old retired NASA satellite is about to fall from the sky. The science satellite is expected to come down Sunday night, give or take 17 hours, according to the Defense Department.
U.S. Approves Alzheimer's Drug that Modestly Slows Disease
U.S. health officials on Friday approved a closely watched Alzheimer's drug that's been shown to modestly slow the early stages of the brain-robbing disease, albeit with potential safety risks.
'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' Star Jennifer Shah Gets 6 1/2 Years
A judge sentenced a member of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" to 6 1/2 years in prison on Friday for defrauding thousands of people nationwide in a telemarketing scam, many of them vulnerable or older.
Bookstore Owner Christina Pascucci Ciampa Creates Welcome Niche for Queer Books
Christina Pascucci Ciampa saw a need for feminist and queer books finding their way onto bookshelves for consumers. And she did so by starting small.
Gay Congressman Plans to Swear His Oath of Office Using 1st-Edition Superman Comic
This new congressman, who is openly gay, plans to swear his oath of office with U.S. Constitution and first-edition Superman comic.
2022 Rewind: Watch: Gay Chef 'Shocked' at Similarities Between His TikTok Bottoms' Menus and Postmates'
A gay chef says he was "shocked" at the similarities between the menu items he's been posting for a year and Postmates' newly-released food recommendations for bottoms.
2022 Rewind: Twitter Goes Wild Over Viral Eisenhower Photo
Twitter had some fun this week (at Dwight D. Eisenhower's expense) after a photo of the ex-president posing on a bench went viral.
First Woman, First LGBTQ Member Elected Massachusetts Governor Sworn in
Maura Healey, the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected governor of Massachusetts, was sworn into office at the Statehouse Thursday, pledging to lead "with empathy and with equity."
Kenyan LGBTQ+ Activist's Body Found in Metal Box; 1 Arrested
Kenyan police were investigating the death of an LGBTQ activist whose body was found stuffed in a metal box, as human rights groups on Friday decried the killing.
FTC Proposes Rule that Would Ban Employee Noncompete Clauses
The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday that would ban U.S. employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers, a sweeping measure that could make it easier for people to switch jobs.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Summit Crater Glows
Hawaii's Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava.
CES Startups Face Cautious Investors Amid Economic Woes
More than a thousand startups are showcasing their products at the annual CES tech show in Las Vegas, hoping to create some buzz around their gadgets and capture the eyes of investors.
Best of CES 2023: Wireless TV, Delivery Robots and In-car VR
On Wednesday, big names like LG and Samsung were showcasing their latest products for the media in Las Vegas. Here are some highlights.
Australia's Star Casino Could Remain under Regulator's Control till 2024
Who would want to run a casino in Australia at the moment? The industry has been rocked by one controversy after another.
Top Technologies That Have Changed the Online Casino
Casinos have been around for centuries but have changed significantly over the years. The introduction of online casinos has caused an even more significant change in how people play.
A Lion Roars on Broadway as Box Office Hauls Reveal Winners
It was feast or famine at the Broadway box office as 2022 wound down, with eye-popping revenue for popular shows — including a staggering new Broadway record for "The Lion King" — not lifting all strugglers.
Millennial Money: Up the Odds of Meeting Money Goals in 2023
With a new year ahead and the holiday fanfare behind, this is a great time to set money goals, especially if you recently spent a lot on gifts and travel and want to get your finances in shape.
Best of CES 2023: Electric Skates, Pet Tech and AI for Birds
On Tuesday night, the show kicked off with media previews from just some of the 3,000 companies signed up to attend.