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Accused Albany Bishop Asks to Be Removed from Priesthood
The retired bishop of Albany, New York, who has admitted to covering up for predator priests and has himself been accused of sexual abuse, has asked Pope Francis to remove him from the priesthood.
Infantino Scolds World Cup Critics in Extraordinary Diatribe
The FIFA president delivered a one-hour tirade on the eve of the World Cup's opening match, and then spent about 45 minutes answering questions from media about the Qatari government's actions and a wide range of other topics.
Ned Rorem, Prize-Winning Composer and Writer, Dies at 99
Ned Rorem, the prolific Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning musician known for his vast output of compositions and for his barbed and sometimes scandalous prose, died Friday at 99.
Sydney Court Overturns Conviction for Gay American's Murder
An appeals court on Friday overturned the conviction a man who temporarily admitted murdering an American who fell to his death in 1988 from a Sydney cliff top that was known as a gay meeting place.
More Twitter Workers Flee after Musk's 'Hardcore' Ultimatum
Twitter continued to bleed engineers and other workers on Thursday, after new owner Elon Musk gave them a choice to pledge to "hardcore" work or resign with severance pay.
Ticketmaster Canceling Next Taylor Swift Concert Ticket Sale
Ticketmaster says it is canceling Friday's planned general public sale for Taylor Swift's upcoming stadium tour because it doesn't have enough tickets.
Activist Carol Leigh, Who Coined Term 'Sex Work,' Dies at 71
Carol Leigh, a San Francisco activist who is credited with coining the term "sex work" and who sought for decades to improve conditions for prostitutes and others in the adult entertainment business, has died. She was 71.
Aide: With Few Cuts, Pakistan Lifts Ban on Oscar-Entry Movie
Censors are lifting a ban on Pakistan's Oscar entry, "Joyland," but some scenes would be cut before the movie opens across the country, an aide to the prime minister said Wednesday.
Blizzard, NetEase Game Partnership in China to End
American game developer Blizzard Entertainment said Thursday it will suspend most of its game services in mainland China after current licensing agreements with Chinese game company NetEase end.
Rising Food Costs Take a Bite Out of Thanksgiving Dinner
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Amazon CEO Says Layoffs Will Extend into Next Year
The mass layoffs that began in Amazon's corporate ranks this week will extend into next year, CEO Andy Jassy said Thursday.
Pelosi Won't Seek Leadership Role, Plans to Stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders after Democrats lost control of the House to Republicans in the midterm elections.
Twitter Responds to Senator Lindsey Graham Opposing the 'Respect for Marriage Act'
To no one's surprise, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham voted against the "Respect for Marriage Act" on Wednesday. Given the senator's conflicted history with gay issues, Twitter responded in kind.
Culture Clash? Conservative Qatar Preps for World Cup Party
Tensions are tearing at Qatar, a conservative Muslim emirate that restricts alcohol, bans drugs and homosexuality as well as suppresses free speech, as it prepares to welcome possibly rowdy crowds for the first World Cup in the Middle East.
Amazon Begins Mass Layoffs Among its Corporate Workforce
Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.
Facebook Still Banning Trump — for Now — Despite Campaign
The social media platform has no plans to reinstate Trump's account following the former president's announcement that he will seek a second term in the White House.
Tom Brady, Larry David, Other Celebrities Named in FTX Suit
A host of Hollywood and sports celebrities including Larry David and Tom Brady were named as defendants in a class-action lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Faith Groups Split over Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Among U.S. faith leaders and denominations, there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law.
Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Clears Key Senate Hurdle
Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law.
Report: At Least 32 Transgender People Killed in US in 2022
At least 32 transgender and gender-nonconforming people have been killed in the United States in 2022, the Human Rights Campaign announced Wednesday in its annual report ahead of the Transgender Day of Remembrance.