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Court Won't Reconsider Block of Arkansas Trans Care Law
A federal appeals court said Wednesday it won't reconsider its ruling temporarily blocking Arkansas from enforcing its ban on gender-affirming care for children.
Same-Sex Marriage Faces Senate Test with GOP Votes Uncertain
Staring down the prospect of divided government in the next Congress, Senate Democrats are moving forward with legislation this week to protect same-sex and interracial marriages.
Size, Scope of FTX Failure Gets Clearer as Users Fear Worst
Just days after cryptocurrency's third-largest exchange collapsed, the public is starting to get an idea of how messy FTX's bankruptcy case could be.
From Wordle to Sweets, Holiday Gift Ideas for the Grown-ups
From sweet treats to things with wheels, here are some ideas for pleasing a child at heart this holiday season.
'Zombie Debt': Homeowners Face Foreclosure on Old Mortgages
While no federal government agency tracks the number of foreclosure actions on second mortgages, attorneys aiding homeowners say they have surged in recent years.
NASA's Mightiest Rocket Lifts Off 50 Years after Apollo
NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard early Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface.
Mormon Church Voices Support for Same-Sex Marriage Law
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Tuesday it would back proposed federal legislation to safeguard same-sex marriages, marking the latest show of support for the measure from conservative-leaning groups.
Trump Seeks White House Again Amid GOP Losses, Legal Probes
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start to the 2024 contest.
Aide: Pakistani PM Orders Review of Ban on Oscar-Entry Film
Pakistan's prime minister has ordered a review of the ban on the country's Oscar entry, the movie "Joyland," days after the measure was imposed, one of his advisers said.
'Did Not End Well': New Pence Book Details Split with Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence blames Donald Trump for endangering his family "and all those serving at the Capitol" on Jan. 6 in a new memoir released Tuesday.
Senate Dems Get Back to Work with Vote to Protect Marriage Equality
Sticking to their plan to pursue federal protections for same-sex and interracial families post-midterms, Senate Democrats got to work to shepherd the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act to a vote.
Candace Cameron Bure's Plans for New Cable Channel: No Gays
Actor and cable channel exec Candace Cameron Bure, having left the Hallmark Channel for Great American Family, says that viewers can expect not to see any LGBTQ+ people in the channel's movies.
The History Behind 'Parents' Rights' in Schools
At issue are library books and course material, transgender students' use of school bathrooms and the instruction of topics related to race, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Doctors not Trained for Gender-Diverse Patients; Disparities Follow
The medical system is poorly equipped to meet the needs of gender-diverse patients. Disparities result, especially in preventative care.
Israeli Liberals Fear New Government will Undo Progress for LGBTQ+, Others
Even before it takes office, Israel's expected new coalition government — overwhelmingly male, religious and right-wing — is promising to roll back gains the previous government instituted.
Aide: Pakistani PM Orders Review of Ban on Trans Love Story Film
Pakistan's prime minister has ordered a review of the ban on the country's Oscar entry, the movie "Joyland," a love story between a married man and a transgender woman, one of his advisers said.
Musk Touches on Twitter Criticism, Workload at G-20 Forum
It's not easy being Elon Musk. That was the message the new Twitter owner and billionaire head of Tesla and SpaceX had for younger people who might seek to emulate his entrepreneurial success.
Fed's Top Financial Regulator Urges 'Guardrails' for Crypto
The top U.S. banking regulator at the Federal Reserve is urging Congress to pass legislation that would impose regulation on crypto currencies in the wake of the swift collapse last week of FTX.
Earth at 8 Billion: Consumption not Crowd is Key to Climate
The world is getting hotter and more crowded and the two issues are connected, but not quite as much as people might think, experts say.
Trump Prepares to Launch Third Campaign for the White House
Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House on Tuesday, looking to move on from disappointing midterm defeats and defy history.