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Gay Man Describes Terrifying Gang Rape by Police in Qatar
Qatar is hosting this year's World Cup, to the consternation of human rights watchers. One gay man's story of entrapment and gang rape by police illustrates why many are skeptical ahead of the event.
Philadelphia Man Completes Chicken Challenge: 40 Birds in 40 Days
A 31-year-old Philadelphia man ate rotisserie chicken for 40 consecutive days, seeking to unite "people no matter what background they come from [or] sexual orientation."
Kathy Griffin's Twitter Account Suspended after Impersonating Elon Musk
Kathy Griffin's Twitter account was suspended Sunday, not long after the comedian changed her handle to "Elon Musk" to protest the billionaire, who is now in charge of the social media platform.
Apple Says iPhone Supplies Hurt by Anti-virus Curbs in China
Apple Inc. is warning customers they'll have to wait longer to get its latest iPhone models after anti-virus restrictions were imposed on a contractor's factory in central China.
Climate Questions: Does What I Do Matter?
Can people's individual actions make a difference in how much carbon dioxide is emitted on an international scale? Some argue it would be more effective to focus on changing government and corporate policy.
Last Total Lunar Eclipse for Three Years Arrives Tuesday
Better catch the moon's disappearing act Tuesday — there won't be another like it for three years.
As Midterms Near, Clergy Preach Politics and Civics Lessons
Across America, faith leaders have squeezed in some final messages about the midterm elections during their worship services this weekend.
Catholic Conflicts on Marriage Continue, Even Decades after Vatican II
Catholics have become increasingly divided over post-Vatican II openness to contemporary cultural changes, especially with regards to marriage.
Watch: Oklahoma Donut Shop Targeted with Arson Attack after Drag Event
A masked, red-hat-wearing vandal smashed a donut shop window and threw a Molotov cocktail into the business in an arson attack that took place after the shop hosted a drag event.
Powerball Jackpot Up to Record $1.9 Billion after No Winner
A record Powerball jackpot grew to an even larger $1.9 billion after no one won the lottery drawing on Saturday night.
UN Weather Report: Climate Woes Bad and Getting Worse Faster
Earth's warming weather and rising seas are getting worse and doing so faster, the World Meteorological Organization warned as world leaders started gathering for international climate negotiations.
Cesspool or Civility? Elon Musk's Twitter at a Crossroads
Discourse was never civil on Twitter; it's much easier to rage-tweet at a perceived enemy than to seek common ground, whether the argument is about transgender kids or baseball.
Banned Book Lesson Thrusts Oklahoma Teacher into Campaign
A book-loving English teacher in Oklahoma was the focus of an ugly statewide campaign, with calls for her to be prosecuted, thrown in prison, or even lynched.
UK to Declare Bank Holiday May 8 to Honor King Charles III
The United Kingdom will have another reason to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, for the government has declared a special public holiday to mark the occasion.
Rail Union Approves Deal Offering Hope of Avoiding Strike
Another one of the 12 railroad unions narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday, offering some hope that the contract dispute might be resolved without a strike.
Twitter Users Can Get Blue Check in $8 Monthly Subscription
Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $7.99 a month that includes a blue check now given only to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform's verification system.
Private School Vouchers Open Faith Options for Kids of Color
School choice is one of many education issues bringing parents to the polls this fall. One core question is how widely taxpayer money should pay for private school tuition, instead of only financing public schools.
Influencers Debate Leaving Twitter, but Where Would They Go?
Pariss Chandler built a community for Black tech workers on Twitter that eventually became the foundation for her own recruitment company.
Singer-Rapper Aaron Carter Dies in California at Age 34
Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He was 34.
Man who Won Gay Rights Case at SCOTUS Agrees to Settlement
A Georgia county has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a man whose case was one of three that led to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment.