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Officials: 120 Dead After Halloween Crowd surge in Seoul
At least 120 people were killed and 100 more were injured as they were crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the capital of Seoul.
Emmett Till Movie Shown in Black Town Pivotal to the Story
The tiny, all-Black town of Mound Bayou became a safe haven for Emmett Till's mother as she traveled to Mississippi to testify in the murder trial of two white men who lynched her son in 1955.
Russian Lawmakers Vet New Bill Against LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda'
Russian lawmakers gave preliminary approval Thursday to a bill that imposes tough new restrictions on activities to promote LGBTQ rights in the country.
Gay Armenian Couple Kill Themselves 'Because of Intolerance'
Two gay Armenian men jumped to their deaths after posting a pic on Instagram of themselves kissing.
Suspect in Assault at Pelosi Home Had Posted about QAnon
The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's California home and severely beating her husband with a hammer appears to have made racist and often rambling posts online.
Spokesman: Speaker Pelosi's Husband Assaulted in Break-In
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, was "violently assaulted" by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, and he is now in the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, her spokesman said.
Does Obtaining Credit Cards Negatively Impact Your Credit?
Many consumers are scared their credit scores might get damaged if they apply for a new credit card. Is it true?
Jerry Lee Lewis, Outrageous Rock 'n' Roll Star, Dies at 87
Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock 'n' roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy& ego collided on such definitive records as "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" & sustained a career otherwise upended by personal scandal, died.
Watch: In Debate, SC Governor Says He Would Take Away Marriage Rights
The Governor of South Carolina, Henry McMaster, admitted in a debate with Democratic challenger Joe Cunningham that he would take marriage rights from same-sex couples if he had the chance.
Two NASA Spacecraft Detect Biggest Meteor Strikes at Mars
Two NASA spacecraft at Mars — one on the surface and the other in orbit — have recorded the biggest meteor strikes and impact craters yet.
Hurricane Ian's Lucrative Cleanup Deals Generate New Storm
It has been a month since Hurricane Ian wiped out parts of southwest Florida. Now multimillion-dollar cleanup contracts are generating new tempests in the Category 4 storm's wake.
Musk Doesn't Seek a "Free-for-all Hellscape' for Twitter
Elon Musk attempted to sooth leery Twitter advertisers Thursday, a day before a deadline to close out on his $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform.
The Stars are Aligned: Everyone Deserves a Hollywood Smile
Well-aligned teeth and an attractive smile can help boost your confidence and self-esteem — and research shows that they can help you make the kind of first impression that provides valuable social and professional advantages.
Lil Nas X Jumps into Fake 'Gay' Halloween Costume Trend
Lil Nas X jumped into the gay subtrend of the "fake Halloween Costume" memes flooding social media.
Watch: Florida Father Sues School over Pride Flag under 'Don't Say Gay' Law
A man in Florida is suing his son's school because, he says, teachers displayed Pride flags in their classrooms.
Thai Transgender Activist Buys Miss Universe Org for $20M
A Thai business tycoon and transgender activist has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, her company announced Wednesday.
Balint Likely to be Elected Vermont's 1st Gay Person, Woman in Congress
In the race for Vermont's single seat in the U.S. House, Democrat Becca Balint could be on the verge of being elected as the first woman and first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress.
Australia Players Call Out Qatar on LGBTQ+, Worker Rights
The Australian men's soccer team has issued a three-minute video highlighting Qatar's human rights record, including its treatment of foreign workers and restrictions on the LGBTQI+ community.
Same-sex Marriage is Now Legal in All of Mexico's States
Lawmakers in the border state of Tamaulipas voted Wednesday night to legalize same-sex marriages, becoming the last of Mexico's 32 states to authorize such unions.
8 Times You're Using the Wrong Credit Card
While there may not be one best card for you — the average American has about three cards — there are many times a card can be wrong for a specific situation.