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Shakira to Face Trial for Tax Fraud in Spain
A Spanish judge on Tuesday approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud.
LGBTQ+-Friendly Church OK with Getting Southern Baptist Boot
The College Park church found itself in the news last week when the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee voted to remove it from its rolls because of its "open affirmation, approval and endorsement of homosexual behavior."
Out Comic Judy Gold Shades Lindsey Graham over his Sexuality
Lindsey Graham was again shaded by a female comic this week over speculation of his sexuality, this time by out comic Judy Gold.
Cuba Approves Same-Sex Marriage in Unusual Referendum
Cubans have approved a sweeping "family law" code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents, officials said Monday.
Transgender Deputy Suing Georgia County Goes to Trial
A sheriff's deputy returned to court Monday for a civil trial seeking monetary damages from the Georgia county that employs her after a federal judge ruled her bosses illegally denied the deputy health coverage for gender-confirmation surgery.
UK: TikTok May Face Big Fine over Children's Data Protection
TikTok could face a 27 million-pound ($29 million) fine in the U.K. over a possible breach of U.K. data protection law by failing to protect children's privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform.
Starbucks Says It Wants Union Bargaining to Begin
Starbucks said Monday that it wants to start contract negotiations next month at hundreds of U.S. stores that have voted to unionize.
Fed Officials Call for More Rate Hikes to Fight Inflation
The Federal Reserve will have to keep boosting its benchmark interest rate to a point that raises unemployment and gets inflation down from unusually high levels, two officials said in separate remarks Monday.
Teen Interest in Long-Lasting Birth Control Soars after Roe
Experts say the U.S. Supreme Court's June ruling appears to be accelerating a trend of increased birth control use among teens, including long-acting reversible forms like implants.
Bam! NASA Spacecraft Crashes into Asteroid in Defense Test
A NASA spacecraft rammed an asteroid at blistering speed Monday in an unprecedented dress rehearsal for the day a killer rock menaces Earth.
Watch: Donald Trump Says 'We Have to Keep Our Country Gay' ... And Twitter Responds
Who knew Donald Trump was such an ally? At a rally in North Carolina on Friday night, the former president said: "Remember I was going to say, I was going to use an expression, 'We have to keep our country gay..."
2 More Arrests in Deadly Attack During Norway Pride Festival
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting during the Norwegian capital's annual LGBTQ Pride festival, police said Monday. The total number of suspects is now at four.
British Pound Plummets to New Lows Against U.S. Dollar
The British pound fell to all-time low against the U.S. dollar early Monday after Treasury chief Kwasi Kwarteng pledged further tax cuts, fueling concerns about the government's economic policy.
U.S. Spy Satellite Launched into Orbit from California
A classified satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office launched into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 Heavy rocket on Saturday.
Texts: Favre also Sought Welfare Money for Football Facility
After Mississippi spent millions of dollars in welfare money on Brett Favre's pet project, the retired NFL quarterback tried to get additional cash from the state's welfare agency for another sports facility.
Cuba Holds Unusual Vote on Law Allowing Same-Sex Marriage
Cuba held a rare referendum Sunday on an unusually contentious law — a government-backed "family law" code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt, as well as outlining the rights of children and grandparents.
Oscar-Winning 'Cuckoo's Nest' Actor Louise Fletcher Dies
Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" set a new standard for screen villains and won her an Academy Award, has died at age 88.
Gay Rom-Com 'Bros' Won't be Distributed in the Middle East
The Billy Eichner-penned rom-com — Hollywood's first with two out men in the leads — is preemptively canceling release in the Middle East due to cultural concerns.
Watch: Elton John Plays White House Lawn as Part of Farewell Tour
Elton John said Friday that he'd played in some beautiful venues, but the stage in front of the White House, beneath a massive tent on a perfect autumn night, was "probably the icing on the cake."
Two Gay Congressional Candidates Face Off in Historic New York Election
Democrat Robert Zimmerman and Republican George Santos are running to fill the seat vacated by Democrat Tom Suozzi in New York's 3rd Congressional District.