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Jury Convicts Boy and Girl in England of Murdering Transgender Teen in Frenzied Knife Attack
A boy and a girl were found guilty Wednesday of murdering a transgender teenager in northwest England earlier this year, in a frenzied knife attack that was described as "horrific" by police.
Pioneering Trans Psychiatrist Dr. Jeanne Hoff Dies at 85
Dr. Jeanne Hoff, a transgender psychiatrist who came out publicly and shared her transition experience in a 1978 documentary, died at home on October 26 at the age of 85.
American Consumers Feeling Much More Confident as Holiday Shopping Season Peaks
American consumers are feeling more confident than they have since summer, good news for businesses with the all-important holiday shopping season peaking.
Health Officials Push to Get Schoolchildren Vaccinated as More US Parents Opt Out
When Idaho had a rare measles outbreak a few months ago, health officials scrambled to keep it from spreading. In the end, 10 people, all in one family, were infected, all unvaccinated.
How to Manage Holiday Spending when You're Dealing with Student Loan Debt
This year Nicole Plauché is worried about how much she can afford to spend on gifts. Her main struggle? Student loan payments.
Thailand's LGBTQ+ Community Hopeful as Marriage Equality Bill is Set to be Discussed in Parliament
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told reporters after the Cabinet meeting that it will grant LGBTQ+ couples the "exact same equal rights" as heterosexual couples. This would make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to pass such a law.
ACLU of Montana Challenges Law Defining the Word 'Sex' in State Code as Only Male or Female
The ACLU of Montana filed a lawsuit challenging a law that defines the word "sex" throughout state code as either male or female, based on a person's biology at birth.
Watch: Police Car Slams into St. Louis Gay Bar, but Proprietor Ends Up in Handcuffs
A police car smashed through the front of a St. Louis gay bar in the early hours of Dec. 18, but it was the establishment's co-owner who was clapped in cuffs and hauled to the station.
Donald Trump Banned from Colorado Ballot in Historic Ruling by State's Supreme Court
A divided Colorado Supreme Court declared Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause and removed him from the state's presidential primary ballot.
Marvel Kicked Out Jonathan Majors after his Conviction, Throwing Years of Plans into Disarray
Marvel had more riding on Jonathan Majors than perhaps any other actor. Now it's parting ways with him, and throwing years of plans for its cinematic universe in disarray.
It's Not a Happy Holiday at Starbucks, Facing Boycotts over the Middle East War and Unionization
At a time when it hoped to be spreading holiday cheer and peppermint mochas, Starbucks is juggling boycotts over the war in the Middle East and a unionization effort at home.
IRS to Waive $1 Billion in Penalties for People and Firms Owing Back Taxes for 2020 or 2021
The IRS said Tuesday it is going to waive penalty fees for people who failed to pay back taxes that total less than $100,000 per year for tax years 2020 and 2021.
How Gay Rodeos Upend Assumptions about Life in Rural America
Exploring the world of rural gays and their affection for the rodeo has been a focus of photographer Luke Gilford.
Pope's Approval of Gay Blessings Could Have Impact where Rights are Restricted, LGBTQ+ Advocates Say
Pope Francis' decision to officially spell out his approval for same-sex couples to receive blessings from Catholic priests could send a message of tolerance to places where gay rights are more restricted.
Good News for Late Holiday Shoppers: Retailers are Improving Their Delivery Speeds
You might find solace in discovering some of America's biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to please shoppers expecting faster and faster deliveries.
Self-checkout is Here to Stay — but It's Going Through a Reckoning
Some retailers are adding restrictions, while others are pulling out completely.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Deadly Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cantaloupes
Hundreds of people in the U.S. and Canada have been sickened and at least 10 people have died in a growing outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to contaminated whole and pre-cut cantaloupe.
Watch: Ziwe Hilariously Asks George Santos: 'What can we do to get you to go away?'
In a much-anticipated interview with comedian Ziwe, George Santos played up his persona as a political pariah.
Step by Step, Francis has Made the Catholic Church a More Welcoming Place for LGBTQ+ People
The Catholic church, in its doctrine, still rejects same-sex marriage, yet Pope Francis, during his nearly 11-year papacy, has done far more than any previous pope to make the church a more welcoming place for LGBTQ+ people.
Pope Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Couples if they Don't Resemble Marriage
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God's love and mercy shouldn't be subject to "an exhaustive moral analysis."