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Barbie Doll Honoring Cherokee Nation Leader is Met with Mixed Emotions
An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, inspired countless Native American children as a powerful but humble leader who expanded early education and rural healthcare.
The Next Republican Debate is in Alabama, the State that Gave the GOP a Road Map to Donald Trump
Republican presidential candidates will debate Wednesday within walking distance of where George Wallace staged his "stand in the schoolhouse door" to oppose enrollment of Black students at the University of Alabama.
OxyContin Maker Bankruptcy Deal Goes Before the Supreme Court, with Billions at Stake
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Florida Republican Chairman Won't Resign over Rape Allegation, Saying he is Innocent
The chair of Florida's Republican Party says he will not resign over a woman's allegation that he raped her, saying in an email to supporters that he is innocent.
Watch: Bowen Yang - as George Santos - Bids Goodbye to SNL with 'Scandals in the Wind'
George Santos's exit from Congress was filled wth his usual complaints of victimhood and threats for retaliation. So it is no surprise that "Saturday Night Live's" cold opening this week featured Bowen Yang as the exiting congressman in a hilarious skit.
It's Kennedy Center Honors Time for a Crop Including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick
The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment.
Republicans Had New Yorkers Lead the Way in Expelling Santos. Will It Help Them Keep the Majority?
George Santos is gone from the House, but his name is certain to pop up in key congressional races across New York next year.
Police Raid Moscow Gay Bars After A Supreme Court Ruling Labeled LGBTQ+ Movement 'Extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country's top court banned what it called the "global LGBTQ+ movement" as an extremist organization.
Iconic Chicago Queer Bar Closes Over Labor Dispute
After months of boycotts by workers and performers, the bar announced that the venue was closing after four decades.
For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing
When Sam Schultz was sexually assaulted, it felt like a part of them died. It took eight years and the burgeoning #MeToo movement to spur them to go public and make a police report, and an additional five years for their attackers to plead guilty.
Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts.
Flu Is On The Rise While RSV Infections May Be Peaking, US Health Officials Say
Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday.
Who Is Still Getting HIV in America? Medication Is Only Half the Fight
As the globe marks World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, it's crucial to both acknowledge the significant strides made in the global battle against HIV and recognize the persistent challenges that remain.
Entertainment Consultant Killed by Woman who Stalked his Film Director Friend, Prosecutors Say
A high-profile entertainment marketing consultant was targeted by a woman who had been stalking and threatening a film director friend of his before she fatally shot him after her forcing her way inside his Los Angeles home.
House Expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the Sixth Expulsion in the Chamber's History
The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use.
GOP Rep. George Santos Refuses to Resign and Warns his Expulsion from Congress would Set a Precedent
In his closing arguments for remaining a member of the House, a defiant Rep. George Santos depicted himself as a victim of a smear campaign by some of his colleagues and made clear that he would not resign before a vote Friday on whether he should be expe
For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing
When Sam Schultz was sexually assaulted, it felt like a part of them died. It took eight years and the burgeoning #MeToo movement to spur them to go public and make a police report, and an additional five years for their attackers to plead guilty.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Should Parse Her Words More Carefully. Literally
Perhaps the wife of Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis should choose her words more carefully. Literally.
Russia's Supreme Court Effectively Outlaws LGBTQ+ Activism in a Landmark Ruling
Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country.
Elton John Addresses Britain's Parliament, Urging Lawmakers to do More to Fight HIV/AIDS
Elton John has urged British lawmakers to do more to fight HIV and AIDS, saying the U.K. can be the first country in the world "to defeat this awful virus."