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Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian Leaders Denounce Anti-Gay Laws
Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.
Watch: Hate in the Streets. Gay Couple Verbally Assaulted Outside Vancouver Train Station
A Canadian man turned himself into Vancouver police after a video of him slurring homophobic remarks at a gay couple in the city's streets went viral.
Mount Washington Experiences Record-Setting Wind Chill
The Arctic air that descended on the Northeast on Saturday brought dangerously cold sub-zero temperatures and wind chills to the region.
US Downs Chinese Balloon Over Ocean, Moves to Recover Debris
The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America and became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Florida Lawmakers To Meet Next Week On Disney, Immigration
Florida lawmakers will meet next week to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World's self-governing district and debate proposals on immigration and election crimes.
State of the Union: Biden Sees Economic Glow, GOP Sees Gloom
Going into Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden sees a nation with its future aglow.
China Balloon: Many Questions About Suspected Spy in the Sky
What in the world is that thing? The massive white orb drifting across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and is blowing up on social media.
Lauded Rebel Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne Dies at Age 88
Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer known for perfumes sold worldwide but who made his name with metallic space-age fashions that put a bold, new edge on catwalks, has died, the group that owns his fashion house announced Friday.
Three Gay Men Robbed After Night at NYC's The Eagle
Three men in their late 30s and 40s visited the Chelsea gay leather bar on separate nights in October and November and say they were lured away from the club and robbed.
Crowds Decry Gender-Affirming Treatment Ban in West Virginia
Crowds at the West Virginia state Capitol pleaded with lawmakers Thursday to show as much compassion for saving the lives of transgender children as they showed for unborn fetuses when they voted to ban abortion just months ago.
DeSantis Eyes 2024 from Afar as GOP Rivals Move Toward Runs
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may be months away from publicly declaring his presidential intentions, but his potential rivals aren't holding back.
Indian Gay Couples Begin Legal Battle for Same-Sex Marriage
If legalized, India would become the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize same-sex marriage, a significant right for the country's LGBTQ community more than four years after the top court decriminalized gay sex.
Why are People Turning to Psychedelics Like Ayahuasca?
Ayahuasca is a psychedelic tea whose roots go back hundreds of years to ceremonial use by Indigenous groups in the Amazon region.
Court: U.S. Needs to Consider Effects of Drilling Near Chaco
A federal appeals court ruled the government failed to consider emissions from the approval of nearly 200 drilling permits in an area surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Eye Drops Recalled after U.S. Drug-resistant Bacteria Outbreak
U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
School Cancels Production of Tony-winning 'Spelling Bee,' Citing Vulgarity, Inappropriate Content
A production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" — the sweet, funny Tony-winning 2005 musical — was abruptly canceled recently at an Ohio school due to complaints.
Mpox Public Health Emergency Declared Over
The public health emergency around mpox — a highly contagious affliction similar to chickenpox — has been declared over, but its effects may be felt for some time to come.
North Carolina Senate Again Seeking LGBTQ+ Limits in Schools
A bill advancing in North Carolina's Senate would prohibit instruction about sexuality and gender identity in K-4 public school classes, defying the recommendations of parents, educators and LGBTQ youths who testified against it.
Arkansas House Panel Advances School Gendered Bathroom Bill
Transgender people at Arkansas public schools would not be able to use the restrooms matching their gender identity under a bill advanced by a state House committee on Tuesday.
Tennessee Advances Legislation to Ban Trans Youth Care
Tennessee's Republican-dominant Legislature on Tuesday advanced a handful of proposals that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and severely limit where drag shows can take place.