Iowa man sentenced to 15 years for burning LGBT flag from church
A man has been sentenced to 15 years after burning an LGBT flag hanging from a church in Iowa.
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Kung Fu Nuns in Nepal boost their health in fight for women's rights
Swords swirl around their bodies, coming perilously close to piercing flesh. Blades flashing in the morning sun, the young women twirl, cartwheel and then kick in unison, finishing their graceful movements in a centuries old kung fu fighting stance.
On Merriam-Webster's words of the year
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JK Rowling under fire over transgender comments
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has come under fire for expressing support for a woman who lost an employment tribunal over comments she mad
Colorado Hooker, Pineapple Express and other winter storm names
You look up the forecast for your area only to see the meteorologist talking about a bomb cyclone blizzard headed your way. And next week there will be a Great Lakes Cutter, followed by an Inland Runner. What on earth do those even mean? These are all various names given to storm systems that can occur in winter.
Judge files suit after warning for not officiating same-sex marriages
A justice of the peace in Texas has sued a state judicial agency that reprimanded her for refusing to officiate same-sex marriages, alleging her religious rights were violated.
Japanese #MeToo symbol wins civil court case
A freelance journalist who became a symbol of Japan's #MeToo movement has won a civil case against the high-profile journalist she accused of raping her.
Global gender equality could take another 100 years to achieve
Most of us won't live to see gender equality achieved worldwide, according to a new study, which predicts the milestone is almost 100 years away.
Navy building ship named after Harvey Milk
Before Harvey Milk became a pioneering LGBT politician, he served in the Navy — and things were different.
#NeverPete: How Buttigieg has drawn the fury of the online left
Pete Buttigieg was getting a signal to wrap up his Iowa town hall, but he first gestured to the gathering of young people crouched near the stage as they clutched handmade signs.
Hallmark Channel apologizes for pulling ads with same-sex weddings
The Hallmark Channel is reversing its decision to pull advertisements featuring same-sex couples and apologizing for removing them in the first place, a network spokeswoman told CNN Business.
New York wants taxi drivers to be aware of pronouns, how to use them
The New York City agency that regulates taxi drivers and for-hire vehicles on Wednesday sent out a guide on pronouns and how to use them, in an effort to help drivers be aware of the diverse passengers they may pick up on a daily basis.
Bumble founder is 30-year-old CEO of $3 billion dating empire
Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd is used to bucking traditions.
Golfer Tommy Gainey busted in Florida sex crime sting
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Nigeria trying 47 men under its anti-gay laws
Forty-seven men accused of homosexuality are standing trial in a Nigerian court, their lawyer and a rights group told CNN.
Transgender people star in Pantene's ads
For many, the holidays offer a home swelling with cheerful celebration, the warm embrace of family and shared time with loved ones.
Washington National Cathedral installs plaque dedicated to Matthew Shepard
Matthew Shepard died in 1998 after one of the most notorious and brutal anti-gay crimes in the US. Two decades later, he is being honored through a memorial plaque installed at the Washington National Cathedral.
UK government sued over refusal to issue gender neutral passports
The UK could become the next country to issue gender neutral passports if an activist trying to force the government to overturn its policy wins a court appeal on Tuesday.
Billy Dee Williams praised for using gender-fluid pronouns
At 82 years old, Billy Dee Williams has no problem embracing all parts of himself.
Catholic diocese denies gay Michigan judge communion
A church in Michigan denied Holy Communion to a state district court judge because she is married to a woman.
Hawaii man cyberstalked Utah family for months
A Hawaii man is accused of conducting an elaborate cyberstalking campaign against a Utah woman and her father by sending unwanted repairmen, food deliveries and other visitors to their home.
Matthew Shepard honored with plaque at Washington National Cathedral
The Washington National Cathedral will dedicate a plaque next week to memorialize Matthew Shepard, whose cremated remains were interred there one year ago.
Utah gov proposes statewide ban on conversion therapy for minors
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert on Tuesday proposed a rule banning conversion therapy for minors in the state.
Nearly half of 2019's Rhodes Scholars are first-generation Americans
The Rhodes Trust has announced the diverse class of American students who will study at the University of Oxford beginning next year as Rhodes Scholars.
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