Gay News: The Latest
Witherspoon, Washington Team in Front Of and Behind Camera
Tired of others influencing her career choices, Reese Witherspoon launched her own production company eight years ago. She has been calling the shots on both sides of the camera ever since, often in collaboration with other high-profile actresses.
2 years After 'Step Up,' Grammys Step into Another Mess
The leadership at the Recording Academy thought they were in the clear: After the Academy's then-CEO made comments that seemed to belittle women at the height of the #MeToo movement, leaving the organization in a firestorm.
US to Screen Airline Passengers from China for New Illness
Three U.S. airports will screen passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens, killed two and prompted worries about an international outbreak, health officials said Friday.
4 Killed, 1 Injured in Family Shooting in Utah Suburb
Four members of a family were killed and one injured in a shooting Friday night in a Salt Lake City suburb, local media report.
Amid Hacking Fears, Key Caucus States to Use App for Results
Two of the first three states to vote in the Democratic presidential race will use new mobile apps to gather results from thousands of caucus sites — technology intended to make counting easier but that raises concerns of hacking or glitches.
Anti-Trump Protests Have Shrunk. What's It Mean for 2020?
Days after President Donald Trump killed an Iranian general and said he was sending more soldiers to the Middle East, about 100 protesters stood on a pedestrian bridge over Chicago's Lake Shore Drive with an illuminated sign that read "No War in Iran."
Putin's Moves Leave Russian Opposition with Few Options
Russian President Vladimir Putin played it differently this time. Instead of openly declaring plans to extend his rule like he did in 2011, Putin proposed constitutional amendments to appear to give more power to Russia's parliament.
UK Plans Brexit Celebrations but Warns Businesses May Suffer
The British government has announced plans for special events on the night of Jan. 31 when the country officially leaves the European Union but the country's treasury chief has admitted that some U.K. business sectors will suffer as a result.
Winfrey Details her Decision to Withdraw from Simmons Film
Oprah Winfrey said Friday that Russell Simmons attempted to pressure her about her involvement with a documentary in which several women detail sexual abuse allegations against the rap mogul.
'Days of God': a Look at Iran's Mounting Crises
Iran's supreme leader says his nation is living through "days of God."
News
Ex-US Rep. Collins Gets Over 2 Years in Insider Trading Case
The first member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump to be president was sentenced Friday to two years and two months in federal prison.
Entertainment
Brazil Fires Top Culture Official Over Nazi-Linked Comments
Outrage rained on Brazil's government from across the political spectrum after the culture secretary used language similar to that of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels in launching an arts initiative focused on nationalism and religion.
Business
Liz Weston: How to Have A 'No Regrets' Retirement
Retirement is about more than the balance in your 401(k). Even people with sizable nest eggs can wish they handled certain aspects of retirement differently.
Technology
Passenger Takes over Airport Monitor for Video Game
A passenger waiting for a flight at an Oregon airport needed a bit more screen space for his video game so he plugged his Playstation 4 into a computer screen that had been displaying a map of the airport.
Finance
On the Money: Confronting Fresh Health Insurance Deductibles
Many deductibles reset Jan. 1, forcing patients to pay thousands of dollars for care or prescriptions before most insurance coverage starts.
Cars
U.S. Agency Examining Tesla Unintended Acceleration Complaint
The U.S. government's auto safety agency is looking into allegations that all three of Tesla's electric vehicle models can suddenly accelerate on their own.
Style
Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network to Debut on Oct. 4
Chip and Joanna Gaines' new Magnolia cable network will debut on Oct. 4, with a dozen shows currently in production.
Health/Fitness
9 Wellness Products to Put You Back on the Road to Good Health
Help keep 2020 resolutions going strong the whole year long with the following wellness products.
Travel
Australian-Bound Flight Lands in Honolulu with Dead Passenger
An Air Canada flight bound for Australia diverted to Honolulu over the weekend because of a dead passenger.
Nightlife
Franklin Graham Protest @ The Key West Amphitheater :: January 16, 2020
Evangelist Franklin Graham, who has condemned gays and lesbians as sinners, tried to bring his anti-LGBT beliefs to Key West. He was met with around 150 protesters who support the LGBT community and welcome them with open arms.
