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Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Guilty of Murder and Manslaughter in Floyd Case
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests.
The Shock and Reality of Catching Covid After Being Vaccinated
As more Americans every day are inoculated, a tiny but growing number are contending with the disturbing experience of getting covid despite having had one shot, or even two.
Watch: Spanish Water Polo Star Víctor Gutiérrez Pushes Back After Being Called Gay Slur at Match
Spanish water polo star Víctor Gutiérrez has said enough to homophobic insults after being called one by an opponent this past weekend.
Scott Rudin Says He Will 'Step Back' from Film Projects Also
Scott Rudin says he's "stepping back" from film and streaming projects, along with his Broadway productions, as the fallout continued for one of the entertainment industry's most powerful and prolific producers following renewed accusations of bullying.
Ted Nugent, Who Once Dismissed COVID-19, Sickened by Virus
Rocker Ted Nugent is revealing he was in agony after testing positive for coronavirus — months after he said the virus was "not a real pandemic."
Watch: Volunteers Flock in Force to Paint Australian Man's House in Rainbow Colors after Homophobic Death Threats
Volunteers came from far and near to help a gay Australian man paint his house in the colors of the rainbow - inside and out - after local homophobes made death threats against him.
Watch: Namibian Court Rejects Same-Sex Couple's Plea to Bring Their Daughters Home
A Namibian court turned away an appeal from a gay father who is stranded in South Africa with his five-week-old twin daughters. Namibia has said it will refuse to issue documents to the infants without "genetic proof."
Out Weatherman Sues Former Employer; Claims Anti-Gay, Religious Discrimination
Sven Sundgaard, out former weatherman for Minneapolis TV station KARE 11, is suing the station, saying his firing last year was due to his sexual orientation and Jewish faith.
Oscar Predictions: Can Anything Beat 'Nomadland'?
Ahead of Sunday's 93rd Academy Awards, Associated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr share their predictions for a ceremony that is forging on in the midst of the pandemic.
How Hormone Therapy Affects Blood Pressure Differently in Transgender Men, Women
Gender-affirming hormone therapy, which uses hormones to align an individual's physical characteristics with their gender identity, has been linked to blood pressure changes in transgender men and women, new research finds.
News
How To Get A Small-Dollar Mortgage
While these loans are a small share of the overall number of mortgages issued each year, they are vital to low- and middle-income families who are trying to buy a home.
Entertainment
Review: 'In The Earth' a Moody, Intellectual, Genre Piece That Never Quite Takes Off
"In the Earth" attempts to soar to psychedelic heights, yet remains earthbound, without a clear destination.
Business
Restaurants, Delivery Apps Still at Odds as Demand Grows
Restaurants and delivery companies remain uneasy partners, haggling over fees and struggling to make the service profitable for themselves and each other.
Technology
Watch: 'Sorry Boris.' British Healthcare Worker Quits Medicine for OnlyFans after 1% Raise
A British healthcare worker left his job as a medical assistant after six years to pursue a full-time OnlyFans career after receiving a one-percent raise.
Finance
How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?
In almost all cases, you can shred or throw away any documents such as W-2s, 1099s or other forms or receipts three years after you file your tax return.
Cars
Edmunds: How to Test-Drive Vehicle Technology
How can you evaluate new gadgets in the typical 15- to 20-minute test drive if you don't quite know what they do or what to look for?
Style
Fashion Industry Evolves, as Virus Forces a Rethink
The pandemic has torn a multibillion-dollar bite out of the fabric of Europe's fashion industry, stopped runway shows and forced brands to show their designs digitally instead.
Health/Fitness
Billions Spent on Coronavirus Fight, but What Happens Next?
Congress has poured tens of billions of dollars into state and local public health departments in response to the coronavirus pandemic, paying for masks, contact tracers and education campaigns to persuade people to get vaccinated.
Travel
One of Largest Casino Projects on Vegas Strip Sets Opening
One of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip has set a date to open, after more than seven years of planning and building.
Nightlife
Syphilis Cases in California Drive a Record-Setting Year for STDs Nationwide
In certain circles of San Francisco, a case of syphilis can be as common and casual as the flu.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'AIDS Diva: The Legend Of Connie Norman' Explores the Life of Iconic Trans Activist
"AIDS Diva" is the story of an iconic, selfless trans activist who deserves her rightful place in annals of queer history.
Review: 'Boy Meets Boy' a Likely LGBTQ+ Film Festival Favorite
"Boy Meets Boy" is likely to be a festival favorite. It makes a virtue out of its accessibility.
Review: 'Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones And D-Man In The Waters' a Stirring Documentary and Consummate Dance Film
This new documentary is a consummate dance film about art as witness, and its vital role to art, culture and humanity.