Tempered hope as India's top court takes up same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court has taken collective ownership of a handful of legal petitions to lower courts seeking recognition of same-sex marriage, but activists see an uphill battle.
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LGBTQ rights activist's body found stuffed in a metal box on roadside
Police in Kenya, where sex between men is illegal, say they're investigating, but "don't know for now why he was killed that way."
"Stranger Things" star Noah Schnapp comes out as gay
Schnapp made the announcement in a TikTok video captioned, "I guess I'm more similar to Will than I thought," referencing the character he plays on the show.
Man arrested after racist, homophobic rant goes viral on TikTok
Jordan Douglas Krah, 40, was arrested on hate crimes charges after verbally accosting two college students on Christmas Eve.
Ohio teacher sues after she refuses to affirm students' gender identity
The middle school teacher says using the children's preferred names and pronouns violated her religious beliefs.
Gay, Jewish California lawmaker targeted with bomb threat for second time
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
LGBTQ+ bar and site of 1966 "Sip-In" given New York City landmark status
Three years before the Stonewall Riots, several gay men went to the bar Julius' with the intent of being denied service because of their sexuality.
Suspect formally charged in LGBTQ+ club shooting
The person accused of a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs last month appeared in court on Tuesday. They face 305 felony accounts, including murder, attempted murder and hate crime charges.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs expanded anti-LGBTQ+ law
All positive depictions of the LGBTQ+ community in literature, film, television, online and more will now be illegal in Russia.
Ohio drag queen storytime canceled amid armed protests by far-right groups
The "Holi-Drag Storytime," which was organized by Red Oak Community School, was set to feature three drag queens reading to children of all ages.
Everything you need to know about gender pronouns at work
Changing social norms around gender call for updated inclusivity policies in the workplace, experts say.
Singapore repeals gay sex ban but sets new rules to block marriage equality
Parliament lifted a ban criminalizing sex between men this week. It also passed an amendment that will effectively block attempts to legalize marriage.
Support pours in for brewery owner who stopped Club Q shooter
People are rushing to "crash" Atrevida Beer Co.'s website by purchasing their merchandise after its co-owner Richard Fierro helped stop the Club Q gunman.
Dad who subdued shooter in Colorado LGBTQ club speaks out
Fierro said that his military training and the instinct to protect those around him made him react instantly.
Virginia set to reverse trans students' rights in public schools
The move has led to a heated public debate.
Blinken calls FIFA's World Cup ban on "One Love" armband "concerning"
The U.S. diplomat jabbed soccer's governing body over "restrictions on freedom of expression" as he visited the World Cup host nation, where homosexuality can draw a death penalty.
What we know about the Colorado Springs shooting victims
At least five people were killed in a mass shooting at Colorado Springs' Club Q, described as a safe haven for the LGBTQ community.
Report: At least 32 transgender people killed in U.S. this year
The latest annual report from the Human Rights Campaign acknowledges that the death toll is likely underreported.
"Scooby-Doo" movie confirms Velma's LGBTQ+ identity
The new movie "Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!" is, for the first time, portraying character Velma Dinkley as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Jeremy Helligar, executive entertainment editor for People Magazine, joined CBS News to discuss the revelation.
Qatar World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality "damage in the mind"
Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman also told a German reporter that he has a problem with children seeing gay people.
Why Tokyo's "move forward" on LGBTQ rights is too slow for many
Recognizing same-sex partnerships is a "steppingstone," but one man says he and his partner still "worry immensely about the future."
Daniel Radcliffe defends speaking out against J.K. Rowling's controversial comments
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has opened up about why, back in 2020, he chose to speak out against the comments made by the "Harry Potter" author.
Beauty pageant queens reveal they secretly got married
Beauty pageant queens Fabiola Valentín, from Puerto Rico, and Mariana Varela, from Argentina, secretly tied the knot.
Commission looks at four decades of unsolved anti-gay killings in Australia
A government probe in New South Wales is examining anti-gay hate crimes and deaths over 40 years.
Tokyo begins issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples
The historic move will allow LGBTQ+ partners to be treated as married couples for some public services such as housing, health care and welfare.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Search for Charlie Kirk's killer continues. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
British ambassador to U.S. fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Britain's Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has been fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over "the depth and extent" of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Hyundai CEO says immigration raid will delay battery plant's construction
Construction will be delayed by up to three months as the plant now grapples with shortage of workers.
Nadine Menendez sentenced to more than 4 years in bribery case
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
Social Security COLA could increase 2.7% in 2026, new estimate shows
A 2.7% COLA increase would raise the average monthly Social Security payment by about $54.
Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.
Prince Harry has his first meeting with dad King Charles in 19 months
On a rare trip back to the U.K., devoted mostly to charity events, Prince Harry may have begun the reconciliation with his family he's said he wants.