Drag queens and other runners race in high heels in Washington, D.C.
Drag queens dressed to impress as thousands of spectators lined a Washington, D.C. street on Tuesday for the 35th annual High Heel Race.
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Russian lawmakers move to expand anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
"The passing of this new law will be yet another disaster for human rights," said Amnesty International's director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Gay couples in Cuba get married under new law
Cuba became the ninth country in Latin America to legalize gay marriage in recent years.
Social Security makes it easier to change sex marker in records
People can now change their sex marker on their Social Security number record without sex designation documentation.
Murders of trans people nearly doubled over past 4 years, report finds
The Everytown for Gun Safety report found that 73% of transgender murder victims were killed with a gun.
Madonna teases sexuality reveal in TikTok video: "If I miss, I'm gay"
The 64-year-old did not elaborate on the video, which received nearly 25 million views in one day.
Michigan library could close after town votes to defund it over LGBTQ-themed books
Book banning in libraries and schools is gaining momentum across the country.
New "Scooby-Doo" movie portrays Velma as member of LGBTQ+ community
People have speculated over Velma's sexuality in the past, but she has not been portrayed as outwardly queer until now.
Supreme Court: New term brings opportunity for conservatives to flex muscles
The Supreme Court begins its new term Monday, Oct. 3.
Top surgery improves young transgender people's quality of life, study finds
"It is so important to be able to have evidence and treat [patients] not based on politics, but based on science and medicine," Dr. Sumanas Jordan said.
Virginia students protest governor's transgender policies
Students streamed out of their classrooms to decry the model policies unveiled earlier this month.
Cuba approves same-sex marriage in historic referendum
Nearly 67% voted in favor of the referendum, which also allows same-sex couples to adopt.
Feel what it's like to raise a trans child in Texas in this unique video game
"Portrait of a Texas Family" gives players insight into challenges that parents of trans children face in restrictive states.
Montana to temporarily allow transgender people to change gender on birth certificates
After months of defiance, Montana's health department says it will follow a judge's ruling.
Yeshiva University suspends clubs in wake of Supreme Court's LGBTQ ruling
This week, the high court cleared the way for the LGBTQ group, YU Pride Alliance, to gain official recognition from the Jewish university in New York.
Man pleads guilty to threatening Merriam-Webster with anti-LGBTQ violence
Jeremy David Hanson admitted to threatening various organizations, politicians and individuals.
Nonbinary actor joins "SNL" cast for season 48
Comedian Molly Kearney, known for their role in the series "A League of Their Own," is among four new people joining season 48.
Iran reportedly sentences two LBGTQ activists to death
According to two human rights groups, the women were condemned on the charge of "spreading corruption on earth."
Kansas teacher gets $95,000 after she misgendered student
Math teacher Pamela Ricard argued that using the student's preferred name and pronouns was a violation of her Christian faith.
Cloudflare indicates services will continue for controversial website Kiwi Farms
Clara Sorrenti, the popular transgender streamer and activist known online as Keffals, says doxing and hate from Kiwi Farms forced her into hiding.
Pennsylvania order protects LGBTQIA+ community from conversion therapy
The order directs commonwealth agencies to "do everything in their power to discourage conversion therapy."
Longtime ESPN reporter M.A. Voepel comes out as transgender
The network veteran shared in a series of tweets that he is a transgender man and uses he/him pronouns.
Being gay is not a disease, Vietnam tells its medical workers
"Homosexuality cannot be 'cured', does not need 'to be cured' and cannot be changed," health ministry tells doctors in a bid to end discrimination.
New Orleans renews search for remains of 4 victims of 1973 gay bar fire
Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people at the UpStairs Lounge, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims — three of them never identified.
Pop star Demi Lovato adds "she/her" to preferred pronouns again
Earlier this year, Demi updated her pronouns on Instagram to they/them/she/her, though she identifies as non-binary.
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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.
Timeline of the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
Timeline of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk, according to information gathered by the CBS News Confirmed team.
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.
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
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.
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.