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Some Of Fred Rogers’ Best Moments Weren’t Even On His TV Show
Some of Rogers’ most impactful moments happened offscreen, where he unleashed his radical niceness on the world at large.
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Apple’s Next Safari Update Will Prevent Social Media Like Buttons From Tracking You Around The Web
Apple took the stage Monday in San Jose, California, to introduce features coming to the iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. Along with added options for curbing smartphone addiction and a walkie-talkie function, Apple unveiled some much-needed privacy feat
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Why Isn’t Any Modeling Agency Signing Leyna Bloom?
She's walked in New York Fashion Week and made history in 'Vogue' India, so why is she being ignored?
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Beauty Box Brand Ipsy Apologizes After Its Pride Month Video Is Accused Of Being Transphobic
“Our sincere apologies to anyone that we hurt with the thoughtless comments included in the video," the apology read.
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Advocacy Groups Sue Department Of Defense Over Policies Toward HIV-positive Service Members
The lawsuits are an effort to change the public perceptions about Americans living with HIV.
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March For Our Lives Leaders Plan A “Get Out The Vote” Summer Bus Tour
The Parkland teens are hitting the road this summer, and they've got NRA-backed politicians in their crosshairs.
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Scientists Checked The Carbon Footprint For 13,000 Cities Worldwide. These Were The Worst.
The United States is home to three of the top 10 world cities with the worst carbon footprints, a new study says. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology gathered carbon emissions data from 13,000 cities around the world and
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Marriage, Deconstructed: The Next Battle For Marriage Equality Could Mean The End Of Marriage
Adults in poly relationships are remaking the very idea of marriage, and efforts to bring legal support to complex, interlocking relationships are also likely to become more common by 2030.
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Jungle Primaries, Party In-fighting And #MeToo At The Polls: What To Watch For In Tuesday’s Voting
Primaries will take place in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota on Tuesday.
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Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Colorado Baker Who Refused To Make Cake For Gay Couple
The decision is narrow, and merely states that the cakemaker who refused to make the cake "was entitled to a neutral and respectful consideration of his claims in all the circumstances of the case.”
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Stories That Pay Off: How To Save Money This Wedding Season
Wedding season has officially kicked off. Whether you’re planning your own big day or are busy figuring out where to find a “farmhouse cocktail chic” dress for under $100, you’ll probably be spending money celebrating a union in the near future. Wedd
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The Bizarre Experience Of Dining At An Illegal North Korean Restaurant
The chain restaurant funnels cash back to North Korea — and eating there is an ethical struggle.
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Today In Trump’s America: Americans Anxiously Await Major Supreme Court Decisions
The Supreme Court still hasn't announced decisions in major cases regarding same-sex marriage, the travel ban, gerrymandering and public sector unions.
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Trump And His Allies Insist There’s No Collusion — But Here’s All The Evidence That Already Exists
Trump and his allies keep insisting there's no evidence of collusion — but these events suggest the allegations aren't an empty claim.
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Giuliani Says Trump Can “Probably” Pardon Himself — But Won’t
Giuliani says that Trump won't try to influence the Mueller investigation — but he has the presidential power to do so.
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This Week In Trump-Russia News: Trump Goes On The Offensive Against Investigators
Trump issues pardons, insults and conspiracy theories as a legal battle brews with Mueller.
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White House Lawyers Tell Mueller Trump Cannot Obstruct Justice Because He Is President
A January letter provides a glimpse into Trump's defense strategy — and possibly sets up a legal battle with Mueller.
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Steve Bannon Seems To Be Staging A Comeback With The Media — And Trump
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon on Friday predicted that President Donald Trump would shut down the government if he didn’t get funding for his controversial border wall, telling CNN the wall is “absolutely central to his program.” “
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Democrats Worry That California’s “Jungle” Primary System Could Hurt Efforts To Flip Congress
The state's unique "jungle primary" is causing headaches for Democrats from the governor's race down to congressional races.
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Trump’s New Twitter Strategy Is To Quote Other People Spouting His Talking Points
Trump on Saturday bashed the Russia probe and ex-CIA director John Brennan — using a little help from his friends at Fox News.
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Ryan Murphy’s ‘Pose’ Is The History Lesson This Generation Of Queer People Desperately Needs
The new FX show features the largest cast of LGBTQ characters on any mainstream scripted television series — ever.
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Who’s Sorry This Week? Roseanne Barr, Samantha Bee, Southwest Airlines and other public apologies
These celebrities and public figures apologize for their behavior and will try to do better in the future. They appreciate you respecting their privacy at this time.
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This Week In Food And Travel: The Bougiest Restaurant At Disney World
As you head into the weekend, kick back with stories from the world of food and travel. This week: Dog parents throw a “breed reveal” party, Antarctica plans its first Pride Month event and more. If you thought a trip to Walt Disney World was a cute
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LGBTQ Advocacy Group ACT UP Calls Out Nike For Appropriating Its Pink Triangle Logo For Profit
"We deserve better [than] to have our work be exploited by corporations that profiteer off grassroots resistance imagery.”
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What Melania Trump Wore Her 71st Week As First Lady — When She Probably, Maybe Tweeted That Tweet
It’s now been more than 20 days since the first lady appeared publicly — with her last public appearance on May 10 — and things are getting weird. “I see the media is working overtime speculating where I am & what I’m doing,” Melania Trump’s Twitter
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Team Enough, A Youth-led Gun Reform Coalition, Wants To Take The 2018 Midterms By Storm
Team Enough is a diverse, intersectional coalition of young people that wants to mobilize voters for the 2018 midterms — and NRA lackeys should be scared.
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Today In Trump’s America: Republicans Slam Trump’s Trade War
Trump’s decision to impose steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico and the European Union is being widely panned by GOP lawmakers, many of whom have been otherwise remiss to criticize Trump.
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These Women Are Advocating For Their Rights In The Porn And Sex-work Industries
They represent a small but powerful sample of people in these invariably intertwined professions who are pushing for equal and human rights.
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Queer In The Kitchen: A Frank Look At The Challenges For LGBTQ Chefs, Bartenders And Restaurateurs
In an industry that's known for hospitality, restaurants and bars can still be uncomfortable places for marginalized individuals.
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While You Weren’t Looking: 5 Stories From The Trump Administration That Aren’ T About Roseanne Barr
This week saw yet another news cycle focused on sideshow, Trump-era antics, both inside and outside the White House. As the nation focused its attention on the controversy surrounding racist comments made by TV star Roseanne Barr, major media outlet
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