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A childhood crush turned into a timeless love story. A marriage that becomes stronger after one person transitions. A love so great it literally crosses oceans. Read the heartwarming stories of LGBTQ couples falling in love.
Activists are calling for organizers to make events accessible for the disabled community even as they go virtual.
From overcoming legal boundaries to finding acceptance in their families, LGBTQ couples and allies share their stories of love.
Erica Ferguson and Dr. Julie Shaw are two women's basketball coaches who fell in love with the game – then with each other. The couple shared their story of acceptance, building businesses, and their inspiring wedding photos.
Many companies are transforming their brands to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. But their political contributions appear to tell a different story. Sheila Krumholz, an administrator for OpenSecrets, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
The year 1970 marked what many historians consider the first gay pride parades in America.
Biden is expected to announce Jessica Stern as the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons.
Pride celebrations have been popping up all over the country during the month of June—commemorating the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. In their own words, parents of LGBTQ+ kids and adults tell “CBS This Morning” about their own acceptance journeys and why they are proud of their children.
Las Vegas Raider's No. 94 shirt is No. 1 after defensive end makes history as first openly gay active player in the NFL.
"Because of you, countless kids around the world are seeing themselves in a new light today," the president said.
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the last 50 years have brought progress in ending discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Munich wanted to light up its sports stadium with a rainbow in support of LGBTQ+ people, right after Hungary passed a law banning "promotion" of homosexuality to minors.
"I've been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest," Nassib said Monday.
"If we win, that means 1.2 billion people in the entire world would suddenly live in a country with marriage equality," Parag Mehta told CBS News.
"Dragon Dads" has more than 1,000 members across the country. Armstrong said they primarily have "strong presences in the South, in some of the little bit more conservative faith communities."
Their videos of 5-year-old Brody dancing, wearing dresses and happily chatting with his parents have garnered millions of fans on TikTok and Instagram.
Bailar is using his platform to fight back against rising anti-trans legislation.
After the original Pride lifeguard tower in Long Beach, California, was destroyed in a fire, it has been rebuilt just in time for Pride Month. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
The lights were changed to blue one day after the Pride Month display began.
Seventy percent of Americans said they support same-sex marriage, which is the largest percentage since the survey's creation in 1996.
Although the House has passed the bill, it is uncertain whether enough Republicans will support it in the Senate.
A new book charts the rise of the marriage-equality movement. "The Engagement: America's Quarter-Century Struggle Over Same-Sex Marriage" is about the decades of activism that ultimately led to the Supreme Court's 2015 decision to legalize same-sex unions. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBSN AM to discuss his book.
Growing up gay and Mormon, Sean and Jake Taylor-Baumann didn't know what the future held for them. But after meeting each other, the two realized they could have it all and even more. Caitlin O'Kane has more, with The Uplift.
Confections in Lufkin, Texas sold its entire inventory and received support from across the U.S.
Edith Surreal is part of a growing LGBT professional wrestling scene. She launched her career in 2018, and came out as transgender in 2020. Edith joins CBSN's Lana Zak to share her experience as a trans wrestler. See more at cbsnews.com/pride
McLaughlin and Muhammad have been trading off setting world records in the women's 400-meter hurdles.
"Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and in doing so violated federal and state law," the state's attorney general Letitia James said Tuesday during a press conference.
If the Starliner's valve woes are not quickly resolved, the flight could face a lengthy delay.
As of Tuesday evening, Spirit Airlines canceled 60% of the day's scheduled flights, according to FlightAware data.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state authorities last week to stop and re-route vehicles suspected of transporting migrants who crossed the southern border illegally.
The disturbing body camera footage of the incident has prompted new questions about how police handle mental health calls.
The couple pleaded guilty to misdemeanor gun charges in June, although Mark McCloskey announced in May that he would be running for U.S. Senate.
Governor Ron DeSantis attributed the current spike in infections to the season.
NCAA urged to funnel more money into women's basketball because it's a growing sport offering a bucket of revenue.
This eviction moratorium will be separate from the prior moratorium that expired over the weekend.
Charlotte Bennett was one of nearly a dozen women to accuse the New York governor of sexual harassment.
Congress has allocated billions of dollars in rental assistance, but distribution of funds has been painfully slow.
"I worry a lot of people will be hurt," Gary Gensler said of "Wild West" nature of cryptocurrency buying and selling.
"Bring Your Own Brigade" will stream on the CBS News app and Paramount+ on August 20. And it will be at the following theaters beginning August 6.
Meat processor says it's the largest U.S. food company to mandate COVID-19 shots for its entire workforce.
McLaughlin and Muhammad have been trading off setting world records in the women's 400-meter hurdles.
"We are under pressure because the competition makes you feel more stress. But, at the same time, we are super lucky," the tennis star said.
Eleven million residents of the city where the coronavirus was first detected will be tested after a handful of locally transmitted cases were recently found.
Gabby Thomas is not only a star sprinter. She's also a Harvard graduate studying epidemiology.
The loss of Lashkar Gah would be a massive blow for the Afghan government, which has pledged to defend cities at all costs after losing much of the countryside to the Taliban.
McLaughlin and Muhammad have been trading off setting world records in the women's 400-meter hurdles.
"Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and in doing so violated federal and state law," the state's attorney general Letitia James said Tuesday during a press conference.
If the Starliner's valve woes are not quickly resolved, the flight could face a lengthy delay.
As of Tuesday evening, Spirit Airlines canceled 60% of the day's scheduled flights, according to FlightAware data.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state authorities last week to stop and re-route vehicles suspected of transporting migrants who crossed the southern border illegally.
"Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and in doing so violated federal and state law," the state's attorney general Letitia James said Tuesday during a press conference.
The couple pleaded guilty to misdemeanor gun charges in June, although Mark McCloskey announced in May that he would be running for U.S. Senate.
One tests the power of former President Trump's endorsement, while the other pits progressive and establishment Democratic factions against each other.
This eviction moratorium will be separate from the prior moratorium that expired over the weekend.
Charlotte Bennett was one of nearly a dozen women to accuse the New York governor of sexual harassment.
NCAA urged to funnel more money into women's basketball because it's a growing sport offering a bucket of revenue.
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"I'm about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed," Griffin wrote. "Yes, I have lung cancer even though I've never smoked!"
"I apologize for my misinformed comments about HIV/AIDS and I know education on this is important," the rapper said.
The fallout comes after DaBaby's comments at the Rolling Loud festival in Miami last month.
"I worry a lot of people will be hurt," Gary Gensler said of "Wild West" nature of cryptocurrency buying and selling.
"It's horrifying that people are being asked to sell their bodies in this way," one consumer privacy advocate said.
Federal agencies tasked with safeguarding the security and personal data of millions of Americans were given a C- in a cybersecurity report card by Senate investigators.
Class-action suit, which accused the videoconferencing company of lax security, yields a refund for some customers.
A successful unpiloted Starliner test flight should clear the way for astronaut flights starting late this year.
Eleven million residents of the city where the coronavirus was first detected will be tested after a handful of locally transmitted cases were recently found.
Mission managers held open the option of making another attempt Wednesday afternoon, weather permitting.
The discovery proves Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity was right — again.
A fascinating scientific and cultural history for anyone who's ever admired the ocean's most beautiful objects – a literal "beach read."
Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, breaking a pandemic record.
"We are under pressure because the competition makes you feel more stress. But, at the same time, we are super lucky," the tennis star said.
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Governor Ron DeSantis attributed the current spike in infections to the season.
Meat processor says it's the largest U.S. food company to mandate COVID-19 shots for its entire workforce.
Eleven million residents of the city where the coronavirus was first detected will be tested after a handful of locally transmitted cases were recently found.
"We aren't going to come back any earlier than January" one CEO said of bringing 1,500-plus workers back to the office.
Millions of Americans are behind on rent and facing possible eviction after the federal moratorium ended.
NCAA urged to funnel more money into women's basketball because it's a growing sport with a bucket of revenue in the offing.
The policy will be phased in over the coming weeks, according to the mayor.
J. Allen Brack is stepping down almost two weeks after the video game maker was named in a sexual harassment lawsuit.
The couple pleaded guilty to misdemeanor gun charges in June, although Mark McCloskey announced in May that he would be running for U.S. Senate.
The incident caused the Pentagon to go into lockdown for roughly an hour.
The search for love online sparked a long-distance relationship that would turn deadly in real life. What happened to Anna Repkina?
Despite being acquitted of double murder, time and popular culture have forever cast Lizzie Borden as one of America's most notorious killers. Did she do it or not? "48 Hours" re-examines the case.
Over 100 years ago Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. See what police found at the scene and what transpired at her trial.
If the Starliner's valve woes are not quickly resolved, the flight could face a lengthy delay.
Mission managers held open the option of making another attempt Wednesday afternoon, weather permitting.
The discovery proves Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity was right — again.
A successful unpiloted Starliner test flight should clear the way for astronaut flights starting late this year.
With propellant pressurization lines now vented, the new Nauka lab module is ready for activation and outfitting.
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A love triangle ended in murder; but who killed Anna Repkina? Take a look at the evidence investigators used to solve the crime.
Over 100 years ago Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. See what police found at the scene and what transpired at her trial.
From documentaries to dramas to comedy, here's what Netflix is offering in August.
Investigators want the public's help identifying women and children in convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs.
Charlotte Bennett, one of nearly a dozen women to accuse New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about her reaction to the results of the sexual harassment probe. Watch more of her remarks here.
The Biden administration says it will continue using a Trump-era policy to expel migrants and asylum-seekers from entering the U.S., citing concerns over the coronavirus Delta variant. Meanwhile, a federal watchdog is now investigating allegations of abuse at an army base used to house migrant children. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
President Biden is calling on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign after a new report found he sexually harassed multiple women. As CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports, the independent probe was conducted by the state attorney general's office. Cuomo maintains he did not touch anyone inappropriately and denies the allegations. Then, Jessica Levinson, a CBS News legal contributor and professor at Loyola Law School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to analyze the potential legal implications for Cuomo going forward. We also hear from one of Mr. Cuomo's accusers, Charlotte Bennett, in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell.
CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.