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.
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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.
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.
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.
Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
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Iran says it is considering U.S. counterproposal to 7-day ceasefire plan
Flight to Israel diverts to Saudi Arabia after violent cockpit altercation
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
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Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
