S Carolina lawmaker draws ire from fellow Dems on trans bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Twenty-three South Carolina Republicans have signed onto a measure aimed at blocking hormonal treatments for transgender youth. But the bill’s chief...
In Pope’s homeland, ex-priest leaves church over gay unions
<p>BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A former priest and LGBTQ activist who has blessed same-sex unions in Pope Francis’ home country, Argentina, is leaving the...
One Good Thing: Flight paramedic treats patient medical debt
When flight paramedic Rita Krenz boards a helicopter, she knows her patients are about to face problems she can’t fix — a health care...
Biden, Harris visit spotlights Asian Americans’ influence
<p>ATLANTA — For Asian Americans, 2020 was a year of political success and newfound influence. But it was also a time of vulnerability to...
Appeal court reinstates conviction of Flynn business partner
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated the conviction of a one-time business partner of former National Security Adviser Michael...
St. Patrick’s Day to be largely virtual in NYC for 2nd year
<p>NEW YORK — A largely virtual St. Patrick's Day is planned for New York City on Wednesday, one year after the annual parade celebrating...
Fire festival incidents kill 10, injure hundreds in Iran
<p>TEHRAN, Iran — Mishaps during an annual fire festival in Iran have left at least 10 people dead and hundreds more injured around the...
Pope says he symbolically kneels in plea for Myanmar peace
<p>VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Wednesday appealed for bloodshed to end and dialogue to prevail in Myanmar, saying he symbolically kneels in that...
Belgian bishop lashes out at Vatican over gay unions decree
<p>BRUSSELS — A Belgian bishop has lashed out at the Vatican over its decree that the Catholic Church won’t bless same-sex unions since God...
Faith leaders get COVID-19 shot to curb vaccine reluctance
WASHINGTON — More than two dozen clergy members from the capital region rolled up their sleeves inside the Washington National Cathedral and got vaccinated...