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PHOTOS: Drag Queens In South Africa Embrace Queerness And Tradition
Facing stigma and discrimination, they proudly embrace their heritage in the way they dress. → Read More
U.S. Wants To Seize Iranian Tanker, Gibraltar Says
A Gibraltar spokesperson said the U.S. Department of Justice has applied to seize the Grace 1, adding that "a number of allegations" made by the U.S. are now being considered. → Read More
Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Sues His Estate, Staff Over Alleged Sexual Assaults
A woman in New York said she was raped by the financier who was charged with sex trafficking. "Today I am starting to reclaim my power," Jennifer Araoz said. → Read More
Newark's Drinking Water Problem: Lead And Unreliable Filters
Officials in the New Jersey city began to hand out water bottles this week after the Environmental Protection Agency said filtered drinking water samples exceeded government thresholds on lead levels. → Read More
U.S. Asylum Agents: 'Very Little Time' To Prepare Before New Immigration Rule
The memo, written by the head of asylum at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, notified officers that immigrants at the southern border are ineligible for asylum, with a few exceptions. → Read More
WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard Boards Suspected Narco-Sub In High-Speed Chase
The semi-submersible vessel was reportedly carrying more than 17,000 pounds of cocaine, worth some $232 million. → Read More
Ex-State Department Worker Gets 40 Months In Prison For Secret Dealings With China
Prosecutors say that over a span of five years, Chinese intelligence agents gave Candace Claiborne, then an office management specialist, lavish gifts in exchange for information. → Read More
Migrant Woman Testifies: My Child Died On What Is Mother's Day In My Country
Yazmin Juárez told lawmakers that her daughter died from a respiratory infection after getting inadequate medical care in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. → Read More
Smithsonian Museum Considers Collecting Drawings Made By Detained Migrant Children
The National Museum of American History said it has a long commitment to documenting "history as it unfolds." It reached out to pediatricians who shared images made by children after their release. → Read More
California Is Poised To Ban Hair Discrimination
The bill says that workplace dress codes and grooming policies that ban Afros, braids and other hairstyles burden or punish black employees more than any other group. → Read More
France Suffers Through Hottest Day In Its History — 113 Fahrenheit
It comes as much of Europe, including Spain and Germany, sees record-breaking temperatures. → Read More
Major Police Body Camera Manufacturer Rejects Facial Recognition Software
Axon announced Thursday that it will ban the technology because it is not reliable enough for law enforcement, especially when it comes to identifying women and people of color. → Read More
Turmoil At The NRA: TV Channel Ends, Lobbyist Resigns, A New Hill Probe Begins
National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre announced NRATV will stop production, a top lobbyist for the group stepped down and allegations persist of financial misconduct. → Read More
Europe's Top Human Rights Organization Restores Russia's Voting Rights
The Kremlin calls it "a victory of common sense." It is also a big step forward for Moscow to normalize relations with European member states after annexing Crimea in 2014. → Read More
Ethiopia Army Chief Killed In Attempted Coup, Government Says
Two attacks have left at least four officials dead, authorities say. They accuse a brigadier general who was given amnesty and released from prison. → Read More
Opposition Candidate Wins Again In Rerun Of Istanbul's Mayoral Election
After results of the March election, in which the opposition party won, residents voted again on Sunday in what is widely being seen as a referendum on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. → Read More
4 Suspects Named And Face Murder Charges In Flight MH17 Shootdown
The Dutch-led investigation accused three Russians and one Ukrainian of being involved in the 2014 incident, which claimed 298 lives. Court hearings are set to begin next March. → Read More
Hope Hicks Declined To Answer Questions About Time In White House In House Testimony
The former Trump aide's appearance before the Judiciary Committee is the first time an official from the White House agreed to show up. But Democrats said she declined to answer many questions. → Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping To Visit North Korea This Week
The leaders are scheduled to meet on Thursday, according to Chinese and North Korean news agencies. The visit comes after stalled negotiations with President Trump. → Read More
'Sports Illustrated' Magazine Now Under Ross Levinsohn, Exec With Controversial Past
The storied magazine was sold last month. And now editorial control of the 65-year-old magazine has been licensed to TheMaven, a digital outfit that is bringing in a controversial CEO. → Read More