Portuguese team captain Cristiano Ronaldo met Nelson Mandela at Mandela's residence in Johannesburg today on the eve of the World Cup … [Read more...] about Photo: Cristiano Ronaldo Meets Nelson Mandela
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Watch: New Footage of Haiti Presidential Palace Being Hit by Quake
Newly-released CCTV footage taken as the Haiti earthquake struck shows scenes within the presidential palace as staff tried to find ways to escape. … [Read more...] about Watch: New Footage of Haiti Presidential Palace Being Hit by Quake
D.C. Street Named for Gay Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny
Two blocks of 17th Street NW have been renamed 'Frank Kameny Way' in honor of the gay rights pioneer, the Washington Blade reports: … [Read more...] about D.C. Street Named for Gay Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny
Photo: Dead 25-Foot Humpback Whale Washes Up on Jones Beach
A 25-foot dead whale, believed to be a humpback, has washed up at Jones Beach, approximately 35 miles from New York City, Long Island Press … [Read more...] about Photo: Dead 25-Foot Humpback Whale Washes Up on Jones Beach
Photo: John Mayer and ‘The Situation’ Flash Their Abs
John Mayer and Jersey's Shore's 'The Situation' faced, er, ab-ed off at the CMT Country Music Awards last night. Does anybody win in … [Read more...] about Photo: John Mayer and ‘The Situation’ Flash Their Abs
HHS Hearing on FDA Ban on Gay Blood Donation Happening Now
The Department of Health and Human Services' Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability is holding hearings today and tomorrow concerning … [Read more...] about HHS Hearing on FDA Ban on Gay Blood Donation Happening Now
Carly Fiorina Open Mic: Barbara Boxer’s Hair is ‘Soooo Yesterday’
Fiorina says she was "quoting a friend" of hers about Boxer's hair: "My hair's been talked about by a million people. It sort … [Read more...] about Carly Fiorina Open Mic: Barbara Boxer’s Hair is ‘Soooo Yesterday’
Matt Gutman: Break-out News Hottie of the Oil Spill?
On a bit of a lighter note, regarding the Deepwater Horizon disaster (I say a bit, because when you see the following reporter on oil-soaked birds … [Read more...] about Matt Gutman: Break-out News Hottie of the Oil Spill?
Watch: Rachel Maddow on Ike Skelton’s Discomfort with Gays
Rachel Maddow takes on Rep. Ike Skelton and his remarks that he doesn't want "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repealed because parents … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow on Ike Skelton’s Discomfort with Gays
State Dept: Reassignment Surgery No Longer a Prerequisite for Gender Change on Passport
The U.S. State Department has eased restrictions on passport rules for transgender people. Now, evidence of clinical treatment for gender transition, … [Read more...] about State Dept: Reassignment Surgery No Longer a Prerequisite for Gender Change on Passport