LGBTQ students speak with USA TODAY about bills targeting classroom discussions and after-school activities around sexuality and gender identity.
Author: Cady Stanton, USA TODAY
State Department ‘closely monitoring’ investigation into deaths of three Americans at Bahamas Sandals resort
Three Americans were found dead and a fourth was hospitalized Friday at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas.
Authorities issue warrant for Alabama corrections officer who disappeared with inmate: What we know
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $10,000 reward for information on escaped inmate Casey Cole White and corrections officer Vicky White.
Melissa Lucio hopes to ‘prove my innocence’ after Texas court grants stay of execution
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday issued a stay of execution for Melissa Lucio, on death row for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter.
Shanghai installs metal barriers to seal off streets, residential buildings to contain COVID outbreak
Metal barriers have been installed around Shanghai blocking streets and entrances to residential buildings as a way to address a COVID-19 outbreak.
What is Orthodox Easter? The Orthodox Christian holiday explained
Sunday marks Orthodox Easter for Orthodox Christians in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the holiest day on the Christian calendar.
Police seek suspects in Pittsburgh party shooting where over 90 rounds were fired, 2 teens killed
Pittsburgh police say over 90 rounds were fired at a party at an Airbnb, where two 17-year-olds were killed. They were identified late Sunday.
Man arrested in connection with South Carolina mall shooting that injured 14 placed on house arrest
Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting at the Columbiana Centre mall in Harbison that sent weekend shoppers fleeing for safety.
Texas DA moves to dismiss murder charge in ‘self-induced’ abortion case, cites insufficient evidence
A Texas DA said he will file a motion to dismiss the charges against Lizelle Herrera, who was charged with murder in a “self-induced” abortion case.
More Americans than ever identify as LGBTQ. Exhibits, archives showcase community’s history.
As a record number of Americans identify as LGBTQ, museums on the community’s history and culture play a huge role after decades of marginalization.