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LA County sheriff investigating new sex battery claim against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 · Entertainment

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it’s investigating a new sexual battery allegation against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence on…

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Prosecutors say Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ request for acquittal or new trial should be swiftly rejected

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 · Entertainment

NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors are urging a federal judge to quickly reject Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ request that he throw out a jury verdict or order a…

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One of Virginia’s key election battlegrounds involves a candidate who endured sex scandal

One of Virginia’s key election battlegrounds involves a candidate who endured sex scandal

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 · Breaking News

RICHMOND, Va. — As Democrats seek to gain control of the Virginia House of Delegates in Tuesday’s election, a key race hinges on a candidate whose campaign was…

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Jurors hear opposite views of whether Backpage founder knew the site was running sex ads

Jurors hear opposite views of whether Backpage founder knew the site was running sex ads

October 27, 2023October 28, 2023 · Technology

PHOENIX — Jurors at the criminal trial of a founder of the classified site Backpage.com heard opposite views in closing arguments of whether the founder knew there were…

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Jurors hear opposite views of whether Backpage founder knew the site was running sex ads

Jurors hear opposite views of whether Backpage founder knew the site was running sex ads

October 27, 2023October 29, 2023 · Finance

PHOENIX — Jurors at the criminal trial of a founder of the classified site Backpage.com heard opposite views in closing arguments of whether the founder knew there were…

Read more Jurors hear opposite views of whether Backpage founder knew the site was running sex ads
Kansas must stop changing trans people’s sex listing on driver’s licenses, judge says

Kansas must stop changing trans people’s sex listing on driver’s licenses, judge says

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 · Breaking News

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas must stop allowing transgender people to change the sex listed on their driver’s licenses, a state-court judge ordered Monday as part of a lawsuit…

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Louisiana governor vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ legislation including a gender-affirming care ban

Louisiana governor vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ legislation including a gender-affirming care ban

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 · Breaking News

BATON ROUGE, La. — Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards blocked a package of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from becoming law Friday, including the state’s version of what critics call…

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US imposes visa restrictions for some Ugandans following adoption of anti-gay law

US imposes visa restrictions for some Ugandans following adoption of anti-gay law

June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 · Breaking News

Washington is imposing visa restrictions for Ugandans it accuses of “undermining the democratic process” after the enactment of an anti-gay law in the East African country FILE –…

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Japan raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, which was among the world’s lowest

Japan raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, which was among the world’s lowest

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 · World News

TOKYO — Japan’s parliament on Friday raised the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and…

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As anti-gay sentiment grows, more LGBTQ+ people seek to flee Uganda

As anti-gay sentiment grows, more LGBTQ+ people seek to flee Uganda

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 · World News

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Pretty Peter flicked through frantic messages from friends at home in Uganda. The transgender woman is relatively safe in neighboring Kenya. Her friends feel…

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Uganda’s president signs into law anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases

Uganda’s president signs into law anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 · World News

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s president has signed into law anti-gay legislation supported by many in this East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad.…

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Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 · US News

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Unfounded claims about Indiana University’s sex research institute, its founder and child sex abuse have been so persistent over the years that when the Legislature…

Read more Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars
Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 · Technology

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Unfounded claims about Indiana University’s sex research institute, its founder and child sex abuse have been so persistent over the years that when the Legislature…

Read more Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars
Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 · Finance

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Unfounded claims about Indiana University’s sex research institute, its founder and child sex abuse have been so persistent over the years that when the Legislature…

Read more Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars
Pakistani transgender activists to appeal Shariah court ruling against law aimed at protecting them

Pakistani transgender activists to appeal Shariah court ruling against law aimed at protecting them

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 · World News

ISLAMABAD — Transgender activists in Pakistan said they plan to appeal to the highest court in the land an Islamic court’s ruling that guts a law aimed at…

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Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving forward in US states

Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving forward in US states

May 17, 2023May 18, 2023 · Technology

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has highlighted efforts by Republican governors and statehouses across the country to embrace proposals limiting the rights of transgender people, signing new restrictions as…

Read more Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving forward in US states
Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving forward in US statehouses

Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving forward in US statehouses

May 17, 2023May 18, 2023 · US News

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has highlighted efforts by Republican governors and statehouses across the country to embrace proposals limiting the rights of transgender people, signing new restrictions as…

Read more Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving forward in US statehouses
Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits

Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits

May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 · Breaking News

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Situationships. “Sneaky links.” The “talking stage,” the flirtatious getting-to-know-you phase — typically done via text — that can lead to a hookup. High school…

Read more Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits
Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits

Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 · Breaking News

SAN FRANCISCO — Situationships. “Sneaky links.” The “talking stage,” the flirtatious getting-to-know-you phase — typically done via text — that can lead to a hookup. High school students…

Read more Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits
Transgender youth sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

Transgender youth sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 · US News

HELENA, Mont. — Two transgender children, their parents and two health care providers filed a lawsuit Tuesday arguing that a Montana law that would ban gender-affirming care for…

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