The conversations being generated by the death of Cory Monteith are important, but few seem to realize he was more than just a star who died of a drug overdose.
British Officials May Consider Bill to Pardon Gay WWII Codebreaker Alan Turing Posthumously
Officials within the British government have indicated they would support a bill to pardon the legendary World War II codebreaker Alan Turing posthumously.
Nonprofits Provide Veterans With Multiple-Terrain Powered Wheelchairs
Two nonprofit groups have joined together to provide multiple amputee veterans with “souped-up” powered wheelchairs.
Good Samaritans Rescue Man in Wheelchair After Falling on the Subway Track in DC
The unidentified man in the wheelchair was trying to get closer to read a metro sign when he “plummeted” off the platform — face first.
FBI to State of Florida: Do Not Release Evidence From Zimmerman Trial
The gun used to kill Trayvon Martin and other evidence from the trial of George Zimmerman will be held by the Justice Department.
Mandela’s Health Said to be ‘Improving’
The world celebrated the birthday and the improving health of Nelson Mandela.
NEW STUDY: For Adopted Children, Parents Relationship With Each Other More Important Than Sexual Orientation
Another study finds that good parenting is just good parenting, no matter what the sexual orientation of the parents.
Cause of Death Released for Cory Monteith
The British Columbia Coroners Service has confirmed the cause of death for “Glee” star Cory Monteith.
Pennsylvania Teens Rescue Abducted 5-Year-Old
Temar Boggs mother Tamika said,”You just hope you raise your child the right way … He’s learning what I tell him, to help others.”
Is the Hunger Strike at Guantanamo Over?
The military said in a statement released on Friday, that 99 of the 102 inmates listed as being on hunger strike had eaten a hot meal in the previous 24 hours.
Man Swims 5 Hours to Save Family Clinging to Capsized Boat
John Riggs can’t explain how he did it, but did say his only thoughts were of saving his family.
California Inmates on Hunger Strike May Now Face Disciplinary Action
Prison authorities in California warn that hunger-striking inmates could face disciplinary action for “mass disturbances.”
Recipient of the Purple Heart ‘Humiliated’ by Security Screeners
Cpl. Nathan Kemnitz said, “At some places I’m treated like royalty and at some like a terrorist. There’s got to be something in the middle.”
Pennsylvania AG Won’t Defend the Gay-Marriage Ban
Both the Governor and State Attorney General have been named as defendants in the case filed to challenge Pennsylvania’s gay marriage ban.
Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Enters ‘Not Guilty’ Plea
The court proceedings took place in a heavily guarded and packed courtroom.
Same-Sex Couples Seek Ruling on Gay Marriage in Illinois
25 same-sex couples who have sued over the gay marriage ban in Illinois have asked the judge to rule quickly.