Jonathan Franklin
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National
An Orlando drag show restaurant files lawsuit against Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis
Hamburger Mary's in Orlando, which has held drag performances since 2008, is asking the court to block the implementation of the state's new law, which the governor signed last week.
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Arts & Life
Houston lesbian bar was denied insurance coverage for hosting drag shows, owner says
Julie Mabry, who opened Pearl Bar in 2013, said the bar was created to provide a safe space for those in Houston's LGBTQ+ community.
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National
IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers
Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups.
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National
More gay and bisexual men will now be able to donate blood under finalized FDA rules
While the number of people eligible to donate blood has expanded, the agency says it will continue to monitor the safety of the blood supply.
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National
How AR-15-style rifles write the tragic history of America's mass shootings
The weapon used to carry out the mass shooting in Allen, Texas, is one all too familiar to Americans and lawmakers who have witnessed mass shootings occur quite frequently this year.
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National
2 states launch an investigation of the NFL over gender discrimination and harassment
The California and New York attorneys general say they are seeking information from the NFL on allegations of gender pay disparities, harassment and gender and race discrimination.
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National
Texas agriculture department's new dress code is based on 'biological gender'
Under a new dress code issued by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, department employees are expected to comply "in a manner consistent with their biological gender."
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Politics
After outcry, Jill Biden's office says White House invitation is for LSU women's team
While it is tradition for the national champions to receive an invitation to visit the White House, runners up are not extended the same invite.
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National
A monument of Harriet Tubman now replaces a statue of Christopher Columbus in Newark
The title of the city's monument was inspired by Robert Hayden's 1962 poem entitled "Runaway Runagate," which references Tubman.
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National
The Buffalo Tops shooter has been sentenced to life in prison without parole
The 19-year-old also faces 27 charges at the federal level, one of which carries a possible death sentence. He will make an appearance in federal court this week.