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Protesters rally at the Texas State Capitol on May 4, 2021 in Austin to stop proposed medical care ban legislation that would criminalize gender-affirming care.

Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide, survey finds

A survey found rising rates of suicidal thought, as well as significant disparities among trans youth and LGBTQ youth of color.

A man in a bucket hat and suit smiles holding a saxophone.

Lou Donaldson, jazz saxophonist who blended many influences, dead at 98

Celebrated jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson has died at the age of 98. Donaldson was known for his warm, fluid style and performed with everyone from Thelonious Monk to George Benson.

Betty Fernandez of Macy's department store speaks with a potential applicant about job openings during a job fair in Miami on April 5. Employers added far more jobs than expected in April — another sign the U.S. economy is chugging along as the expansion nears the 10-year mark.

Unemployment Drops To 3.6%, 263,000 Jobs Added, Showing Economy Remains Strong

Employers added far more jobs than expected in April — another sign the U.S. economy is chugging along as the expansion nears the 10-year mark. The unemployment rate was the lowest since 1969.

Video showing an interview of former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen is played during a hearing by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Cannon House Office Building on June 13, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

Who you'll hear from and what to expect in today's Jan. 6 House committee hearing

In its fifth hearing, the select committee investigating the insurrection will outline Trump's pressure on Department of Justice officials to overturn the 2020 election in his favor.

An empty plate and a full glass of beer sit on the bar Tacoma's "The Red Hot" restaurant, in memory of Sue Kidd, a longtime food critic who died March 1.

For Sue Kidd, strip mall diners and fancy bistros held equal merit

The longtime Pierce County food journalist was fearless in her reviews, but also kind and professional — earning the trust of area restaurateurs.

GM workers strike outside the General Motors Wentzville Assembly Plant in Wentzville, Missouri, on Sept. 15, 2023.

UAW reaches tentative deal with Chrysler parent Stellantis to end 6-week strike

The tentative deal — which needs to be approved by members — comes less than a week after the union struck a similar deal with Ford. Meanwhile, the union is expanding its strike against GM.

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