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By CHRISTOPHER WIGGINS Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (The Advocate) — Major movie studios are dropping the ball on LGBTQ+ representation in films, according to LGBTQ+ group GLAAD. The organization’s tenth annual Studio Responsibility Index saw the percentage of LGBTQ-inclusive films, including racial diversity and screen time, drop. The study measures

By WNEM Digital Click here for updates on this story     GENESEE CO., Michigan (WNEM) — A 36-year-old man has been arrested after grooming a victim, barricading her in a house, and sexually assaulting her over a period of three weeks, according to Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. The victim, a 20-year-old woman, was walking down

By Kurt Erickson Click here for updates on this story     JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) — When inmates in Missouri’s prisons pose a security threat, they sometimes are served a loaf-like concoction that one state lawmaker says she wouldn’t feed to a dog. Food or Punishment Nutraloaf, a product from the cafeteria of the

By Jay Kenney Click here for updates on this story     TORRINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — Route 8 northbound in Torrington was closed early Thursday morning because a tractor trailer ended up hanging off an overpass. Dispatchers said they received calls for a motor vehicle collision that involved the tractor-trailer between exits 45 and 46 around 5

By Andrew Wegley Click here for updates on this story     LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — After decades of planning, more than two years of construction and an outdoor ceremony amid the bracing Nebraska winter Wednesday morning, Lincoln’s South Beltway is, at last, open to traffic. The opening of the 11-mile stretch of roadway that

By Eliza Kruczynski, Olivia Kalentek and Marcy Jones Click here for updates on this story     OLD SAYBROOK, Connecticut (WFSB) — An Old Saybrook police officer was arrested and placed on administrative leave for using a police database to look up a woman’s personal information. Old Saybrook police said Patrolman Josh Zarbo was accused of illegally

By Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — After three shootings outside of high schools in the last month, Portland police said they’re talking with Portland Public Schools about reintroducing school resource officers to keep students safe while they’re in the classroom. At a news conference with city leaders

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story     OAKRIDGE, Oregon (KPTV) — A 69-year-old man was arrested Saturday night after he struck a child with his vehicle during a parade in Oakridge, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. At about 7 p.m., deputies responded to the investigation of South Diamond Street and

By Breana Albizu Click here for updates on this story     SOCORRO, New Mexico (KOAT) — The holidays are often a time of celebration, but for others, the days are unsettling. Especially for domestic violence victims. “It has been emotionally draining for me,” Judy Holcomb said. When it comes to the overall issue, the experience can

By CHRISTOPHER WIGGINS Click here for updates on this story     WASHINGTON D.C. (The Advocate) — Of the more than 5,300 assembled guests and officials at the White House bill-signing ceremony on Tuesday, one person, the vice president, received a special memento. After signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law, President Joe Biden passed along

By Holly Bock Click here for updates on this story     SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (KTVK) — A very popular holiday spot here in the Valley is Enchant Scottsdale at Salt River Fields. It’s designed to delight with animated light sculptors, but some can’t attend because of their health. On Wednesday night, Phoenix Children’s Hospital made it possible

By TRACY E. GILCHRIST Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (The Advocate) — She’s “another mother,” Sally Field says, explaining her character Marilyn in Spoiler Alert, the film based on TVLine founder Michael Ausiello’s memoir about loving and losing his husband, Kit Cowan, to a rare form of cancer in 2015. It’s

By Jason Burger Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — The last surviving female officer from the group of six women who made history at the Oklahoma City Police Department celebrated her birthday. Iona Braswell was one of the first female officers in OCPD. “It taught me not to be so

By Jason Barry Click here for updates on this story     GOODYEAR, Arizona (KTVK) — Kate Theone works at the New Life Center Domestic Violence Shelter and has seen firsthand the difference this new dog park has on the women and children that stay here. “Having a space like this is definitely part of enhancing the

By Steve Rundio Click here for updates on this story     LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (La Crosse Tribune) — La Crosse Police Department personnel have learned a lot about dealing with mental illness. Wednesday presented an opportunity for them to share that expertise. Captain Avrie Schott and Lt. Cory Brandl led a “Mental Health First Aid” training

By JESSICA HOLLY Click here for updates on this story     MIRAMAR, Florida (WSVN) — Thieves left a bad taste in the mouths of two South Florida business owners who said the source of their livelihood has been taken from them. Speaking with 7News on Monday, Go Jerk owners Christopher Crooks and Xavian Mckenzie said someone