Gay San Francisco: The Latest
AP Fact Check: Trump's Swerves on Economy, Guns and Migrants
From the economy to veterans and immigration, Trump routinely claims achievements of former president Barack Obama as fully his own or distorts the truth to undermine the Democrat's legacy. On problems uniquely his own, Trump deflects.
2020 Democratic Field: Narrowing but Unwieldy, Unpredictable
The Democratic presidential field is shrinking but not quickly enough to ward off the prospect of a long, bruising fight for the nomination.
Dayton Shooter's Friend Loses Another Bid to Get Out of Jail
A friend of the Dayton gunman who investigators say bought body armor and an ammunition magazine used in the shooting has lost a second attempt to get out of jail.
DOJ Making Changes to Agency That Runs Immigration Courts
The U.S. government on Friday announced changes to the agency that runs the country's immigration courts, giving its director authority to weigh in and make appellate rulings on cases.
The 'Chosen One'? Trump Says Never Mind
President Donald Trump raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he glanced heavenward and referred to himself as "the chosen one" to take on China. He took the comment back Friday.
Buttigieg Versed in Faith-Based Appeal to Democratic Voters
Republicans for a half century have built a loyal following among white evangelical Christians. But Buttigieg is trying to demonstrate that there's a strong religiosity among Democrats, too.
Life-Changing 'Power': Stars Reflect on Series' Impact
The series turned Starz into a must-watch cable network for many viewers, proved 50 Cent's instincts correct and along the way turned its characters into internet sensations and, in some cases, household names.
Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week
None of these is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the real facts.
Bolsonaro to Send Army to Fight Huge Fires in the Amazon
Under international pressure to contain fires sweeping parts of Brazil's Amazon, President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday authorized use of the military to battle the huge blazes while thousands took to the streets to protest his environmental policies.
Florida Man Convicted in Parking Lot Shooting of Black Man
A white Florida man who told detectives he had a "pet peeve" about illegal parking in handicapped spots was convicted late Friday of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man outside a convenience store.
News
Minnesota Filmmakers' Lawsuit over Gay Weddings Reinstated
A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated a lawsuit filed by two Minnesota filmmakers who want the right to refuse to film same-sex weddings, saying that videos are a form of speech with constitutional protections.
Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
Veronica Klaus: The much-missed chanteuse returns to Martuni's
It's been several years since singer Veronica Klaus, for many years a fixture on the San Francisco cabaret scene, departed these shores for new adventures in upstate New York. But on August 31 and September 1, Klaus returns to the city where it all began.
'Stranger Things' Fans Bring Cameras, Wallets to Georgia
Soon after Netflix released "Stranger Things," fans of all ages came into Bradley's Big Buy grocery store in Palmetto, Georgia, dressed like characters from the show, and wandered toward the Eggo waffles aisle, cameras in hand.
Business
Democrats Take A Look At A Practical Health Care Approach
Democratic voters appear to be reassessing their approach to health care, a pragmatic shift on their party's top 2020 issue.
Technology
San Francisco Zoo Brings Red-Legged Frogs Back to Yosemite
A healthy population of red-legged frogs is hopping in Yosemite National Park, helped by a reintroduction program with the San Francisco Zoo.
Finance
A Brush With a Notorious Cat, My Rabies Education and the Big Bill That Followed
What I learned, besides fascinating facts about rabies, its transmission and the horrible ways one can die from it, was that any one of us is a mere cat scratch away from financial peril if we aren't lucky enough to have good health insurance.
Cars
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's False Claims on Fuel Economy Rules
President Donald Trump is misrepresenting the facts about his proposal to freeze Obama-era fuel economy requirements at 2021 levels.
Style
Off the Hook: California King Salmon Rebounds
The salmon rebound comes after three years of extremely low catches that resulted from poor ocean conditions and California's five-year drought, which drained the state's rivers and reservoirs.
Health/Fitness
Molly to Treat PTSD? Some Experts Say Yes
Scientists are testing how pharmaceutical-grade MDMA can be used in combination with psychotherapy to help patients with a severe form of PTSD that has not responded to other treatments.
Travel
My 'LGBTQIAPK' Week at Sea with VACAYA
VACAYA's inaugural cruise offered a catch-all for queer travelers. Here's one guest's experience of his week at sea.
Nightlife
San Francisco, CA
Nightlife Events Aug. 22-29, 2019
Get out for nightlife fun, in the shade or under the sun.
'RuPaul' Stars Headline 22nd Annual Gay Days at Disneyland
For its 22nd year, the event is expected to attract more than 30,000 LGBT park-hoppers from California and all over the country. They will enjoy Disneyland in a way that it can only be experienced during Gay Days.
