LGBT activists brace for efforts to undermine their gains

In this April 25, 2016 file photo, protesters head to the legislative building in Raleigh, N.C., for a sit-in against House Bill 2, a contentious law that limited protections for LGBT people. After a string of major gains in recent years, LGBT activists are bracing for a different task in 2017 - trying to prevent Republicans in Congress and state legislatures from undermining those gains.

Trump, Clinton and Penn State: 21 of the most commented on PennLive stories of 2016

Whether it's a story about President-elect Donald Trump or longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, PennLive commenters have something to say about it. Expressions of happiness, anger, frustration, sadness and every emotion in between can be found in PennLive's comment section.

Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with 9 nods

Beyonce performs at a get-out-the-vote event for the Hillary Clinton campaign in Cleveland, Nov. 4, 2016. BeyonceA*s nine nods for A'Lemonade,A' her album and film exploring race and infidelity, led the field as nominations for the 59th Grammy Awards were announced on Dec. 6. less FILE -- Beyonce performs at a get-out-the-vote event for the Hillary Clinton campaign in Cleveland, Nov. 4, 2016.

With vote recounts looming, Trump adds new administration picks

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: In this March 6, 2006, file photo, Kathleen "KT" McFarland is seen at her home in New York. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Fox News analyst McFarland to serve as deputy national security adviser.

Trump praises Chuck Schumer, says his appointment to…

In a tweet on Sunday that coincided with Schumer's interview on "Meet The Press," Trump claimed that Schumer was smarter than outgoing Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, and said Schumer's appointment to the post was "good news." "I have always had a good relationship with Chuck Schumer.

Hot dog! Disneya s Mickey Mouse turns 88

It's Mickey Mouse's birthday! The official mascot of Disney and one of the most recognizable cartoon characters of all time turns 88 on Friday. Hey, everybody! It's my birthday and today I'm taking over Disney Twitter! YZ< -Mickey Mouse #HappyBirthdayMickey pic.twitter.com/1G6NQVCAM8 Walt Disney poses with his wife, Lillian, and one of his creations, Mickey Mouse, on the roof of Grosvenor House in London on June.

President Obama Sings ‘Purple Rain’ to Prince Trick-or-Treater at White House: Watch

President Barack Obama laughs as he hands out treats to a child who is dressed up as him during a Halloween event at the South Lawn of the White House Oct. 31, 2016 in Washington, DC. President Obama told kids to go nuts eating candy and did some of the "Thriller" dance with First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House Halloween party.

Museum of History displays ‘Fighting for the Right to Fight’

Before the Civil Rights marches of the 1950s and 1960s, there were a group of young African-American men who fought for equality and the right to defend their country. The stories of these exceptional men will be shared in 'Fighting for the Right to Fight: African- American Experiences in World War II,' a new exhibit on display through March 5, at the St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.

U.S. v. Broadcast Music Inc. – USDC, S.D.N.Y., September 16, 2016

District court overrules DOJ's interpretation of 75-year-old music industry consent decree, finding it neither bars issuance of fractional licenses for music nor requires BMI to issue full licenses. Broadcast Music Inc. asked the Department of Justice to review a consent decree entered in 1941 that allowed the organization to issue licenses only for works to which it holds all the rights.

Trump criticized for bait and switch on ‘birtherism’

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leads the crowd in an applause, recognizing a Gold Star mother in the crowd during a gathering with military leaders and veterans at the new Trump International Hotel in Washington, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016.

Kevin Bacon loves Baconfest invite, is sorry he can’t attend

Brattleboro wanted the actor to visit for its third annual Baconfest, a celebration of all things related to the fatty cured pork strips. But he tweeted his regrets on Monday, saying in a video that he won't be able to make it to Baconfest because he's filming in Vancouver.

Hillary Clinton has Paul McCartney and Jon Bon Jovi sing Hey Jude in her honor

Two Canadian women 'caught smuggling $23MILLION worth of cocaine into Sydney on a cruise ship' after a lavish world tour featuring bikini selfies, coconuts on the beach and quad biking Trump is heading to MEXICO: Republican candidate confirms he will meet with president on whirlwind visit ahead of major speech in Arizona which will finally clarify his immigration policy Hawaii's Big Island braces itself for Madeline as hurricane warning is issued - just as Obama heads there for major conservation congress Incredible surveillance footage captures the moment a woman saves two kids after their car erupts into flames following a crash at a gas station Mystery jogger is ruled out as a suspect in Karina Vetrano's murder as police say they are about to release a sketch of a man they want to question Sportscaster Craig Sager will have third bone marrow transplant in three years as he continues ... (more)

Can This Woman Stop Trump’s Trainwreck?By Patricia Murphy

Donald Trump's new campaign manager Kellyanne Conway is a respected professional in Republican politics-but, her colleagues say, she can only help so much. Donald Trump is bleeding women voters out of his wherever, hemorrhaging support from this crucial piece of the electorate as fast as he can find new ways to frighten and offend them.

Garrison Keillor’s Prophecy and Apostasy

On what was billed as his last show , Garrison Keillor, host of "A Prairie Home Companion" got a call from President Barack Obama and they traded extensive compliments, with Keillor telling Obama he was "the coolest president." Keillor's signing off on July 4 weekend was likely calculated to extenuate his presumed ties to all things Americana, but for me it actually highlighted his hypocrisies and contradictions.

Kanye’s ‘Famous’ video

The video for a single titled "Famous" -- unveiled Friday night at a promotional event in the Los Angeles Forum -- features what appears to be a naked West with images of 11 other famous people, some of whom he has had good and bad relationships with, Vanity Fair magazine reported The celebrities, who appear to be naked in a huge bed with West, are his wife, Kim Kardashian West; former President George W. Bush; presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump; Vogue editor Anna Wintour; singers Rihanna, Chris Brown and Taylor Swift; singer, producer and West's wife's ex-boyfriend, Ray J; former girlfriend Amber Rose; transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner; and comedian Bill Cosby.