Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples

Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.

Swimming World Cup meet for transgender athletes scrapped after lack of entries

Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.

Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation

A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.

Native American group hopes Taylor Swift's influence could end tomahawk chop during Chiefs games

A Native American organization is hoping Taylor Swift’s emergence at a Kansas City Chiefs game over the weekend and link to tight end Travis Kelce can help turn the tide and end the tomahawk chop.

Native American Group sues Washington Commanders over erasure of 'Redskins' identity

A Native American group filed a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders in federal court this morning that upends a long-standing cancel-culture narrative about racism in sports.

Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs

The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.

Amor Collective celebrates Latina-owned businesses
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As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting some local Latina-owned businesses here in the Valley. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas joins us to tell us about the unique concept of one store in Peoria.

'Battle of the Sexes' 50th anniversary: Push to honor Billie Jean King in Congress

On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

Phoenix teen girl gets ready for career in law enforcement

Data from the U.S. Government shows only 13% of police officers in the country are women, but that is not deterring an Arizona teen from aspiring to join the ranks of law enforcement officials.

New AZ pageant celebrates women overcoming adversity
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The Woman of Purpose Pageant in Arizona is now in its second year, and it's all about celebrating women who have stayed resolute in the face of adversity. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Jacksonville killings refocus attention on city’s racist past, struggle to move on

The deadly shooting occurred as the Jacksonville community prepared for an annual commemoration of an attack by a white mob on Black demonstrators protesting segregation 63 years ago.