June 22, 2010: Stanley McChrystal, Danielle Staub, Will Phillips, Tel Aviv, HIV/AIDS, Missouri, Chicago Cubs Gay Pride, Family Leave

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McChrystal Aide: French Dinner “F’ing Gay”

An aide to Gen. Stanley McChrystal dismisses his boss’s dinner with aFrench minister as “fucking gay” in a new Rolling Stone profile that could cost McChrystal his career.

Housewife Danielle Staub Goes Gay

Days after the release of her sex tape, Real Housewives star Danielle Staub is raising eyebrows again — this time for her intimate duet with lesbian singer-songwriter Lori Michaels. Are Staub and Michaels more than just musical partners?

Will Phillips Named Gay Pride Grand Marshal

10-year-old Will Phillips, who refuses to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at school until LGBT people have full equality, will be the youngest-ever grand marshal of the Northwest Arkansas Gay Pride Parade this Saturday.

Mr. Gay UK ’06 Faces Rape Charge

A police officer and winner of the 2006 Mr. Gay UK title appeared in court to face multiple charges of sexual offenses, including rape, stemming from an incident last year.

New Clue in Tel Aviv Youth Center Attack

Police have discovered a new clue that could advance the investigation into last year’s deadly attack on a Tel Aviv gay youth center.

Key AIDS Doc Quits Over Costs

Dr. Marcus Conant, the pioneering HIV/AIDS specialist, left his private practice in San Francisco because of rising health care industry costs.

Strip Club Crack Down in Missouri?

A tough new proposal to regulate strip clubs in Missouri could cost millions of dollars in revenue and eliminate desperately needed jobs, say opponents.

Civil Unions up for Potential Veto

Hawaii governor Linda Lingle on Monday put the civil unions bill on a list of potential vetoes, saying she’s waiting until July 6 to announce her plans for the proposal.

Chicago Pride to Feature Cubs Float

For the first time, the Chicago Cubs will have a float in the Windy City’s gay pride parade.

Report: Gay Workers to Get Family Leave

Labor secretary Hilda Solis is expected to tell U.S. employers Wednesday that they must extend employees family leave to care for children of same-sex partners.