'Who we are, not what we are': These trans and nonbinary teens hope their books will enlighten the world during Pride

In a year that has seen a blitz of anti-LGBTQ bills, these teens are thriving and inspiring. And they have written 3 new 'A Kids Book About' books.

      

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'We're all human': Transgender teen writes children's book about inclusivity ahead of Pride

This transgender teen co-wrote "A Kids Book About Being Inclusive" with the hopes of inspiring children everywhere.

      

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'Didn't realize it was going to be me': With deadline looming, some 9/11 survivors and families may miss out on fund

A deadline in July looms to register with the VCF, a process that ensures a 9/11 survivor's or first responder's right to file a claim for benefits.

      

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AP Top Stories June 1

Here's the latest for Tuesday June 1st: President Biden going to Tulsa to mark anniversary of massacre; Texas Gov. threatens to withhold legislators' pay; Florida police seek shooting suspects; Plane makes emergency landing on California freeway.

      

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California, Maryland latest states to meet Biden's July 4 goal; India reports plummeting cases: Live COVID-19 updates

California and Maryland are the latest of 12 states to meet Biden's goal to inoculate 70% of adults with at least one shot. Live COVID news.

      

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Lack of diversity poses crisis for NY State Police

The New York State Police remain overwhelmingly white, an imbalance some troopers say is rooted in a legacy of racism. (June 1)

      

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Son turns guilt to tribute honoring virus victims

Brian Walter believes he exposed his father to the coronavirus, which killed him in May 2020. The younger Walter sought to heal his grief and guilt by organizing a memorial for his dad and other COVID-19 victims in the Queens borough of New York. (June 1)

      

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