Gay and lesbians in the US military may now be able to serve their country in the event of a war but may be fired from their job once the conflict ends.
Christian conservative, Rev Jerry Falwell apologises for blaming the US attacks on gay people, feminists, abortion rights supporters and civil liberties groups.
The singer has led a prayer for peace urging President Bush to show restraint in retaliating for Tuesday's attacks and pledged the proceeds from her shows to help victims' families.
Despite appeals for blood donations after Tuesday's terrorist attack leveling the World Trade Center in New York City, would-be donors found out that blood donations from self-identified gay men are still banned.