Big Names Hit the Playa for Burning Man 2016 (Video)

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Big Names Hit the Playa for Burning Man 2016 
An estimated 70,000 fans gathered in the desert of Black Rock north of Reno, Nev., to experience the annual escapist festival with Katy Perry, Diplo, Scott Eastwood and more.
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The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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Big Names Hit the Playa for Burning Man 2016

An estimated 70,000 fans gathered in the desert of Black Rock north of Reno, Nev., to experience the annual escapist festival with Katy Perry, Diplo, Scott Eastwood and more.

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Big Names Hit the Playa for Burning Man 2016

An estimated 70,000 fans gathered in the desert of Black Rock north of Reno, Nev., to experience the annual escapist festival with Katy Perry, Diplo, Scott Eastwood and more.

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After the expiration of ACA subsidies, soaring health care costs have forced some to dip into savings, take on second jobs or go without coverage.

Hungary had banned public LGBTQ+ events before the parade.

The nurse shot and killed by federal agents "touched more lives than he probably ever realized," said his sister Micayla Pretti.

Administration officials want the university to apologize to women athletes, ban trans women, and more.

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After days of outrage, two federal agents with the Department of Homeland Security, who shot and killed the ICU nurse, have been sidelined.

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The actor discussed his dynamics with Heated Rivalry costar Connor Storrie, his polarizing runway debut for Dsquared2, and how he's keeping himself grounded.

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Sam Altman and Tim Cook toe the line between calling out DHS's violence and staying on Trump's good side.