Trans Brit receives royal honor

Actress and campaigner April Ashley, one of the first Britons to undergo sex-change surgery, was awarded an OBE "for services to transgender equality."

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Micro movie reviews

Men in Black 3: I couldn't believe two hours went by so fast. So much fun, even if it didn't always make sense.

The Avengers: Begins and ends strong, drags in the middle. Learn the backstory if you don't already know it.