The Health Benefits of Coffee

Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of all kinds of ailments, including Parkinson’s disease, melanoma, prostate cancer, even suicide.

Opinion: The rich got richer while millions lost their livelihoods. It's time for a wealth tax

It's time to modernize the federal tax code — not only to raise revenue and ensure the wealthy pay their fair share, but also to slow these democracy-distorting levels of concentrated wealth and power.

Crenshaw to Begin Rolling Out Complaints of Wokeness in the Military

Crenshaw said he will soon begin rolling out examples of woke ideology spreading in the United States military.

Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead

Brazil's death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 500,000 on Saturday as experts warn that the world's second-deadliest outbreak may worsen due to delayed vaccinations and the government's refusal to back social distancing measures.

Kamala Harris has gone 88 days without visit to border since being tapped for crisis role

The Biden-Harris administration’s policies on the migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border have been facing fierce criticism from Republicans. But on Saturday a Texas Democrat shared his concerns.

Rep. Lee Zeldin to Newsmax: I Will Run Against NY Gov. Cuomo

New York Rep. Lee Zeldin announced Friday on Newsmax that he is running against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

One of the world's largest diamonds has been unearthed in Botswana

The 1,098-carat stone is believed to be the third largest "gem-quality" diamond ever found, the country's government said.

Cher takes on vaccine hesitancy with the CherCares bus

Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award-winning singer Cher discusses with Nicolle Wallace her efforts to help vaccinate underserved communities and life after lockdown

China successfully launches mission sending astronauts to new space station

China successfully launched three astronauts into space on Thursday, bringing the country one step closer to completing its new space station.

Juneteenth federal holiday bill heads to Biden's desk; only 14 Republicans vote no

Rachel Maddow reports on the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, having already passed the Senate unanimously, passing the House and heading to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. The House vote was overwhelming but not unanimous, with 14 Republicans voting against the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. 

Meghan didn't see diverse characters in books as she grew up. She hopes 'The Bench' will change that

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, said she hopes "any family" will see themselves represented in the pages of her children's book, "The Bench," in her first interview since speaking to Oprah Winfrey in March.

COMIC: Adopted Pandemic Dogs Got Us Through. Now They Need Our Help

Dog and cat adoptions climbed in 2020. Pets have been constant companions — easing our grief and fears. Now it's our turn to ease dogs' separation anxiety, as we head back out into the world.

7 Ways to Reset Your Relationship

Experts say couples can emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever by learning from the past and looking toward the future.

Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman throws first pitch at Nationals game

Goodman has become the unwitting focal point of a months-long political battle over how to recognize officers who defended the Capitol that day.

Shelf Life

Packing up my father-in-law’s library.

In Pictures: Ethiopians pray for peaceful vote

Monday represents PM Abiy’s first electoral test since he embarked on a suite of democratic and economic reforms.

Touring Alaska in an R.V.

For a photographer based in Juneau, two Alaskan roads — the Glenn Highway and the Richardson Highway — formed the backbone of a stunning late-spring road trip.