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.

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.

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.

Sperm count not harmed by Covid-19 vaccine, study says

The Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines do not appear to harm male sperm or fertility, a new study finds.

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.

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.

US sends Taiwan 2.5 million vaccine doses, tripling pledge

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. sent 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan on Sunday, tripling an earlier pledge in a donation with both public health and geopolitical meaning.

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.

Charles Barkley sick of cancel culture, plans to walk away from <i>Inside the NBA</i>

NBA veteran Charles Barkley has announced that he will be retiring in two years from a popular basketball talk show because of cancel culture.

Tropical storm warnings are in effect for North Carolina as Claudette continues across Southeast

A tropical storm warning has been issued for large swaths of the North Carolina coast as Tropical Depression Claudette continues to dump heavy rain across much of the southeastern US Sunday morning.

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GOP Rep. Cawthorn: 'Disgusting' How the Left Paints GOP as Racists for Wanting Secure Borders

On Friday's broadcast of FNC's "Hannity," Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) defended the GOP's stance on borders and slammed Democrats for deeming it as racist. | Clips

Charges against hundreds of NYC rioters, looters have been dropped

Sources in the DA’s offices insisted that in many cases, the evidence was not strong enough for proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Parents who opposed critical race theory on Fox News are GOP activists, report says

Fox News failed to fully disclose the professional conservative ties of 11 guests featured in numerous segments about the teaching of critical race theory.

Biden's dog Champ has died, White House says

The White House announced the death of Champ, the Biden family's "constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years."

Driving a wedge between House Republicans and law enforcement

While the conventional wisdom says that Republicans and law enforcement are natural allies, lately the GOP and the police are on opposite sites.

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.