Republican congressman calls out 'bogus' claims by GOP colleagues downplaying Capitol riot

Republican Rep. Fred Upton on Sunday called out an effort by some of his GOP colleagues to downplay the Capitol insurrection, saying their "bogus" claims about the deadly attack are evidence of a need to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the incident.

Experts are warning about the unintended consequences of the CDC mask guidance

Communities across the US ushered in a quick return to normalcy over the weekend as the country responded to the latest mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

First enhanced child tax credit payments to go out July 15

The families of more than 65 million children will start receiving enhanced child tax credit monthly payments of up to $300 on July 15, the Biden administration announced Monday.

More than 25 Democratic senators call for immediate ceasefire in Middle East

More than 25 Democratic senators, led by Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, released a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire agreement in Israel and the Palestinian territories to "prevent further loss of life and further escalation of violence."

Dr. Sanjay Gupta says the CDC mishandled announcement of new mask guidelines

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control advised that fully vaccinated people can be indoors and outdoors without wearing masks except when in health care settings, on public transportation, or in specified areas where masks are required.

AT&T spins off WarnerMedia, combines it with Discovery

The streaming TV race is about to get even more competitive.

AT&T spins off WarnerMedia, combines it with Discovery

The streaming TV race is about to get even more competitive.

Kobe Bryant among Class of 2020 officially inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Kobe Bryant was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020 along with eight other players.

Microsoft board investigated Bill Gates over an alleged affair with employee, report says

Bill Gates's 2020 resignation from Microsoft's board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic relationship he had with a Microsoft employee, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal.

US investigates second suspected case of mystery 'syndrome' near White House

Two White House officials were struck by a mysterious illness late last year -- including one who was passing through a gate onto the property -- newly revealed details that come as investigators are still struggling to determine who or what is behind these strange incidents.

Miss Universe contestants unveil protest messages in politically charged pageant

This year's Miss Universe pageant has seen a number of colorful protests, with several contestants unveiling messages about political and social issues.

Melting ice in Antarctica could trigger chain reactions, bringing monsoon rains to the ice cap, study says

In an ever-warming climate, rippling effects or chain reactions could lead to altered weather patterns across the globe thanks to a melting Antarctic ice sheet.

Analysis: European leaders seized more power during the pandemic. Few have 'exit plans' to hand it back

Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives across Europe due to Covid-19, and many more have suffered long-term ill health after contracting the disease. They're not the only casualties of the pandemic.

How to help victims of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has boiled over into another violent episode, leaving families in the region reeling from tragedy.

Analysis: America tastes new freedoms but confronts new dilemmas as it takes off the mask

Vaccinated Americans spent the most normal weekend for more than a year exploring restored freedoms to gather without masks but also dilemmas over personal and collective responsibility sparked by new government health guidance.

Israel-Palestinian conflict marks its deadliest day as scenes of horror unfold in Gaza

Israel bombed the house of Hamas' Gaza leader and obliterated a family's home in Gaza as Hamas launched more than 100 rockets towards Israel on Sunday.

Elon Musk's tweets have once again sent bitcoin on a wild ride

Elon Musk is once again giving crypto markets whiplash.

Analysis: Another national lockdown is not realistic for India

Millions of Indians are living under a mix of locally-imposed coronavirus restrictions, as the central government resists calls from leading medical experts for a nationwide lockdown.

Taiwan was a Covid success story. Now it's fighting its biggest outbreak

Taiwan has imposed new restrictions including limits on gatherings in its capital as it battles its biggest coronavirus outbreak since the start of the pandemic last year.

Mexico's Andrea Meza crowned Miss Universe

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe at the 69th annual pageant, which was delayed last year due to Covid-19.