Ron Johnson’s latest comments are just straight-out racist
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is very good at one thing: Making comments that are, at best, ill-informed and at worst, racist and/or dangerous.…
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Kushner resurfaces with op-ed on the Middle East
Top Trump adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner resurfaced on Sunday by penning a Wall Street Journal op-ed about the Middle East, his first public…
Continue ReadingWoman who accused Gov. Cuomo of sexual harassment speaks with investigators for more than 4 hours
A former staffer who accused Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment spoke with investigators on Monday over Zoom for several…
Continue ReadingBiden White House would welcome Trump’s help in promoting vaccine
The White House said it would welcome former President Donald Trump’s help in promoting the coronavirus vaccine to his supporters but says…
Continue ReadingA 14-year-old suspect remains in custody after missing 6-year-old found dead
A 14-year-old suspect who was arrested in connection with the death of a 6-year-old girl in Indiana had a hearing Monday in juvenile court and was…
Continue ReadingVatican says it will not bless same-sex unions, calling them a ‘sin’
The Vatican said Monday that the Catholic Church would not bless same-sex unions, in a combative statement approved by Pope Francis that threatens to…
Continue ReadingWhite House looks to raise taxes on wealthy and corporations
The White House is looking to fulfill one of President Joe Biden’s campaign promises by raising taxes for the wealthy and on corporations,…
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Three killed, six hurt after vehicle plows into pedestrians in San Diego
At least three people have died and six others were injured after being struck by a vehicle that veered onto a sidewalk in downtown San Diego,…
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Denver and other Rocky Mountain cities digging out from massive snowstorm
Denver is digging out from one of the heaviest snowstorms in the city’s history. More than 27 inches of snow had been reported at Denver…
Continue ReadingTheater community reunites for pop-up show in Times Square exactly one year after Broadway went dark due to pandemic
Exactly one year after Broadway went dark due to the pandemic, members of the theater community reunited for a live, pop-up performance in Times…
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Biden is boxed in on immigration as migrant children crisis continues
President Joe Biden is facing growing political tension, including from within his own party, over his administration’s strategy on the…
Continue ReadingProgressive groups launch $30 million effort to push voting rights legislation
Two left-leaning groups are teaming up to pour $30 million into an effort to persuade US senators to pass a sweeping voting rights bill that would…
Continue ReadingSome GM truck owners will pay more at the pump because of a computer chip shortage
A computer chip shortage has long been dogging the auto industry — and now, it will mean added costs at the gas pump for buyers of some General…
Continue ReadingGene Sperling will oversee Covid-19 relief law rollout
Gene Sperling, a former top economic official in the last two Democratic presidential administrations, will serve as the coordinator overseeing the…
Continue Reading50% of New York voters say Cuomo should not immediately resign, poll finds
Half of New York state registered voters do not believe Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo should immediately resign, a poll released on Monday by Siena…
Continue ReadingDaniel Kaluuya and more react to their Oscar nominations
The Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning and some history was made. Not only did women account for a record-breaking 76 nominations, but…
Continue ReadingUS airline stocks rise on hopes for a travel rebound
US airline stocks rose Monday after a number of carriers reported strong demand for seats from leisure travelers. Speaking at an investor conference…
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Drew Brees set to join NBC as a football analyst
Drew Brees, after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, has said he will now be working with NBC. New Orleans Saints longtime quarterback…
Continue ReadingGermany, France and Italy pause AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
Germany, France and Italy have become the latest European countries to temporarily halt the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine over a…
Continue ReadingYo-Yo Ma offers impromptu performance at Covid-19 vaccination clinic
Those getting their Covid-19 vaccine at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday were serenaded by famous cellist Yo-Yo…
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