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Big Bird Backlash: Vax Lands Even Muppet in Political Flap
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican, grilled Big Bird for what he called "government propaganda." Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe described it as "brainwashing children" and "twisted."
Heavy Burden for Consumers as Holidays Near: Soaring Prices
A worsening surge of inflation for such bedrock necessities as food, rent, autos and heating oil is setting Americans up for a financially difficult Thanksgiving and holiday shopping season.
Strong' Start to Kids Vaccine Campaign, but Challenges Loom
The campaign to vaccinate elementary school age children in the U.S. is off to a strong start, health officials said Wednesday, but experts say there are signs that it will be difficult to sustain the initial momentum.
Debate Over Explicit Memoir Becomes A Focus of GOP Gov Races
Debate over a memoir that contains explicit illustrations of sexual acts is surfacing in a handful of states where Republican governors are gearing up for reelection.
Explainer: Prosecutor's Questions to Rittenhouse Anger Judge
The murder case against Kyle Rittenhouse flirted with a mistrial Wednesday after the lead prosecutor angered the judge with his questioning of the defendant.
Democrats Sell Infrastructure Bill, Push for Biden Backup
Democratic pols are selling Biden's infrastructure bill, and are looking to the President for back-up.
South Africa's Last Apartheid President F. W. de Klerk Dies
F.W. de Klerk, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa's last apartheid president oversaw the end of the country's white minority rule, has died at the age of 85.
Rittenhouse Gives Account of Shootings: 'I Defended Myself'
Kyle Rittenhouse told jurors at his murder trial that he tried to get away from his pursuers the night he shot three men.
Explainer: Why US Inflation Is so High, and When It May Ease
Inflation is spiraling. What can be done?
Arrest Made in Small Fire at Memorial for Pulse Gay Club Shooting
A man has been arrested for setting fire to some banners at a temporary memorial honoring the 49 victims who died in a massacre at the Pulse gay nightclub in Florida five years ago, and one of the survivors played a role in catching the suspect.
With the Murder of Marquiisha Lawrence 2021 Becomes Deadliest Year for Trans People
The murder of Marquiisha Lawrence has brought the year's toll of anti-trans deadly violence to a record-breaking high of 45 known deaths.
Could HIV One Day be Controlled After Stopping Antiretroviral Therapy?
A new study led by scientists Tae-Wook Chun and Anthony Fauci looks more closely at how HIV might be controlled after stopping anti-retroviral therapy.
Glacier Loss Will Impact Tourism, Power Supply and More
Glaciers around the world have served as moneymaking tourist attractions, but many are melting due to climate change.
No Joke: Comedians, Cannabis Companies Push Pot Legalization
Big cannabis companies are backing a new, celebrity-infused campaign to enlist marijuana users to pressure members of Congress to legalize pot nationwide.
Talk Show Host Dennis Prager Claims Unvaccinated Treated Worse than AIDS Victims 30 Years Ago
Conservative talk show host Dennis Prager claims the unvaccinated are treated worse than AIDS victims 30 years ago
Watch: Small Fire Set at Memorial to Victims of Pulse Gay Club Shooting
Some banners were burned at a temporary memorial honoring the 49 victims who died in a massacre at the Pulse gay club in Florida five years ago.
Religion's Blessing and Curse for LGBTQ South African Migrants
A researcher explores how South African LGBTQ+ migrants' faith has evolved over time and how religion has shaped their experiences of displacement.
Culture War Fight Finds Mixed Success in School Board Races
School board candidates opposing mask mandates and lessons about racism in U.S. history won in red states and some politically divided districts but often came up short in their bids to shape policy for school districts over the newest culture war issue.
Same-Sex Couples Can Now Claim Fully Equal Social Security Benefits
With the end to a Trump-era appeal in the courts, same-sex couples can now claim fully equal Social Security survivors benefits.
LGBTQ+ People Who Come Out Later in Life Face Unique Obstacles
A lot can be hidden behind a marriage. For Brad and Cyndi Marler, it was that they are both gay. A few years after their wedding, they told each other their secret. Then, for more than three decades, they told no one else.