8 states propose wealth taxes: "It's time the ultra-rich pay"
Lawmakers in those states say the taxes would raise billions in funding for vital social programs.
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Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors
Many health professionals in rural areas don't know how to provide gender-affirming care, leaving transgender patients with few options.
Artists seek billions from "parasite" AI app that used their work
Cutting-edge AI can now create millions of artworks almost instantaneously. Artists say the technology is stealing their work.
Illinois agency puts kids in jail who never committed crimes, suit claims
The abused or neglected kids being cared for by the state's child protection agency were placed in juvenile detention when the agency ran out of regular beds, the suit asserts.
Gunman in Walmart shooting told workers to line up against wall, police say
The gunman was killed after exchanging gunfire with officers, police said.
Leslie Jordan died of sudden cardiac dysfunction, autopsy finds
Leslie Jordan's death was ruled "natural," according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
Four tennis legends will try their hand at pickleball — for $1 million
The tennis legends will swap their rackets for paddles, joining more than 4.8 million Americans in the pickleball craze.
Biden says "there is no there there" on classified documents. Here's what that means.
The expression has often been used in politics, but what does it mean?
Two dead after small plane crashes in northern NYC suburb
The plane was found in trees by a lake near an airport. The bodies of both people on board were also found, authorities said.
"Rust" movie set fatal shooting: A timeline of events
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed during rehearsals when a bullet was discharged from a gun Alec Baldwin was holding,
Legal battles mount against Illinois assault weapons ban
In addition to banning the sale of assault weapons, the legislation caps sales of high-capacity ammunition magazines, and "switches," extra pieces that convert handguns into assault weapons.
Remains of "Baby Jane Doe" found in 2012 identified, father arrested
Police identified the girl's father as Lamar Vickerstaff Jr., 50, and arrested him in Jacksonville, Florida, charging him with felony murder.
Inside a DHS raid that uncovered possible fentanyl chemicals
Agents confiscated more than 100 pounds of precursor chemicals, with some coming from China, during an early morning raid in Tucson, Arizona.
Chrissy Teigen announces birth of 3rd child
Model Chrissy Teigen announced Thursday that she gave birth to her third child with singer John Legend.
Biden says he has "no regrets" on handling of classified documents since discovery
"There's no there there," the president told reporters in California.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
