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Gucci apologizes, removes $890 ‘blackface sweater’ decried as racist

The high-end designer Gucci has apologized for selling a sweater that looks like blackface in the wake of the scandal involving Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and state Attorney General Mark Herring.

February 7, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal resolution calls for broad economic, social-justice overhaul

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, released Thursday the much-anticipated Green New Deal resolution, outlining a sweeping overhaul of the economy and energy sector laden with ambitious social-justice goals.

February 7, 2019

Ralph Northam-Mark Herring blackface scandal shines spotlight on Hollywood

When Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam donned blackface to impersonate Michael Jackson in 1984, it could be that he was acting out of deep-seated racism, but it's also possible that he was taking a cue from Hollywood.

February 6, 2019

Justice Department files appeal to reverse stinging defeat against Bundy clan in Nevada standoff

The Justice Department filed an appeal Tuesday of its devastating defeat against Cliven Bundy in the Nevada standoff, disputing the federal judge's decision last year to throw out the case based on prosecutorial wrongdoing.

February 6, 2019

Al Gore faults Trump for failing to plug green energy in State of the Union

President Trump's State of the Union address was hailed on the right as a tour de force, but there was plenty of grumbling on the left over the lack of attention to climate change.

February 6, 2019

Nick Sandmann, Covington Catholic teen, begins legal battle against media, celebrities

The incident involving the Covington Catholic High School boys last month at the Lincoln Memorial may be long over, but the legal battle has just begun.

February 5, 2019

David Malpass, Trump’s expected pick to head World Bank, draws resistance

President Trump looks to have a fight on his hands if, as expected, he taps Treasury Department official David Malpass to be the next president of the World Bank.

February 5, 2019

Anti-infanticide bill blocked by Senate Democrats

An effort by Senate Republicans to enhance protections for newborns who survive abortions, spurred by New York and Virginia bills making it easier to perform late-term procedures, was blocked Monday by Democrats.

February 4, 2019

Scientists: ‘No evidence’ climate change causing cold from polar vortex dips

Numerous media outlets cited last week's polar vortex as an example of extreme weather caused by climate change, but it turns out such cold snaps are actually on the decline.

February 3, 2019

Anti-ICE, anti-cop group wins NFL-funded grant

The Super Bowl isn't until Sunday, but already several winners have emerged from the 2018 NFL regular season, including a George Soros-funded activist group that takes a dim view of the border patrol and police.

January 31, 2019

Rand Paul strategist offers to run free campaign against Virginia Del. Kathy Tran

A top Republican Party strategist offered Thursday to run a campaign free of charge to unseat Virginia state Delegate Kathy Tran after an uproar over her legislation to clear the path for abortion until birth.

January 31, 2019

Kathy Tran ‘really surprised’ by backlash to late-term abortion bill

Virginia Delegate Kathy Tran on Thursday defended her bill that would have loosened abortion restrictions, saying the proposal was nothing unusual and she was "really surprised" by the reaction.

January 31, 2019

Polar vortex freezing Midwest ignites climate change fight

Midwesterners seeking a warmer locale Wednesday could have gone almost anywhere else: Antarctica, Siberia, Everest Base Camp. Even Mars.

January 30, 2019

Michael Bloomberg blames Midwest polar vortex on global warming

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg blamed Wednesday the frigid cold temperatures sweeping the Midwest on global warming, arguing that climate change makes weather events more extreme.

January 30, 2019

Virginia Republicans defeat Democratic bill allowing abortions up until birth

Virginia Republicans on Tuesday killed legislation that would have loosened abortion restrictions after the bill's sponsor admitted it would allow the procedure even after a mother went into labor.

January 30, 2019

Democrats codify Roe v. Wade abortion decision, face backlash

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has reawakened the abortion debate with the sweeping Reproductive Health Act, lending momentum to similar bills in other states -- and igniting a backlash from the pro-life movement.

January 29, 2019

Pardoned ranchers who inspired Oregon occupation win back grazing permits

Dwight and Steven Hammond's journey from ranchers to convicted domestic terrorists back to ranchers concluded this week when the federal government reissued permits allowing the father and son to graze cattle again on public land.

January 29, 2019

Miracle Hill Ministries foster care targeted in religious-freedom fight

The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Campaign, erupted last week after Miracle Hill Ministries received a federal waiver to continue offering services despite only working with foster couples that adhere to traditional Christian beliefs.

January 28, 2019

March for Life apologizes to Covington Catholic teens for ‘rush to judgment’

The March for Life apologized Monday for rushing to judgment on the Covington Catholic students, saying they experienced "real and inexcusable intimidation, insults and harassment" after attending the Jan. 18 pro-life rally.

January 28, 2019

Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO, teases 2020 independent bid for president

Jittery Democrats sought to put a lid on former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz after he said Sunday that he is "seriously considering" running for president in 2020 -- as an independent.

January 26, 2019