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Poll finds over 80% in Japan back female emperor
The vast majority of Japanese voters back allowing women to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne, a new polls shows, as the royal family struggles with...
Italy’s coronavirus death toll far higher than reported: stats office
Italy's coronavirus death toll is much higher than reported, statistics bureau ISTAT said on Monday in an analysis pointing to thousands of fatalities that...
Can pets get the coronavirus?
We want to protect our loved ones from the coronavirus. For many of us, that includes our pets. Here's what experts know about the...
In Hong Kong, all trust gone between police and protesters
In trying to end the anti-government demonstrations, which broke out in multiple locations again on Saturday and are now in their fifth month, one...
Where’s my check? Answers to common relief payment questions
The US government has distributed about 130 million economic impact payments to taxpayers in less than 30 days. The IRS anticipates sending more...
20 Republican lawmakers file lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over new proxy voting...
A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the chamber's new proxy voting system, which allows lawmakers to designate...
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers...
What the Social Security COLA for 2020 Means For You
Social Security payments will grow by 1.6% in 2020. The program will also be adjusted in several important ways that could affect the...
