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EXPLAINER: Capital gains tax hike targets wealthy investors

EXPLAINER: Capital gains tax hike targets wealthy investors

NEW YORK — After massive U.S. government spending helped send the stock market back to record heights, with even more potentially on the way, the bill may be coming due for the nation's wealthiest investors.
Prince Charles charity joins efforts to send aid to India

Prince Charles charity joins efforts to send aid to India

LONDON — Prince Charles said Wednesday that he is “deeply saddened” by the surge in coronavirus deaths in India, as he urged the public to back an appeal to buy oxygen equipment for the stricken nation.
Chicago stages drive-through Wagner in underground garage

Chicago stages drive-through Wagner in underground garage

CHICAGO — Amid signs pointing “To Elevator” and advising drivers to “Take Parking Ticket With You,” the Rhinemaidens lament the theft of their gold, Siegfried is murdered, and Brünnhilde drives off in a red Mustang convertible to redeem the world.
FBI starts probe into death of Black man killed by deputies

FBI starts probe into death of Black man killed by deputies

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The FBI launched a civil rights probe Tuesday into the death of Andrew Brown Jr.
EU lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade treaty

EU lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade treaty

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders, their British counterparts and European businesses expressed hope Wednesday that the final ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal will open a new, positive era of co-operation despite the many divisive topics re
Facing $11B tax bill, Samsung heirs donate massive art trove

Facing $11B tax bill, Samsung heirs donate massive art trove

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Samsung’s founding family will donate tens of thousands of rare artworks, including Picassos and Dalis, to help them pay a massive inheritance tax bill following last year’s death of company chairman Lee Kun-Hee.
India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system

India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system

NEW DELHI — India crossed a grim milestone Wednesday of 200,000 people lost to the coronavirus as a devastating surge of new infections tears through dense cities and rural areas alike and overwhelms health care systems on the brink of collapse.
Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel gets seat at National Cathedral

Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel gets seat at National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral, the massive Episcopal house of worship that prides itself on being an unfinished work-in-progress whose stones and stained glass tell the story of the 20th and 21st centuries, is unveiling its newest addition: a carving
Publisher pulls Philip Roth bio, cuts ties with author

Publisher pulls Philip Roth bio, cuts ties with author

NEW YORK — The publisher of a highly anticipated and widely discussed biography of Philip Roth is pulling the book and cutting ties with author Blake Bailey, who faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault. W.W.
Private Florida school won't employ vaccinated teachers

Private Florida school won't employ vaccinated teachers

MIAMI — A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.