Trump ally Matt Hall won't lead Michigan House GOP after losing majority
LANSING — Michigan House Republicans chose a new leader Thursday, Nov. 5, to replace House Speaker Matt Hall in the new ... Read More
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Music star Nile Rodgers defends using AI technology
Nile Rodgers has defended using AI for his latest music video.
The 74-year-old musician is releasing a video for Christmas Song, his collaboration with Rebecca Ferguson, and Nile recently shared a video clip of a crew "...Read more
Cara Delevingne reveals where she found 'real belonging'
Cara Delevingne found her "real belonging" on the queer party scene.
The 34-year-old actress has explained the role nightclubs played in her feeling welcome in the queer community.
Cara - who now identifies as a lesbian,...Read more
Christine Taylor recalls learning 'lessons' from Ben Stiller
Christine Taylor learned some comedy lessons from working with Ben Stiller.
The 55-year-old actress starred alongside Ben, her husband, in Zoolander, the 2001 comedy film, and Christine has recalled learning some ...Read more
NC will send a record 5 Black lawmakers to Congress, 150 years after its first
RALEIGH, N.C. — Beyond the major upsets to the Republican Party in North Carolina, Tuesday’s results brought a milestone in racial representation in the state’s congressional delegation.
North Carolina’s ...Read more
FBI agent driving the wrong way on a Brooklyn Street hit a pedestrian, covered up the crash, feds say
NEW YORK — An FBI agent driving the wrong way on a street in Brooklyn blew a red light and struck a pedestrian, then dragged the unconscious man through the snow, across the street and put him on a nearby bench to cover ...Read more
Police detail hazing shown on videos from NC State's Sigma Nu fraternity
RALEIGH, N.C. — “People’s lives are in serious danger at the Sigma Nu house. 6 people have been hospitalized.”
This anonymous report was received by NC State University police on Sept. 15. Less than two hours ...Read more
Rubio weighs leaving administration after GOP's midterm loss
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing whether to leave the Trump administration, people familiar with the matter said, as he considers his next moves following Republicans’ midterm elections wipeout ...Read more
Hegseth to face impeachment vote as early as next week
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers are looking to impeach embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as soon as next week, an effort that’s gained momentum after the Iran war he championed partly led to Republicans losing ...Read more
Trump meets Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he met with Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House but did not visit with Ukrainian representatives.
Speaking to reporters Thursday in the Oval Office, ...Read more
Sheng Thao trial: Prosecution's star witness describes bribery plot, payoff to kill news story
OAKLAND, Calif. — The star witness in the corruption trial against ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao resumed his testimony Thursday in an Oakland federal courtroom, recounting a scheme to bribe another East Bay politician — ...Read more
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says he will not seek another term as House speaker in 2027
CHICAGO — Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced Thursday evening he would not seek reelection to the powerful post in January, a move prompted by a rebellion led by 26 current and incoming Democratic...Read more
Postal employee shot 2 co-workers at an Iowa post office before being captured, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — A female postal worker shot two fellow employees at the main post office in Iowa’s capital city Thursday before being captured nearby, authorities said.
A third employee was injured in a fall while ...Read more
Former Gov. Larry Hogan says he has no obligation to help Maryland GOP if members won't listen
Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is distancing himself from efforts to rebuild the state’s struggling Republican Party, saying Thursday that he is focused instead on encouraging a new generation of political ...Read more
Jamie Raskin clashes with Republican lawmaker over Trump, Democratic agenda
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, who is poised to lead the House Judiciary Committee after Democrats won control of the chamber, clashed with a Republican colleague on CNN Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s impeachments and ...Read more
Hurricane center keeps eye on Atlantic system that could develop
The National Hurricane Center on Thursday continued to track a low pressure system in the Atlantic with a chance to develop into a more dangerous storm.
As of the NHC’s 1 p.m. EST tropical outlook, the broad area of ...Read more
Rep-elect Valdez not decided on Jeffries support, projects Democratic unity
NEW YORK — Progressive Rep-elect Claire Valdez, D-New York, Thursday said she hasn’t decided whether to support Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for speaker of the House but projected optimism that Democrats will be unified behind...Read more
Measles count in Minnesota surges to highest in decades
The measles virus has continued to spread in Minnesota's Todd County because of a lack of widespread vaccination, bringing it to the highest level since at least 1990.
In the past week, 58 confirmed infections in the ...Read more
Trump calls for vote switcheroo to defeat Peltola in Alaska Senate race
President Donald Trump on Thursday called on officials to shift votes in the still-uncalled Alaska Senate race to Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, in order to defeat Democrat Mary Peltola, who holds a narrow lead.
...Read more
Minnesota Highway 610 named in honor of the late Melissa and Mark Hortman
MINNEAPOLIS — State lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz joined members of the Hortman family Thursday morning to unveil signs renaming Minnesota Highway 610 in honor of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark....Read more
Trump expands Cuba sanctions, targeting new industries and offshore network
The Trump administration on Thursday extended its sanctions on Cuba to the island’s electronics, manufacturing, marine and technology sectors and punished Guillermo Faustino Rodríguez López-Calleja, a shadowy figure ...Read more
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