4 h. ago Focus turns to backpack as Luigi Mangione returns to court in pretrial hearing

One year to the day after Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, he returns to court for the third day of a pretrial hearing.

Events

5 h. ago Why 2026 should terrify Republicans after Tennessee special election

Tennessee's special election shows Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a Trump plus-20 district, a red alert that the GOP is in trouble.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump endorses close ally's twin brother in race for Texas congressional seat

President Donald Trump Trump endorses Trever Nehls for Texas' 22nd Congressional District, a seat currently held by his twin brother, Rep. Troy Nehls.

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6 h. ago JetBlue customers can now fly from Boston to this famous beach location

In celebration of the new route, JetBlue is offering fares as low as $59 one-way between Boston and Daytona Beach. The post JetBlue customers can now fly from Boston to this famous beach location appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

6 h. ago Erika Kirk: America Is Facing a 'Soul Problem,' Not a Gun Violence Epidemic

Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and the widow of conservative icon and free speech martyr Charlie Kirk, rejected the argument that "gun violence" was the underlying issue that led to her husband's assassination. It's "not a gun problem," she said, adding that America is facing "a deeply human" and "soul" problem. The post Erika Kirk: America Is Facing a ‘Soul Problem,’ Not a Gun Violence Epidemic appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in D.C. on eve of Jan. 6 riot, AP sources say

The pipe bombs were placed on the evening of Jan. 5, 2021, near the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees in the District of Columbia. The post FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in D.C. on eve of Jan. 6 riot, AP sources say appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 h. ago Teachers strike in large Bay Area school district — demands include help with H

Teachers strike in large Bay Area school district — demands include help with H-1B visas  San Francisco Chronicle

Society

11 h. ago Teachers strike in large Bay Area school district, demands include help with H1B visas

Teachers strike in large Bay Area school district, demands include help with H1B visas  San Francisco Chronicle

Society

16 h. ago Announcing the NPR Student Podcast Challenge for 2026 — and a very special prize!

The annual contest for students in grades four through 12 is back for its eighth year — this time with a special prize for a podcast that marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Politics

21 h. ago Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s.

Events

22 h. ago New York state blocks second Long Island school district from adopting transgender bathroom ban

New York state blocked Locust Valley School District's transgender bathroom ban, marking the second Long Island district prohibited from enforcing such restrictions.

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22 h. ago Steve Cropper, Blues Brothers guitarist and Stax Records legend, dies at 84

Legendary guitarist Steve Cropper, known for Blues Brothers and Booker T. & the MG's, dies at 84. The Memphis music icon helped shape soul music history.

Events

23 h. ago Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and a Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s.

Events

25 h. ago Social media reactions reveal why both parties celebrated after GOP candidate won special election

Republicans said voters rejected Aftyn Behn’s activism after Matt Van Epps won the race for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, while Democrats celebrated the narrower margin.

Politics

25 h. ago San Francisco fire crews respond to deadly house fire in Excelsior District

San Francisco fire crews respond to deadly house fire in Excelsior District  CBS News

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26 h. ago Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and a Shaper of Memphis Soul Music

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s.

Politics

26 h. ago District 6 demands action on public safety and open‑air drug use

District 6 demands action on public safety and open‑air drug use  Axios

Politics

27 h. ago Eddie Lin officially sworn in as Seattle City Council District 2 representative

Eddie Lin officially sworn in as Seattle City Council District 2 representative  The Center Square

Events

27 h. ago Fairfax County Public Schools Backs Down from One of Several Gender Ideology Legal Battles

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia has backed down from one of several legal fights surrounding its embrace of radical gender ideology after a now-former female student challenged the district's transgender bathroom and preferred pronoun policies. The post Fairfax County Public Schools Backs Down from One of Several Gender Ideology Legal Battles appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

28 h. ago Meghan Markle's Jaw Drops After Prince Harry Makes Comment About Her Cooking!

Prince Harry feels some type of way about Meghan Markle’s cooking — and her mom’s talents in the kitchen, even more so! On the Netflix Christmas special With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration that premiered on Wednesday, the Duchess of Sussex was cooking up a delicious-looking Xmas feast for alongside celebrity chef Tom Colicchio. And in [...] Read More... The post Meghan Markle's Jaw Drops After Prince Harry Makes Comment About Her Cooking! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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