4 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 129 as search continues for the missing

Over 120 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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4 h. ago Farmworker Dies After Fleeing a Federal Raid in Southern California

During a chaotic raid in Ventura County on Thursday, the worker fell from a greenhouse at a cannabis farm, suffered spinal and skull injuries, and died on Friday.

Politics

4 h. ago David Gergen, Adviser to Presidents and Political Commentator, Dies at 83

He served under Nixon, Ford, Reagan and Clinton before becoming a top editor and a familiar TV pundit. “Centrism doesn’t mean splitting the difference,” he said.

Politics

5 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 128 as search continues for the missing

Over 120 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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6 h. ago Union says farm worker died after ICE raid that uncovered underage laborers

The United Farm Workers confirmed a farmworker's death after immigration raids at Glass House Farms, where authorities found illegal immigrant minors.

Society

7 h. ago Worker who tried to escape federal agents in raid near Los Angeles dies

Worker who tried to escape federal agents in raid near Los Angeles dies  CBS News

Politics

7 h. ago David Gergen, trusted White House advisor to 4 US presidents across decades, dies at 83

Former presidential advisor David Gergen has died at 83 in Massachusetts, having worked for four presidents before transitioning to academia and TV political commentary.

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8 h. ago Iconic Birkin bags are pricy — but the original just fetched a stunning $10 million

The original Birkin bag — made specifically for the singer and actress Jane Birkin — just sold for more than $10 million at Sotheby's in Paris.

Economics

9 h. ago David Gergen, Washington Veteran Who Advised Four Presidents, Dies at 83

David Gergen, Washington Veteran Who Advised Four Presidents, Dies at 83  The New York Times

Politics

9 h. ago Trump tours Texas flood devastation: 'We mourn for every single life'

President Donald Trump is in Texas on Friday in the wake of devastating floods that killed at least 121 people, including dozens of children.

Events

9 h. ago About 200 arrested in chaotic immigration raid at cannabis farm, one worker reportedly dies in fall

About 200 arrested in chaotic immigration raid at cannabis farm, one worker reportedly dies in fall  Los Angeles Times

Events

11 h. ago Rebekah Del Rio, Mournful Singer of ‘Mulholland Drive’ Fame, Dies at 57

Her pivotal role performing a Spanish-language cover of Roy Orbison’s “Crying” in the 2001 David Lynch movie raised her profile, but her career was marked by misfortune.

Events

12 h. ago Nigeria says it won't accept U.S. deportees: "We have enough problems of our own"

Nigeria's government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send them migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar quoting Public Enemy to drive home his point.

Politics

12 h. ago Nigeria says it won't accept deportees from U.S.: 'We have enough problems of our own'

Nigeria's government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send the country migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar quoting Public Enemy to drive home his point.

Politics

16 h. ago Lady Gaga's unusual signature drink gets mixed reactions online: 'Mayhem in a glass'

Social media creators are testing Lady Gaga's favorite drink of red wine mixed with Diet Coke and cherries. The Spanish beverage is called a kalimotxo and has gone viral.

Politics

19 h. ago Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2 further charges over London assault case

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to two further charges related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023

Events

20 h. ago At a San Diego construction site, monarch butterflies help unite a team during COVID

Two managers at a San Diego construction project were trying to boost the morale of workers in the middle of the COVID pandemic. In this StoryCorps, hear how some monarch butterflies helped.

Politics

25 h. ago Julian McMahon’s official cause of death revealed as family, fans mourn

Julian McMahon’s official cause of death revealed as family, fans mourn  Los Angeles Times

Sport

27 h. ago Passan links Jarren Duran to Padres, lists Red Sox as trade spot for closer

"A Duran-Jackson Merrill-Fernando Tatis Jr. outfield would be a factory of dynamism that would be under team control through the end of the 2028 season." The post Passan links Jarren Duran to Padres, lists Red Sox as trade spot for closer appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

28 h. ago James Carter Cathcart, Voice Behind Memorable ‘Pokémon’ Characters, Dies at 71

Mr. Cathcart was known for playing the characters Professor Oak and Meowth in the long-running franchise. He also made appearances in other popular animated series such as “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “One Piece.”

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