6 h. ago Tristan Rogers, longtime 'General Hospital' star and soap opera veteran, dead at 79

Tristan Rogers, who played Robert Scorpio on "General Hospital" for over four decades, has died at age 79 after being diagnosed with cancer last month.

Events

9 h. ago Washington’s New Rent Cap Just Cost Landlords $16,000—and Could Inspire Other States To Follow

Washington’s New Rent Cap Just Cost Landlords $16,000—and Could Inspire Other States To Follow  Realtor.com

Economics

9 h. ago This weekend could mark an end for the leftist party in Bolivia

Polls point to a defeat for the leftist party that has ruled Bolivia for the past two decades. Voters overwhelmingly say they want a change as the nation suffers from high inflation and shortages.

Politics

12 h. ago Children in a mental health crisis can spend days languishing in the ER

A new study finds that nearly 1 in 10 kids on Medicaid visiting an emergency department for mental health care remain stuck there for days waiting for follow up psychiatric care.

Events

14 h. ago Washington, D.C. AG files suit to block federal policing takeover

Washington, D.C. AG files suit to block federal policing takeover  upi.com

Politics

18 h. ago The voters ditching Seattle’s mayor, and the voters sticking by him

The voters ditching Seattle’s mayor, and the voters sticking by him  The Seattle Times

Politics

21 h. ago Rogan says voters are frustrated because they expected Trump's ICE raids to nab gang members, not landscapers

Joe Rogan claimed frustrated American voters expected Trump's ICE raids to target gang members and violent criminals, not "landscapers" and other laborers.

Politics

22 h. ago Evo Morales, Barred from Bolivia’s Election, Urges Null Votes

Despite being barred from running again for president and being sought for arrest, a towering figure of Bolivian politics is trying to rally supporters to cast null votes.

Politics

22 h. ago In Houston, some worry their problems would be neglected after redistricting

In one neighborhood of the city, Latinos worry about immigration and urban problems but may soon be grouped in with suburban voters.

Politics

22 h. ago As Republicans face voters during tense town halls, it's about sticking to the script

While just a fraction of Republicans in Congress are holding town halls during the August recess — in-person and virtual — the questions from voters, and answers from lawmakers, strike a similar tune.

Politics

22 h. ago Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.

A sea creature sighting, an MBTA extension, and the state’s latest claim to fame are all to be found in this week’s news quiz. The post Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

23 h. ago Trump administration names DEA head to be D.C.'s emergency police commissioner

Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington D.C.'s emergency police commissioner. The National Guard, FBI and other entities are now working to follow President Trump's directive to clean up the nation's capital.

Events

26 h. ago NYT Laments Troops Will Not Defy Trump’s D.C. Guard Orders: ‘Military Will Not Rescue Americans’

Two former Obama administration officials argue that President Donald Trump’s deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington shows the U.S. military will follow lawful orders rather than resist their commander-in-chief, writing, “it now seems clear to us that the military will not rescue Americans from Mr. Trump's misuse of the nation's military capabilities.” The post NYT Laments Troops Will Not Defy Trump’s D.C. Guard Orders: ‘Military Will Not Rescue Americans’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

29 h. ago Newsom Kicks Off California Redistricting Campaign and Calls for Special Election

The governor kicked off his campaign for a proposition asking California voters to approve a new congressional map, a move that comes with both opportunity and risk.

Politics

31 h. ago Carville: Mamdani 'Might' Win the Jewish Vote in NYC Mayoral Race

Democratic strategist James Carville said Thursday on MSNBC's "The Beat" that New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani "might" win the Jewish vote. The post Carville: Mamdani ‘Might’ Win the Jewish Vote in NYC Mayoral Race appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

31 h. ago Hayley McNeff, champion bodybuilder and life coach, dead at 37

Champion bodybuilder Hayley McNeff, a champion bodybuilder and life coach, has died at the age of 37, according to her family and an obituary.

Events

31 h. ago Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote as ‘inspiring’

Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a redistricting bill, calling their actions “inspiring."

Politics

32 h. ago Supreme Court declines to block Mississippi social media age

Justices declined to block the Mississippi law, which blocks young people from accessing most major social media platforms and sites without parental consent.

Events

33 h. ago Supervisor Joel Engardio recall vote heads to District 4 mailboxes in SF

Supervisor Joel Engardio recall vote heads to District 4 mailboxes in SF  Axios

Politics

33 h. ago Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

Politics