Democrats’ agenda will be set by their ability to organize and compromise — not by the socialist, progressive or centrist factions all claiming victory
The massive Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate that was ushered in by a historic blue midterm vote is an ... Read More
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Aftershock announces 2027 festival dates. When tickets, camping passes go on sale
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a record-breaking year in 2026, Aftershock is set to return to Sacramento’s Discovery Park for its 15th year, with four days of rock and metal on the calendar.
On Tuesday festival production...Read more
Hegseth condemns impeachment effort against him, as House members push for vote
As U.S. House members pushed for a potential vote Wednesday on whether to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of the Iran war and other alleged “high crimes” against the nation, Hegseth prepared ...Read more
Florence Pugh hits out at Meta for censoring post about Cornell rape
NEW YORK — Florence Pugh will keep speaking her mind — even after Meta restricted her social media post about the alleged gang rape at Cornell University.
The Oscar-nominated actress opened up about the incident in a ...Read more
Jim Jordan picked as new minority leader for House GOP
WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Tuesday opted for a new face atop their ranks, electing Rep. Jim Jordan as the incoming minority leader for the 120th Congress after Republicans suffered massive losses in last week’s ...Read more
After midterm rout, Republicans can still confirm a Supreme Court justice, but at what cost?
The 2026 midterm rout that awarded Democrats decisive majorities in the Senate and House has also sparked interest in the future of the U.S. Supreme Court.
With Democrats securing at least a 54-seat majority in ...Read more
Jordan Fisher to star in Purple Rain
Jordan Fisher will lead the cast of Purple Rain on Broadway.
The former Dancing With the Stars champion has signed up to portray The Kid and admitted he is "crazy" to be taking on the iconic role, which was originated by ...Read more
Halle Berry's ex-husband seeks more child support
Halle Berry's ex-husband wants more child support after obtaining primary physical custody of their son.
Olivier Martinez took the Monster's Ball actress to court last month after alleging his ex-wife had abused their 13-...Read more
Christina Applegate questions whether breast implants played a role in MS misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate believes her breast implants may have led to her multiple sclerosis (MS) misdiagnosis.
The Dead to Me actress revealed last month that she was mistakenly told she had the progressive autoimmune ...Read more
UK celebrity who sued to be shielded in sexual misconduct exposé has been identified
A British celebrity whose legal team warned that he may harm himself if identified by media outlets as a sexual predator has been identified as comedian and children’s author David Walliams.
Walliams, who denies any ...Read more
Sexual harassment overhaul at a crossroads in the House
WASHINGTON — The leaders of an effort to overhaul how the House deals with sexual misconduct hope their proposal will see action before the end of the 119th Congress, though they’re split on the odds.
Rep. Kat Cammack...Read more
Low-level arrests are rising despite national crime declines
Arrests for low-level offenses, including vagrancy and drug possession, increased nationwide in 2025, even as violent crime continued to decline, according to a new analysis of federal data.
The analysis, which was ...Read more
Could California take over wildfire insurance? New insurance commissioner wants to try
California’s efforts to repair its troubled home insurance market could be headed for a rethink under Jane Kim, who has proposed a state-run wildfire insurance plan that has little precedent elsewhere.
While outgoing ...Read more
Commentary: The Supreme Court could deal a death blow to civil rights precedent
Although it’s difficult to imagine, the Supreme Court looks poised to eliminate the ability for citizens to bring legal action against U.S. Immigration and Customs agents and other federal officers who violate their ...Read more
Seattle will expand police surveillance cameras to 3 neighborhoods
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced at a Tuesday news conference that the city will keep police surveillance cameras and move forward with expanding the program, with some extra safeguards.
She announced she ...Read more
'Jimmy' star Rob Riggle talks James Stewart and his own military service
FORT WORTH, Texas — Rob Riggle is proud of his latest film.
The 56-year-old Kentucky native portrays Colonel Terrill in “Jimmy,” a film about James Stewart’s military service in World War II and how that shaped ...Read more
'Hamilton' actor Jordan Fisher to play Prince in 'Purple Rain' on Broadway
NEW YORK — “Hamilton” actor Jordan Fisher will play Prince in the Broadway production of “Purple Rain.”
The 32-year-old performer posted Instagram photos and video of himself as “The Kid” on Tuesday. He also...Read more
Sigma Nu hazing warrants: Cocaine was flowing at NC State fraternity as late as October
RALEIGH, N.C. — University police got their first inkling that something was wrong at North Carolina State’s Sigma Nu fraternity on the evening of Sept. 9. And even then, it was only because the fraternity brothers set...Read more
What to stream: 'Being Heumann' and more films about disability activism and representation
Streaming this week on Apple TV is the latest film from Oscar-winning filmmaker Sian Heder, “Being Heumann.” The film is a biopic about the fiery and inspiring disability activist Judy Heumann, written by Heder and ...Read more
Top NC House Democrat says party eyes marijuana legislation next year
RALEIGH, N.C. — Legislation to legalize marijuana in some form could have a better chance of passing next year, with Democrats set to take control of the North Carolina House of Representatives in January.
Republicans ...Read more
Theo James wants Anya Taylor-Joy to become the first female James Bond
Theo James wants Anya Taylor-Joy to be the next James Bond.
The Gentleman actor previously ruled himself out of the running to portray the suave spy, but he's a big fan of the Queen's Gambit actress and thinks she has ...Read more
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