Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned 'Star Trek' captain and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86
LOS ANGELES — Patrick Stewart, the British actor whose 60-year career spanned the stage to the final frontier, has died.... Read More
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Hearing probes charges of FBI agents lying to Congress
WASHINGTON — A federal magistrate allowed an unusual, dayslong examination this week of the effort to charge two former FBI officials with lying to Congress amid concerns about partisan prosecution ahead of the coming ...Read more
Effort to repeal new Massachusetts abortion law nears 100,000 signatures, on track for 2028 election
BOSTON — A group seeking to overturn a recent Massachusetts abortion law expanding physicians’ ability to perform abortions after 24 weeks reported that they have gathered nearly 100,000 signatures.
That tally is ...Read more
Racist group chats sparked fear at FIU. Now a judge signals who may win lawsuit
A federal judge in Miami signaled Thursday that she is strongly inclined to rule in favor of Florida International University in a First Amendment lawsuit brought by four students suspended or expelled over racist, ...Read more
Federal and state fraud investigators search Minnesota autism centers
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal and state authorities searched the autism service providers Iska Inc. and Bright Horizon Therapy Center, along with other sites in Minnesota on Thursday.
An FBI spokesman said they are working with...Read more
As Salvadoran troops flood into Haiti, some feel hope, but others see pitfalls
Three days after four Salvadoran soldiers went missing in a gang ambush in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s government took to social media trying to project the image that it was in charge and dealing with the crisis.
“The ...Read more
William Shatner pays glowing tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart
William Shatner has paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart.
The acclaimed actor - who played Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise - has passed away, aged 86, and Shatner has taken to social media to express...Read more
Sir Patrick Stewart was one of the greats, says Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman has hailed Sir Patrick Stewart as "one of the greats of stage and screen".
The award-winning actor has passed away, aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body dementia, and Hugh, his ...Read more
Dax Shepard recalls having 'a crush' on Kate Hudson
Dax Shepard had "a crush" on Kate Hudson during her younger years.
The 51-year-old actor has admitted to being wowed by Kate's good looks before they dated in 2007.
Recalling their first encounter, Dax - who is now ...Read more
Sophia Bush vows to be 'there' for One Tree Hill co-stars
Sophia Bush will always be "there" for her One Tree Hill co-stars - despite their differences.
The 44-year-old actress starred alongside Hilarie Burton and Bethany Joy Lenz in One Tree Hill, the hit teen drama series, for...Read more
13 Going on 30 star Emily Bader recalls feeling 'paranoid'
Emily Bader felt "paranoid" when she was cast in 13 Going on 30.
The 29-year-old actress has admitted to feeling anxious about the prospect of playing Jenna Rink, the character previously played by Jennifer Garner in 2004...Read more
DOJ charges 18 more with illegally voting in North Carolina's 2024 election
RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced indictments against 18 North Carolina residents on charges of illegally voting as noncitizens in the 2024 election.
The news comes just five days before Election...Read more
Whitmer, Slotkin join effort to unseat GOP congressman Bill Huizenga
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Democratic win in the Republican-held 4th Congressional District in southwest Michigan would send "shockwaves" through the country and encourage Democrats in other traditionally red areas of Michigan...Read more
Poll shows Democrats lead in critical Pa. swing district with economy, cost of living top issues
A newly released poll of Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District shows voters are concerned about the rising cost of living, and are leaning toward voting for Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm election.
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Patrick Stewart tributes: Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Frakes and more remember the legendary star
LOS ANGELES — Tributes for Patrick Stewart are flooding social media following the news of the British actor’s death at 86.
Stewart, who played “X-Men” mutant headmaster Professor Charles Xavier across nine Marvel...Read more
Mayor Mamdani dodges on NYPD's use of cellphone tracking devices
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday declined to say whether he supports the NYPD’s use of stingray devices that track cellphones — even as the department utilizes them and is moving forward with a procurement process ...Read more
Maryland lawmakers seek answers on Joint Base Andrews fuel spill
Maryland’s Congressional delegation on Wednesday pressed the Trump administration for answers and action on the cleanup of spilled jet fuel from Joint Base Andrews that contaminated Piscataway Creek in Prince George’s ...Read more
Boulder firebomber pleads guilty to federal hate crime charges, avoiding death penalty
DENVER — The man who killed a woman and injured more than a dozen other people in a firebombing on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall last year pleaded guilty to federal crimes Thursday in a deal that allowed him to escape ...Read more
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson names new key leaders
BALTIMORE — Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson announced a new leadership team ahead of the 2027 legislative session, naming Sen. Brian Feldman majority leader and promoting several Black lawmakers to senior ...Read more
Judge sides with NC to block Trump administration rule on Medicaid eligibility
A federal judge ruled Thursday in favor of Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 22 other Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over changes to Medicaid ...Read more
California, feds continue election war after courts rebuke challenge to 20,000 ballots
LOS ANGELES — Soon after a federal judge in Los Angeles sharply rejected a Trump administration effort to block 20,000 California ballots from voters it alleged may be noncitizens, the U.S. Justice Department appealed �...Read more
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