U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman fell well short of the votes needed to become speaker-designate as factions continue to paralyze the House Republican Conference. Among eight candidates in a Tuesday morning vote, Bergman (R-Watersmeet) was the second eliminated, never getting into double digits, several national news organizations reported. But the winner […]
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Michigan’s Jack Bergman making calls for House speaker bid; Candice Miller gets a vote
Washington ― Michigan U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman is making calls to his Republican colleagues about running for House speaker in the event that Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan drops his bid for the position, his office said. Bergman, 76, of Watersmeet has been approached by GOP members and is having conversations about […]
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
New York: CNN—Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, a casualty of a miserable environment for drug stores, exacerbated by its runner-up status to bigger chains and expensive legal battles for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions. The bankruptcy was not a surprise. Its bigger rivals, CVS and Walgreens, […]
Suzanne Somers, star of ‘Three’s Company,’ dies at 76
Suzanne Somers is dead at 76, according to her longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay. Somers, the “Three’s Company” actor, died in her home surrounded by her family early Sunday, the eve of her 77th birthday. “Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th. Instead, they will […]
6th Circuit Rules For Catholics Fighting Stations Of Cross Removal
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan erred when it twice denied preliminary injunctions for a Catholic group seeking to reinstall a Stations of the Cross exhibit on its prayer trail in Genoa Township, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously on Monday. In a […]
Speaker McCarthy directs the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he is directing the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings, launching historic proceedings ahead of the 2024 election. McCarthy said that House investigations so far “paint a picture of a culture of corruption” […]
Jimmy Buffett, Iconic ‘Margaritaville’ Singer, Dead At 76
Jimmy Buffett, known for his hit song “Margaritaville,” has died, according to a statement shared to the singer-songwriter’s website early Saturday. He was 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” the statement read. “He lived his life like […]
At least 36 killed on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii and thousands race to escape
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Thousands of Hawaii residents raced to escape homes on Maui as blazes swept across the island, destroying parts of a centuries-old town and killing at least 36 people in one of the deadliest U.S. wildfires in recent years. The fire took the island by surprise, leaving […]
Trump is notified he’s a target of the US criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, an indication he could soon be charged by U.S. prosecutors. New federal charges, […]
Meteorologists say Earth sizzled to a global heat record in June and July has been getting hotter
An already warming Earth steamed to its hottest June on record, smashing the old global mark by nearly a quarter of a degree (0.13 degrees Celsius), with global oceans setting temperature records for the third straight month, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday. June’s 61.79 degrees (16.55 […]