With Speaker Drama and Family Photos, New Congress Gets Off to a Wobbly Start

Former Representative Matt Gaetz, the Florida congressman-turned-attorney-general-nominee-turned-cable-news-host-with-baggage, made a bold proclamation at 9:46 a.m. on the opening day of the 119th Congress. “Mike Johnson will be elected Speaker today,” Mr….

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Alcohol Causes Cancer: US Surgeon General’s Warning, Explained

The Surgeon General warns about alcohol’s link to cancer, adding to a larger conversation about … [+] changing drinking habits in America. Getty Images Alcohol has long been central to…

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Brenton Wood, soul singer behind 1967 hit ‘The Oogum Boogum Song,’ dies at 83

Friday, January 3, 2025 8:26PM MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) — Brenton Wood, the beloved soul singer and songwriter best known for his 1967 hit single “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has…

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Brenton Wood, ‘Oogum Boogum Song’ crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83

In 1967, Brenton Wood looked as if he was on the cusp of mainstream success. The Compton crooner’s single “The Oogum Boogum Song” became a hit and ranked 34th and…

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‘Oogum Boogum’ singer Brenton Wood dead at 83: ‘Catch you on the rebound’

Brenton Wood, the singer who rose to fame thanks to his 1967 hit “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has died. He was 83. Wood passed away on Friday at his Moreno…

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Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker as GOP mutiny threat dissolves

Speaker-designate Mike Johnson, R-La., was re-elected to lead the House of Representatives on Friday. The Louisiana Republican won along party lines during the first round of voting, a stark contrast…

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House Freedom Caucus members explain why they voted for Johnson

WASHINGTON — Nearly a dozen members of the House Freedom Caucus sent a letter to their Republican colleagues Friday saying they ultimately voted in favor of Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,…

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Jimmy Butler suspended for 7 games by Heat for ‘conduct detrimental to the team’

The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team” and announced they are “listening to offers” for the All-Star forward…

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Johnson prevailed in the speakership race. His problems are just beginning.

Mike Johnson managed to avoid a drawn-out battle for the speakership on Friday. His headaches are just getting started. While Johnson ultimately secured enough votes to remain speaker on the…

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College football scores today: CFP schedule, bowl results for Friday’s games

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are over, which means bowl season is nearly complete. There are a pair of non-CFP games on Friday, in matchups including Texas State, Minnesota, Virginia…

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