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Rep. Sylvester Turner, a Texas Democrat, dies at 70
First-term Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, died after suffering a medical emergency following President Donald Trump's address to Congress, according to two House Democratic lawmakers who were ...NBC News - 12h -
Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at age 70 after medical emergency
Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, has died at the age of 70 after suffering a medical emergency. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona reports on the latest about the former Houston mayor and freshman ...NBC News - 21h -
Rep. Sylvester Turner, first-term Democrat, dies at 70
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), the former Houston mayor who won a seat in Congress in November, succeeding the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D), died Tuesday night. He was 70. House Minority ...The Hill - 21h -
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70, weeks after taking office
The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.CBS News - 20h -
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70, just weeks after taking office
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, a Texas Democrat, has died at 70, weeks after taking office. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.CBS News - 21h -
Sylvester Turner, Congressman and Former Houston Mayor, Dies at 70
A former mayor of Houston, he was in attendance at the president’s speech on Tuesday night and was later taken to a hospital.The New York Times - 17h -
Rep. Al Green on reactions to his outburst, remembering Rep. Sylvester Turner
Rep. Al Green says he stands by his outburst during President Trump's address to Congress. This comes as news emerges of Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner dying after attending the speech. CBS News' ...CBS News - 17h -
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart dies at 70, family says
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a Republican who represented a south Florida district from 1993 to 2011, has died, as confirmed by his brother, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart.The Hill - 2d -
Former Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart dies at 70
Former Rep. Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a prominent Cuban American figure and a longtime Republican politician who represented South Florida in Congress for nearly 20 years, died on Monday morning after ...NBC News - 2d -
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 2, 2025.CBS News - 3d -
Rep. Mike Turner says Oval Office meeting "should have been a win" for Ukraine's Zelenskyy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it the Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "should have been a ...CBS News - 3d -
Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a ‘Free Cuba’ Republican in Congress, Dies at 70
The Florida scion of an anti-communist political family, he served in the House for 18 years at a time when Cuban Americans exerted peak influence on U.S. policies.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Ukraine policy looks like an episode of 'The Sopranos': Democratic rep
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes (Conn.) says President Trump's push for Ukraine's rare earths and minerals amid the nation's war with Russia feels like an extortion plotline out of "The Sopranos." Himes ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Johnson: Democratic Rep. Al Green should be censured for ‘shameful’ protest
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) should be censured for his “shameful” protest during President Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. The comments ...The Hill - 1d -
Democratic Rep. Al Green removed after disrupting Trump's speech
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was removed from the House chamber Tuesday night after he disrupted President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.NBC News - 23h -
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak
At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Democratic Rep. Al Green removed from chamber after outburst during Trump speech
Trump had just referenced his Nov. 5 election victory, when Rep. Al Green, an 11-term Democrat stood up and began calling out.ABC News - 1d -
‘I would absolutely vote no’ on Rep. Al Green censure: House Democrats vice chair
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, joins Meet the Press NOW to weigh in on President Trump’s address to Congress. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell and Sahil Kapur report ...NBC News - 15h -
Child dies after contracting measles in Texas, officials say
A child who had been hospitalized after contracted measles in West Texas has died, health officials confirm. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair
Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were returning to their home in Bamiyan on 1 February when they were detained.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
British couple in their 70s arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were detained in Bamiyan provice for ‘teaching mothers parenting with children’. The Taliban have arrested a British couple in their 70s for “teaching mothers parenting ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Poll: 70 Percent of Americans Believe In Climate Change
A new AP poll shows that Americans are catching on.Inc. - 5d -
Belmont takes down Murray State 70-60
Led by Carter Whitt's 18 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Murray State Racers 70-60ABC News - 3d -
How do I stay healthy in my 70s?
Today’s septuagenarians are different from the ones who came before, becoming grandparents and retiring later. Today’s septuagenarians are different from the ones who came before. “Many transitions ...The Guardian - 2d -
Rep. Dusty Johnson defends GOP budget plan
The House GOP budget plan includes trillions of dollars in spending cuts and recommendations for significant cuts to Medicaid. It directs the committee that oversees the program to look for $880 ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam on efforts to reign in DOGE
Emotional USAID employees were given just 15 minutes Thursday to retrieve their belongings after losing their jobs. These kinds of layoffs are taking place across the U.S. and other parts of the ...CBS News - 6d -
Hamilton scores 24, Georgia State beats Old Dominion 76-70
Led by Jelani Hamilton's 24 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 76-70ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Taliban confirm British couple in their 70s arrested in Afghanistan as family call for their release
The Taliban on Monday confirmed the arrest of a British couple in their 70s in Afghanistan after a plea from their children for their release.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Bethune-Cookman knocks off SWAC leader Southern, 70-69
Led by Trey Thomas' 20 points, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats knocked off SWAC leader Southern 70-69ABC News - 4d -
Meet 100-year-old Inez Turner. She gives the secret to a long and happy life
One of Philadelphia's eldest citizens joined the centenarian club. Inez Turner reflects on the highs and lows of her 100 years of life.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
WATCH: Trea Turner trolls ex-teammate Max Scherzer with ABS challenge after pitcher's complaints
Scherzer said last week that he was 'little skeptical' about the challenge systemCBS Sports - 3d -
KFC to Leave Kentucky for Texas
KFC, formerly named Kentucky Fried Chicken, disappointed state leaders when it announced it was moving to Texas.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Texas measles outbreak grows
A measles outbreak that spread in Gaines County, Texas, slammed a Mennonite community and has grown to around 100 cases, according to health officials. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Florida Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation in Alleged Assault
In a statement, the office of Representative Cory Mills denied any wrongdoing on his behalf.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
GOP rep calls US-Ukraine resource deal 'victim extortion'
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Sunday that forcing Ukraine to agree to a resource deal with the U.S. in exchange for the possibility of support against Russia is akin to “victim extortion.” ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Overflow crowd confronts Missouri Rep. Alford over Trump policies
Groans and boos greeted nearly every answer given by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., during a meet-and-greet event with constituents in Belton, Missouri. KSHB's Charlie Keegan reports.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, announces run for Florida governor
Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Rep. Suzan DelBene on Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, potential Medicaid cuts and more
Democratic leaders are sharing their concerns about the House Republicans' budget resolution. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins ...CBS News - 5d -
Rep. John James says "Russia is the aggressor," but Zelenskyy "fumbled the bag" in meeting
Republican Rep. John James of Michigan tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while "Russia is the aggressor" and President Vladimir Putin is a "war criminal," Ukrainian President ...CBS News - 3d