Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection

Washington — Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress, making him the last of his generation of House Democratic leaders still on the ballot. Clyburn made the announcement at an event with supporters at the South Carolina Democratic Party headquarters in Columbia, saying he would …

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Misty Copeland speaks out after Timothée Chalamet’s ballet and opera comments

Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet “wouldn’t be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren’t for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium.” Her response comes after Chalamet’s comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.

What are today’s mortgage interest rates: March 12, 2026?

Mortgage interest rates this spring could be low enough to support purchase or refinance activity from borrowers. alabn/Getty Images March began with a series of questions for borrowers, the answers of which had the potential to change the mortgage interest rate climate. Last week, an unemployment report that showed a rise in the rate and …

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Iran hits tankers and Gulf nations as U.S., Israel continue attacks

Iran has attacked multiple tankers near its territory and is striking oil facilities in nearby countries. Meanwhile, U.S. and Israeli warplanes and missiles are continuing to hit targets across Iran. In its first week alone, the Iran war has cost more than $11 billion, according to lawmakers briefed by the Pentagon. Charlie D’Agata has the …

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