The House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill that would authorize payments to those impacted by “Havana Syndrome” — a mysterious illness known to produce neurological symptoms that has affected scores of U.S. officials and personnel in multiple countries. The Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act, also …

The next mayor of Boston will make history: For the first time in two centuries, a woman and person of color will be elected to the office.  Michelle Wu, the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s runoff, will face fellow city councilor Annissa Essaibi George in the November 2 mayoral election, CBS …

Earlier this week, Steve from “Blue’s Clues” went viral with a video message he made for the 25th anniversary of the popular children’s show. But on Thursday night, the star returned to television to “surprise” host Stephen Colbert with an appearance on “The Late Show.” “Folks, that soft sound you’ve been …

The Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy includes an unusual measure designed to ensure the law is enforced: Residents of the state can sue clinics, doctors, nurses and even people who drive a woman to get the procedure, for at least $10,000.  That financial incentive was …

Washington — The Justice Department on Wednesday asked a Missouri court to invalidate a new state law that prohibits state and local officials from enforcing federal firearms laws, arguing it violates the Constitution and has already done harm to public safety in the state. Federal prosecutors filed a statement of …

Washington — The Senate debated amendments to the $1 trillion, 2,700 page bipartisan infrastructure bill late into the night Thursday before Majority Leader Chuck Schumer adjourned the session and said proceedings would resume Saturday. The New York Democrat said there would be a vote to cut off debate on the …

A bipartisan infrastructure deal being negotiated in the U.S. Senate could create roughly half a million new manufacturing jobs by 2024, the end of President Biden’s first term, an analysis conducted on behalf of the trade group Association of Equipment Manufacturers found. The analysis by IHS Markit assumes the manufacturing jobs would …

The National Guard is warning that its readiness and future training will be at risk if the $521 million cost of the mission to protect the Capitol after the January 6 rioting isn’t reimbursed. “Without reimbursement funding, there is significant impact on National Guard readiness if we’re not able to …

As a 10-year-old, Gwen Goldman dreamed of being a bat girl for the New York Yankees, but she was turned down because of her gender. Sixty years later, she finally got her wish.  The Yankees made Goldman, 70, their honorary bat girl on Monday night ahead of their matchup against …

Phil Mickelson has delivered so many thrills and spills over 30 years of pure theater that no one ever knows what he will do next. His latest act was a real stunner: A major champion at age 50. Mickelson captured his sixth major and by far the most surprising Sunday …