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2024-02-20 20:21:27
by Dan McCue
New Poll Shows Haley Closing Gap With Trump in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is slowly closing the gap with former President Donald Trump in... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is slowly closing the gap with former President Donald Trump in the Palmetto State with five days to go before the GOP primary here. The latest Emerson College/The Hill poll still... Read More

2024-02-20 20:14:17
by Tom Ramstack
Supreme Court Lets Virginia High School Keep ‘Race Neutral’ Admissions Policy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. Supreme Court decided Tuesday to allow a Virginia high school to choose its own racially... Read More

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. Supreme Court decided Tuesday to allow a Virginia high school to choose its own racially influenced admissions policy rather than intervening at the request of Asian American students. The elite Thomas Jefferson High School for... Read More

2024-02-20 14:00:59
by Jesse Zucker
The Impact of Human Connection on Your Health

WASHINGTON —  As we trudge through the winter, months of cold and dreary weather may sap our desire to go... Read More

WASHINGTON —  As we trudge through the winter, months of cold and dreary weather may sap our desire to go outside and socialize. While it’s normal to isolate sometimes, chronic isolation can increase loneliness and be detrimental to your mental... Read More

2024-02-20 13:46:44
by Jesse Zucker
Everything You Need to Know About Protein

WASHINGTON — There is a lot of misinformation in the world of nutrition. Macronutrients and calories get demonized while magical... Read More

WASHINGTON — There is a lot of misinformation in the world of nutrition. Macronutrients and calories get demonized while magical supplements promise to help you lose weight. Thankfully, protein stays strong throughout all the wild trends — and for good... Read More

2024-02-18 16:39:02
by Dan McCue
Former SC Lt. Gov. on Trump, GOP Primary and Why You Shouldn’t Pass Up the Chitlin’ Strut

CHARLESTON, S.C. — André Bauer still remembers the moment he believes South Carolina became a nominee-maker when it comes to... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — André Bauer still remembers the moment he believes South Carolina became a nominee-maker when it comes to national presidential politics. “I must have been 11 or 12 at the time and early on, former Texas Gov. John... Read More

2024-02-16 22:02:38
by Dan McCue
Trump Ordered to Pay $355M for Fraud in New York Civil Trial

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump must pay a penalty of $355 million for fraudulently overstating his wealth, a penalty... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump must pay a penalty of $355 million for fraudulently overstating his wealth, a penalty that could effectively leave him with little, if any, actual cash on hand. The ruling by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice... Read More

2024-02-16 20:51:13
by Dan McCue
No Go for Manchin Show, Senator Opts Out of 2024 White House Run

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., will not be running for president in 2024, declaring in a speech at... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., will not be running for president in 2024, declaring in a speech at West Virginia University that he has no intention of being “a deal breaker, or, if you will, a spoiler.” “There’s... Read More

2024-02-16 19:15:50
by Tom Ramstack
Environmentalists Sue EPA for Data on Health Risks of Forever Chemicals

WASHINGTON — Environmentalists sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week in federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking information about health... Read More

WASHINGTON — Environmentalists sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week in federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking information about health risks from forever chemicals in fluorinated plastic containers. The two groups that sued accuse the EPA of withholding information about... Read More

2024-02-16 18:21:19
by Dan McCue
For MAGA Faithful, Election Boils Down to ‘Saving the American Dream’

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — It was a Wednesday afternoon, and anyone driving along International Blvd., past the Hilton Hotel and... Read More

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — It was a Wednesday afternoon, and anyone driving along International Blvd., past the Hilton Hotel and the Starbucks, not to mention the convention and performing arts center in between, could see Charles Hibbs from a mile... Read More

Trump Wants to Fire Thousands of Government Workers. Liberals Are Preparing to Fight Back if He Wins

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has plans to radically reshape the federal government if he returns to the White House, from promising... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has plans to radically reshape the federal government if he returns to the White House, from promising to deport millions of immigrants in the U.S. illegally to abolishing government agencies and firing tens of thousands of workers and replacing... Read More

2024-02-15 21:19:13
by Tom Ramstack
Congress Seeks Stronger Response to Chinese Cyberthreat

WASHINGTON — Defense policy analysts described data vulnerabilities for a congressional panel Thursday they said China could exploit to shut... Read More

WASHINGTON — Defense policy analysts described data vulnerabilities for a congressional panel Thursday they said China could exploit to shut down broad segments of U.S. infrastructure. They said China’s lead in manufacturing high-tech equipment has exposed the United States to... Read More

2024-02-15 18:51:44
by Dan McCue
Retired Army General Assails Trump for ‘Disrespecting’ Military

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — A week after former President Donald Trump appeared to throw shade on the military service of... Read More

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — A week after former President Donald Trump appeared to throw shade on the military service of Major Michael Haley, a one-time ally of the former president called for an end to his “disparaging comments about veterans... Read More

2024-02-15 16:50:38
by Dan McCue
Haley Supporters Convinced a Primary Win Still Possible in SC

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — When it comes to a political event, the scene couldn’t have been more bucolic. Assembled in a... Read More

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — When it comes to a political event, the scene couldn’t have been more bucolic. Assembled in a raised pavilion about halfway between the clubhouse and golf course at the Summerville Country Club, were about 400 anxious supporters... Read More

Things to Know About the Shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl Celebration

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gunfire erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration Wednesday, leaving one woman dead and more... Read More

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gunfire erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration Wednesday, leaving one woman dead and more than 20 people injured, including children. Shots rang out at the end of the celebration outside the city’s historic Union Station.... Read More

2024-02-14 23:08:18
by Tom Ramstack
Congressmen Search for a Strategy to Push Back on Islamic Militants in Yemen

WASHINGTON — Foreign policy advisors tried Wednesday to help a congressional panel determine when acts of war by the Houthis... Read More

WASHINGTON — Foreign policy advisors tried Wednesday to help a congressional panel determine when acts of war by the Houthis have crossed a line that might trigger a much more forceful U.S. military response. So far the U.S. response has... Read More

2024-02-14 22:42:46
by Dan McCue
New York City Sues Social Media Platforms for ‘Fueling’ Mental Health Crisis

NEW YORK — The city of New York and its health and education departments sued five social media platforms on... Read More

NEW YORK — The city of New York and its health and education departments sued five social media platforms on Wednesday, saying they need to be held accountable for fueling a mental health crisis among youths across the nation. The... Read More

2024-02-14 22:30:48
by Dan McCue
James Clyburn Steps Down From House Leadership Role

WASHINGTON — Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., whose influence during the 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary helped propel President Joe Biden... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., whose influence during the 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary helped propel President Joe Biden to the White House, said Thursday he is stepping down from his party leadership position in the House. In a... Read More

2024-02-14 22:05:05
by Dan McCue
COVID Vax, Booster During Pregnancy Bolsters Protections for Newborns

WASHINGTON — Women who receive an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination or booster during pregnancy can provide their infants with significant protection... Read More

WASHINGTON — Women who receive an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination or booster during pregnancy can provide their infants with significant protection against COVID-19 for at least six months after birth, a new study found. The research was conducted by the Infectious... Read More

2024-02-13 18:25:53
by Dan McCue
CDC Publishes First Comprehensive Testing Recommendations for Syphilis

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published its first-ever comprehensive recommendations for laboratory testing for syphilis.... Read More

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published its first-ever comprehensive recommendations for laboratory testing for syphilis. The new guidance was published in the agency’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report last Thursday. Among other things, it includes... Read More

2024-02-13 18:22:37
by Dan McCue
CDC Said to Be Poised to Revise COVID-19 Isolation Recommendation

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ready to toss its recommendation that individuals isolate themselves for... Read More

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ready to toss its recommendation that individuals isolate themselves for five days following a positive test for the coronavirus. The pending change, which appears slated for an April announcement, was... Read More

2024-02-13 18:19:02
by Dan McCue
Feds Designate Two Massive Areas for Wind Farm Development Off Oregon Coast

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Monday announced it has designated two large swaths of sea off the... Read More

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Monday announced it has designated two large swaths of sea off the Oregon coast as ripe for wind energy development. The two areas total roughly 195,012 acres, and according to the agency,... Read More

2024-02-13 15:19:20
by Dan McCue
Federal Judge Tosses PhRMA Suit on Medicare Price Negotiations

AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday dismissed a PhRMA lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s new Medicare... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday dismissed a PhRMA lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s new Medicare drug price negotiation program, a major win for the White House, though at least eight other challenges to the initiative... Read More

2024-02-12 23:09:13
by Dan McCue
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Stay Immunity Ruling

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Monday to stay a D.C. Circuit ruling that he... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Monday to stay a D.C. Circuit ruling that he is not immune from federal charges for allegedly trying to unlawfully overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. In... Read More

2024-02-12 22:14:23
by Dan McCue
Energy Dept. to Invest $4.75M in National Center for Offshore Wind

WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy is investing $4.75 million to establish a new national center of excellence to accelerate... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy is investing $4.75 million to establish a new national center of excellence to accelerate the development of “reliable and equitable” offshore wind power in the United States. The Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience... Read More

2024-02-12 22:12:45
by Dan McCue
Survey Finds Public Broadly Supports Biden’s Wind Energy Goals

WASHINGTON — A recent survey shows that large swaths of the public support President Joe Biden’s offshore wind and renewable... Read More

WASHINGTON — A recent survey shows that large swaths of the public support President Joe Biden’s offshore wind and renewable agenda, but they nevertheless continue to knock him on job performance. The survey of 2,038 adults in U.S. coastal counties... Read More

2024-02-12 22:08:32
by Dan McCue
Scientists Set Record for Fusion-Generated Energy

OXFORDSHIRE, U.K. — Researchers at a joint European testing facility set a record for the amount of energy generated from... Read More

OXFORDSHIRE, U.K. — Researchers at a joint European testing facility set a record for the amount of energy generated from the process of nuclear fusion, but experts say machines capable of safely supplying that energy to the grid are still... Read More

2024-02-12 19:23:54
by Dan McCue
Trump, Haley Wage Spirited Battle for Soul of South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — After a lull following the Democratic primary two weeks ago, political activity escalated dramatically in South Carolina... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — After a lull following the Democratic primary two weeks ago, political activity escalated dramatically in South Carolina over the weekend, as the campaigns of former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley each kicked... Read More

Potential $50B Southwestern Energy Giant Emerges as Diamondback Seeks to Buy Rival Endeavor

AP — Diamondback Energy will attempt to buy rival Endeavor Energy Resources to create an energy giant in the Southwestern... Read More

AP — Diamondback Energy will attempt to buy rival Endeavor Energy Resources to create an energy giant in the Southwestern United States worth more than $50 billion. Growing confidence in an economic recovery, particularly in the U.S., has driven massive... Read More

2024-02-09 21:47:55
by Tom Ramstack
FCC Bans Robocalls Using Voices Generated by Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission released a decision Thursday to ban robocalls with voices generated by artificial intelligence. The... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission released a decision Thursday to ban robocalls with voices generated by artificial intelligence. The FCC said the robocalls play key roles in rising rates of sophisticated scams, such as calls before the New Hampshire... Read More

2024-02-09 19:59:20
by Dan McCue
Williamson Suspends Quest for Democratic Nomination

WASHINGTON — Self-help author Marianne Williamson has suspended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, leaving Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn.,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Self-help author Marianne Williamson has suspended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, leaving Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., as President Biden’s sole challenger for what remains of the primary season. Williamson announced her decision in a lengthy email... Read More

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