Biden: 1st Black woman justice on high court ‘long overdue’
President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was “long overdue.”
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Republicans want input from education voucher bill opponents
The proposal would allow parents to spend up to about $7,000 of public school money on private schools as well as tutoring, equipment or other needs.
New US House maps in South Carolina heading to governor
A new map for South Carolina’s U.S. House seats is on its way to the governor after the state House approved the plan without any additional debate. The plan makes minimal changes to the seven current districts, six of which reliably elect Republicans.
SC senator gets 7-year wish for medical marijuana debate
By Jeffrey Collins
The South Carolina Senate has started a debate on medical marijuana. Sen. Tom Davis has dedicated more than seven years of his legislative career to getting the debate that started Wednesday.
South Carolina ‘fetal heartbeat’ bill heads to appeals court
An appellate court is preparing to hear arguments over a lawsuit challenging South Carolina’s abortion law. The court is set to hear arguments Thursday in Planned Parenthood’s case against South Carolina’s measure.
Total abortion ban advances in South Carolina legislature
By Michelle Liu
A group of South Carolina lawmakers have advanced a proposal to ban all abortions in the state should the U.S. Supreme Court allow it. The full Medical Affairs committee is now poised to consider that measure after a subcommittee voted on it Wednesday.
AP sources: Justice Breyer to retire; Biden to fill vacancy
By Mark Sherman and Michael Balsamo
Two sources tell The Associated Press that liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court.
WHO: Record weekly COVID cases last week but deaths stable
The World Health Organization says there were 21 million new coronavirus cases reported globally last week. That’s the highest weekly number of COVID-19 cases recorded since the pandemic began.
Banchero keys late run for No. 9 Duke, beats Clemson 71-69
Paolo Banchero scored 19 points as ninth-ranked Duke pulled away late from Clemson for a 71-69 win Tuesday night.
Big Papi elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens, Schilling left out
David Ortiz gazed at his phone, his pursed lips revealing nerves rarely seen from one of the game’s great clutch hitters.
