South Carolina, Beamer not in panic mode; focus now on Troy
First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has a message for worried Gamecock fans: “The sky is not falling.”
Author: Associated Press
Troubled Tigers: Clemson sliding from ACC, national picture
The early warning signs at Clemson have turned into a desperate call for help for the 25th-ranked Tigers.
California pushes 1st US vaccine mandate for schoolchildren
By Olga Rodriguez and Adam Beam
California will enact the nation’s first coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday, aiming to have all students in seventh through 12th grades vaccinated by next fall once the shots gain final federal approval for everyone 12 and over.
Biden heading to Hill, as Democrats scale back $3.5T plan
By Lisa Mascaro
President Joe Biden is heading to Capitol Hill as Democrats strain to rescue a scaled-back version of his $3.5 trillion government overhaul and salvage a related public works bill after days of frantic negotiations resulted in no deal.
Beasts of NL East: Braves beat Phils for 4th straight title
The Braves didn’t climb above .500 until Aug. 6, yet they went on to capture their 21st division title — more than any other team — since moving from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966.
Hyundai-Kia recalls more than 550k vehicles over turn signal
The company says there call was issued after they learned the turn signal could flash in the wrong direction
(ABC News/AP) –Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 550,000 cars and minivans in the U.S. because the turn signals can flash in the opposite direction of what the driver intended. The recall covers Hyundai’s Sonata midsize car from the 2015 through 2017 model years, and Sonata gas-electric hybrids from 2016 and 2017. Kia’s Sedona minivan from 2015 through 2017…
Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown
By Kevin Freking
With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3, and sent the bill to President Joe Biden.
Biden plan at stake, Pelosi pushes ahead for $3.5T deal
By Lisa Mascaro
With President Joe Biden’s government overhaul at risk, Democrats charged into high-stakes trouble Thursday as a promised vote on the first piece, a slimmer $1 trillion public works bill, faltered amid stalled talks on his more ambitious package.
Judge suspends Britney Spears’ father from conservatorship
By Andrew Dalton
A judge has suspended Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years.
NCAA to start using ‘March Madness’ for women’s tournament
The NCAA women’s basketball tournament will start using “March Madness” in marketing and branding beginning this season.
