Norwegian lawmaker nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian lawmaker said that he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.
Author: Associated Press
U.S. Attorney’s office says more face federal charges in connection to riot
Two of the six face charges in Columbia, Charleston riots
(Associated Press) Officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two of the 6 people face charges for incidents in Columbia. Authorities say Karlos Gibson-Brown will plead guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm for a riot-related incident….
Trump expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic
JUPITER, FL (AP) – President Donald Trump is seeking to claim the mantle of environmental steward as he announces an expansion of a ban on offshore drilling and highlights conservation projects in Florida. But his administration has overturned or weakened numerous regulations meant to protect air and water quality and lands essential for imperiled species. Speaking Tuesday beside the Jupiter…
Watson’s week includes huge deal, book and date with Chiefs
Deshaun Watson is having quite a week.
Teacher raises back on table as SC senators discuss budget
SC State House ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)–South Carolina senators will likely consider whether to restore the annual raises most teachers get each year to the state budget when they return to Columbia next week for a special session amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a proposal to spend $40 million out of about…
Hundreds mourn St. Louis police officer shot in line of duty
Hundreds of mourners have gathered to lay to rest a Missouri police officer who was fatally shot in the line of duty.
Dustin Johnson cashes in and finally wins the FedEx Cup
He became the first No. 1 seed at the Tour Championship to win the FedEx Cup since Tiger Woods in 2009.
Hurricane Laura death toll in Louisiana rises to at least 25
Two more deaths tied to Hurricane Laura were reported Saturday, bringing the storm’s total death toll in the state to at least 25.
From the fairway, Johnson builds 5-shot lead at East Lake
When he finished with a 10-foot birdie, Johnson matched the low round Sunday with a 6-under 64 to build a five-shot lead over Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele in the Tour Championship, leaving him one round away from the FedEx Cup and its $15 million prize.
Johnson turns rough day into 1-shot lead at East Lake
Johnson has rounds of 67-70, and along with starting at 10 under because of his No. 1 seed, was at 13-under par. He hit only two fairways — the first hole and the fifth, where both times he made par.
