Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism.
Author: Associated Press
Morikawa delivers a great shot in quiet moment to win PGA
Irmo’s Dustin Johnson finished tied for second after entering the final round with a one-stroke lead. This Johnson’s fifth second-place finish at a major.
Dustin Johnson emerges from a pack to lead PGA Championship
Johnson was among eight players who had at least a share of the lead at some point Saturday, a wild third round of low scores, long putts and endless possibilities.
NASCAR race at Darlington allowed to have fans thanks to ban exemption
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – Fans can watch September’s NASCAR race at Darlington in person thanks to exceptions granted to South Carolina’s rule banning gatherings of more than 250 people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Commerce reviews requests to have crowds of more than 250 at events and has given approval to at least 71 large gatherings. Along with…
Clemson pauses DE Xavier Thomas for virus-plus
Thomas started eight games last season, finishing with two sacks and 31 tackles. Swinney said Thomas attended practice to support his teammates.
Herman Cain to be mourned at private funeral in Atlanta
Herman Cain, the former Republican presidential candidate, businessman and close ally of President Donald Trump, will be mourned..
Jason Day leads PGA as Koepka continues to be a major force
Jason Day took his first step toward a return to the spotlight in the majors Thursday at the PGA Championship.
Penn State not expecting fans for football games
Penn State says it is not expecting to have fans at home football games this season, a decision forced by the pandemic that will cost the schools millions in revenue.
Survivors mark 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing in Japan
By MARI YAMAGUCHI
Survivors of the Hiroshima bombing gathered in diminished numbers near an iconic, blasted dome Thursday to mark the attack’s 75th anniversary.
One city measures coronavirus spike by focusing on sewer system
Clemson uses city wastewater to monitor spike in COVID-19 cases
Officials in one South Carolina city say proof that the recent spike in cases has ended can be found in the city’s sewer. Clemson has been measuring the city’s wastewater each week since May. Officials say they saw a spike in the wastewater in June that matched the states spike in cases, but cases leveled out in late July. Lately,…
