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US seizes tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

The U.S. has seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions between the administration and the South American nation.

Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel.

CAE completes checkpoint expansion project

If your holiday travel takes you through the airport you'll see changes at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Kamala Harris will visit Columbia on Feb. 5th as part of book tour

As part of the tour, she'll be in Columbia on February 5th at The Township Auditorium, in partnership with All Good Books.

Federal Reserve likely to cut rates, may signal just one more reduction next year

The Federal Reserve will almost certainly reduce its key interest rate Wednesday, but the bigger question for financial markets and the economy is what signals Chair Jerome Powell may send regarding the central bank's next steps.

SC State Agriculture Commissioner speaks about $12 billion farm aid package

President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday, Dec. 9, for farmers impacted by the trade war.

Family of six displaced after officials say space heater caused house fire

Three adults and three children are displaced from their home on Candlelite Drive in Columbia after officials say a space heater caused a fast-moving fire.

Google to pay $700 million settlement for anticompetitive practices

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is informing consumers on how to receive funds from a $700 million Google settlement.

Corporate women's progress at risk

Women who wish to move up the corporate ladder could be in for more of a challenge.

Federal Reserve starts 2-day meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Federal Reserve started a two-day meeting in which it is expected to cut the federal funds rate.

Trump says he's fixing affordability problems. He'll test out that message at a rally

President Donald Trump will road-test his claims that he's tackling Americans' affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania — shifting an argument made in Oval Office appearances and social media posts to a campaign-style event.

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.