Kwanzaa 2024 starts today, highlighting African-American culture and unity
Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of African-American culture, starts today.
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Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.
Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird.
International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration
A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, over concerns that he might impose travel bans like he did during his first administration.
Tickets for toys -- free holiday market helps families at children's hospital
The holiday market has been available to families for 16 years now -- with every toy donated by local residents.
A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing 'hurried' House action
President Joe Biden on Monday vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying “hurried action” by the House left important questions unanswered about the life-tenured positions.
NORAD continues holiday tradition of tracking Santa
The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time.
13-year-old charged with murder of K9 Deputy and stolen vehicle, 16-year-old arrested, another teen at large
A 13-year-old is being charged with the shooting death of a Richland County K-9 Deputy and the theft of a vehicle.
Amtrak reaches historic passenger milestone
Amtrak says it’s reached a historic milestone.
Cheapest Christmas prices at the pump since 2020
As millions of Americans hit the road for Christmas, they can expect a special gift at the gas station.
Nissan, Honda announce merger to create third largest auto company
The Japanese auto-making titans Honda and Nissan have formally agreed to hold talks over the next 6 months.
Senate review of Supreme Court ethics finds more luxury trips and urges enforceable code of conduct
A nearly two-year investigation by Democratic senators of Supreme Court ethics details more luxury travel by Justice Clarence Thomas and urges Congress to establish a way to enforce a new code of conduct.
Deal spares federal workers before Christmas but there's concern about possible job cuts under Trump
Johnny Zuagar said he tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighed how much to spend on Christmas presents.
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year.
Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
Opponents of abortion are increasingly focusing on restricting access to pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S.
Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out antitrust lawsuit
A federal judge set a Jan. 8 hearing to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.
The Shrine Bowl Of The Carolinas 2024
North Carolina takes on South Carolina in the 88th Annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas – now available to watch on-demand.
A third proposal pushes through averting a government shutdown, for now
House Republicans agree on third spending proposal to avoid a government shutdown
