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IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the beginning of the 2026 filing season.

Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela

In a rare rebuke to the Trump administration, the Senate on Thursday advanced a war powers resolution that would block the president's use of the U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

The fallout from NASCAR's federal antitrust trial continued into the new year as NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States.

Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid

The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.

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Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer

Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with the governor calling for people to remain calm and schools canceling classes and activities as a safety precaution.

Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rocket higher

U.S. stock indexes are drifting at the start of Thursday’s trading, masking some big gains underneath the surface for makers of weapons and other military equipment after President Donald Trump said he wants to increase spending on them sharply.

President Trump threatens to ban investors from buying single-family homes

President Trump says he plans to ban large investors from buying up more single-family homes.

Richland County Sheriff's Dept. releases 2025 crime statistics

"We've got a lot of work to do. We're gonna do our part. We're gonna continue to do our part every single day. We're standing here asking the community, and that's everybody in the community to be a part of the solution. If you're not, you're a part of the problem," says Lott.

U.S. job openings at lowest level since 2024

Job seekers continue to have it rough as new data shows the U.S. remains a low-hire, low-fire labor market.

Channel your inner superhero at Central Carolina's Comic Con

You can channel your inner superhero at Central Carolina's Comic Con this weekend.

Dominion Energy Employees Volunteer To Pack Bags Of Food

White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.

Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio over US interest in taking the island

Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a Danish territory.

Wall Street's hot start to the year cools as stocks drift

Wall Street’s hot start to the year is cooling a bit on Wednesday.

US seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean

The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday.

CPB closing for good

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is closing its doors.

CDC lowers recommendations for childhood vaccines

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing new guidelines for childhood vaccines-- dropping the number of recommendations from 17 to 11.