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Election Commission certifies primaries, runoffs set for June 25

The results of the June 11, statewide primaries have been certified.

Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden's Los Angeles trip, police say

A U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint as President Joe Biden was visiting Los Angeles for a fundraising event over the weekend, officials said.

New York's top court declines to hear Trump's appeal of gag order in hush money case

New York’s top court on Tuesday declined to hear Donald Trump’s gag order appeal in his hush money case, leaving the restrictions in place following his felony conviction last month.

National parks offer free entry on Juneteenth

The National Park Service is waiving entry fees at all national parks on Wednesday in honor of Juneteenth.

'catan: New Energies' Board Game Out Now

New board game addresses climate change

On Friday, June 14, the developers of a popular board game released a new version that addresses climate change.

USDA suspends avocado inspections for safety

Avocado lovers listen up, your favorite super food could soon be in short supply.

SC lawmakers discuss the state budget

Lawmakers are back at the State House this week but not in the way that many expected.

Buster Murdaugh, son of Alex Murdaugh, files massive defamation lawsuit

Richard Alexander Murdaugh Jr., also known as Buster Murdaugh, and the son of convicted killer Alex Murdaugh, has filed a defamation lawsuit against several defendants for allegedly linking him to the death of Stephen Smith.

Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under a new plan from Biden

President Joe Biden is taking an expansive election year step to offer relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants without legal status in the U.S., aiming to balance his own aggressive crackdown on the southern border earlier this month that enraged advocates and many Democratic lawmakers.

Study: States ranked by worse airplane etiquette

While there are both good and bad fliers in every state, some areas may have more inconsiderate airline passengers than others, at least according to a new survey by gaming company Solitaire Bliss.

100K+ pet insurance policies being dumped

Nationwide insurance is dropping pet insurance policies for roughly 100 thousand animals.

Columbia's "Black Wall Street" highlighted in new documentary, premiere part of two-day event

The new documentary titled "Did you know? Columbia's Black Wall Street" chronicles the Black businesses that were thriving in the city during the 1920's and 1930's.

Surgeon General Wants Warning Label On Social Media Apps

Surgeon General calls for warning label on social media apps

The U.S. Surgeon General is demanding Congress put a warning label on social media apps similar to the ones on cigarettes and alcohol.

IRS crack down on tax loophole could raise $50 billion

On Monday, June 17, the Internal Revenue Service announced its closing a major tax loophole that could raise $50 billion over a decade.

FAA investigating after Southwest Airline plane plunges toward ocean

The FAA is investigating after a Southwest Airlines flight plunged toward the ocean near Hawaii.

Biden will announce deportation protection and work permits for spouses of US citizens

President Joe Biden is planning to announce a sweeping new policy Tuesday that would lift the threat of deportation for tens of thousands of people married to U.S. citizens, an aggressive election-year action on immigration that had been sought by many Democrats.