New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus
This year’s New York City Marathon has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution
A federal appeals court has ordered the dismissal of the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it
A federal judge has ruled that former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book.
DOJ tries to oust US attorney investigating Trump allies
The Justice Department moved abruptly Friday to oust Geoffrey S. Berman, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan overseeing key prosecutions of President Donald Trump’s allies and an investigation of his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
Young immigrants land court win but still face uncertainty
President Donald Trump says he will renew his administration’s effort to end legal protections for young immigrants after Supreme Court blocked the first try.
Justices reject end to protections for young immigrants
The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants.
Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder
The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes.
After 130 years, Aunt Jemima will vanish from packaging
Pepsico is changing the name and marketing image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup.
Trump administration sues to stop release of Bolton book
The Trump administration has sued former national security adviser John Bolton to block the publication of a book that the White House says contains classified information.
North Korea destroys empty liaison office with South
North Korea has blown up an inter-Korean liaison office building just north of the heavily armed border with South Korea.
Trump signs executive order on police reform
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on policing following weeks of national protests after the death of George Floyd.
US retail sales up a record 17.7% in a partial rebound
U.S. retail sales jumped by a record 17.7% from April to May, with spending partially rebounding after the coronavirus had shut down businesses.
Justices rule gay workers protected from job discrimination
The Supreme Court is ruling that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment.
Republicans choose Jacksonville for their National Convention
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (WDEF) - The competition is over and Florida is the winner. This evening, the Republican National Committee announced they are moving their convention to Jacksonville. The party moved the convention from Charlotte after failing to get assurances from…
Statue of ex-Panthers owner removed from outside stadium
A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has been removed from outside the NFL team's stadium.
5-year-old finds Megalodon tooth on North Myrtle Beach
A five-year-old boy found a prehistoric Megalodon tooth near his family’s condo on the beach in Cherry Grove.
On sad anniversary, few to mourn the D-Day dead in Normandy
This year’s anniversary observances for the June 6, 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever.
Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination
Joe Biden has formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
Prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound legal logic if they hope to convict a Minnesota officer for killing Floyd.
Elephant dies after eating explosive-stuffed fruit
Indian police on Friday arrested a man accused of causing the death of a pregnant elephant that died after biting a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers that exploded in its mouth.
Officers suspended after man, 75, is shoved on video, bleeds
Prosecutors are investigating after a television crew captured a police officer in Buffalo, New York, shoving a 75-year-old man who then fell and cracked his head.
SC high school senior denied walking at graduation because she wore pants
A South Carolina senior was told she was not able to walk across the stage at graduation because she was wearing pants.
Floyd memorials will retrace life, push for justice in death
Memorial services to honor George Floyd are taking place in three cities over six days. Mourners in the communities where he was born, grew up, and died will each have a chance to pay their respects.
Drew Brees doubles down on National Anthem; Receives criticism from other NFL players
There are times in life when sports and human rights both have green lights through the same intersection. Professional athletes have some of the loudest voices in the world and they can be used as a vehicle for change. New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees used his voice on Wednesday and other star players used […]