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 […]
Police say man faked wife’s disappearance to avoid prison
Family claimed Julie Wheeler fell from overlook at New River Gorge National River
Lexington Police add to ‘No-Knock’ search warrant policy
The Lexington Police Department has added another level of supervision to its ‘No-Knock’ search warrant policy.
George W. Bush releases rare public statement on George Floyd protests
In a rare public statement, former President George W. Bush said he and former first lady Laura Bush were anguished by the killing of George Floyd and disturbed by the injustice and fear.
Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged
Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers.
Elected Officials Speak about Change in Hamilton County
When the news took place where Mr. Floyd was killed, The title of commissioner went out the window” said Hamilton County Commissioner Katherlyn Jeter.
Louisville Police Chief Fired After Fatal Shooting of Black Business Owner
The two officers involved in the shooting violated department policy by not wearing or activating the bodycams, said Deputy Chief Robert Schroeder.
George Floyd death protest turns destructive in Atlanta
"We are better than this..... Go Home!"
SpaceX rocket ship lifts off with 2 Americans
A rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company has lifted off with two Americans on a history-making flight to the International Space Station.
Wife of Derek Chauvin, officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death, files for divorce
The wife of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, is now filing for divorce, according to her attorneys.