Replacing Iowa caucuses with South Carolina primary is good for Democrats and Black voters

pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrats-vote-to-make-south-carolina-not-iowa-1st-primary-state

Dec 02 22

Democrats vote to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st primary state: The Democratic National Committee's rule-making arm made the move Friday to strip Iowa ...

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CNN.com

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Dec 02 22

Democrats vote to move forward with Biden plan to put South Carolina first on 2024 primary calendar

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Democracy Now!

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Dec 02 22

Biden Proposes Change to Presidential Primary Schedule to Give Voters of Color More Power

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The Hill (newspaper)

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Dec 03 22

DNC panel votes to make South Carolina first nominating state instead of Iowa: South Carolina will replace the starting-gun spot held for decades by Iowa after ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3760150-dnc-panel-votes-to-make-south-carolina-first-nominating-state-instead-of-iowa/

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Vox

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Dec 03 22

Democrats’ Iowa and New Hampshire dis: It’s Joe Biden’s Democratic Party and he’ll ditch New Hampshire and Iowa if he wants to.

vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/12/2/23490726/democrats-iowa-new-hampshire

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Forbes

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Dec 03 22

Democrats Take Step To Make South Carolina First Primary Contest—Replacing Iowa: Iowa has held first-in-the-nation status since 1972, but many Democrats have ...

forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/12/02/democrats-take-step-to-make-south-carolina-first-primary-contest-replacing-iowa/

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Boston Herald

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Dec 02 22

Dems move to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st voting state: Democrats voted Friday to remove Iowa as the leadoff state on the presidential nominating calendar ...

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The Christian Science Monitor

csmonitor.com/Daily/2022/20221202/Who-votes-first-Democrats-set-to-ditch-Iowa-and-New-Hampshire

Dec 02 22

Who votes first? Democrats set to ditch Iowa and New Hampshire.: His proposal that South Carolina go first in the Democratic primaries adds to evidence that ...

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Dec 02 22

Democrats move to make S.C. first voting state on presidential nominating calendar. N.H. and Nevada would be next.

bostonglobe.com/2022/12/02/nation/democrats-vote-make-south-carolina-not-iowa-first-voting-state-presidential-nominating-calendar/

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Omaha World-Herald

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Dec 02 22

Dems to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st voting state in 2024 presidential election season

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

richmond.com/news/national/dems-to-make-south-carolina-not-iowa-1st-voting-state-in-2024-presidential-election-season/article_46514193-42e2-551c-a915-6d8afe6c3ffd.html

Dec 02 22

Dems to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st voting state in 2024 presidential election season

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Al Jazeera

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Dec 03 22

Democrats vote to shake up 2024 presidential nomination process: South Carolina will likely lead the Democrats’ presidential nomination, a departure from the ...

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Dems to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st voting state in 2024 presidential election season

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Financial Times

ft.com/content/13ce4d4a-d70a-47b5-8064-4444becb4f0b

Dec 02 22

Democrats vote to unseat Iowa as first contest in presidential primaries: South Carolina will hold first nominating vote following push by Joe Biden to reward ...

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Dec 02 22

Dems to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st voting state in 2024 presidential election season

dailyprogress.com/news/national/dems-to-make-south-carolina-not-iowa-1st-voting-state-in-2024-presidential-election-season/article_8fc1755b-f1a9-5cf4-9fdb-4efd61c224ce.html

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The Christian Science Monitor

csmonitor.com/Business/2024/0423/volkswagen-uaw-labor-unions-south

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Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South: For the first time the UAW has successfully organized a foreign-owned auto plant in the South – a move ...

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Clemson student killed in weekend crash had 'biggest heart,' wanted to go to med school

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Apr 20

VW Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union: The Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga is set to become the first unionized auto factory in the South not owned by one of ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/19/business/economy/volkswagen-united-automobile-workers-union.html

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No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won, Not Managed

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SC plantation in the same clan since the '30s and once used by Gen. Robert E. Lee sells

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Apr 22

Beloved Mexican restaurant Santi's opens 3rd location in West Ashley: Santi's Restaurante Mexicano is open in West Ashley in the old D.D. Peckers’ Wing Shack ...

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npr.org/2024/04/19/1244291402/volkswagen-union-election-ballot-tally-united-auto-workers

Apr 20

Volkswagen workers vote yes to unionizing, igniting UAW's push to organize the South

Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.

Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.

The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.

The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.

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First luxury resort on Johns Island, nestled beside river, sets opening date: The Dunlin hotel will be the first resort on John's Island proper when it opens ...

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Apr 16

Gamecocks' Cardoso taken third in WNBA Draft: South Carolina 6-foot-7 center Kamilla Cardoso on Monday became the latest first-round WNBA Draft pick from Dawn ...

postandcourier.com/sports/carolina/gamecocks-kamilla-cardoso-wnba-draft/article_91cd6e82-fb2d-11ee-97b1-0382d3cf452f.html

Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week

Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.

From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.

After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.

With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.

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Apr 21

Haley welcomes husband back after deployment : Nikki Haley welcomed her husband back to the United States after he completed his deployment with the South ...

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Apr 22

Editorial: The fairground needs a big bus stop to attract larger crowds, ease traffic

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theathletic.com/5400210/2024/04/08/south-carolina-iowa-caitlin-clark-viewership-record/

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The Athletic Apr 08

South Carolina’s win over Iowa draws record 18.7 million viewers, most watched basketball game since 2019

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Apr 16

WNBA draft: Chicago Sky select South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso with the No. 3 pick

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Apr 23

Apartments coming to Park Circle area of North Charleston this year: The Beach Co. plans to complete four apartment buildings by October with prelease starting ...

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Apr 07

Dawn Staley Had Beautiful Message for Caitlin Clark During NCAA Championship Trophy Ceremony

si.com/college/2024/04/07/dawn-staley-classy-message-for-caitlin-clark-after-south-carolina-win-over-iowa

Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship

South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.

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Opinion | Here’s Something Southern Republican Governors Are Afraid Of: Where an earlier generation complained of C.I.O. “communism,” this one warns of U.A.W ...

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Apr 19

Alligator chomps diver who thought death was certain pinned to bottom of Cooper River

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Apr 17

Queens maximizing their joint slay: USC Gamecocks and Dawn Staley earns kudos from Beyonce

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Apr 23

‘I felt like a movie star’: Gail Wise still owns the first Ford Mustang sold in the U.S., 60 years ago

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desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/19/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-signs-bill-letting-teachers-school-staff-permit-carry-guns-at-school/73375796007/

Apr 19

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill letting school staff obtain permit to carry guns at school

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Apr 16

Kate Martin picked by Las Vegas Aces in 2nd round of WNBA Draft: Martin picked 18th overall by 2-time reigning champion Aces

thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/kate-martin-picked-by-las-vegas-aces-in-2nd-round-of-wnba-draft/

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Apr 22

Should I tip when my bill includes service fees? What to know about restaurant surcharges

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Apr 17

PGA Championship aims for 'full complement' of Ocean Course spectators in 2031: The PGA Championship's third trip to Charleston is expected to pack a bigger ...

postandcourier.com/business/charleston-kiawah-golf-pga-championship-south-carolina-tourism/article_19547a90-fc27-11ee-b840-0bd3151b34e6.html

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The Athletic Apr 17

Where will Paige Bueckers go in the 2025 WNBA Draft? Our big board projections: Stanford's Kiki Iriafen and LSU's Aneesah Morrow are other top prospects next ...

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Apr 19

Sluggish start for spring homebuying season in US, SC: LOS ANGELES — The spring homebuying season is off to a sluggish start as home shoppers contend with ...

postandcourier.com/sluggish-start-for-spring-homebuying-season-in-us-sc/article_088cee2c-fdcb-11ee-81a6-b39e765aeb66.html

Quick Glance: Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% in 2024, Posing Major Dilemma for Homebuyers

US mortgage rates have surged above 7%, increasing costs for homebuyers.

The rise in mortgage rates impacts monthly costs, limiting purchasing power.

Uncertainty surrounding rate trends poses a decision dilemma for potential homebuyers.

Experts anticipate a moderate easing of mortgage rates later in the year.

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Apr 23

How the UAW’s win may change the South: For five decades, the southern United States has been an attractive location for foreign automakers to open plants thanks ...

cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/uaw-south-jobs/

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Apr 16

Governors of six Southern states warn workers against joining UAW union: Governors of six Southern states — Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi ...

washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/republican-governors-uaw/

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Apr 20

Cedar Rapids affordable housing project will soon begin leasing 25 units: ‘The Heights’ renovation ‘vital’ housing in Wellington Heights

thegazette.com/local-government/cedar-rapids-affordable-housing-project-will-soon-begin-leasing-25-units/

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desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/iowa-house-oks-bill-allowing-armed-teachers-giving-qualified-immunity-sends-gov-kim-reynolds/73331790007/

Apr 15

Iowa lawmakers vote to let teachers, school employees get permit to carry guns at school

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South Carolina Senate wants accelerated income tax cut while House looks at property tax rebate

apnews.com/article/south-carolina-budget-tax-cuts-6ab069246ae9b96cbec160b38350c952

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npr.org/2024/04/10/1243801501/womens-ncaa-championship-tv-ratings

Apr 10

Women's NCAA championship TV ratings crush the men's competition: At its peak, 24 million basketball fans tuned in to watch the women's championship between ...

Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership

South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.

The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.

The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.

During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.

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Apr 16

Kim Reynolds got her revenge on public education, at the expense of vital teacher training

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Apr 14

SC Housing offers $12K home deposit for some workers, starting very soon: South Carolina's housing finance agency SC Housing is offering $12,000 in down-payment ...

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Apr 11

US to close 'gun show loophole' and require more background checks: A rule requiring gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks ...

reuters.com/world/us/us-close-gun-show-loophole-require-more-background-checks-2024-04-11/

Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers

A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.

President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.

The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.

Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.

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American millennial moved to Canada, wants to move back to Texas: A millennial moved to Canada to "get cultured." Despite the great quality of life ...

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Apr 21

Summerville poised to take stand against hate in absence of state law: Summerville will vote again in May on the adoption of a hate crime law that would make it ...

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Apr 07

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says transgender athletes 'should be able to play'

cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/south-carolina-coach-dawn-staley-says-transgender-athletes-should-be-able-to-play/

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The Charlotte Observer

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Apr 10

Dawn Staley showed true courage in her sport’s biggest moment | Opinion

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Flamingo spotted on the green: Popular SC frosé shop gets spotlight at The Masters

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Apr 19

Teachers strike was legal and justified – judge: In a major victory for the GTU, Justice Sandil Kissoon has ruled that their strike over the absence of ...

stabroeknews.com/2024/04/19/news/guyana/teachers-strike-was-legal-and-justified-judge/

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Apr 16

Restaurant group featured in ‘Southern Hospitality’ to open King Street daiquiri bar

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desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2024/04/19/daisy-brand-dairy-plant-boone-iowa-incentive-package-iowa-economic-development-authority/73381295007/

Apr 19

Iowa board awards millions in incentives for construction of Daisy dairy plant in Boone

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Apr 22

Clemson's baseball coach tells Pat Tillman's story to his players every year. Here's why.

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Apr 11

Iowa governor signs bill that would make it a crime for some undocumented migrants to be in the state | CNN

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How migrant workers have contributed to strong U.S. job growth: It turns out that the influx of foreign-born adults vastly raised the supply of available workers ...

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Apr 22

The income a family of 4 needs to live comfortably in every U.S. state: In Massachusetts, a family of four needs more than $300,000 to live comfortably — the ...

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Apr 14

Caitlin Clark followed by intrigue at star-driven WNBA Draft: Two decades have passed since a pro basketball draft attracted so much in the way of hoopla ...

reuters.com/sports/caitlin-clark-followed-by-intrigue-star-driven-wnba-draft-2024-04-14/

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Apr 14

A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried

cnn.com/2024/04/14/us/texas-immigration-law-iowa-other-us-states-cec/

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ties bill to TikTok ban

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Thunderbirds' thrilling aerobatic stunts to headline Charleston Airshow: The Thunderbirds are headlining the Charleston Airshow by demonstrating thrilling ...

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Clyburn: SC needs to 'repair a fault' by investing more in SC State University: SC has a surplus and $1.8 billion in unexpected funds. Gov. McMaster and ...

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Apr 09

FAA probing Boeing whistleblower's quality claims on 787, 777 jets: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Boeing whistleblower's ...

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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.

Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.

Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.

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Statehouse GOP sinks Dem gubernatorial nominee’s judicial bid. Charleston gets new judge

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The Athletic Apr 15

What happened in the 2024 WNBA Draft: Caitlin Clark picked No. 1, Angel Reese picked by Chicago Sky, full analysis

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Apr 21

SC data breach suits point at the perils of hoarding personal information: SouthState is facing a new lawsuit filed in Charleston that's seeking class-action ...

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Why this vote at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant is historic for the South: Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting this week on whether to join the ...

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3-year-old wandering in road leads deputies to his mom’s body, SC cops say

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Apr 06

A Détente Option for Iran: America Needs a Simpler Policy—but Not Rapprochement: America needs a simpler policy—but not rapprochement.

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Quick Glance: US Alerted to Impending Iranian Attack

The US is actively on high alert and preparing for a potential "significant" attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region as a response to Monday's Israeli strike in Damascus that killed high-ranking Iranian commanders. Senior US officials currently believe that an attack by Iran is "inevitable" - a sentiment also shared by their Israeli counterparts. Both governments are working diligently to prepare for the anticipated Iranian attack, acknowledging the various possible methods through which the attack could unfold and the potential risks to US and Israeli assets and personnel.

A looming Iranian attack was a focal point of discussion during a phone call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. At that moment, the two governments were uncertain about the timing and nature of Iran's retaliation. A direct Iranian strike on Israel is a scenario that the Biden administration is particularly concerned about, as it would lead to a swift escalation of an already volatile situation in the Middle East. Iran had vowed vengeance following Israel's airstrike on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least seven officials.

The US promptly informed Iran that the Biden administration was not involved in and had no prior knowledge of the embassy attack, cautioning against targeting American assets. The US considers its own embassies and consulates abroad, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the US, to be under special protection.

On Tuesday, the Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary, Sabrina Singh, stated that the US assessment pointed to Israel as the perpetrator of the airstrike. Israel has escalated its military operations against Iran and its regional allies following the October 7 attack on Israel by the Tehran-backed Hamas group. Subsequent warfare in Gaza by Israel has resulted in over 32,800 casualties, widespread devastation, and pushed more than a million individuals to the brink of starvation, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

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Apr 07

March Madness live updates: South Carolina beats Iowa to cap undefeated season with title

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Dawn Staley was asked about trans women inclusion in sports. Her answer has social media buzzing

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Rickea Jackson or Kamilla Cardoso? Alissa Pili or Angel Reese? WNBA draft predictions for the Chicago Sky.

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Summerville officer under fire for arresting young teen known to use excessive force

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Apr 14

College of Charleston coach Chris Mack gets 3 verbal commitments to program: College of Charleston basketball coach Chris Mack received his first 3 verbal ...

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Apr 21

If states want to enforce abortion bans, then let’s pay mothers for forced births | Opinion

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Nikki Haley has a new gig after running for president. Here's where she's going: Nikki Haley, a 2024 GOP presidential candidate, is heading to a conservative ...

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Highlights from Elon Musk's deposition just released: In a deposition Elon Musk fought to keep confidential, he said he may have financially impaired X ...

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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil

A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.

Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.

Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.

Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.

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North Charleston poised to become latest South Carolina city with hate crimes law

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‘Minnesota Wrecking Crew’ set the standard for tag-team wrestling: EDITOR’ S NOTE: This is the second part of a series on the late great Ole Anderson.

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How to Both-Sides a “Civil War”: Andrew Marantz on the Alex Garland film “Civil War,” starring Kirsten Dunst, which uses the United States’ politics as buzzy I.P ...

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How other state's abortion bans implicate NC clinics: How NC abortion clinics are bracing for influx of Florida patients

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Apr 19

Unions are getting bolder in targeting Big Business: The U.S. worker unionization rate hit a new low in 2023, but public support for unions is near a six-decade ...

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Apr 09

Donald Trump Video One of the 'Biggest Mistakes He Ever Made'—Mary Trump: The estranged former president's niece said he had managed to alienate two groups he ...

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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Iowa's new immigration law will do more harm than good. Just look at Postville.: Opinion: The "arrest and deport" approach Iowa endorses will traumatize families ...

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Freshman Tessa Johnson pushes Gamecocks to title: The South Carolina women's basketball team faced National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark and the Iowa ...

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Brown: Dawn Staley should be among first calls in Kentucky basketball coaching search

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States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why : A study showed states made more mistakes when executing Black prisoners by ...

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Conservatives are flocking to one red state in a "great migration": Conservatives are increasingly moving from blue states to Republican-stronghold South ...

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