• Trump Backs Both Candidates for South Carolina Governor
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  • Sen. Lindsey Graham Seeks Fifth Term
  • 7 Killed in Weekend Shootings in Chicago
  • Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister
Today in History: June 7, James Byrd Jr. killed in hate crime

Today is Sunday, June 7, the 158th day of 2026. There are 207 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 7, 1998, in a crime that shocked the nation and led to stronger state and federal hate crime laws, James Byrd Jr., a 49-year-old Black man, was hooked by a chain to a pickup truck and dragged to his death in Jasper, Texas.

South Carolina probe into fake IDs leads to ICE detention of 48 immigrants

A two-year investigation into immigrants with fake identity documents led to federal officials detaining 48 workers at a South Carolina metal casting business and six people facing state charges, including two top managers at the plant, authorities announced Thursday.

Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping in South Carolina

A truck-driving preacher who helped thwart an alleged kidnapping attempt in South Carolina – all caught on his rig’s dashboard camera – said Thursday that he was not a hero, but a “divine” tool.

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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

WASHINGTON (AP) – Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.

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China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants

BEIJING (AP) – China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American defense companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.

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Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much-needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum.

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Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics

LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.

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The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February. Vance’s comments came after he and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries.

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Russia strikes civilian infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine

Russia strikes civilian infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine

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Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics
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Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for deal to end war
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Russia strikes civilian infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine
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Starmer challenger Andy Burnham sworn in as UK lawmaker