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Although there’s so much in this country that is shinier and glossier and more advanced, I’m not sure if the collective mindset is any different …

By DAVID McFADDEN PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Twice-ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide urged thousands of supporters gathered outside his house Wednesday to vote for the presidential …

How did you fare with the recent King Tide coinciding with the full Blood Moon? From our sailboat on the New River, we saw schools …

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The latest on the rainstorm that is pounding parts of the East Coast (all times local): Officials across South Carolina are imploring …

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Providence police union is speaking out after an officer received a cup of coffee with “blacklivesmatter” written on it. The …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Leaders with the Florida Legislature are moving ahead with plans to hold a 19-day special session this fall. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Hundreds were rescued from fast-moving floodwaters Sunday in South Carolina as days of driving rain hit a dangerous crescendo that buckled …

Civil rights leader, journalist ‘Jerry’ Mondesire dies at 65 Received by Newsfinder from AP PHILADELPHIA – Former Philadelphia NAACP president and journalist J. Whyatt “Jerry” …

By DON THOMPSON SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Gov. Jerry Brown has approved legislation to change California’s definition of racial profiling and require local law enforcement agencies …

By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A far-reaching court ruling that could have opened the door to slot machines at dog and horse tracks across …