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May 3, 2016

Medal of Honor recipient released on bond after appearing in court on hit-and-run charge

Police in South Carolina say a Medal of Honor recipient faces a hit-and-run charge.

May 3, 2016

Hearing set for Monday on former South Carolina police officer's speedy trial request

A hearing on a speedy trial request by a former South Carolina police officer charged with killing an unarmed black motorist is set for next week.

May 3, 2016

Charleston church responds to lawsuit from shooting victim's husband over donations

Attorneys for the South Carolina church where nine parishioners were shot and killed in what police called a racially motivated attack have responded to a lawsuit seeking an accounting of millions of dollars in donations.

May 3, 2016

Police: North Carolina prison escapee on the lam since 1986 caught in South Carolina

Authorities say a fugitive from North Carolina who had been on the run for nearly 30 years has arrested in Surfside Beach, South Carolina.

May 3, 2016

Family of man killed by North Charleston police officer asks judge to approve $6.5M settlement

The family of a man shot to death by a North Charleston police officer now charged with murder has filed legal papers asking a judge to approve a $6.5 million wrongful-death settlement.

May 3, 2016

Churches, mosques, synagogues boost security amid alarm over mass shootings and extremism

In Alabama, a Presbyterian church wanted to be able to hire its own police for protection.

May 3, 2016

Black parents present names to prosecutor to drop charge against teen tossed from desk

The latest on a protest by black parents and activists asking a prosecutor to drop charges against a South Carolina high student tossed from her desk by a police officer after refusing to put away her cellphone in class: 5:25 p.m.

May 3, 2016

Black parents plan protest to ask prosecutor to drop charge against teen tossed from desk

A group of black parents plans to present a petition calling for officials to drop charges against a 16-year-old South Carolina high school student who was videotaped being yanked from her desk and thrown to the floor by a police officer in her classroom.

May 3, 2016

As globe warms to record levels, headlines far beyond weather make for a very hot year

When a devastating heat wave hit India this year, it killed more than 2,500 people and melted the pavement of New Delhi's streets.

May 3, 2016

Donald Trump backers baffled by condemnation of his Muslim proposal, view criticism as naive

As she's working the counter at a hole-in-the-wall hot dog stand named Rosie's in upstate South Carolina, Tracy Hooker isn't interested in debating the merits of Donald Trump's proposal to temporarily block Muslims from coming into the United States.