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Judge blocks Alabama's nitrogen gas execution method, rules it is unconstitutionally cruel

June 10, 2026

Judge blocks Alabama's nitrogen gas execution method, rules it is unconstitutionally cruel

A federal judge permanently blocked Alabama from using nitrogen gas for executions, ruling the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

South Carolina GOP race to replace Nancy Mace heads to runoff

June 9, 2026

South Carolina GOP race to replace Nancy Mace heads to runoff

Jenny Honeycut and Mark Smith advance to a June 23 GOP runoff in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District to replace outgoing Rep. Nancy Mace.

June 9, 2026

Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging sexual abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer

A North Carolina judge dismissed a lawsuit by 31 ex-N.C. State athletes alleging sexual abuse by the program's former sports medicine director.

Trump’s endorsement power faces another GOP test in South Carolina after Alan Wilson advances

June 9, 2026

Trump’s endorsement power faces another GOP test in South Carolina after Alan Wilson advances

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson advances to the GOP gubernatorial runoff as Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette's fate remains uncertain.

Trump rekindles endorsement winning streak as GOP gubernatorial hopeful advances to runoff

June 9, 2026

Trump rekindles endorsement winning streak as GOP gubernatorial hopeful advances to runoff

Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette advances to South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff after Tuesday's primary, facing a crowded field of rivals.

Ex-pro basketball player wins shot to become next governor of South Carolina

June 9, 2026

Ex-pro basketball player wins shot to become next governor of South Carolina

South Carolina Democrats head to a June 23 runoff after no candidate won the gubernatorial primary to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Henry McMaster.

Internet falls in love with German soccer fan discovering American South ahead of 2026 World Cup

June 9, 2026

Internet falls in love with German soccer fan discovering American South ahead of 2026 World Cup

A German soccer fan named Freddy is documenting his 2026 World Cup road trip through the American South, visiting Waffle House, Helen, Georgia, and more.

Florida GOP gubernatorial primary candidate says as governor, he'd 'shut down' every abortion clinic in state

June 9, 2026

Florida GOP gubernatorial primary candidate says as governor, he'd 'shut down' every abortion clinic in state

Florida GOP gubernatorial primary candidate James Fishback wants to close every abortion clinic in the Sunshine State and replace them with crisis pregnancy centers.

Trump's grip on GOP faces fresh challenge in South Carolina governor battle

June 9, 2026

Trump's grip on GOP faces fresh challenge in South Carolina governor battle

Trump's endorsement of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette faces a key test in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial primary after his Iowa-backed candidate lost.

Charlotte train stabbing suspect dodges potential death penalty for now after he's ruled incompetent

June 9, 2026

Charlotte train stabbing suspect dodges potential death penalty for now after he's ruled incompetent

Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light-rail train, is deemed incompetent to stand trial.