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US Supreme Court Rejects Bixby Death Penalty Appeal

The US Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Richard Bixby, upholding his death sentence for the 2015 murders of his parents. The decision ends a lengthy legal battle centred on mental health arguments.

$1bn Vegas-Style Casino Resort Planned for South Carolina

A monumental $1 billion casino and entertainment complex, evoking the glamour of Las Vegas, is proposed for Santee, South Carolina. The project promises thousands of jobs and a major economic boost, pending a crucial legislative vote.

Putin honours general sought by ICC for Ukraine war crimes

Vladimir Putin has provocatively awarded a 'Courage' medal to Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine, signalling a stark dismissal of international law.

Mother arrested after child found in squalid home conditions

A mother in South Carolina faces multiple charges after police discovered her 12-year-old daughter living in a home filled with rubbish, human faeces, and infested with cockroaches. The shocking case has sparked outrage and a police investigation.

Ukrainian refugee mother killed by train in North Carolina

Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian mother who fled the war for America, was tragically killed by a train in North Carolina. Her young son was found unharmed but alone at the scene, raising urgent questions about her journey and the media's portrayal of such trag

ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Putin Over Ukrainian Children

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, accusing him of the war crime of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. This in-depth report examines the systematic abduction and 're-education' of thousands of

Satanic Burger Sparks Religious Freedom Court Battle

A South Carolina burger joint's satanic-themed menu item has ignited a fiery legal dispute, pitting religious expression against business regulations, with the state's Supreme Court now set to rule.

Trump uses death rumour to mock rival Nikki Haley

Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by using a false rumour about rival Nikki Haley's death to attack her campaign. The incident occurred during a rally in South Carolina, where he criticised her for not being on the state's ballot.

F-16 Crashes in Fireball at Airshow, Pilot Ejects

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed in a catastrophic fireball during an airshow in South Carolina. The pilot ejected safely moments before impact. Shocking photos and eyewitness accounts capture the harrowing incident.

Armed Man Detained Outside Nancy Mace's Office

Republican Representative Nancy Mace was involved in a tense security incident when a man armed with an umbrella was detained outside her district office in South Carolina, prompting a police response.

USC Campus Lockdown Lifted After Active Shooter Scare

The University of South Carolina campus was plunged into a tense lockdown as police responded to reports of an active shooter. The all-clear was given after a thorough search, with no evidence of a threat found. Read the full account of the emergency resp

Nancy Mace 'Disinvited' by South Carolina GOP

US Representative Nancy Mace's address to the Dorchester County GOP was abruptly cancelled, sparking allegations of internal party conflict and censorship in South Carolina politics.

Ex-NFL Star Travian Robertson Hospitalised After Car Crash

Ex-Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Travian Robertson is in a serious condition following a major car accident in South Carolina. The 35-year-old, who also played for Seattle and Buffalo, is receiving medical care as the football community rallies in supp

Death Row Inmate and Prison Guard Die in Apparent Suicide Pact

Exclusive: Matthew Caylor, a convicted murderer on death row, and corrections officer Melinda Hinson died in an apparent double suicide pact at Kirkland Correctional Institution. The shocking incident exposes critical security failures and a forbidden rel

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes

A damning Human Rights Watch report details a surge in brutal violence in eastern DR Congo, implicating Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in massacres, rape, and mass displacement, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.

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