President Donald Trump tours a Conway neighboorhood in South Carolina that’s bracing itself for more severe flooding in the next few days. The president is vowing to help South Carolina rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Florence. (Sept. 19)
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Parasite concerns lead to recall of salads and wraps
Prepackaged salads and wraps sold at major grocers like Trader Joe’s and Kroger have been recalled due to a possible parasite contamination.
Today in History for July 26th
Highlights of this day in history: President Harry Truman orders desegregation of U.S. Military; Cuba’s Fidel Castro attacks Moncada barracks; Argentina’s Eva Peron dies; Playwright George Bernard Shaw and rock star Mick Jagger born. (July 26)
Research student climbs tree to escape wolf pack near Washington campground
A helicopter had to rescue a research student Thursday afternoon after a group of wolves surrounded her near a Washington campground.
Protesters confront Mitch McConnell over immigration in Louisville
The interaction was captured on video and shared with The Courier Journal. In it, McConnell doesn’t appear to respond.
Labrador named Fred is dad to 9 ducklings
A labrador named Fred has adopted nine ducklings after their mother disappeared near Britain’s Stansted Airport. (May 24)
Today in History for May 6th
Highlights of this day in history: The hydrogen-filled airship Hindenburg explodes and crashes; Psychologist Sigmund Freud and actor-director Orson Welles born; Roger Bannister is the first athlete to run a mile in fewer than four minutes. (May 6)
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Mother of South Carolina inmate says her son saw ‘bodies everywhere’ after deadly riot
Seven inmates were killed in the fighting that raged Sunday night and into early Monday at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, S.C.