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Tornado Outbreaks Across South Lead to Record Reports for March
At least 315 tornadoes have been reported for the month, breaking the previous record set in 2012.
Tornado in Florida Panhandle Kills 2, Destroys Several Homes
There are reports of destroyed homes, toppled trees and downed power lines caused by the storm.
Giant Joro Spiders Could Cover the Entire East Coast, Scientists Say
Joro spiders seem capable of surviving at lower temperatures found further north.
$350B Bill Aimed at Competing With China Could Reshape Middle America
As America aims to reduce its reliance on China, Middle America could see a wave of tech investment dollars.
South Hit by More Storms, Tornadoes, With More Storms Coming This Weekend
A National Weather Service crew was scheduled to survey damage caused by storms in Georgia after the service's office said "a likely tornado" caused the damage.
Recovery Efforts Continue Following Deadly Tornadoes in South, Midwest
At least 90 people have been confirmed dead from the tornadoes, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's office saying at least 100 more are still unaccounted for.
Tornado Survivor Finds His Bible, Birth Certificate Inside, in Debris
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday the current death total for the tornado is at least 64, as recovery and search efforts continue across the state.
Why Southern States Are More Susceptible to December Tornadoes
Long track tornadoes in the winter months are "certainly not unheard of" in a handful of U.S. states.
103-Year-Old Describes Experience Picking Cotton in American South in Video
Madie Scott worked as a sharecropper first in her home state of Georgia and then in Florida, where she believed she could make more money.
4.3M Americans Quit Their Jobs in August, Most in South & Midwest: Report
A Labor Department report showed that hiring slowed while the number of people who quit jobs in August grew from the previous month.
I Went to School in Alabama. We Really Needed Critical Race Theory.
If we're ever going to break or bend history's vicious repetitions, then we need to be honest about how we as a country got here—and part of that is teaching and embracing critical race theory.
Tornado Warnings Across South As Over 8 Million Threatened by Twisters
States facing the highest risk of tornadoes on Wednesday include Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
Comedian on Twitter: "Democrats Aren't Gonna Take Your Cheeseburgers!"
Comedian and Georgia resident Corey Ryan Forrester calls out right-wing propaganda on social media.
After Robert E. Lee's Removal, Confederate Statues Still Stand in Capitol
A statue honoring Confederate General Robert E. Lee was quietly removed from the U.S. Capitol overnight Sunday, but statues honoring Confederate leaders and others with racist pasts remain—months after leaders of Congress urged their removal.
These are the Major Coronavirus Hotspots in the U.S. Right Now
Regional totals of confirmed cases across the country range from around 144,300 to over 668,000, as of Wednesday.
A Change Is Gonna Come—Oh, Yes It Will
A legendary rocker explains how the music industry and the fight for racial justice have always been intertwined.
North Korea Soldier Shot During Escape Not Mad at Guard
"It's not a matter of friendship," former North Korean soldier Oh Chong Song said, not blaming his ex-compatriots for shooting him five times as he fled to South Korea.
Bernie Sanders South Carolina Rally: How to Watch
"I lost badly here in South Carolina," Sanders said during a meeting earlier this year with the Legislative Black Caucus.
What the U.S. Is Getting Wrong on North Korea
Fixated on the unachievable goal of full nuclear disarmament, the U.S. risks of missing its chance to shape how a future unified Korea will look like.
South Carolina Man Attacked by 'Large Black Cat'
Police have urged members of the public who have seen a "suspicious animal" to contact them.
Volcano Island That Rose From the Sea Explored by NASA
Researchers discovered vegetation and wildlife thriving on the newly formed island.
Killer Whales Are Feasting on Great White Shark Livers
Study of shark carcasses discovered in 2017 indicate the presence of "super predator" killer whales.
Snow, Freezing Temperatures Expected Down South
Part of the South could see up to three inches of snow as an Arctic cold front sweeps from the Midwest across the South and Northeast.
U.S.-China Military Conflict Would Be U.S.'s Fault
The comments were made as President Donald Trump's relationship with China deteriorates.
China Sends Military to Intercept U.S. in Disputed Sea
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country "will continue to take necessary measures to safeguard our national sovereignty and security."
SC GOP Floats Idea of Canceling Primary to Help Trump
It wouldn't be the first time—the South Carolina GOP canceled a presidential primary in 2004, when President George W. Bush ran for re-election.
Pastor Defends Buying Wife Lamborghini
Pastor John Gray said in a video he wasn't a "pulpit pimp" or "prosperity preacher."
Tractor Trailer Fire Shuts Down North Carolina Highways
The driver was injured in the fire but the extent of the injuries is not known.
North, South Korea Troops Cross Border, Make History
Seoul's Defense Ministry said that the "inter-Korean field verification was held in a friendly atmosphere."