South Carolina Republicans decline to consider redistricting in blow to Trump

South Carolina’s Senate on Monday declined to extend its legislative calendar to consider drawing new GOP-favored congressional lines, dealing a blow to President Trump before the midterms this fall. The measure failed via a 29-17 vote after Trump on Monday urged Republicans to back the extension. “South Carolina Republicans: BE BOLD AND COURAGEOUS, just like……

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JJ Rodriguez of Birmingham turns to coach, teammates for support after father’s death

It’s early in the morning, and Birmingham baseball coach Matt Mowry is at the supermarket looking through the flowers section before classes begin. He’s engaged in an unseen, often undervalued duty as a coach — providing comfort to players and their families. One of his players, 16-year-old sophomore outfielder JJ Rodriguez, lost his father, Anthony,…

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    Passengers Will Be Evacuated Soon (Live Updates)

    Topline Passengers on the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship will soon be evacuated in an operation that will be directly observed by the Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization’s director-general, who said Saturday the people would be taken back to their respective countries under strict monitoring. This aerial picture shows a general view of…

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