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A U.S. veteran adopted an orphan from Iran. Decades later, ICE is trying to deport her

The woman has no criminal record and is unsure what prompted the threat of removal. She fears being deported to Iran given her father's military service and her Christian faith.

in the House chamber at the South Carolina Statehouse on March 31, 2026.

The State House Gavel: Lawmakers break as senators do budget prep and priorities pile high before sine die

Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to know when lawmakers are in Columbia. They'll post news, important schedules, photos/videos and behind-the-scenes interviews with policymakers.

Sen. Paul confronts Sen. Mullin over violent rhetoric at his DHS confirmation hearing

GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing to lead DHS kicked off with criticism of his conduct by GOP Sen. Rand Paul, the head of the committee who ended up voting no against his nomination.

And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?

The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.

"There's so much pain that people carry and try to avoid," Cat Power says. "That's why music is so incredible."

'Life Is A Lesson, And Sometimes It's Difficult To Learn': Cat Power Steps Forward

Six years since her last album, Cat Power has returned. The singer-songwriter talks about motherhood, memories and her latest album 'Wanderer.'

Listen Up To Smarter, Smaller Hearing Aids

Today's devices are smaller and much more powerful than they were 20 years ago. New advances in technology can't solve all hearing problems, but they've improved many aspects of life for people with hearing loss.

April Alvarez, field director for Oregon's Farmworker Union PCUN, spoke at a Portland vigil to honor Sebastian Francisco Perez. The 38-year-old farmworker died during the late June heat wave.

As Extreme Heat Kills Hundreds, Oregon Steps Up Push To Protect People

There are no federal worker protections from extreme heat even as climate change makes deadly heat waves more likely. Oregon has passed emergency rules and is educating the public on how to stay safe.

A customer pumps gas into his car at a Chevron station on May 4 in Los Angeles, Calif. Gas prices have surged to a 4-year high, as tensions in the Middle East continue. Gasoline in California is over $6 a gallon.

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? The best options for saving gas

The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.55, as America heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. What can you do to cut your costs?

People walk past a mural depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier under missile attack by Iran in downtown Tehran, on May 17. The two countries agreed to a ceasefire but strikes have continued including U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets on Monday.

U.S. military strikes Iran as Trump says negotiations move forward for deal to end war

The U.S. military announced strikes against Iranian positions just hours after President Trump says more countries should normalize ties with Israel in any Iran deal, tempering expectations of peace.

Microsoft Co-founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen pose for a portrait in 1984 in Seattle, Washington.

Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune

The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune?

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