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Injured Auburn Gymnast Accomplishes Goal: Walks Down Aisle At Her Wedding

An Auburn University gymnast who suffered a severe leg injury accomplished her goal of walking down the aisle at her wedding.

US Employers Add Just 75,000 Jobs As Unemployment Stays 3.6%

U.S. hiring slowed in May as employers added just 75,000 jobs, a sign that businesses have become more cautious in the face of slowing global growth and widening trade conflicts.

'Dr. John,' Funky New Orleans 'Night-Tripper' Musician, Dies

Dr. John, the New Orleans singer and piano player who blended black and white musical styles with a hoodoo-infused stage persona and gravelly bayou drawl, died Thursday, his family said. He was 77.

White House Commissions York, SC Furniture Maker To Craft Presentation Box For Queen Elizabeth II

The White House recently commissioned a York County furniture maker to craft a presentation box fit for the Queen.

'Thank You': Queen Honors D-Day Veterans At Moving Ceremony

Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to honor the troops who risked and sacrificed their lives 75 years ago on D-Day, a bloody but ultimately triumphant turning point in World War II.

Trump Reads From FDR's Prayer To The U.S. On D-Day

President Donald Trump read from a prayer delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as he joined other world leaders and veterans Wednesday in marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Fortune Cookie Means Big Fortune For N.C. Powerball Winner

A North Carolina man who says he based his Powerball entry on a fortune cookie he got from his granddaughter now has a fortune to celebrate.

Florida Deputy Charged For Inaction During Parkland Mass Shooting

Prosecutors say the Florida deputy who failed to confront a gunman during last year’s Parkland massacre has been arrested on 11 charges.

Trump Administration Puts New Restrictions On Cuba Travel

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed major new travel restrictions on visits to Cuba by U.S. citizens, including a ban on many forms of educational and recreational travel.

CVS Announces Further Expansion Into Health Care Services

CVS Health is pushing deeper into health services with plans to add dietitians, medical equipment and space for the occasional yoga class to 1,500 stores over the next few years.

Streak Finally Ends For ‘Jeopardy!’ Star Holzhauer

The game show’s 32-time champion lost for the first time in an episode that aired on Monday, falling short of records for total winnings and longest reign, but still making an argument that he’s the best to ever play television’s most popular game.

Texas Woman Accused Of Setting Stepdaughter's Face On Fire For Yelling

A suburban Dallas woman has been charged after police say she doused her 5-year-old stepdaughter’s face with rubbing alcohol and set it on fire.

Police: 11 People Killed In Virginia Beach Shooting, Suspect Dead

A longtime city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 11 people before police shot and killed him, authorities said.

CHEERS!! The SEC Votes To Allow Alcohol Sales In Stadiums, With Conditions

Bottoms up, Southeastern Conference. The powerhouse league bellied up to the bar Friday and voted to allow the sale of beer and wine at sporting events.

Elite 8: National Spelling Bee Too Easy For Octet Of Champs

There were warning signs throughout a marathon day of spelling that this Scripps National Spelling Bee would not conclude like any other in the event’s 94-year history.

FedEx To Deliver 7 Days A Week To Satisfy Online Shoppers

FedEx plans to deliver packages seven days a week starting next January as it tries to keep up with the continuing boom in online shopping.

R. Kelly Charged With 11 New Sex-Related Counts In Chicago

Prosecutors charged R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday with 11 new sex-related counts involving one of the women who accused him of sexually abusing her when she was underage, including counts that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, making them the most serious he faces.