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Chinese balloon's downing creates spectacle over tourism hub

The downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon just off South Carolina’s coast created a spectacle over one of the state’s tourism hubs that drew reactions ranging from bewilderment to cheers

The Independent UK

US downs Chinese balloon, prompting protests from Beijing

The U.S. shot down an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon off the South Carolina coast on Saturday, capping days of waiting as it traversed the country and injected new tension into relations with China.

Tribune News Service

Democrats vote to boost Georgia in 2024 lineup despite obstacles

ATLANTA — National Democrats voted Saturday to overhaul the presidential primary process and put Georgia near the start of the schedule. But the party’s plan to elevate Georgia won’t mean anything without support from state Republicans so far unwilling to endorse the change.

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U.S. shoots downs Chinese balloon off South Carolina coast

U.S. defense and military officials said Saturday that the balloon entered the U.S. air defense zone north of the Aleutian Islands on Jan. 28 and moved largely over land across Alaska and then into Canadian airspace in the Northwest Territories on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Democrats buck tradition, move South Carolina to first primary in '24

Nevada and New Hampshire would go next under the new schedule.

Axios

US downs alleged Chinese spy balloon that lingered for days

U.S. fighter jets shot down an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon off the South Carolina coast on Saturday, capping days of waiting as it traversed the country and prompted new tension in relations with China.

Tribune News Service

U.S. pauses activity at three airports for "national security effort" amid questions about Chinese spy balloon

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it paused departures and arrivals at three airports including Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina on Saturday because of a "national security effort."

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China condemns US military strike on suspected spy balloon

US fighter jet takes down Chinese balloon with a missile, prompting Beijing to warn of ‘necessary responses’.

Al Jazeera

Democrats shake up presidential primary calendar, demoting Iowa and New Hampshire

PHILADELPHIA — Democrats voted Saturday to allow South Carolina to hold the party's first presidential primary next year, ending nearly 50 years of Iowa and New Hampshire leading the party's nominating season.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats vote to upend presidential primary calendar for 2024 but challenges persist

The vote cements a shift in the presidential primary calendar that many Democrats have long called for and elevates states with greater diversity and voter access.

WEKU

Alex Murdaugh trial - live: Disgraced lawyer accused of stealing $4m payout from housekeeper death case

Second week of testimony concludes at Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina where Alex Murdaugh stands trial for murders of wife Maggie and son Paul

The Independent UK

The race for the 2024 election is on. But who will take on Trump?

The ex-president is daring Republican challengers to make the first move – and some are preparing to attack

The Guardian - US

Democrats set to shake up start of 2024 presidential primary

Democrats are poised to drastically reorder their presidential primary schedule beginning next year, replacing Iowa with South Carolina in the leadoff spot as part of a larger overhaul meant to empower Black and other minority voters critical to its base of support

The Independent UK

Detainee's death adds to scrutiny of South Carolina jail

A detainee's recent death is adding to mounting concerns over the conditions at a jail in South Carolina's capital city

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Friday Night Notes: The Year of the Gamecock, Top 2024 recruit on the move again and more

South Carolina is on fire to start the new year.

Salon

Biden eager to shut down '24 challenge

There's no doubt the Democratic National Committee will do the president's bidding. But it's not good politics

Evening Standard

Has Nikki Haley got what it takes to challenge Donald Trump?

The former South Carolina governor is poised to run against Trump as a Republican presidential candidate. Maddy Mussen on how she set her sights on the White House

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Here’s how 2024’s presidential election timeline compares to 2020 and 2016

The 2024 Republican presidential primary may be about to gain its second noteworthy candidate, according to The Post and Courier. The paper reported that former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (R) plans to announce her campaign on February 15. She’d be joining former President Donald Trump (R),…

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The Independent UK

DeSantis eyes 2024 from afar as GOP rivals move toward runs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may be months away from publicly declaring his presidential intentions, but his potential rivals aren’t holding back

Reason

Nikki Haley Is Running for President

Expect a lot of harsh positioning on immigration and China.

Tribune News Service

Large great white sharks are gathering off South Carolina, satellite tracking shows

Large great white sharks are gathering off the South Carolina coast — for reasons scientists don’t quite understand.

The Independent UK

Stolen money evidence allowed in Alex Murdaugh murder trial

A judge has ruled that prosecutors can call witnesses to testify how Alex Murdaugh allegedly stole money as part of the double murder trial for the disbarred South Carolina attorney

The Independent UK

Alex Murdaugh trial - live: Defendant confronted about ‘missing’ $792k in law firm fees hours before murders

Sixth day of testimony concludes in Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina where Alex Murdaugh stands trial for murders of wife Maggie and son Paul

The Independent UK

Alex Murdaugh trial – live: Prosecutors point to murder motive after Snapchat video reveals different clothing

Sixth day of testimony to get under way in Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina where Alex Murdaugh stands trial for murders of wife Maggie and son Paul

The Independent UK

After bitter RNC meeting, Democrats look to project unity

Bitter divisions dominated a recent national Republican Party gathering

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