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Boeing pushes back on whistleblower's allegations and details how airframes are put together

Boeing is defending the integrity of the fuselages on two of its largest planes, which have come under criticism from a whistleblower who warns that panels on the outside of one of the planes could … more

By DAVID KOENIG
AP Airlines Writer | 4/15/24 07:44 PM

Sumter High’s Addison commits to South Carolina

Once a Gamecock, always a Gamecock. That’s certainly the case for Anthony Addison, who announced on Friday that he’s going to trade in his blue and gold from Sumter High for some garnet … more

By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com | 4/15/24 06:44 PM

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts. The … more

4/15/24 05:39 PM

PHOTOS: South Carolina women's basketball team celebrates national title with parade

ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM | 4/15/24 05:22 PM

RAY'QUAN DONTRELL LAMONT DURANT

Ray’Quan Dontrell Lamont Durant, 20, son of Reginald Lamont Durant and Tarkisha Semon Howard, was born on June 3, 2003, in Sumter. He departed this life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in … more

4/15/24 05:00 PM

ELIZABETH JANE SCHRYVER NELLIGAN

Elizabeth Jane Schryver Nelligan, age 87, beloved wife of nine years to Nelson E. Nelligan, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. You may go to … more

4/15/24 05:00 PM

Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding for Samsung Electronics to develop a computer chip manufacturing and research … more

4/15/24 02:32 PM

Biden to host Iraqi leader as Mideast tensions soar, raising more questions about U.S. troop presence

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader this week for talks that come as tensions across the Middle East have soared over the war in Gaza and Iran's unprecedented … more

4/15/24 10:39 AM

Dear Abby, April 15, 2024: Woman rages at husband for getting a good job

DEAR ABBY: My niece, "Elle," and her husband, "Liam," have been self-employed for 20 years, but due to the economy, Liam decided to go into the workforce. He is now employed at a state job with great … more

4/15/24 06:00 AM

U.S.-China competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms race

As their rivalry intensifies, U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which squadrons of air and sea drones equipped with artificial intelligence work together … more

By FRANK BAJAK
AP Technology Writer | 4/15/24 06:00 AM

Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted

JERUSALEM (AP) — Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission … more

4/14/24 08:52 PM

Iowa star Caitlin Clark makes surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live'

NEW YORK (AP) — Live from New York, it's Caitlin Clark! The Iowa star made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" during the show's " Weekend Update " segment. She said she first heard … more

4/14/24 08:50 PM

Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are again at odds, now over abortion. The strife could help both men

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The long and occasionally quixotic relationship between Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham has again turned negative after the South Carolina senator criticized the former … more

By MEG KINNARD
Associated Press | 4/14/24 08:46 PM

News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates during the 2024 campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve news organizations on Sunday urged presumptive presidential nominees Joe Biden and Donald Trump to agree to debates, saying they were a "rich tradition" that have been … more

4/14/24 08:44 PM

Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli leaders on Sunday credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct Iranian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles, calling the … more

4/14/24 08:42 PM

Dear Abby, April 14, 2024: Relationship reaches 2 years without a meetup

DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man who matched with another guy on a dating site two years ago this month. At first, we texted constantly. No one has ever made me feel the way he made me feel through texting … more

4/14/24 06:00 AM

PHOTOS: Thomas Sumter softball hosts Lee Academy

TIM LEIBLE / THE SUMTER ITEM | 4/13/24 08:02 PM

PHOTOS: Clarendon Hall baseball, softball hosts Dorchester Academy

NICH PITTS / ITEM CONTRIBUTOR | 4/13/24 12:24 PM

2024 S.C., Clarendon County ballots are taking shape

November is seven months away, which means the area has a list of some of the South Carolina state and Clarendon County elections this year. Listed are current elected officials and candidates running for the seats. 6th Congressional District, … more

BY ASHLEY MILLER
ashley@theitem.com | 4/13/24 06:00 AM

Dear Abby for April 13, 2024: Boyfriend's contact with exes raises fresh doubts

DEAR ABBY - My boyfriend and I have dated for seven months. We have a good relationship in terms of compatibility. We are both Christian and educated, and we have good professions. We are fun-loving and both of us like to invest and travel. He … more

4/13/24 06:00 AM

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