30 monkeys recovered near South Carolina research facility

Monday evening 5 more monkeys were returned to the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee
Judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments

A new Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
Israel fails to meet US criteria to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza, aid groups say

For weeks, aid organizations and UN agencies have sounded the alarm about the “apocalyptic” conditions in northern Gaza.
Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against Mark Meadows to federal court

The Supreme Court refused to let former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows move the election interference case against him in Georgia to federal court.
Warm today but cooler weather is on the way

Another warm day but turning much cooler by tomorrow
35 dead after car plows into crowd at sports center in China

Chinese police say a driver has killed 35 people and injured another 43 when he deliberately rammed his car into people exercising at a sports center.
Trump picks Kristi Noem to serve as his Homeland Security secretary

The South Dakota governor will be tasked with overseeing a sprawling agency that oversees everything from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Secret Service.
Congress returns to unfinished business and a new Trump era

Lawmakers are back in town this week for the start of what’s called the “lame duck,” the eight-week sprint to finish up this session before the new one begins in January.
Kevin Exley to be sworn in as Rincon Mayor Tuesday night

Former councilman has handled duties since March
Tropical development likely in the Caribbean Sea this week

Tropical development is likely by the end of the week in the Caribbean Sea