www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-02 09:19:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced he will award former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, shortly after Giuliani was seriously injured in a car crash. Giuliani, once praised for his leadership after 9/11, later faced disbarment and criminal charges for promoting false claims about the 2020 election. Trump called him the “greatest Mayor in the history of New York City” and a “great American Patriot.” Giuliani was hospitalized with multiple injuries from the crash but is expected to be released soon. The Medal of Freedom honors significant contributions to U.S. interests or public endeavors.

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-09-01 06:05:46

SUMMARY: Mass services resumed at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis following a deadly school shooting that killed two children and injured 18 others. The shooter fired from outside the church during Wednesday’s mass, shattering windows. The community mourns deeply, with religious leaders, including Pope Leo, and lawmakers calling for action against gun violence. Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, are considering stricter gun laws and banning assault weapons. Police have increased security around schools and places of worship. The church has become a focal point for grief and solidarity as the community seeks healing after this tragic event.

Annunciation Catholic Church has become a place for the community to grieve and is now the location of a memorial for the victims.
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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-08-31 07:33:33

SUMMARY: Labor Day starts warm and mainly dry with a few clouds and isolated afternoon showers, especially near the mountains and western North Carolina after 3 p.m. The Upstate remains mostly dry with isolated showers late afternoon. Sunday night brings mostly cloudy skies and a northeasterly breeze. Monday morning is mild, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s, warming to around 80°F by afternoon, below average but comfortable with lower humidity. Scattered showers and storms are possible Monday and Tuesday, mainly in the mountains. Tropical activity near Africa has a 30% development chance, to be monitored. Overall, a warm, mostly dry holiday weekend with occasional showers.

Warm and Mainly Dry Labor Day

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