Four people were killed and at least 20 injured, several critically, after a shooting at a crowded bar in South Carolina on Sunday. 

​Four people were killed and at least 20 injured, several critically, after a shooting at a crowded bar in South Carolina on Sunday.  

US President Donald Trump softened his stance on China, calling President Xi “highly respected” and claiming the US wants to help, not harm, China. This came days after Trump accused Beijing of hostile actions over rare earth exports and threatened steep tariffs. China defended its controls, warning against escalation. VP JD Vance backed Trump’s tough approach while leaving room for negotiation.

Visibly shattered and unwell, the father questioned the role of college authorities and alleged that one of his daughter’s classmates may have been involved