In 1776, the Continental Congress officially changed the name of the 'United Colonies' to the 'United States' of America. In 1791, the capital of the United States was named Washington, D.C.

Haley has the right idea when thinking about abortion

Politics is the absolute worst lens through which to look at abortion. And yet, when we talk about abortion, it's almost always about the political aspects of it. This is necessary because we must debate law and policy. But how can we make the discussion more compassionate? Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley led the way during the first Republican primary debate.

'Navigating differences': Islamic debates on sexuality

In terms of Islamic doctrine, alcohol is 'haram,' or forbidden, and the Quran is blunt: 'O ye who believe! Strong drink and games of chance and idols and divining arrows are only an infamy of Satan's handiwork.'

Here's a preview of Firday's CDN

- City still working on trash disposal 

- Homeless man charged in alleged sexual battery cases

- Young cheerleaders to perform tonight

- Lady Reds face off against the Elkettes 

- Local, state, national news, sports and more

Jerron Keith Warden, 32, has been arrested on multiple charges of sexual battery after Clinton Police responded to two separate incidents in June and August allegedly involving him as a suspect.

	Young cheerleaders to perform tonight

The Clinton Cheer Boosters have conducted their Mini-Cheer Clinic, one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, this week at the high school and Southwest gym.

Tractor Operating Contest

Trevan Smith, of Weatherford, gets ready to drive through the obstacle course at the Custer County Free Fair while Larry Bryen of the OSU Extension Office double checks his vehicle.

Solid waste disposal has continued to be a hot button topic for City officials as Clinton City Manager Robert Johnston says they work toward the acquisition of the Clinton Transfer Station, owned by Republic Services, to begin taking the removal of City waste into their own hands.

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