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Another Mississippi city furls state flag

CLEVELAND, Miss. (AP) — Another Mississippi city will stop flying the state flag because it includes the Confederate battle emblem that critics see as racist. ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, November 10, 2017 7:22 am

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‘Defenseless people’: Gunman kills 26 at South Texas church

By JIM VERTUNO The Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — A gunman dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed with an assault rifle opened ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, November 6, 2017 11:04 am

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Where to get Stephen Hawking’s thesis online? ‘Properties of Expanding Universes’

LONDON (AP) — Cambridge University has put Stephen Hawking’s doctoral thesis online, triggering such interest that it crashed the university’s website. Completed in 1966 when ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, October 23, 2017 12:49 pm

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What time does the LSU vs. Ole Miss game start on Saturday? TV channel, kickoff

LSU’s Ed Orgeron will return to Oxford, Mississippi, on Saturday as a head coach for the first time in nearly 10 years. This time, he’ll ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, October 20, 2017 10:42 am

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Jason Aldean SNL tributes: Singer honors Las Vegas victims, Tom Petty (video)

NEW YORK (AP) — Country star Jason Aldean took the stage on “Saturday Night Live,” paying tribute to the victims of the Las Vegas massacre ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Sunday, October 8, 2017 7:50 am

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Auburn vs. Ole Miss 2017 TV channel, kickoff time: Can Rebels hang with Tigers?

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Matt Luke and Ole Miss are banking on the fluctuating fortunes of college football for a fast rebound. The 12th-ranked Auburn Tigers, ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, October 6, 2017 3:38 pm

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How many dead in the Las Vegas shooting? Fatality update at 58

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A gunman perched on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel-casino unleashed a hail of bullets on an outdoor country ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, October 2, 2017 10:49 am

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At least 50 killed as gunman opens fire at Las Vegas concert

By Sally Ho and Regina Garcia Cano Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A gunman perched high on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas Strip casino ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, October 2, 2017 9:56 am

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Alabama hasn’t turned the ball over in 550 plays

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — As if Alabama didn’t have enough of an advantage over most opponents, the Crimson Tide isn’t giving them any help. The ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 11:28 am

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NFL vs. Donald Trump: Owners fire back, President holds ground

The NFL’s players and owners are frequently at odds over the issues, finances and rules of the game, a long-running feud that looms large toward ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Sunday, September 24, 2017 8:16 am

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What time does the Mississippi State vs. Georgia game start on Saturday?

By The Associated Press Who’s the best team in the Southeastern Conferences? Once you get past top-ranked Alabama, that is? The answer should be a ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, September 22, 2017 5:23 pm

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Jackson State University has a wild dog problem

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A university in Mississippi’s largest city is warning students to be on guard amid complaints about a pack of dogs barking ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, September 22, 2017 2:37 pm

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What’s a ‘popcorn’ tree?

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Forestry Commission is trying to control the population of an invasive species of trees that damage the native ecosystem. ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, September 22, 2017 2:36 pm

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NFL picks against spread: week 3 best bets, winners

Texans coach Bill O’Brien says “you can’t hide in the NFL.” Pro Picks can hide its eyes from the Thursday night extravaganza, which this week, ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1:25 pm

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Batesville teacher on leave for racist Facebook post

BATESVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi teacher is out of the classroom after a racist Facebook post. The post on Cammie Rone’s page said: “If ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 8:38 am

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Mexico earthquake updates: 7.1 quake shakes Puebla

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Latest on the strong earthquake that hit Mexico City (all times local): 2:10 p.m. Puebla Gov. Tony Gali says buildings ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 2:21 pm

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iPhone 8 release date 2017: Live stream iPhone X event (September 12)

The iPhone 8 release date 2017 is almost here -- the new radical iPhone some are calling iPhone X is expected to be released in ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, September 11, 2017 4:22 pm

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Chickasaw leader Piominko impacted US, Mississippi history

By M. Scott Morris AP News Exchange BALDWYN, Miss. (AP) — One of George Washington’s friends used to live in Northeast Mississippi. “George Washington called ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, September 11, 2017 9:54 am

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How bad is the Hurricane Irma damage in Florida?

MIAMI (AP) — A monster Hurricane Irma roared into Florida with 130 mph winds Sunday for what could be a sustained assault on nearly the ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Sunday, September 10, 2017 6:12 pm

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Hurricane Irma path update: What time will Irma hit Tampa?

 The Hurricane Irma path 2017 has shifted slightly to the west, putting Tampa, Florida in the crosshairs of what could be a hard direct hit. ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Saturday, September 9, 2017 9:42 am

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Hurricane Irma path 2017: What time will Irma hit Florida on Sunday?

Staff and Wire Reports Hurricane Irma continued its path toward Florida, with forecaster expecting the powerful tropical storm to strike the state at Category 4 ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, September 8, 2017 4:05 pm

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Hurricane Irma path update 2017: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina in track

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Irma (all times local): Hurricane Irma’s path 2017 is taking aim at the United States, ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, September 7, 2017 7:56 am

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