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Trump Appears to Confirm He's Under Investigation

President Donald Trump appeared to confirm Friday that he is under investigation for obstruction of justice, claiming that he is being investigated for firing FBI Director James Comey by the …

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Another Mississippi City Furls Confederate-Themed State Flag

A Mississippi city with a history of racial strife is the latest local government to stop flying the state flag, which features a Confederate emblem that critics see as racist.

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Jackson State to Cut Budget and Borrow Money to Aid Finances

Jackson State University will cut its next budget by nearly 8 percent and borrow $6 million as it tries to cut expenses and rebuild financial reserves.

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AP-NORC Poll: Most in US Think Trump Meddled in Russia Probe

A clear majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump has tried to interfere with the investigation into whether Russia meddled in the 2016 election and possible Trump campaign collusion, a …

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Hospital System to Cut More than 100 Workers

A Mississippi hospital system is cutting more than 100 employees, saying it needs to reduce costs because of lower reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid and other insurers.

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Gunman Wounds GOP Congressman, then Killed by Police

A rifle-wielding attacker opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday, wounding House GOP Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and several others as congressmen and aides dove …

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Mississippi Community College Costs Up 13 Percent After Cuts

Tuition and fees at Mississippi's 15 community and junior colleges will rise by 13 percent this fall, with the average annual price exceeding $3,000 for the first time as schools …

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Health Department Closing Two-Thirds of Regional Offices

The Mississippi State Department of Health is going from nine regional offices to three because of budget cuts.

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Analysis: Rep's Silence After Lynch Remark Strains Relations

In 2015, a white Mississippi lawmaker went to the front of the state House chamber and apologized for saying in an interview that black people in his town were getting …

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Puerto Rico Upholds Statehood Demand in Contentious Vote

Puerto Rico's governor is vowing to make the U.S. territory the 51st state after statehood won in a non-binding referendum hit by a boycott and low turnout that raised questions …

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Thousands of Russians Protest Putin's Rule; Navalny Arrested

Thousands of anti-government activists challenging President Vladimir Putin's rule were protesting across Russia on Monday, with police arresting main opposition leader Alexei Navalny outside his Moscow home before he could …

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Republicans Urge Trump on Tapes; Sessions to Testify Tues

Fellow Republicans pressed President Donald Trump on Sunday to come clean about whether he has tapes of private conversations with former FBI Director James Comey and provide them to Congress …

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Trump Declares 'Total Vindication' in Tweet on Comey

President Donald Trump on Friday broke his silence on Twitter following explosive testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey, declaring "total and complete vindication."

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Law License of Former Appeals Court Judge Remains Suspended

The Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not yet reinstate the law license of a former appeals court judge.

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Fired FBI Director Comey's Testimony Puts Spotlight on Trump

In a hugely anticipated hearing, fired FBI director James Comey will recount a series of conversations with President Donald Trump that he says made him deeply uneasy and concerned about …