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Sex Offender Settles Suit, Averting Accusers' Testimony

A rich and politically connected money manager accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls reached a last-minute settlement Tuesday in a lawsuit, denying his alleged victims—for now, at least—the …

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US Warns Russia it is Ready to Abandon Key Nuclear Pact

The United States warned Russia Tuesday it has 60 days to start complying with a landmark nuclear missile treaty or Washington will abandon the pact, raising concern about Europe's future …

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Mueller to Detail Ex-NSA Flynn's Cooperation in Russia Probe

Special counsel Robert Mueller is set to give the first public insight into how much information President Donald Trump's former national security adviser has shared with prosecutors in the Russia …

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Buddy Guy

Baton Rouge, La., will honor blues legend and Louisiana native Buddy Guy during a ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 8.

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Jim Hood: Retirees Could Serve at Capitol Without Pension Hit

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood's office says retired state employees may serve in the Legislature while continuing to receive their government pension, if certain conditions are met.

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Washington to Pay Respects, Bid Farewell to George H.W. Bush

George H.W. Bush, who was president from 1989 to 1993, will lie in state beneath the soaring U.S. Capitol rotunda for a ceremony and public visitation from Monday through Wednesday.

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Vehicle Found After 2 Kids Shot Near Mississippi Hospital

Authorities say they have recovered a vehicle and identified two persons of interest after the shooting of two young children near the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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Police: Two Children Shot in Car Near Mississippi Hospital

Two young children were shot Thursday in a car being driven by their mother near the University of Mississippi Medical Center, prompting the mother to pull them from the car …

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Divisive Race Ends with Win for Republican Sen. Hyde-Smith

Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith returns to Washington as a solidly loyal supporter of President Donald Trump after he stumped for her in a divisive Mississippi runoff shaped by her …

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Vernita Lee

Oprah Winfrey's mother, Vernita Lee, has died at the age of 83.

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Seven Nooses Found by Mississippi Capitol Before Senate Runoff

A Mississippi official says two nooses and six signs were found on the grounds of the Mississippi state Capitol.

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Wesley McGriff

Mississippi has announced that defensive coordinator Wesley McGriff will not return to the coaching staff next year, one day after the Rebels finished the season on five-game losing streak.

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Mississippi Senator Banking on Boost from Trump Rallies

President Donald Trump is stumping in Mississippi on Monday for a Republican Senate appointee who wants voters to focus on her unwavering support for him, and not the racial questions …

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Team of the Day: Mississippi State Bulldogs

Nick Fitzgerald's previous Egg Bowl included a career-altering injury and a crushing loss on his home field. One year later, Mississippi State's senior quarterback earned redemption.

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Espy Seeks Women's Support; Trump to Rally for Hyde-Smith

For Mike Espy, a high-profile woman helped Espy make the argument Saturday that the Democratic man would be a better choice in Mississippi's U.S. Senate runoff for the state's women.