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Gov. Bryant Approves Takeover of Mississippi School District

Gov. Phil Bryant on Wednesday approved a takeover by the state Department of Education of a rural eastern Mississippi school district experiencing financial and other problems.

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11 House Republicans Seek Impeachment of DOJ's Rosenstein

A group of 11 House conservatives introduced articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the Justice Department official who oversees special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

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US Won't Recognize Crimea Annexation; Trump-Putin II Delayed

President Donald Trump's top national security aides sought to fend off accusations the president is too soft on Russia by declaring Wednesday that the U.S. will never recognize the annexation …

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Water is Buried Beneath Martian Landscape, Study Says

A huge lake of salty water appears to be buried deep in Mars, raising the possibility of finding life on the red planet.

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Ivanka Trump is Shutting Down Her Clothing Company

Ivanka Trump is shutting down her clothing company and laying off 18 employees after some stores dropped her line and she decided ethics restrictions were holding back its ability to …

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Ryan Says Trump Just "Trolling" on Threat to Pull Clearances

Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan is dismissing President Donald Trump's threat to revoke the security clearances of six former top national security and intelligence officials who have been critical of …

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Mississippi Sues Student Loan Processing Company

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is suing the nation's largest student loan processor, saying Delaware-based Navient Corp. has pushed "risky and expensive" loans.

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Trump Plans Emergency Aid to Farmers Affected by His Tariffs

The U.S. readied a plan Tuesday to send billions in emergency aid to farmers who have been hurt by President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China and other American trading …

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Board Recommends Cosby be Found a Sexually Violent Predator

Bill Cosby should be classified as a sexually violent predator, according to an evaluation by Pennsylvania's Sexual Offenders Assessment Board.

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Senator Raises More Than Challengers in Mississippi Race

An appointed U.S. senator in Mississippi is raising more money so far than her challengers in a special election, backed by contributions from colleagues including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell …

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley's Mississippi hometown could create a tourism partnership with the German city where he lived while serving in the U.S. Army.

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Trump Considering Revoking 6 Ex-Obama Officials' Clearance

President Donald Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of six former Obama-era officials who have been critical of his administration, a move that opponents say would be an unprecedented …

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James Meredith, Man Who Integrated Ole Miss, Chosen for Alumni Hall of Fame

James Meredith of Jackson is one of five people being inducted into the Ole Miss alumni hall of fame during homecoming in October. The list of honorees also includes longtime …

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Analysis: Gambling Not a Clear-Cut State Budget Booster

Will Mississippi take a chance on a lottery? It's a big question lawmakers could answer if Republican Gov. Phil Bryant calls them into special session in the next few weeks.

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White House Blames Iran for War of Words with Trump

The White House on Monday blamed Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for inciting a war of words with President Donald Trump, who warned that verbal threats could escalate into military conflict …