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Person of the Day
Sen. Roger Wicker
Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker will serve as presiding office of the U.S. Senate during the first day of the 114th Congress, which convenes Tuesday.
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Funeral for Ex-NY Gov. Mario Cuomo, Democratic Champion
The standard bearers of the Democratic Party are joining family and friends for a final goodbye to one of their champions, former three-term New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, who left …
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Obama Seeks Help of Mexico's Pena Nieto on Cuba, Immigration
President Barack Obama is hosting Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto at the White House Tuesday, looking to his southern neighbor for help implementing the president's changing policies on immigration and …
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Gay Marriage Ban Ends as Couples Wed Throughout Florida
Florida's ban on same-sex marriage ended statewide at the stroke of midnight Monday, and court clerks in some counties wasted no time, issuing marriage licenses and performing weddings for same-sex …
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New Congress Getting Sworn in with GOP in Charge
Republicans are assuming full control of Congress for the first time in eight years in a day of pomp, circumstance and raw politics beneath the Capitol Dome.
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Hearing Set for Men to Change Pleas in Miss. Racial Beatings
A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for two men charged in a series of 2011 racial beatings that culminated in the death of a Jackson man.
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Legislature: The War is Just Beginning
The Mississippi Legislature is back in session tomorrow, which means another three months of state representatives at battle on issues, some of questionable significance.
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City & County
City Escapes $600K Judgment
A federal judge has dismissed a $600,000 judgment against the City of Jackson that dates back to a 2012 lawsuit.
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Person of the Day
Christina Doss
After participating in a Habitat for Humanity build in Dallas, Nissan employee Christina Doss plans to use her acquired skills and experience to help enrich her own community in the …
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More Women, Minorities in New Congress
The 114th Congress that convenes Tuesday will count more minorities and women than ever, although lawmakers remain overwhelmingly white and male in the Republican-controlled House and Senate.
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Indonesia Cracks Down on Aviation Sector After AirAsia Crash
Highlighting the depth of Indonesia's air safety problems, the transportation ministry announced harsh measures Monday against everyone who allowed AirAsia Flight 8501 to take off without proper permits—including the suspension …
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Islamic Leader Urges Muslims to Visit Jerusalem Holy Site
The head of the world's largest Islamic organization on Monday paid a rare visit to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, urging Muslims to follow suit and come to the city in a …
