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100,000 Egyptians Protest President's Power Grab, Demonstrators Call It "Last Warning"
More than 100,000 Egyptians protested outside the presidential palace in Cairo on Tuesday, fueling tensions over Islamist leader Mohammed Morsi's seizure of nearly unrestricted powers and the adoption by his …
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Disparity in Sex Crimes' Sentences Seen
When attorney Rod Ray was defending a client accused of sexual battery, he gave an impassioned speech to members of the jury, asking them to take the facts of the …
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Minn. Gay Couple in '71 Marriage Case Still United
When Jack Baker proposed to Michael McConnell that they join their lives together as a couple, in March 1967, McConnell accepted with a condition that was utterly radical for its …
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Gunman Opens Fire at Oregon Mall; Gunman, 2 Dead
A suburban Portland mall remains closed Wednesday a day after a gunman wearing camouflage and a mask opened fire on shoppers, killing two people and wounding a third, before killing …
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Crime
UPDATED: 28 Dead in Conn. School Shooting, including Shooter; 20 Are Children
UPDATED: 28 dead including 20 children.
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Person of the Day
Jordan Feliz
The foundation for Christian music artist Jordan Feliz' professional solo career began to culminate only five hours after he and his wife moved to Nashville in 2012.
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National
Brady Leads Biggest Comeback, Patriots Win 34-28 in OT
They looked old and outmanned. Their star quarterback was frazzled, their stingy defense was a sieve. So what? Tom Brady and the New England Patriots shrugged and did what they …
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Immigration
Trump: Why Allow Immigrants from 'Shithole Countries'
President Donald Trump questioned Thursday why the U.S. should permit more immigrants from "shithole countries" after senators discussed revamping rules affecting entrants from Africa and Haiti, according to three people …
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National
Charlottesville Gave Momentum to Confederate Monument Foes
Pressure to take down America's monuments honoring slain Confederate soldiers and the generals who led them didn't start with Charlottesville. But the deadly violence that rocked the Virginia college town …
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Biz Roundup
JXN Escape Room, Paint Nite and Mississippi Business Engagement Network
Clint Sistrunk and his wife, Paulina Krakowska, were in Poland visiting Krakowska's family in summer 2015 when the couple first discovered "escape rooms," which are live-action games that put a …
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National
Trump Advisers Waged Covert Lobbying Campaign for Russia-Backed Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A firm run by Donald Trump's campaign chairman directly orchestrated a covert Washington lobbying operation on behalf of Ukraine's ruling political party, attempting to sway American public …
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Politics
Execution Teams, Uber Access and Planned Parenthood
The Mississippi Legislature is one step closer to defunding Planned Parenthood services for Medicaid recipients, allowing Uber free rein in the state and guarding the identities of the state's execution …
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Islamic State Group Threatens to Kill 2 Japanese Hostages
The Islamic State group threatened to kill two Japanese hostages unless they receive $200 million in 72 hours, directly demanding the ransom Tuesday from Japan's premier during his visit to …
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Suspect in Latest Theater Attack Had Psychological Issues
What initially appeared to be another mass shooting at a movie theater ended up being an attack by a disturbed homeless man who wasn't armed with a real gun and …
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Food
Adults Only
This Halloween, consider an adults-only gathering. This day has so many amusing qualities that a party can go in many directions, from spooky to theatrical. Here are some ideas for …
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Pioneer for Gay Marriage Among Lawyers for High Court Cases
Five lawyers will take turns at the Supreme Court lectern Tuesday for the highly anticipated and extended arguments over same-sex marriage.
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Editor's Note
Love, Anyway
No, not all men abuse or hurt, but collectively we have condoned a society that excuses it too often when they do.
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Politics
Mississippi Voters Turned Away in Historic Civil-Rights Community
A polling location in Philadelphia, Miss., turned nearly a dozen people away from voting this morning because poll workers didn’t have enough back-up paper ballots after a snafu with voting …
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City & County
EDITORIAL: State Should Not Shield Names of Officers Who Shoot, Kill
Members of the Mississippi Legislature have jumped into the middle of serious and historic problem that the City of Jackson has grappled with over the last year—whether or when law-enforcement …
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RG3 and Redskins Shock Saints 40-32 in Season Opener
By bryanflynnThe story Friday was the Saints players suspended out "Bounty Gate" getting back on the field after appeals lift players suspensions. New Orleans had Will Smith on the field in the home opener against the Washington but Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III stole the show. Things started poorly for the Saints after they received the opening kickoff. New Orleans failed to gain a first down and was forced to punt after a three and out. Drew Brees opened the game 0 for 3 passing and the theme of the day was set with the Redskins defense harassing the New Orleans record-breaking quarterback all day.
