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Ruling Against BP Could Mean $18 Billion in Fines
BP could be looking at close to $18 billion in additional fines over the nation's worst offshore oil spill after a federal judge ruled Thursday that the company acted with …
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Obama to Outline Strategy on Islamic State
President Barack Obama plans to begin laying out his strategy for defeating Islamic State militants expanding their grip in Iraq and Syria.
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Hearing Over Gay Marriage Laws Underway
A federal court hearing over gay marriage bans in Idaho, Nevada and Hawaii began Monday with a lawyer defending the state of Idaho's ban facing tough questions from a judge …
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Judge: Pistorius Can't be Found Guilty of Murder
In a lengthy verdict phase climaxing Oscar Pistorius' trial, the judge said Thursday he can't be found guilty of murder but that he was negligent in the shooting death of …
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Rights Group Accuses Israel of War Crimes in Gaza
A leading international rights group on Thursday alleged that Israel committed war crimes during this summer's Gaza war, saying it reached that conclusion after investigating three attacks on or near …
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Heirloom Tomato Fun
Last year, a friend gifted me with the perfect sweet purple heirloom tomato from his garden. This year, I was inspired to grow one of my own.
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Romney's in Demand as Republicans' Future Unclear
Twice-defeated White House contender Mitt Romney is campaigning across seven states this week, covering nearly 6,000 miles in five days to raise money and energy for Republican midterm candidates from …
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Gay Marriage Hopes Dashed After US Justice's Order
Same-sex couples who lined up to get married in Idaho and made plans to obtain wedding licenses in Las Vegas had their hopes dashed Wednesday after a U.S. Supreme Court …
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Angry Crowd Charges Hong Kong Protest Barricades
A mob of masked men opposed to Hong Kong's pro-democracy demonstrators led an apparently coordinated assault on the protest zone in the heart of the city's financial district Monday, tearing …
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Biz Roundup
BRAVO! Vegan Menu, Fleet Feet Flowood and Fondren Fitness
BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar launched a new vegan menu on Thursday, Oct. 18.
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Person of the Day
James Patterson
The passing of influential artists often inspires outpourings of gratitude and respect from fans, colleagues and loved ones, but Jackson photographer James Patterson was one of the few who got …
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Civil Rights
OPINION: Why The History of Lynching Is No Laughing Matter
"A 'public hanging' solicited the worst images of black men and women swinging like strange fruit from sycamore trees while dozens or hundreds of white, mostly Christian, men and women …
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Civil Rights
OPINION: Don’t Be the 'Good One’: White Supremacist ‘Jokes’ Are Call to Action
"Why aren't you laughing? Those are all jokes, right? Laugh, and join in the fun. After all, our national leaders just say these things to amuse themselves and their supporters, …
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College
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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National
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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Music
Armory Sessions, Unlocked
Layoffs ended up paving the way for Clinton resident Kody Gautier to combine his love of music with his skills as a videographer.
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Shenandoah: Ready & ‘Reloaded’
When the Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo returns to Jackson from Feb. 7 through Feb. 13, another southern institution will be returning with it: Grammy Award-winning country act Shenandoah.
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Biz Roundup
New Restaurant at The District, Startup Weekend Jackson and Heavenly Sweetz
Brandon native Regina Wallace opened Heavenly Sweetz Bakery inside The Hatch in midtown in October 2018. The bakery offers cupcakes, tiered cakes, pies, cookies, sheet cakes and standard cakes in …
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City & County
EDITOR'S NOTE: Moving Forward in #TheNext200
Previous iterations of TEDxJackson commemorated areas such as Mississippi's space program and the state's bicentennial, but instead of looking at the last 200 years, this year's TEDx focused on the …
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Health Care
COVID-19 Booster Shots Could Be Available to All Americans By Sept. 20
COVID-19 booster shots may soon be available to all Americans, thanks to new guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
