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Legal experts say the Justice Department has stepped up use of federal conspiracy charges against people who protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raising concerns about prosecuting political activists.
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As debates over election access and security intensify, Christians are called to hold civic fidelity and neighborly compassion together — translating faith into practices that protect both the ballot and the vulnerable.
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President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he is seeking a deal with Iran and that negotiations with Iranian officials are scheduled for Monday, saying he is “not looking to kill people.”
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Senators on the Appropriations Committee agreed Sunday to a short-term funding bill intended to prevent a government shutdown at the end of September and keep the government funded into December.
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The California Democratic Party announced Sunday that its executive board narrowly voted to support Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the net worth of the state’s 200 billionaires, the party said.
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Roman Reigns pinned Seth Rollins to retain the World Heavyweight Championship in the SummerSlam main event at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Fox News Digital reported.
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Jacob Misiorowski expressed frustration with the Angel Stadium mound after a tough outing in Milwaukee’s loss to the Angels. Despite the conditions, he refused to use it as an excuse, according to reports.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order Sunday rescinding a $1.8 billion fund and narrowing tax protections in an IRS settlement, prompting senators who had delayed his nomination to agree to move forward.
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WCBI-TV says temperatures in Columbus will climb into the low- to mid-90s this week with mostly sunny skies and only isolated rain chances.
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The 16th Circuit District Attorney’s Office hosted its inaugural Mentorship Day to connect young people with positive role models and teach life skills.
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South Pontotoc promoted former offensive coordinator Jonathan Beard to head coach after a 1-9 season, and players say a renewed mental focus has changed the team’s culture ahead of an Aug. 28 season opener.
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Vicksburg police are investigating after a woman was stabbed in the chest, suffering a puncture to her lung. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening.
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Capitol Police are investigating after firefighters extinguished a small fire at an abandoned Gallatin Street building in Jackson and discovered skeletal remains, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi State will start preseason activities Monday, including an assistant coach car wash, and hold its first practice Thursday, reporters Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone say.
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Skeletal remains were discovered Sunday in an abandoned building on Gallatin Street in Jackson, the Capitol Police Department said. Officers were called to assist firefighters after a small fire was extinguished, the department said.
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The longstanding debate between election security and voter access is at the forefront of current political discourse, with some advocating for stricter voting laws to prevent fraud, and others warning of potential voter suppression.
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Forecasters said a gradual warming trend begins tomorrow, with highs reaching the low 90s as early as Tuesday. They said dry air should keep heat indices below 105 degrees Fahrenheit through at least the end of the workweek.
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Forecasters say cool, pleasant temperatures are expected today with a warming trend through the rest of the week. They say there is a 30% to 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms near the Tennessee River, with mainly rain-free conditions elsewhere.
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A post on GoMDOT.com for National Coloring Book Day says free copies of “My Very Own Hurricane Book” are available for parents in south Mississippi to help children learn storm preparedness. The site also offers other free hurricane resources.
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said vandals — not construction issues — caused damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, disputing the Justice Department after it dismissed a felony charge against former Olympian David Hearn.
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