Former Trump COVID adviser says U.S. equipped to handle Ebola outbreak
A former adviser to President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States is equipped to handle an Ebola outbreak but noted gaps in agency leadership.
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Remains of 17-year-old Pearl Harbor sailor identified, to be buried in Arkansas
Authorities identified the remains of Royle Bradford Luker through DNA analysis and will bury the 17-year-old sailor with full honors in Plainview, Arkansas, the family obituary and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said.
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Wembanyama scores 33, Spurs beat Thunder 103-82 to even Western Conference finals
Victor Wembanyama had 33 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 on Sunday to tie the Western Conference finals at 2-2, according to the box score.
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Suicide bomber hits passenger train in Quetta, killing at least 23
At least 23 people were killed and about 70 wounded after a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a passenger train in Quetta, The Associated Press reported.
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China launches Shenzhou 23 with one astronaut set for yearlong mission
China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft carrying three astronauts to its space station, and said one crew member will remain aboard for a year to study human adaptability in long-duration spaceflight.
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Mississippi State to host NCAA regional for 16th time
Mississippi State will host an NCAA regional at Dudy Noble Field, WJTV reported. The Starkville Regional is scheduled for Friday, May 29, through Monday, June 1, if necessary.
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Southern Miss baseball wins Sun Belt title with 11-7 victory over Louisiana
The Golden Eagles secured their third Sun Belt Conference tournament championship in four years with an 11-7 win over Louisiana in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Southern Miss and Mississippi State to host NCAA baseball regionals
Southern Miss and Mississippi State will serve as regional host sites in the NCAA Tournament, with Ole Miss receiving an at-large bid. The full schedule will be announced Monday.
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Mississippi State to host NCAA regional at Dudy Noble Field
Mississippi State will host an NCAA regional at Dudy Noble Field this weekend, its first time as a host in five seasons, the school said. Commentators Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said they were not surprised by the selection.
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Magnolia Tribune urges churches to mark Pentecost as the church’s birthday
A post on Magnolia Tribune urged congregations to celebrate Pentecost Sunday as the church’s birthday, citing Acts 2 and missionary E. Stanley Jones to argue the Holy Spirit’s outpouring transformed the disciples and launched the Christian movement.
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Mississippi soldier missing since Anzio identified, returned decades later
Charles N. Milam, missing from the Battle of Anzio in 1944, was identified in 2025 and buried in Newton, Mississippi, the Magnolia Tribune reported. The newspaper contrasted his fate with that of fellow Mississippian and Medal of Honor recipient Van T. Barfoot.
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Mississippi Republicans Push to Redraw Map Targeting Rep. Bennie Thompson After Supreme Court Ruling
Mississippi officials and commentators have called for eliminating the state’s majority-Black 2nd Congressional District held by Rep. Bennie Thompson, citing a recent Supreme Court decision and posting widely on social media.
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Mississippi approves UPSKILL grant pilot to help adults cover college costs
Gov. Tate Reeves signed House Bill 562 in April creating the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant pilot to provide last-dollar scholarships and stipends for eligible adults seeking community college credentials.
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Scattered showers expected along and west of Mississippi River, forecasters say
Scattered showers are forecast to continue for the next several hours, with areas along and west of the Mississippi River most likely to see measurable rain, forecasters said.
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Miss. public safety offices will close Monday for Memorial Day
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said all offices, including Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 26.
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Patchy fog and showers affect Mid-South roads before 4 a.m.
A weather update said patchy fog and rain showers are impacting the Mid-South as 4 a.m. approaches and urged drivers to slow down and leave extra space because of possible ponding.
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Cruz, Trump adviser spar online over emerging Iran deal
Sen. Ted Cruz and one of President Donald Trump’s outside advisers exchanged posts on social media Saturday after Cruz said he was “deeply concerned” about the terms of an emerging U.S.-Iran deal.
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NASCAR honors Kyle Busch with moments of silence at Charlotte races
NASCAR’s Truck Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series paid tribute to Kyle Busch with moments of silence ahead of races at Charlotte Motor Speedway following his death Thursday.
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Knicks take 3-0 lead with 121-108 win over Cavaliers
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Jalen Brunson scoring 30 points, Fox News reported.
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Ocasio-Cortez urges northern progressives to ‘pull up’ to South, draws conservative backlash
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on northern progressives to travel to Southern states to fight what she called political injustice, prompting criticism from conservatives on social media.
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