U.S. military: 5 killed in Eastern Pacific boat strikes
The U.S. military said Sunday that five people were killed in strikes on boats in the Eastern Pacific and that intelligence showed the vessels were on known narco-trafficking routes.
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Oil tops $100 after Trump says U.S. will blockade ships at Strait of Hormuz
Oil futures climbed above $100 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military would begin blocking ships seeking to enter the Strait of Hormuz, market data showed.
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Trump criticizes NATO, claims Iranian navy destroyed ahead of energy blockade
President Donald Trump expressed frustration with NATO’s support and announced that Iranian naval forces have been destroyed ahead of a U.S.-led energy blockade, signaling a tense shift in international alliances.
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Heidi Klum appears in ‘Techno Hexen’ disguise at Coachella
Heidi Klum wore a dramatic costume and posted video from Coachella, joining a weekend of high-profile festival appearances that included Katy Perry and Justin Bieber.
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Mamdani marks 100 days with Sanders, touts $1.2 billion universal child care
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office Sunday with Sen. Bernie Sanders and highlighted a $1.2 billion universal child care deal, plans for publicly owned grocery stores and stepped-up housing enforcement.
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Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV in fiery remarks over Iran war
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, accusing the pontiff of not performing well as the leader of the Catholic Church amid tensions over Iran.
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Two Maryland kidnapping suspects arrested after Mississippi traffic stop
Columbia, Mississippi, police said a traffic stop for speeding on April 11 led to the arrest of two people wanted in Maryland on kidnapping charges.
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Woman grazed by bullet outside Jackson sports bar
A woman was grazed by a bullet outside the Capitol Grill in Jackson early April 12, police told WJTV. Officers said several people were standing outside when someone began shooting.
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17-year-old charged with murder in fatal Jackson gas station shooting
Jackson police say a 17-year-old was arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting at a gas station on Cooper Road on April 10.
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Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters titles, joins elite company
Rory McIlroy claimed his second consecutive Masters victory Sunday, becoming only the fourth player to win back-to-back titles at Augusta National, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.
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Two Maryland kidnapping suspects arrested in Mississippi; juvenile found safe
Columbia, Mississippi, police arrested two people wanted in Maryland on kidnapping charges after a traffic stop and later confirmed the juvenile victim was found safe, the department said.
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Ole Miss sweeps LSU; Mississippi State and Southern Miss falter
No. 25 Ole Miss swept No. 24 LSU in a heated series that included a reported fan altercation and arrest, while Mississippi State was swept by Georgia and Southern Miss dropped a Sun Belt series, according to game reports.
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Asbury ‘Outpouring’ prompted some students to seek ‘less,’ Magnolia Tribune reports
A Magnolia Tribune column says the February 2023 revival at Asbury University led many students to pursue ‘less’ — less of themselves, their devices and worldly distractions — a theme Asbury President Kevin Brown discussed in an interview with The Plough.
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Gov. Reeves inaccurately credits Hob Bryan as author of bill on federal funds in Mississippi dispute
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves claimed Democrat Hob Bryan authored a bill related to federal funds, but records show Bryan did not write the legislation. The dispute highlights longstanding debates over control of federal aid.
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One injured in Tupelo shooting; police say no active threat
Tupelo Police Department said one adult was shot in the 400 block of North Green Street and taken to North Mississippi Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers said the incident appears isolated and the street was closed while detectives processed the scene.
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National Weather Service: Fire danger elevated across Mid-South
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee warned that fire danger is elevated across the Mid-South today due to moderate southerly winds, low relative humidity and very dry vegetation.
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Lawmakers Turn to Reconciliation to Fund DHS After Two-Month Lapse
Republican leaders and the White House are pursuing budget reconciliation to fund the Department of Homeland Security after about two months without full funding, the commentary said, a move that could bypass the Senate filibuster but deepen partisan and procedural strains.
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National Weather Service Warns of Rapid Fire Spread Risk in Mid-South
The National Weather Service in Memphis warned in a post that dry vegetation and weather conditions could allow any fire that ignites tomorrow to spread rapidly across the Mid-South.
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Remains of Texas woman found in concealed grave after more than two decades
Kimberly Langwell disappeared in 1999, but her remains were only uncovered decades later due to a long-held secret. The case was solved after more than 20 years.
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Appeals court allows White House ballroom construction to continue temporarily
A federal appeals court on Saturday paused a judge’s order that had halted work, allowing construction to proceed until April 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit said.
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