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Researchers say a permanent split in the largest-known group of wild chimpanzees erupted into lethal violence over recent years, and their 30-year study may shed light on the roots of human conflict.
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A group of 15 Jeffrey Epstein survivors said Friday that Melania Trump’s call for public congressional testimony shifts the burden onto victims, while House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer said hearings are coming.
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Kai Trump, granddaughter of President Donald Trump, posted photos from Augusta National on Instagram as Tiger Woods sat out the Masters following a Florida arrest and treatment decision, court records and police said.
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Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Pakistan to lead negotiations with Iran aimed at maintaining a shaky ceasefire and preventing regional escalation. The talks come after recent U.S. military actions and a temporary truce.
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First lady Melania Trump said Thursday she was not friends with Epstein and urged Congress to take further action. Survivors of the late sex offender’s abuse expressed mixed reactions to the proposal.
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NASA said the four astronauts on Artemis II are scheduled to return Friday evening with a planned splashdown off San Diego, Calif., after more than nine days in flight.
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NASA officials briefed the media following the Artemis II mission’s return to Earth. The Orion capsule safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on Friday.
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A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker has been unveiled in Clarksdale, highlighting the site where blues legend Robert Johnson is rumored to have sold his soul to the devil.
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Ricky Mathews wrote that a technical problem kept Hope Squad’s application off an advisory council’s report, and he urged Gov. Tate Reeves and other officials to reconsider a $500,000 veto.
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The Mississippi Department of Health will enter the new fiscal year with mostly level funding, with a $600,000 increase, officials told the State Board of Health. State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney said fee changes freed about $8 million and he welcomed the steady funding.
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Mississippi officials highlight the state’s contributions to defense innovation amid a push for increased military investment, including a proposed $1.5 trillion budget increase.
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Local officials and Mississippi State Extension credit a unified plan for bringing new businesses, jobs and improved fire protection to downtown Carthage.
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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board has declined to say how many applicants applied for Jackson State University’s presidency and would not confirm a timeline for final candidate visits, Mississippi Today reported.
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A Ridgeland house concert Wednesday raised more than $38,700 for Beth Israel Congregation’s Piano Fund, organizers said, part of broader community support after a Jan. 10 arson at the synagogue.
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A guest essay in Mississippi Today says Loretta Pierre was denied parole for a 15th time in January and argues the state’s parole system has become punitive and opaque.
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The Mississippi Office of Homeland Security hosted a Teen CERT Challenge that drew over 360 students from across the state, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said in a social media post.
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BMCU said an incoming group of students attended the first Fall 2026 orientation, where they met peers, explored student life and arranged fall class schedules. The university said applications for Fall 2026 remain open at https://apply.bmc.edu.
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Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White told SuperTalk Mississippi listeners that a fuel tax increase passed in 2025 will affect the state highway system and help fund capacity projects.
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Shannon Graham, 38, was arrested after police linked unauthorized card transactions to multiple Tupelo locations, officials said.
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Earnest Long Jr., 25, was arrested in connection with a police chase that ended in a crash near Ida B. Wells Street in Tupelo, authorities said.
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