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The Department of Homeland Security urged Dane County officials Wednesday to keep a Nicaraguan national jailed after he was charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault of an elderly victim, the agency said.
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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of intensive care and continues to recover in the hospital, according to a spokesperson. He is expected to be discharged soon.
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An Iranian official rejected reports of a peace agreement ending U.S. conflict with Iran, calling it a ‘wish list’ for Americans. The statement was made by a parliamentary spokesperson on social media.
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At a Wednesday debate, candidates vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom struggled to stand out as policy discussion gave way to pointed exchanges, with rivals focusing attacks on former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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President Donald Trump met with four UFC fighters in the Oval Office Wednesday and previewed plans to stage a fight on the White House grounds on June 14, he said.
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Draymond Green and Charles Barkley exchanged heated remarks on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” after Barkley said the Warriors’ run is over and Green responded by referencing Barkley’s years with the Houston Rockets.
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Major League Baseball’s TV viewership has surged 44% through the start of the season, but looming labor negotiations threaten to derail its momentum.
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House lawmakers questioned Secretary Howard Lutnick about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein after records appear to contradict his statement that he cut ties in 2005.
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Brian Hadad hosted Joe Cook of InsideTexas.com on his podcast to discuss Texas’ return to Mississippi State’s schedule and whether the Longhorns can reach the College Football Playoff, the program said.
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Mississippi State and Auburn meet in Starkville this weekend in a series that analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone say could determine who hosts a super regional and who must travel in the NCAA Tournament.
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Mississippi is implementing a more rigorous grading system for schools to ensure continued improvement, despite possible initial declines in top grades. The move aims to maintain high expectations and drive progress.
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MAGCOR told lawmakers and the public that its workshops and reentry services across Mississippi have helped inmates gain job skills, earn certifications and secure employment after release.
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Speaker Jason White announced the formation of six House Select Committees tasked with developing policies ahead of the 2027 legislative session. The committees will address key issues including government efficiency and educational consolidation.
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Max and Israel Makoka, basketball players at Hancock High, returned home after a temporary detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Crooked Letter Sports reported. The report appeared on a podcast episode in which the show’s host also discussed SEC baseball, football and the Atlanta Braves.
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The Mississippi State Department of Health will resume its Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program in July as a 10-county pilot, officials said, after the statewide program stopped accepting patients in January.
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House Speaker Jason White announced plans to form a committee to study redistricting ahead of the 2027 legislative session, amid ongoing debates over electoral maps and recent Supreme Court decisions.
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The updated Day 1 outlook said the 2/5 slight risk was trimmed nearly out of the area and that a brief two-hour window remains for a strong to severe thunderstorm capable of hail and gusty winds.
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A 4:20 p.m. radar update said the cold front moved south of the area, ending the immediate threat of severe thunderstorms while showers and flood risk linger through early evening.
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Caleb Jakwon King was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking in Mississippi. The sentence includes a decade-long term with no parole eligibility.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said some of its officers served as “guardians of the flame” during the Special Olympics Mississippi torch run and thanked organizers for including them.
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