Pentagon says U.S. naval blockade cost Iran $4.8 billion
The Defense Department estimates a U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran about $4.8 billion in oil revenue, a Pentagon official told The Hill.
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Alabama, Tennessee GOP governors call special sessions after Supreme Court voting rights ruling
Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee are summoning lawmakers for special sessions to redraw congressional maps following a Supreme Court decision narrowing voting rights protections.
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Father of teen slain on cruise says he will skip murder trial, citing trauma
The father of an 18-year-old killed on a cruise told the Daily Mail he and his wife will not attend the June 1 federal trial of his 16-year-old stepson, saying he cannot “relive” the moment he found his daughter’s body.
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Trainee driver sends bus into Seine near Paris; 4 rescued, officials say
A bus driven by a trainee plunged into the River Seine near Paris on Thursday after hitting a parked car, officials said. Four people aboard were pulled to safety as a large rescue operation responded.
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Pete Alonso homers in Bronx return, mocks New York traffic
Pete Alonso homered in the second inning Friday as the Baltimore Orioles played the New York Yankees, and he told SNY that New York traffic made him feel right at home.
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Wyoming begins construction of new advanced nuclear reactor
Construction has started on an advanced nuclear power plant in Wyoming, marking what officials call the first of its kind this century. The project is partly funded by the federal government.
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May Day rallies draw protesters to cities across U.S.
Americans took to the streets Friday for May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, with rallies and marches reported in cities nationwide.
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Mississippi Powerball player wins $2 million
An unidentified Mississippi player matched five white balls in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing and doubled a $1 million prize to $2 million with the Power Play option, lottery officials said.
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Post Malone, Jelly Roll concert at Ole Miss canceled amid tour suspension
Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s planned performance at Ole Miss has been canceled as the artist pauses his tour to focus on new music. Refunds are being issued to ticket holders.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks state takeover of Jackson water system
A U.S. district judge on Thursday granted a temporary injunction preventing a new state law from transferring control of Jackson’s water and sewer systems to a regional authority, saying the status quo must remain while the court reviews the matter.
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Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending record shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest shutdown in agency history. The move follows weeks of political stalemate over immigration enforcement funds.
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Secret Service director defends WHCA security as critics question plan after Hilton shooting
Secret Service Director Sean Curran said he would not change the security plan for the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, drawing criticism after a shooting at the Washington Hilton that left questions about the agency’s preparations and leadership.
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Supreme Court ruling could weaken Black political representation in Mississippi, advocates say
The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais and a forthcoming special legislative session in Mississippi have civil rights lawyers and organizers warning that state and local maps could be redrawn to dilute Black voting power.
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Bankruptcy, Layoffs Put Greenwood Leflore Hospital’s Future in Doubt
Greenwood Leflore Hospital filed for bankruptcy and laid off staff as it negotiates a potential takeover with the University of Mississippi Medical Center, officials and local residents told Mississippi Today.
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Governor Reeves delays Jackson water authority appointments amid court injunction
Gov. Tate Reeves has not appointed new members to the Jackson Water Authority board, citing a federal judge’s injunction and ongoing legal review. The move comes as tensions over water system governance escalate in Jackson.
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May 1 marks National Heatstroke Prevention Day
A social media post using the hashtag #MDOTcares urged motorists to remember “Stop. Look. Lock.” and warned that parked cars can become dangerous quickly as warmer weather approaches.
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Mississippi Department of Transportation conducts spring highway cleanups
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it held statewide litter-removal events in April tied to Earth Day and the national Great American Cleanup.
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Mississippi Transportation Chairman Urges Recurring Revenue for Infrastructure Planning
Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons told WJTV’s ‘Mississippi Insight’ that recurring revenue is essential for the Mississippi Department of Transportation to plan future projects, the station reported.
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Organizers urge safety as officers patrol Blue Suede Cruise
Organizers urged attendees to enjoy the Blue Suede Cruise safely and said officers will be on hand throughout the weekend. They provided a nonemergency contact and reminded people to call 911 in an emergency.
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Tupelo man sentenced to 60 years after pleading guilty to three manslaughter charges
Taquon Garth pleaded guilty and was given three consecutive 20-year terms for a 2021 shooting that killed three people, the district attorney’s office said.
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