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An 18-year-old counter-protester was detained Saturday after authorities say he lit and threw a suspected explosive device near Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
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Reza Pahlavi told Fox News that Iran’s Islamic Republic is weakening and called for a democratic transition after what he described as U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer as the U.S. team defeated Britain 9-1 in Houston, improving to 2-0 in Pool B of the World Baseball Classic.
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U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson said he plans to continue representing Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district and will seek another term in the March 10 Democratic primary, the Mississippi Free Press reported.
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A motorcyclist from Alabama died in a crash on U.S. Highway 98 in Greene County, Mississippi, on March 6, according to authorities.
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Entergy Mississippi said more than 14,000 customers were without power as of 5:15 p.m. Saturday, with most outages reported in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, WJTV reported.
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Strong winds knocked down multiple trees and damaged power lines in Byram on Saturday, and crews worked to restore power, Byram police said.
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No. 8 Southern Miss beat No. 4 Appalachian State 86-73 on Saturday to advance to the Sun Belt Conference tournament semifinals, the school said.
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In a column for SuperTalk Mississippi Media, contributor Ferguson said they voted in their first presidential election at 18 and urged Americans to treat others with the golden rule amid political divisions.
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Madison Booker scored 31 points to lead No. 4 Texas past No. 24 Ole Miss in the SEC semifinals, advancing to face South Carolina in the championship.
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The Lumberton Main Street Association will distribute up to $2,000 per business from a $10,000 grant to improve downtown storefronts, the group said. Applications close April 9 and are open to association members.
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A social media message on the eve of Daylight Saving Time urged motorists to check the air in their vehicle’s spare tire, saying fluctuating temperatures and months of neglect can reduce pressure.
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The Michigan Department of Transportation is hiring for a role to oversee roads, bridges and other projects in its southern District 7, the department said. Applicants must apply by March 13.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said crews reached the 39th week of work on the Center for Grace & Healing, completing lower-level fire suppression and starting a thermoplastic olefin roof system.
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Forecasters said thunderstorms were organizing into a line just west of the area as of 6 a.m., and warned of gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain through the day.
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Forecasters said they have a clearer view of the system’s evolution and updated the expected timing for storms, with full details posted online.
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Forecasters say a line of storms will move into the Mid-South tomorrow morning, bringing a threat of damaging winds and heavy rainfall; brief spin-up tornadoes are possible.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis urged residents to seek higher ground and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, saying water levels and flow can change rapidly.
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Aaron Judge hit a first-inning two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBIs as Team USA beat Brazil 8-5 in its World Baseball Classic opener, Fox News Digital reported.
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The Trump administration says it is “laser focused” and mission driven, but its public statements offer varied and sometimes conflicting reasons for striking Iran, according to those statements.
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