Hochul eases New York liquor laws for U.S.-Canada hockey game
Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a temporary suspension of certain liquor laws to allow bars and restaurants to open early for the gold medal match between the U.S. and Canada.
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DHS to pause TSA PreCheck, Global Entry as shutdown continues
The Department of Homeland Security will pause TSA PreCheck and Global Entry starting Sunday, The Washington Post reported, as the department’s shutdown stretches into a second week.
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Bianco says ‘Democrat policy is indefensible’ as polls show GOP leading California governor race
Polling cited by the New York Post shows Republican candidates leading California’s gubernatorial field, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco told Fox News Digital that Democratic policy in the state is “indefensible.”
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Pennsylvania high school senior charged with more than 300 felonies in alleged sextortion scheme
An 18-year-old Peters Township High School senior was arrested Friday and charged with more than 300 felonies in an alleged sextortion and catfishing network targeting minors, authorities said.
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California reporter hospitalized after portable charger explodes in bed
Ashley Nevel said a portable charger exploded in her Los Angeles apartment, causing chemical burns and a hole in her mattress and forcing her to seek medical care.
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NASA says Artemis II launch could slip to April after helium issue
NASA warned that an “interrupted flow” of helium to the rocket system could force a rollback to the Vehicle Assembly Building and delay the Artemis II lunar launch from March to April.
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Rescuers recover all nine skiers killed in California avalanche
Search and recovery efforts for nine skiers killed in a California avalanche near Lake Tahoe have concluded, authorities said Saturday.
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Cellphone app, security video helped investigators in Sade Robinson case
Investigators say a cellphone app and security video were critical in reconstructing the movements of 19-year-old Sade Robinson after a first date in April 2024.
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Trump warns of possible limited strikes as Iran says deal is imminent
President Donald Trump warned Friday that limited strikes against Iran are possible, while Iran’s top diplomat told the Mississippi Free Press that Tehran expects a proposed deal after nuclear talks within days.
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Trump vows 10% global tariff after Supreme Court strikes down his tariffs
President Donald Trump said Friday he would impose a temporary 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier tariffs, the Mississippi Free Press reported.
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UMMC clinics closed Feb. 23-24 after cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center said its clinics will be closed statewide Feb. 23-24 after a cyberattack that hit the system on Feb. 19, UMMC said.
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Man shot multiple times at Jackson apartment complex
Jackson police say a man was shot multiple times Feb. 20 at the Carleton Apartments on Northpointe Parkway. The department is investigating, Detective Tommie Brown said.
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Mississippi police officer injured in crash during funeral procession
A Starkville police officer was seriously injured in a collision while escorting a funeral procession, police say.
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No. 12 Florida routs Ole Miss 94-75; Rebels lose ninth straight
Florida beat Ole Miss 94-75 on Saturday, handing the Rebels their ninth straight loss. Alex Condon scored 24 and Thomas Haugh added 20 and nine rebounds, according to the box score.
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South Carolina ends Mississippi State’s winning streak with 97-89 victory
The Gamecocks snapped a seven-game losing streak with a win over Mississippi State on Saturday, led by Meechie Johnson’s 21 points and career-high nine assists.
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Colom raised most last quarter; Hyde-Smith has biggest cash reserve before March primary
Democrat Scott Colom led Mississippi federal candidates in fundraising in the fourth quarter, campaign finance reports show, but Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith reported the largest cash on hand heading into March 10 primaries.
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National Weather Service in Memphis posts accessible weather-safety resources for people with disabilities
The U.S. National Weather Service in Memphis said weather safety should be accessible to everyone and posted graphics with resources for people with special needs.
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Northeast Honors Student Hosts Fun Run to Support Rare Genetic Disorder
Katie, a student at Northeast’s Honors Institute, is organizing a Fun Run on April 18 to raise awareness and funds for CCHS, a rare genetic disorder.
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NWS Memphis Shares Severe Weather Tips for People With Disabilities
The National Weather Service office in Memphis, Tennessee, urged people with disabilities to prepare for severe weather and shared a video with preparedness tips, the agency said.
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Bridge work prompts traffic switch on Miss. 14 in Noxubee County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation says traffic on State Route 14 will be shifted to a detour starting Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 a.m., while crews replace a bridge between Carter Road and Firetower Road.
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