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GOP Leader McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 commission ahead of vote

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GOP Leader McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 commission ahead of vote Admin123 Tue, 05/18/2021 - 08:35 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he opposes a proposal to form an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, almost certainly eroding GOP support ahead of a vote.

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The Latest: Admin123 Tue, 05/18/2021 - 06:51 AM

CAIRO — Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has announced the allocation of $500 million for reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip.

El-Sissi’s office said in a Facebook post Tuesday that Egyptian firms would contribute in the re-building efforts.

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Blinken touts Biden climate policies as shift from Trump

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Blinken touts Biden climate policies as shift from Trump Admin123 Tue, 05/18/2021 - 06:00 AM

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — On a trip overshadowed by the crisis in the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday touted the Biden administration’s abrupt shift in its predecessor’s climate policies as he visited Iceland for talks with senior officials from the world’s Arctic nations.

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Bidens paid 25.9% rate and earned $607,336, tax returns show

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Bidens paid 25.9% rate and earned $607,336, tax returns show Admin123 Mon, 05/17/2021 - 06:30 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden restored a long-standing presidential tradition Monday by releasing his tax returns, showing that 25.9% of the first couple's income went to the federal government in 2020. The average federal income tax rate is just over 14%.

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Review: Jim Shepard’s stunning new novel about a pandemic

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Review: Jim Shepard’s stunning new novel about a pandemic Admin123 Mon, 05/17/2021 - 06:30 PM

“Phase Six,” by Jim Shepard (Alfred A. Knopf)

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Mississippi lawmakers: Revive initiatives, marijuana program

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Mississippi lawmakers: Revive initiatives, marijuana program Admin123 Mon, 05/17/2021 - 06:10 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Some Mississippi lawmakers say they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call them back to the Capitol for a special session to revive the state's initiative process. Others want a chance to quickly revive discussion of a medical marijuana program.

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Aberdeen police chief dies from cancer; was elected 4 times

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Aberdeen police chief dies from cancer; was elected 4 times Admin123 Mon, 05/17/2021 - 04:50 PM

ABERDEEN, Miss. (AP) — A northeast Mississippi police chief has died from cancer.

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Venue for Gold Coast challenge to wastewater permit revocation moved to Rankin County

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Venue for Gold Coast challenge to wastewater permit revocation moved to Rankin County Image stevewilson Mon, 05/17/2021 - 03:45 PM

A Hinds County judge ruled in favor of state regulators and will move the revocation of Gold Coast Commodities’ wastewater permit to Rankin County.

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AT&T, Discovery join media houses as cord-cutting encroaches

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AT&T, Discovery join media houses as cord-cutting encroaches Admin123 Mon, 05/17/2021 - 06:40 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T will combine its massive media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, the owner of lifestyle networks including the Food Network and HGTV.

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Joy for UK pubs and hugs tempered by rise in virus variant

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Joy for UK pubs and hugs tempered by rise in virus variant Admin123 Mon, 05/17/2021 - 06:16 AM

LONDON (AP) — Pubs and restaurants across much of the U.K. opened for indoor service for the first time since early January on Monday, even as the prime minister urged people to be cautious amid the spread of a more contagious COVID-19 variant.

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Dogged by Mideast crisis, US envoy Blinken visits Denmark

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Dogged by Mideast crisis, US envoy Blinken visits Denmark Admin123 Mon, 05/17/2021 - 05:52 AM

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Denmark on Monday for talks on climate change, Arctic policy and Russia as calls grew for the Biden administration to take a tougher, more active stance on spiraling Israeli-Palestinian violence.

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The Latest: Czech diplomat apologizes for Israeli flag image

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The Latest: Czech diplomat apologizes for Israeli flag image Admin123 Mon, 05/17/2021 - 05:52 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kuwait is apologizing over an image posted online of him draped in the Israeli flag, amid anger in the small, oil-rich nation over the death of Palestinians.

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Israeli strikes hit Gaza tunnels as diplomats work for truce

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Israeli strikes hit Gaza tunnels as diplomats work for truce Admin123 Mon, 05/17/2021 - 05:52 AM

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military unleashed a wave of heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Monday, saying it destroyed 15 kilometers (9 miles) of militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders, as international diplomats worked to end the week of fighting that has killed hundreds of people.

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Andy Capp for May 16, 2021

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Andy Capp for May 16, 2021 Image brandonsup Sun, 05/16/2021 - 02:00 AM

Comic By: Reg Smythe

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Agnes for May 16, 2021

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Agnes for May 16, 2021 Image brandonsup Sun, 05/16/2021 - 02:00 AM

Comic By: Tony Cochran

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A.F. Branco for May 16, 2021

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A.F. Branco for May 16, 2021 Image brandonsup Sun, 05/16/2021 - 02:00 AM

Cartoon By: A.F. Branco

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B.C. for May 16, 2021

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B.C. for May 16, 2021 Image brandonsup Sun, 05/16/2021 - 02:00 AM

Comic By: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

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Zack Hill for May 16, 2021

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Zack Hill for May 16, 2021 Image brandonsup Sun, 05/16/2021 - 02:00 AM

Comic By: John Deering and John Newcombe

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Statement from Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association on Supreme Court Ruling

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Statement from Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association on Supreme Court Ruling jimmye Sat, 05/15/2021 - 11:15 AM

The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled against the state’s ballot initiative process, killing the medical marijuana program 74% of Mississippians voted to pass in November. This is devastating for not only patients, but voters as a whole. Below is our statement on the ruling:

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Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association’s statement on Supreme Court Initiative 65 ruling

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Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association’s statement on Supreme Court Initiative 65 ruling jimmye Sat, 05/15/2021 - 11:07 AM

The Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association is continuing to review the lengthy Mississippi

Supreme Court Opinion released this Friday afternoon. We are, of course, disappointed in the

Justices’ decision and we will continue to work with our legal experts and dedicated members

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