As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Mississippi is highlighting its full history—including slavery, racial violence and the Civil Rights Movement—through exhibits at the Two Mississippi Museums. State leaders and museum officials say confronting the state’s painful past, rather than minimizing it, offers a more honest account of American history amid broader national debates over how that history should be presented.
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Posted inNational Sports
Serena Williams ‘enjoyed the moment’ despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44
By Andrew DampfAP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — The roars began even before Serena Williams stepped on Centre Court. Then they grew louder when the 23-time Grand Slam champion arrived to play her first singles match in nearly four years. And when it was all over and the 44-year-old Williams had performed admirably in a […]
Posted inU.S. Government
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting the president’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens, upholding the long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment.
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LeBron James leaves Lakers, begins search for new NBA title contender
LeBron James has decided to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after 8 seasons and will be pursuing a record-extending 24th NBA season with a team that can contend for a championship, with Golden State, Cleveland, Miami, and San Antonio being potential destinations.
Posted inMusic
Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience June 28 with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award, before closing the show with “Everything Is Everything.” Introduced by Ice […]
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High court broadens executive authority, allows Lisa Cook to remain at FedÂ
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on June 29 dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve. The justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she fights the Republican president’s effort to […]
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The scars of war among survivors in Sudan
Years of war in Sudan have left countless survivors with life-altering physical and emotional scars, from amputations and the loss of loved ones to sexual violence and displacement. Through personal stories, the article highlights the resilience of those rebuilding their lives despite ongoing hardship and limited access to medical care and support.
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New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets
The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a historic ticker-tape parade through Manhattan on June 18. Thousands of fans lined the streets as Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, teammates, celebrities and city leaders marked the franchise’s long-awaited title and its first-ever championship parade.
Posted inBaltimore News
Chief engineer charged in deadly 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse investigation
Federal prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, alleging he failed to report a hazardous fuel pump system to the U.S. Coast Guard. Authorities say the improper equipment contributed to a second power outage that preceded the crash, which killed six construction workers.
Posted inNational News
Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for stabbing rival track athlete
A Texas jury convicted 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony of murder and sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing 17-year-old track athlete Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a 2025 high school track meet in Frisco. Prosecutors argued Anthony escalated a dispute by using deadly force after provoking the encounter, while the defense claimed he acted in self-defense; the jury rejected that argument after less than three hours of deliberation.
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Haitian woman’s hypothermia death after release from ICE custody ruled a homicide
By Jack Dura The Associated Press A medical examiner has ruled the death of a Haitian asylum seeker after being released from federal custody a homicide. An attorney representing her family said he expects her relatives to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement in connection with her death. Daphy Michel, 31, died March 2. She was found […]
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FBI raids office of Ohio voting rights groupÂ
The FBI searched the Cleveland office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a voting rights and grassroots advocacy group, as part of an investigation into potential voter fraud, seizing documents and electronic files while also interviewing current and former associates. The raid comes amid a broader Trump administration push to scrutinize election operations and voting-related activities, raising concerns among critics that the actions could discourage voter participation ahead of Ohio’s closely watched elections.
