The murder of Louis Allen
Steve Kroft's 18-month investigation into a 47-yr.old murder in a Mississippi town sheds light on an unsolved civil rights killing near the top of the FBI's list.
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The murder of Louis Allen
Steve Kroft's 18-month investigation into a 47-yr.old murder in a Mississippi town sheds light on an unsolved civil rights killing near the top of the FBI's list.
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Woman accused of using Bible to smuggle meth into Miss. jail
Jail officials found methamphetamine inside the back cover of the good book
Court blocks law that would have closed Mississippi's only abortion clinic
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Deadly collision: 16 accidents at Miss. train crossing over 4 decades
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Search for suspect in woman's slaying, jogger's shooting
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Boy, 5, among family members shot dead in Miss. home
Authorities have charged one person in the shooting deaths of the boy and his mother, grandmother and aunt at their home in Mississippi
Mississippi considers firing squad, gas chamber as execution methods
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Tornadoes touch down, wreak havoc in Louisiana
Gov. declares state of emergency after twisters rip houses from foundations, leave 10,000 without power
Emmett Till's accuser recants claims that led to his death
In 1955 Mississippi, Carolyn Bryant told her husband Till whistled at her. A few days later, Till was found dead
While the Falcons were winning, twisters tore up Georgia
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Deadly tornado rips through parts of southern Mississippi
Tornado hits Hattiesburg, Mississippi, area in the dark of night, killing people, flattening scores of homes
Miss. town to reconsider "Great Americans Day" designation on MLK Day, mayor says
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Great Americans Day? Miss. town under fire for post that doesn't mention MLK Day
Biloxi posted about upcoming closures for Monday, calling the holiday Great Americans Day instead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Atty: Parishioner innocent in "Vote Trump" church burning
An African-American man charged in burning of a black church that was also spray-painted with “Vote Trump” has been falsely accused, his attorney said Thursday
Home of slain civil rights leader to be declared national landmark
Medgar Evers' Mississippi home is one of 24 sites in the U.S. given the designation by the U.S. Interior Department
Congregation member arrested in black church burning in Mississippi
Andrew McClinton of Leland, Mississippi, also allegedly spray-painted the words "Vote Trump"
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What is the Golden Dome? Here's what to know about Trump's plan.
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House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
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Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over church protest
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
House votes to repeal law allowing senators to sue for $500k, jamming Senate
The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of winter storm
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Arkansas resident claims $1.8 billion jackpot, opts for cash payout
The winner chose to remain anonymous, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery said, and sought legal and financial advice before coming forward.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
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Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
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Guilty plea in $380 million Ponzi scheme, feds say
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Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over church protest
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
House votes to repeal law allowing senators to sue for $500k, jamming Senate
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House to vote on final funding measures ahead of shutdown deadline
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What's in Trump's "ultimate long-term deal" on Greenland?
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
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Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
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Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
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Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
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Body of swimmer found months after vanishing during race
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Trump launches Board of Peace, Zelenskyy announces U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks
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Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
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