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Archives: 2018
Pence to Russia: “You're on the wrong side of history”
Vice President Mike Pence had a simple message for Russia Saturday, after overnight airstrikes in Syria that Russia condemned. The U.S. blames Russia, which was tasked several years ago with helping rid Syria of chemical weapons, for allowing Syria to carry on with its chemical weapons program. “Our message to Russia is, you’re on the wrong side of history,” Pence,…
Haley warns U.S. “locked and loaded” if Syria uses chemical weapons again
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said President Donald Trump told her Saturday morning that if the Syrian regime uses poisonous gas again, “the United States is locked and loaded” to strike again. Nikki Haley relayed the message from Mr. Trump at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Saturday. “When our president draws a red line,…
A closer look at the sites the U.S. targeted in Syria strikes
The U.S., together with the U.K. and France, targeted three sites in Syria overnight in response to the Syrian regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons on civilians last weekend. The Pentagon said a total of 105 weapons were launched in the operation. “This is going to set the Syrian chemical weapons program back for years,” Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, a director of…
European leaders, Canada back Syria strikes but warn against escalation
Many European leaders and the prime minister of Canada voiced support and understanding Saturday for the U.S.-led air strikes against Syria, but warned against allowing the seven-year conflict to escalate. The U.S., U.K. and France and U.K. launched the strikes Friday night Eastern Time in response to the Syrian regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons last weekend. In total, the U.S. used…
Colorado group pledges $10M in effort to buy The Denver Post
Outraged after yet another round of layoffs, employees of The Denver Post called out the paper’s hedge fund owners in the editorial section of the paper last Sunday, claiming the budget cuts are destroying the good journalism the community relies on. Following that public revolt, a Colorado civic group expressed interest in buying the newspaper with investors so far pledging…
How are the latest airstrikes different from last year's attack in Syria?
WASHINGTON — The decision to strike Syria Friday night marked President Trump’s second order to attack targets in the country. Last year, he authorized a barrage of cruise missiles to hit a Syrian airfield in response to a chemical weapons attack the U.S. blamed on Syrian President Bashar Assad. The U.S. acted alone, focusing on a single target. This time,…
How are the latest Syria airstrikes different from last year's?
The White House and Pentagon are insisting the airstrikes the U.S. carried out with its allies overnight differ from the strikes the U.S. conducted last April, after a different chemical weapons attack attributed to Syrian President Bashar Al Assad’s regime. “Mission Accomplished!” President Trump tweeted Saturday morning, after what he declared as a “perfectly executed strike.” It was nearly exactly…
Jason Aldean says performing in Las Vegas feels “right”
Jason Aldean, the Academy of Country Music’s reigning entertainer of the year, is back in Las Vegas this weekend for the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards. The ceremony will take place about a mile from the site of a massacre that killed nearly 60 country music fans in October. CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers spoke to the country music star…
Pentagon gives details on damage to Syria airstrike targets
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Trump says Syria strikes “perfectly executed,” declares “Mission Accomplished!”
Last Updated Apr 14, 2018 10:01 AM EDT President Trump said Saturday morning airstrikes in Syria overnight were “perfectly executed,” hours after he announced the U.S., U.K. and France launched precision missile strikes in Syria in response to an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria last weekend. “Mission Accomplished!” he declared. But on Friday night, Mr. Trump said the U.S. is…
Pentagon gives update on Syria strikes — live updates
The Pentagon is briefing reporters at 9 a.m. Saturday on airstrikes in Syria. The U.S., France and the United Kingdom launched a series of strikes at 9 p.m. ET Friday night. The attacks were in response to the Syrian regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons last weekend. “Mission Accomplished!” President Trump tweeted Friday morning, after addressing the nation the night…
Neurostimulation device offers new hope for those with epilepsy
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U.S.-led strikes target military and research sites in Syria
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Massive storm system spawns tornado in Arkansas, blizzard in Plains
MINNEAPOLIS — A potent spring storm system that’s expected to persist through the weekend raked across the Midwest Friday, spawning at least one tornado in Arkansas as blizzard conditions blanketed much of the Northern Plains. Portions of Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan could see close to a foot of snow, the National Weather Service said. A tornado…
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Auburn Wins Pitching Duel Over Mississippi State
Auburn outlasts Konnor Pilkington, winning game one, 2-1.
#5 Ole Miss Smashes #15 Vanderbilt In Nashville
The bats were awake on the road for #5 Ole Miss, scoring 11 runs of 14 hits against #15 Vanderbilt.
Trevor Morgan No-No Lifts Pontotoc Over Itawamba AHS
Pontotoc races to win over Itawamba AHS, thanks to Morgan’s no-hitter.
School construction on schedule in New Hope
Both the new, New Hope High School and tech center, are expected to open in August.
Houston Tops Nettleton In Thriller
Colton Peel comes through in the clutch with the walkoff single in the bottom of the seventh.
U.S. strikes Syria in response to chemical attack
Friday night, President Trump announced the U.S. launched “precision” military strikes against targets inside Syria linked to recent chemical attacks. The strike is the culmination of days of threats by President Trump against the Syrian government over a suspected chemical attack against civilians in Douma on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday. “A short time ago, I ordered the U.S. Armed Forces…
Pontotoc’s McGregor Signs With ICC Soccer
Pontotoc Lady Warriors soccer’s Maddie McGregor signs to join The ICC Indians.
Starkville Millsap’s FFA Hosts Weekend Rodeo
STARKVILLE, Miss (WCBI) – Tonight the Starkville Millsap’s FFA Chapter kicked off their annual FFA Rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls from all across the southeast came to compete in events including barrel racing, calf roping and steer wrestling. There were even events for the kids, including a pig and a calf scramble. The rodeo is a benefit event to help provide…