Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
According to CBS News, Texas public schools will require students to read Bible stories under a reading list approved by the state's education board Friday...
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U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss, 3-2 to Turkey, before heading to knockout round
CBS News reports that the U.S. national team lost 3-2 to Turkey Thursday night in the 2026 Men's World Cup, but the Americans will still advance to the Round of 32 after securing two wins in their group...
Venezuela earthquake death toll soars past 900 as rescuers race to find survivors
According to CBS, the confirmed death toll from two powerful earthquakes that hit Venezuela on Wednesday night rose sharply on Friday, climbing to at least 920 dead, along with more than 3,300 injured...
MSU partners with Uwill to offer crisis support, wellness for students
According to an MSU Press Release, Mississippi State University is partnering with Uwill, a leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, to provide students with free, confidential, 24-7 telehealth access to licensed mental health support and on-demand wellness resources starting July 1...
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Sources from CBS News say that President Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on countries that levy a tax on U.S. companies offering digital services...
DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops’ patrol with Darth Vader song
Sources from Associated Press say that the District of Columbia has reached a settlement agreement for an undisclosed amount of money with a resident who claims police illegally detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone — an act of protest against the Trump administration’s federal law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital...
Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about his guilt
According to AP, the Utah judge in the murder case over Charlie Kirk’s killing held prosecutors in contempt of court on Friday over comments they made to media organizations about defendant Tyler Robinson’s guilt...
Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view as major rulings loom
Associated Press reports that the Supreme Court is handing down major opinions at a rapid clip, but even with some of the biggest decisions yet to come, there are signs of tension between the justices...
Prosecutor dropping drug case against Olympian skier Bode Miller
Sources from Associated Press say that an eastern Idaho prosecutor says misdemeanor drug charges against Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller will be dismissed despite there having been probable cause to arrest him...
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
According to AP, a Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information...
Mississippi remains clear of New World Screwworm
According to an MSU press release, while Texas and New Mexico are battling the appearance of the New World Screwworm in a few separate locations, no evidence of this pest has been found in Mississippi...
Cultivating Dynamic Leadership: MSU pilot program helps DAFVM faculty build institutional perspective
According to an MSU Press Release, when Nicole Ashpole arrived at Mississippi State University a year ago to launch the new One Health program in the College of Veterinary Medicine, she brought enthusiasm, a long to-do list and years of academic experience. What she gained this spring was something her previous career hadn't given her: a real understanding of what a land-grant university is—and why it matters...
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows prices rising at fastest pace in 3 years
Sources from CBS News say that the Personal Consumption Expenditures index — the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure — rose at a 4.1% annual rate in May, highlighting the central bank's challenge in reining in prices...
Noxubee County Civic Center host community health fair
Getting access to wellness resources in rural areas can be a challenge. But in Noxubee County, they're tackling that challenge head-on...
Supreme Court lets Trump strip deportation protections from Syrians and Haitians
According to CBS News the Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections that have allowed them to live and work in the United States...
Hundreds of veterans snag World Cup tickets: "One of the best sporting events I've ever been to. Maybe the best!"
CBS News reports that Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Tuesday, not just as the first person to score in six World Cup tournaments, but also as the centerpiece of an unforgettable experience for Mark Garcia, a Portugal fan and one of hundreds of veterans receiving free tickets to World Cup matches...
WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat
Sources from CBS News say that the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas has received a flagrant foul penalty and been suspended for one game after hitting Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat during a game Wednesday night, the WNBA said Thursday...
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices by hundreds of dollars as chip costs soar
According to CBS News, Apple and Microsoft are each raising the prices of some of their core products, as global demand for memory and storage chips sharply increases component costs...
Farmweek signs off after 49-year run
Sources from an MSU Press Release say, during its 49-year run, Farmweek has been produced by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, but Artis Ford always considered it to belong to the people of Mississippi...
Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can’t endure a fourth trial
According to AP, Harvey Weinstein avoided a fourth trial on a New York rape charge after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again, leading prosecutors to drop the #MeToo-era case on Thursday.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers
Associated Press reports that the Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border...
Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
Sources from Associated Press say that a federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot...
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Sources from Associated Press say that a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month...
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels
According to AP, the Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights...
MS Bureau of Investigation issues Silver Alert for a Coffeeville man
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a Coffeeville man...