Okolona Separate School District now under state control
The Mississippi State Board of Education announced today that it has placed the Okolona Separate School District into a District of Transformation.
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Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department over alleged mortgage and tax fraud
A Trump administration official has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over alleged tax and mortgage fraud, sources told CBS News.
Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says
The latest city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, North Carolina, which could see an influx of federal agents as early as this weekend, a county sheriff said Thursday, Associated Press reports.
Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
Sources from Associated Press say, with the longest shutdown ever coming to a close, Sweet and hundreds of thousands of other federal workers who missed paychecks will soon get some relief.
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people who made do with little-to-no assistance for the past couple of weeks, Associated Press says.
Melania Trump launches new ‘Fostering the Future’ effort to support foster youth with jobs, school
Associated Press reports First lady Melania Trump is spearheading a new initiative aimed at improving career and education opportunities for children raised in foster care.
Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for "exemplary service" during shutdown, Noem says
According to CBS, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars.
ByHeart sued over recalled formula by families of 4-month-old girls sickened by infantile botulism
CBS reports the parents of at least two babies sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak are suing the makers of the ByHeart baby formula at the heart of a nationwide recall.
Disney warns that its content could remain off YouTube for some time
According to CBS, Walt Disney Co. executives on Thursday warned that the company's dispute with YouTube could drag on
Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home
CBS News reports Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has been hospitalized after a fall near his Pennsylvania home, which caused minor injuries to his face, his spokesman said on X.
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts
According to Associated Press, airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports
Toyota recalls nearly 127,000 vehicles because engines can stall
CBS News reports that Toyota is recalling 126,691 Tundra and Lexus models because the engines can stall, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in the coming days
Sources from CBS News say senior military officials on Wednesday presented President Trump with updated options for potential operations in Venezuela
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night
Meryl Streep reunites with Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ teaser: ‘Took you long enough’
According to CNN News, Miranda Priestley's not riding the elevator alone anymore.
Toyota pledges to invest $10 billion in its U.S. operations
According to CBS, Toyota on Wednesday said it plans to invest up to $10 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations over the next five years.
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge
According to Associated Press, Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear a GPS ankle monitor on an attempted murder charge in Florida, a judge ordered Wednesday.
Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving
Associated Press reports that Outdoor Christmas decorations aren’t flying at U.S. Air Force base housing in the Florida Panhandle, at least not before Thanksgiving.
‘A day without fear': Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid immigration crackdown
According to Associated Press, the cyclists arrive at sunrise, rolling through Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods and stopping at tamale carts, elote stands and candy stalls.
Exclusive: Trump administration plans meeting over House effort to force release of Epstein files
Sources from CNN say, top Trump administration officials were planning to meet on Wednesday about an effort in the US House to force a vote on releasing Justice Department case files related to Jeffrey Epstein
US Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
According to Associated Press, the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is set to strike its last circulating penny on Wednesday as the president has canceled the 1-cent coin.
Supreme Court extends brief stay on SNAP payments as shutdown deal nears
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to let the political process play out and keep in place a brief pause of a federal court judge's ruling that ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November.
Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ — because her new album and tour are about growth
According to Associated Press, in the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives, but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters.
3 Bob Ross paintings fetch over $600,000 at auction benefiting public television; 27 still on block
CBS News reports that three paintings from the famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction.