Mississippi moves to vote on changing state flag
Mississippi lawmakers are considering erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. Mississippi is the last state to have a flag that includes the emblem.
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Mississippi could remove Confederate battle emblem from flag
Governor Tate Reeves said Saturday that he would sign a bill to change the flag if the Legislature passes one.
Man indicted for alleged death threats against black congressman
Bennie Thompson is the state's only black federal lawmaker. He chairs the House Homeland Security Committee and has been in Congress since 1993
Walmart rids Mississippi stores of state flag with Confederate emblem
With Magnolia State under pressure to redo its flag, retailing giant says it'll no longer display the banner in outlets.
NCAA bans championships in states where Confederate flag is "prominent"
The NCAA pointed the ruling at Mississippi in their statement on the matter, saying, "Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the Association's policy."
SEC to Mississippi: Change the flag, or risk losing host rights for championship events
The statement comes amid widespread criticism over the flag, which features the confederate battle emblem.
Fight grows in Mississippi over state flag's Confederate emblem
The state is the last to display the Confederate design within its own ensign.
Cristobal makes landfall, drenches Southeast
Tropical storm Cristobal made landfall Sunday, submerging entire neighborhoods and spinning two tornadoes. The storm has since been downgraded to a tropical depression, but forecasters said some parts of Louisiana and Mississippi could get as much as a foot of rain with storm surges of up to five feet. Jade Cunningham reports.
Severe weather threat continues in the South
Severe weather is threatening millions of people across more than a half dozen states tonight. In Mississippi, a freight train derailed after high water washed out the tracks. Jeff Berardelli reports.
Fire destroys church that violated stay-at-home orders
The suspects apparently left a messaged written in graffiti: "Bet you stay home now you hypokrites."
Abortion bans create new legal issues
New state laws aiming to severely restrict abortion raise questions about the legal status of unborn children. Carliss Chatman, assistant professor at Washington and Lee School of Law, writes that if a fetus is a person under the law, it would deserve the same rights as other U.S. citizens. She joins CBSN to explain the consequences.
Judges blocks abortion law in Mississippi
A federal judge temporarily blocked Mississippi’s new ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Meanwhile, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a new law banning abortions after eight weeks.
Former Sen. Thad Cochran dead at 81
Former Sen. Thad Cochran has died at the age of 81. The Mississippi Republican was first elected to the Senate in 1978 and was the 10th-longest-serving senator in U.S. history when he retired in 2018. Reena Ninan has more.
Louisiana flooding turns deadly
Cities along the Gulf Coast have been getting hammered by rain - up to a month’s worth in some places over the past 24 hours. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a man drowned in his car after it stalled and sank on a flooded road. Mireya Villarreal reports from Louisiana.
Supreme Court tosses murder conviction
The Supreme Court is throwing out the murder conviction of Curtis Flowers, a black man in Mississippi, after they say a prosecutor made a conscious effort to keep African Americans off the jury. Flowers has been tried six times for the same crime.
Supreme Court overturns conviction of Curtis Flowers
The Supreme Court today overturned the conviction of a black death row inmate in Mississippi. Curtis Flowers was tried six times for the crime and by the same prosecutor. Jeff Pegues reports.
Toxic algae bloom hits Mississippi's beaches
A toxic algae bloom has forced all 21 of the state's Gulf coast beaches to close. Going into the water could cause rashes and nausea.
Toxic algae closes Mississippi beaches
A toxic algae bloom has forced Mississippi to close all coastal beaches for swimming. There's even a warning against eating local seafood. Now local businesses are feeling the impact. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Mississippi politician responds to sexism claims
A Republican candidate for Mississippi governor has refused to be interviewed by a female journalist unless she brings along a male colleague. Mississippi Today journalist Larrison Campbell said she requested to accompany candidate Robert Foster on a 15-hour "ride along" campaign trip ahead of the August 6 primary, but was denied because she is a woman.
Deadly shooting at Mississippi Walmart
Two people are dead and two are injured after a shooting at a Walmart in Southaven, Mississippi, CBS affiliate WREG-TV reports. The shooting prompted a sizable law enforcement response, with officers setting up a perimeter and entering the Walmart Supercenter.
2 dead in Walmart shooting
A gunman described as a "disgruntled employee" opened fire at a Walmart in Southaven, Mississippi. At least two people were killed.
Girl pleads for dad's release after ICE raid
The largest single state immigration raid in U.S. history has divided families in some Mississippi communities. Federal agents arrested about 680 workers at seven food processing plants in six cities Wednesday. The raids, apparently planned for more than a year, happened just hours before President Trump met with victims of the El Paso shooting. Omar Villafranca reports.
White House hopefuls visiting Iowa State Fair
Presidential candidates are converging on Iowa as they work to win over voters in the key battleground state. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana will deliver crucial soapbox speeches. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss the candidates' strategies.
Massive immigration raids in Mississippi
Nearly 700 undocumented immigrants were arrested in Mississippi in what's being described as the largest single-state immigration raid in U.S. history. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to discuss the implications for the business owners who employed the immigrants.
Mississippi residents fear ICE raid
Undocumented immigrants in Mississippi are living in fear after a massive immigration raid. ICE officials say 680 people were arrested Wednesday at food processing plants around the state. Thursday morning, more than 300 people had been released. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
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FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. The cuts began Friday morning.
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USDA working to comply with court order to pay full SNAP benefits
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Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
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Robot rescues Ukrainian soldier trapped for 33 days behind enemy lines
After seven attempts, Ukrainian forces managed to extract a wounded comrade from Russian-occupied ground with a drone resembling an armored off-road casket.
Trump pardons ex-Tennessee House speaker who was convicted of corruption charges
President Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his former chief of staff, both of whom were convicted of corruption charges.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
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Trump calls for investigation into foreign meatpackers over U.S. beef prices
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