Parchman inmates sue Mississippi officials over "barbaric" prison conditions
The proposed class-action lawsuit, funded by rapper Yo Gotti and Jay-Z's Team Roc, was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Mississippi.
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Inmates at Parchman's Unit 29 describe life inside notorious cellblock
Four inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman spoke to CBS News in recent days, expressing frustration as they wait to be relocated from the state's oldest prison.
Mississippi's six-week abortion ban struck down
Mississippi was one of a handful of states to pass so-called fetal heartbeat bans in 2019.
More rain expected in Jackson amid dangerous flooding
In some neighborhoods, the only way to get around is by boat.
Historic flooding in Mississippi forces evacuations and rescues
At least four people had to be rescued from their homes as the Pearl River's rising water flooded entire neighborhoods.
Mississippi governor declares state of emergency over flooding fears
The governor called the flooding expected this weekend a "precarious situation."
Flooding in Mississippi prompts evacuations
The river is expected to reach levels not seen in nearly 40 years.
Torrential rain hits Southeast as forecast warns of spring flood
On Monday alone, up to a half a foot of rain is expected in areas from Jackson, Mississippi to Birmingham, Alabama.
Deadly storm leaves path of destruction across South
Millions of Americans are under weather alerts Friday from Mississippi to Maine.
Deadly storms bring tornadoes and flooding to the South
At least four people have been killed.
Justice Department opens investigation into four Mississippi prisons
The probe will determine whether the state's department of corrections adequately protects inmates.
Multiple tornadoes reported across Mississippi
The dangerous storms, which include heavy rain, extended to Louisiana.
15th inmate dies inside Mississippi prison
Prison officials said they found no obvious signs of assault.
Mississippi governor calls to close notorious cell block at Parchman
Rapper Yo Gotti, in an exclusive statement to CBS News, said the governor's announcement doesn't go far enough and called for the Department of Justice to intervene.
Another inmate found dead inside Mississippi prison
The apparent suicide comes a day after two other inmates were found beaten to death inside their cells at Parchman.
Rapper urges action on "dire" Mississippi prison crisis
The open letter urges Governor Tate Reeves to declare a state of emergency and put the "full weight" of his office and authority to protect the "basic human rights" of inmates.
Two more inmates killed at troubled Mississippi prison
The recent deaths come after a recent spike in violence at prisons across the state.
Inmate found dead in cell after spike in Mississippi prison violence
Corrections officials reported Gabriel Carmen had been irate and throwing feces before his death.
Yo Gotti and Team Roc to hold prison reform rally in Mississippi
Rappers Yo Gotti and Jay-Z have teamed up to bring legal action against the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Jay-Z hires lawyers to represent Mississippi inmates
Five prisoners died violently in Mississippi prisons during the first week of January – and now inmates are suing, saying their lives are in peril.
Gangs allegedly run Mississippi prison where inmates were killed
Almost half the roughly 1,300 corrections positions in three major facilities in Mississippi remain unfilled.
Two inmates escape from Mississippi prison
Five inmates at the prison have died violently in the past week.
Five inmates die violently in Mississippi prisons in one week
All state prisons statewide are locked down, confining inmates to cells and blocking visitors.
18 kids escape just before tornado destroys Louisiana school
In Alexandria, Louisiana, a school and daycare center was evacuated 10 minutes before a tornado came through, destroying the building.
Apparent tornado causes destruction in Louisiana, killing 1
Officials fear others could be hurt since crews were still trying to access hard-hit areas.
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Charlie Kirk killed at Utah event; "subject in custody" was released, FBI says
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students wounded in shooting at Colorado high school; suspect dead
Authorities said a male student opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at Evergreen High School, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself, according to authorities.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.