Darth Vader actor from original Star Wars trilogy, Dave Prowse, dies at 85
Dave Prowse, the British actor who played Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy has died at the age of 85, according to his agent.
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Governor Tate Reeves Requests Federal Disaster Declaration and U.S. Small Business Administration Assistance Following Hurricane Zeta
JACKSON — Governor Tate Reeves has requested a Federal Disaster Declaration for Individual and Public Assistance as well as U.S. Small Business Administration Assistance following Hurricane Zeta that impacted portions of Southeast Mississippi on October 28, 2020. Zeta slammed the…
Gov. Tate Reeves announces new COVID-19 measures, adds counties to mask mandate
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional counties that have qualified and met certain requirements to be placed under mask mandates with his “Safe Recovery” executive order that is in effect until December 11th. Those additional…
Dow crests 30,000 points on vaccine hopes, Biden transition
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time Tuesday as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S.…
Court: Texas, Louisiana can end Planned Parenthood funding
A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas and Louisiana can cut off funding to Planned Parenthood.
3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca says late-stage trials showed its vaccine was up to 90% effective as it becomes the third major drug company to report late-stage results for a potential coronavirus vaccine.
For rookie Thanksgiving cooks, expert tips to avoid disaster
Food experts say Americans nervous about making their first Thanksgiving meals can follow a few basic tips to avoid disaster.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up; lighting Dec. 2
NEW YORK (AP) — A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City’s Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world’s most famous Christmas trees. The tree was trucked in early Saturday morning and later lifted into its…
Owl found in Rockefeller Center tree could take flight soon
SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (AP) — A tiny owl that was found dehydrated and hungry in the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is eating its way back to good health and is set to be released back into the wild…
Singer Bobby Brown's son found dead at Los Angeles home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bobby Brown Jr., the son of singer Bobby Brown, was found dead at a Los Angeles home Wednesday. He was 28. Los Angeles Police spokesman Officer Jeff Lee said officers were responding to a medical emergency…
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US
Friday’s step comes days after Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech announced its vaccine appears 95% protective in a large but not yet finished study.
Final Georgia recount numbers show Biden hangs on
We break down the recount numbers for our counties, the counties with the biggest changes, and the counties that added the most “new” votes
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again
The nation’s air safety agency announced the move early Wednesday, saying it was done after a comprehensive and methodical 20-month review process.
Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security
The dismissal Tuesday of the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Christopher Krebs, was abrupt but not a surprise.
Deadline near for hand tally of presidential race in Georgia
The deadline for the counties to complete the audit is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, ahead of the Friday deadline for state certification.
Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus
Grassley says he looks forward to resuming his normal schedule soon. He hasn’t said how he was exposed, but was in the Senate and voting Monday.
South Carolina fires football coach Will Muschamp
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, the second time he’s been let go from a Southeastern Conference program in midseason. The school said in a release Sunday that Muschamp has been “relieved” of his duties with the football program. Athletic director Ray Tanner said first-year offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, […]
SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin
SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station, kicking off regular crew flights from the U.S.
Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
Klain served as coordinator to the Ebola response during the 2014 outbreak.
Georgia audit to trigger hand tally of presidential vote
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state on Wednesday announced an audit of presidential election results that he said would be done with a full hand tally of ballots because the margin is so tight. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said at a news conference Wednesday that his office wants the process to begin by […]
Salt Life founder held as flight risk in woman’s death
The founder of the popular beach clothing brand Salt Life is being held as a “flight risk” in the death of an 18-year-old woman who prosecutors said was shot while they were playing with a gun in a hotel room.
Florida cities mop up after deluge from Tropical Storm Eta
Tropical Storm Eta is squatting off western Cuba, and forecasters say it’s unclear where it might strike land again.
Biden wins White House
By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by historic pandemic and a confluence…