More than 332,000 dwellings were destroyed or are too damaged to be used.
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Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, in Mississippi, official says
Mississippi officials say the killings occurred at a convenience store and two homes in Arkabutla.
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Stella Stevens, star of ‘The Nutty Professor,’ is dead at 84
Stella Stevens, a prominent leading lady in 1960s and 70s comedies perhaps best known for playing the object of Jerry Lewis’s affection in “The Nutty Professor,” has died. She was 84. Stevens’ estate said she died Friday in Los Angeles after a long illness. Born Estelle Caro Eggleston in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1938, she […]
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Trump wants to block Access Hollywood ‘grab ’em’ tape from NYC civil rape trial
Trump doesn’t want the jury at his upcoming civil rape trial to see or hear the infamous ‘Access Hollywood’ tape – in which he quipped about molesting women – nor anything about his multiple sex crimes accusers.
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Five Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
The officers pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression. They are all out on bond.
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Zelensky pushes need for speed to avoid more Ukraine deaths
Ukraine is depending on Western weapons to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambition of securing control of large areas of the country.
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Vermont further extends warning after three ice fishing deaths
Vermont authorities have extended their warning for people to stay off the ice on Lake Champlain and to be cautious on other lakes following three recent deaths.
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U.N. appeals for $1 billion to help Turkey quake survivors
The earthquake struck at the peak of winter, leaving hundreds of thousands of people, including small children and the elderly, without access to shelter, food, water, heaters and medical care in freezing temperatures.
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Michigan State University gunman’s note had possible motive
The lone shooter had no connection to the victims or to Michigan State as a student or employee, police said.
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Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.