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U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks issued the decision after an appeals court reversed her earlier ruling. Jeffery Lee is scheduled for execution Thursday.
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In this edition of Anthems from WBHM, we honor Pride Month with musical protests AND celebrations of LGBTQ+ people from the late 1970’s to the present day. We hope you enjoy the show!
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Elise Catrion Gregg/Gulf States NewsroomAs redistricting heats up across the Gulf South, local Mississippi leaders discuss fears of what it could do to communities. -
Christiana Botic/Verite News and Catchlight Local/Report for AmericaJefferson Parish is using opioid settlement money for a new drug court. Is it the best use of funds?The parish is poised to receive $65 million from the legal settlements fund. Some argue the money would be better spent on preventative programs and other initiatives.
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The drill on Wednesday marked the first time the U.S.-supplied HIMARS system has been fired into the Taiwan Strait. -
Inflation has surged to its highest level in more than three years since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, triggering a surge in gasoline prices. -
A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new loan limits. -
In a previously unpublicized letter to Congress, the newly-departed head of ICE said the agency collects data on people suspected of potentially unlawful activity, which could include protesters. -
This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.
