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Alcorn State’s Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite to Debut in Macy’s Parade

The Alcorn State University Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite is performing in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 27. This marks the band’s first-ever appearance in the iconic event, representing the state of Mississippi on a national stage. The historically Black college and university (HBCU) marching band was selected from more than 100 applicants to be one of only nine marching bands in this year’s parade. “Macy’s is thrilled to invite the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite to join us for the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” said Sara Flores, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade associate producer. “The band’s dynamic sound and

Winter Storms and FAA Issues Cause Major U.S. Travel Delay

By Emily Mae Czachor Travelers around the United States faced delays at major airports during the busy holiday weekend, as winter weather disrupted airlines’ schedules and software issues temporarily grounded a popular plane model in the days after Thanksgiving. There were 12,113 inbound and outbound flight delays reported across the U.S. on Sunday, according to the tracking site FlightAware. The tracker also showed 1,424 flight cancellations. Airports in Chicago, New York City, Boston, Des Moines, Fort Lauderdale and Detroit were among those most affected. There was also at least one rail disruption in Providence, Rhode Island, where a fire broke out beneath three

Judge Blocks Trump Policy Denying Bond Hearings to Migrants

A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by US immigration authorities without first giving them an opportunity to seek release on bond. US district judge Sunshine Sykes in Riverside, California, certified a nationwide class of individuals who were already living in the United States when they were detained and are legally entitled to a hearing to determine whether they can be released on bond while their deportation cases proceed. Sykes ruled last week that the Trump administration’s policy adopted in July of denying bond hearings to migrants detained during domestic enforcement operations

Noem Defied Judge in Venezuelan Deportations, DOJ Says

ByLaura Romero and Luke Barr Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem directed that hundreds of Venezuelan men who were removed from the U.S. in March be transferred to El Salvador, despite a federal judge ordering deportation planes turned around, according to a new court filing from Trump administration lawyers. In the filing late Tuesday, the Department of Justice said that DOJ and DHS officials conveyed their legal advice to Noem after U.S. District Judge James Boasberg gave first an oral directive and then a written order that sought to block the deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. “After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that

Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Viola Fletcher Dies at 111

By The Associated Press Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111. Her grandson Ike Howard said Monday that she died surrounded by family at a Tulsa hospital. Sustained by a strong faith, she raised three children, worked as a welder in a shipyard during World War II and spent decades caring for families as a housekeeper. Tulsa was mourning her loss, said

FBI Probes Democrats After Trump Claims ‘Sedition

By Ryan J. Reilly, Frank Thorp V, Kyle Stewart and Brennan Leach WASHINGTON — The FBI is working to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to comply with illegal orders, according to a person familiar with the efforts. The move, first reported by Fox News, comes days after President Donald Trump accused the Democrats, all of whom served in the military or in intelligence roles, of “seditious behavior.” Details of the investigation were not immediately clear. The lawmakers confirmed they had heard from the House or Senate sergeants-at-arms about the FBI effort. In a joint statement, four of

Trump-Backed Ukraine Peace Deal Shows Progress

By Camilla Schick A U.S. official told CBS News on Tuesday that Ukraine’s government had “agreed to a peace deal” brokered by the Trump administration to stop Russia’s nearly four-year assault. The American official and Ukraine’s national security adviser Rustem Umerov said a common understanding on a proposal had been reached, with details still to be worked out. Umerov voiced optimism that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could travel to the U.S. before the end of November to finalize an agreement. CBS News was first to report on Sunday that U.S. and Ukrainian officials had previously discussed a potential visit to the U.S.

Judge Tosses Comey and James Indictments Over Illegal Appointment

By Dareh Gregorian, Gary Grumbach and Ryan J. Reilly A federal judge dismissed the criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, finding the prosecutor who brought the cases, former Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed. U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie said she agreed with Comey, who moved to dismiss the case on the grounds that Halligan’s appointment was illegal. “Because Ms. Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will grant Mr. Comey’s motion and dismiss the indictment,” Currie wrote in finding that Halligan lacked the authority to present a case to a

Fugees’ Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years in Campaign Case

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Michel, 52, declined to address the court before U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sentenced him. In April 2023, a federal jury convicted Michel of 10 counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. The trial in Washington, D.C., included testimony from actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Trump Launches Genesis Mission to Boost U.S. AI Research

By Jared Perlo President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday afternoon launching a new federal effort to supercharge American artificial intelligence research, development and scientific applications. Unveiling the new “Genesis Mission” to support American efforts on AI, the order charts out a series of steps to expand computational resources, increase access to vast federal datasets and move toward impactful, real-world applications, particularly in scientific fields. “The Genesis Mission will dramatically accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen national security, secure energy dominance, enhance workforce productivity, and multiply the return on taxpayer investment into research and development,” the order states. Michael Kratsios, assistant to the president

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