President Donald Trump paid tribute to Mississippi’s role in the civil rights movement at the opening of two new museums in Jackson, the capital. (Dec. 9)
Nation
Raw: Snow Slows Normally Sunny South
Snowfall shrouding much of the Deep South began tapering off early Saturday, but freezing temperatures kept roads slick throughout the region. (Dec. 9)
Southern California fires are destructive and unprecedented — and a sign of things to come
Southern California this weeklooked likescenes from a disaster movie — and experts say climate change is likely to bring more of the same.
Amazing fireball streaks across New Jersey sky, caught on police dash cam
Sgt. Michael Virga was on patrol when he spotted the fireball.
Aboard flight, dad battling ALS pleads with Sen. Jeff Flake to vote no on tax bill
When Ady Barkan heard Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake was on his American Airlines flight to Phoenix, he saw his moment.
Protesters in Gaza Burn Trump in Effigy
Thousands of supporters of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine demonstrated in Gaza City Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. (Dec. 9)
Angry Scenes As Clashes Continue In Jerusalem
Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli police in Jerusalem on Saturday as violent fallout continued in response to President Donald Trumps recognition of the holy city as Israel’s capital. (Dec. 9)
Today in History for December 9th
Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana announce they are separating; The Charge of the Light Brigade – is published in Britain; Solidarity union leader Lech Walesa is elected president in Poland; Actor Kirk Douglas is born.(Dec. 9)
Civil rights: Top 5 must-see things at Mississippi’s new museums (and 1 bonus)
The world will get its first glimpse Saturday of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
California wildfires: What we know about the Creek, Thomas, Lilac and other fires
The Southern California wildfires continue to destroy land and homes.