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President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

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The Latest: RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for HHS confirmation hearings
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wed,01/29/25-7:25AM , 65 Reads
Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s confirmation hearings began Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee. He appears before the Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee on Thursday.

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The Nation's Weather
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wed,01/29/25-3:30AM , 198 Reads
The Nation's Weather for Thursday, January 30, 2025

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NATIONAL SUMMARY

Tomorrow, a storm tracking across the country can produce

thunderstorms from eastern Texas into southwestern Arkansas

and northwestern Louisiana that have the potential to

produce hail, localized damaging winds and isolated
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An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohammad Abu Samra)

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Middle East latest: Israeli strike kills at least 10 people in the West Bank, officials say
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Wed,01/29/25-2:58AM , 159 Reads
Palestinian health authorities said an Israeli airstrike in the northern West Bank killed at least 10 people late Wednesday, as Israeli forces have carried out a major crackdown in the occupied territory during the
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Foster leads Texas State against Southern Miss after 22-point game
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Wed,01/29/25-2:42AM , 242 Reads
Texas State Bobcats (9-10, 3-6 Sun Belt) at Southern Miss Eagles (7-13, 3-6 Sun Belt)

Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Texas State visits Southern Miss after Jaylin Foster scored 22 points in Texas State's 74-66 loss to the UL Monroe Warhawks.
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Today's Weather

Columbia, 39429, MS

Current Temp

71°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain:
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Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM

Wind Speed:
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Wind Gust: 2 mph
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Moon Rise: 7:15 AM
Moon Set: 8:07 PM

Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather.

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