Mississippi takes step toward dropping rebel image from flag

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are close to erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the 126-year-old state flag. The symbol is under criticism amid nationwide protests against racial injustice. The House and Senate voted Saturday to

Democrats warn against overconfidence in fight against Trump

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A national reckoning on racism, a ravaging public health crisis and depression-level unemployment have enveloped Donald Trump’s already tumultuous presidency. And the reality television star who’s so energized by validating polls and adoring, overflow crowds now struggles