About 50 protesters greeted President Donald Trump at the opening of museums in Jackson, Mississippi, dedicated to the state’s history and its role in the civil rights movement. (Dec. 9)
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Trump Lands for Miss. Civil Rights Museum Visit
President Donald Trump arrives in Jackson, Mississippi where he is scheduled to deliver remarks at the new Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. (Dec. 9)
Trump Pays Tribute To Civil Rights Movement
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)
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)
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)
Trump: ‘Get out and vote for Roy Moore’
President Trump on Friday urged voters to elect a Republican Senate candidate in Alabama who has been dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct, warning that America “cannot afford” to have a Democrat win the hard-fought campaign instead. (Dec. 8)
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Japanese pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani chooses the LA Angels
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani is bringing his arm and bat to the Los Angeles Angels, pairing him with 2-time MVP Mike Trout.
USOC aims to go to Olympics unless ‘physically impossible’
USOC leader wants to take team to Olympics unless it’s ‘legally or physically impossible’