Associated Press

Mississippi recently retired the last state banner with the Confederate battle emblem that’s widely condemned as racist.

They are using their leverage to force President Donald Trump into a politically risky standoff over help for millions of Americans.

That’s according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

The powerful Southeastern Conference made clear it was not yet ready to shutter its fall season.

The group claims the submitted mining permit application fails to comply with requirements under state law. The department is reviewing the appeal.

The shooting took place near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue just blocks from the White House, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation.

COVID-19 has thwarted hopes of landing first jobs, which are important for jumpstarting careers, as employers cut back graduate recruiting plans or even revoke job offers.

And employers hired 6.7 million people in June, down from 7.2 million in May, a record high.

The utility estimated that replacing aging pipes would cost nearly $1 billion and take two decades.

Over several hours, police made more than 100 arrests, and 13 officers were injured, including one who was struck in the head with a bottle.