Mississippi Commission To Vote On Final State Flag Design
The two final flag designs are the "Great River" and the "New Magnolia." The finalist will be announced Wednesday ahead of the Nov. 3 state vote.

Why are more married couples living apart?
The latest U.S. Census shows roughly 3.89 million American married adults are living apart.
By Scripps News
Why are Americans spending more time alone?
Americans are spending more time by themselves than they have over the past 20 years. A professor who studies solitude helps explain why.
By Rick Bowmer / AP
What is ‘quiet hiring’ — and how can you benefit from it?
Quiet hiring is when employers acquire new skills without taking on more employees — typically by stretching existing employees' workloads.
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Online system to seek asylum in US is quickly overwhelmed
The daily ritual resembles a race for concert tickets when online sales begin for a major act.
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Tyre Nichols video: Here are some of the key takeaways
A fatal beating. Cries for his mom. Officers cheering each other on. Here are some of the key takeaways from the Tyre Nichols police bodycam footage.
By City of Memphis via AP
Memphis disbands SCORPION Unit after Tyre Nichols' video release
The unit's disbandment comes as protests have spread throughout the city in recent days.
By Gerald Herbert / AP