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Rare statewide Democrat tries to hold on in Deep South

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is hardly out of place in Southern politics: He speaks often about his Christian faith and rails against "perverts" and online predators who target children. He's a country guy with a less-than-polished speaking style. And yet he's a rarity, one of the few Democrats still holding statewide elected office in the solidly Republican South. That hasn't drained the swagger from his campaign as he seeks a fourth term as the state's top legal officer. Nor has it gotten in the way of his folksy roots. Even as Hood tangles in a legal battle with Google, he has moved his family away from the state capital of Jackson and back to his small hometown northern Mississippi, where he often works out of a satellite office. And he keeps the Conway Twitty haircut that's an editorial cartoonist's dream. "Sometimes, I don't get my hair cut as frequently as I should," Hood, 53, demurred in...

Just-released emails show Hillary Clinton was once baffled by a LinkedIn request

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Another trove of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's work emails were released Friday afternoon. Included in the batch of emails were generic staff interactions, back-and-forths with a controversial adviser, and — like many people — at least one LinkedIn request, in February of 2012. The Democratic presidential front-runner seemingly wasn't sure what she should do with it. "How does this work?" she apparently wrote to two aides in a forwarded message. "[M]y understanding is that it is a networking website where you list details about yourself like your name, location, field of work and education in order to connect with potential employers (or if you're an employer, to find potential candidates,)" one aide, Monica Hanley, wrote back.

Saturday's gossip column

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Real Madrid could bring Jose Mourinho back as their manager, Dirk Kuyt and Diego Costa wanted by Barcelona and more.

Open Post: Hosted By The Demure Elegance Of “BatBitch”

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Presenting, BatSlut, the superhero who defeats her haters by busting out some graceful poses. She’ll hit you with thirty tons of elegance and make you hit the floor by filling your nostrils with a lacy fart. I bet this is still better than  Ben Affleck’s  Batman and that was served without one drop of sarcasm. And hmmm, where have I seen that pose before? Life & Style  threw a Halloween party in L.A. last night, and obviously it brought out the shiniest and biggest stars in the A-list universe. “ Did I stumble into the Oscars without knowing it? ” is what one party ho was heard saying after they laid eyes on  Natalie Nunn  from the  Bad Girls Club  (seen above as BatBitch) and two ex- Real Housewives .  Life & Style’s Halloween party wasn’t just a gathering of the finest jewels in Hollywood, it was also where  Backdoor Farrah  debuted her third pair of silicone titty sacks. I find it hard to...

Kanye West & Travis Scott Debut Their Ominous Music Video For Piss On Your Grave!

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This video is giving us some seriously creepy and dark vibes! On Friday,  Kanye West  and  Travis Scott  debuted their music video for  Piss On Your Grave  and 3 minute clip is everything you'd expect from YEEZUS. While it's logical to assume the vid takes place in a cemetery, this is West we're dealing with here. The rapper doesn't conform, y'all! Ultimately, the debut is minimalistic, cool, and even a bit trippy. Oh, and don't forget all that vigorous rapping! Check out the clip (above)! So, what do YOU think of the vid?

Kourtney Kardashian Strips Down To Her Undies Because 'TGIF!'

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Kourtney Kardashian  is showing some skin! On Friday, the hot momma took to  Instagram  to flaunt her bangin' bod... and some  Calvin Klein  undies, of course! The 36-year-old posed in a chair, donning only a white bra and some matching CK panties, and girl looks GOOD! The eldest Kardashian used this seXXXy snap to welcome the weekend, writing in the caption: "TGIF." GURL we can relate! Well, we aren't stripped down to our skivvies, but you know what we mean! How do U celebrate the end of the week, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments! [ Image via Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram. ]

Here's what famous athletes looked like before they had their iconic hairstyles

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 professions that often have strict uniform rules, professional athletes have found other ways to express themselves, including over-the-top hairstyles. Many of today's top athletes have become synonymous with a certain hairstyle, whether it is long and flowing, dreadlocks, spikes, or just a sweet high-top fade. But there hair was not always like we know it now. Looking back to when these athletes were younger, they are almost unrecognizable.

Did Tamra Judge's Daughter Just Admit To Writing That Scathing Post About Her Mom?

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This is just all sorts of messy and confusing. Last week,  Tamra Judge 's daughter,  Sidney Barney , supposedly posted a scathing message on  Facebook SLAMMING her mom, and calling her "abusive." However, the  Real Housewives of Orange County  star responded by saying the rant -- which had since been deleted -- did not come from the teen.

DWTS Alum Noah Galloway & Fiancรฉe Jamie Boyd Call It Quits Just Five Months After Live TV Proposal

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Too bad. War vet  Noah Galloway  -- who placed third on Season 20 of  Dancing With The Stars  with partner  Sharna Burgess  -- notoriously popped the question on live TV to girlfriend  Jamie Boyd  back in May. Despite saying 'yes,' the pair have decided to call off their five-month engagement via  Instagram  on Monday. In a heartfelt post, Boyd penned:

Adele producer: Keeping mum about 'Hello' was hard

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NEW YORK (AP) — Getting into the studio and writing a potential hit song for Adele sounds hard enough. Now add keeping mum about the track for a year. That's the challenge Greg Kurstin faced after producing and co-writing "Hello" last year. "I'm not going to lie; it's not easy to hold that information in for that long. It's kind of like I was holding this big secret for so long, but I stuck with it," the Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter-producer, said in an interview with The Associated Press. "It wasn't easy. You kind of want to shout it out, run around in the streets yelling to random strangers what you've just done," he added.

Khloรฉ Kardashian Pens Sweet Note To Announce Her Return To Her Website & App Following Lamar Odom's Health Crisis!

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It looks like  Khloรฉ Kardashian  is back to work! On Monday, the starlet took to her website to share a touching message about her return with her many fans after dropping everything to be by her estranged husband  Lamar Odom 's side following his overdose earlier this month. She wrote:

Okorocha seeks restructuring of revenue allocation system

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FILE PHOTO: President Buhari receives RMAFC report on cost of governance, from Chairman, Elias Mbam Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has called for the restructuring of the revenue allocation system to protect weaker states in the country.

Former DIG calls for state police

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Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase A retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Mr Chris Omeben, has lent his voice to the clamour for the creation of state police in Nigeria. Omeben, who turns 80 on Oct. 27, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. NAN recalls that for years, different State Governments, groups and individuals have been clamouring for the creation of state police, arguing that it would address the problems of high-profile killings, kidnappings and crimes in general. They also argue that creation of state police would help to create jobs and instil sense of security among the populace as it would enable indigenes of any community “to identify who is who’’. The National Conference convoked by the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan listed the issue of creation of state police among “no go areas’’.

Army establish Task Force Brigade in Borno to fight Boko Haram

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Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Buratai with officers and troops in Gamboru Ngala, Borno State The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday said that the new 29 Task Force Brigade in Beneshiek, Borno, was strategically established to end insurgency. Buratai made the remarks while addressing soldiers deployed to the new brigade in Beneshiek and Ngamdu. “This location is very important and strategic, it has great impact toward defeating the Boko Haram group. “You are better trained and equipped than the criminals and you have to be professional and responsive. “You should have no excuse not to be on patrol, ambush or raid operations,’’ he said. The army chief assured the troops that government would provide them with all the necessary kits and equipment to facilitate their success to end insurgency.

Nigeria’s FRC asks CBN, others to sanction Stanbic IBTC chairman

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Mrs Sola David-Borha, Stanbic IBTC, MD Nigeria’s Financial Reporting Council, FRC on Monday asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to take regulatory action against Atedo Peterside, the Chairman of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Sola Borha, the managing director of the bank as well as Arthur Oginga and Daru Owei, employees of KPMG Professional Services, the external auditors of the bank over what it described as misrepresentation of the financial position of the financial institution for years ended 31st December 2013 and 2014.

Rivers: Election tribunal sacks Speaker, 20 PDP State House Of Assembly lawmakers

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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State was also sacked by an election tribunal The elections petition tribunal sitting in Abuja have nullified the election of the Speaker, Owaji Ibani from Andoni constituency and 20 lawmakers in Rivers State House of Assembly. The lawmakers were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party on April 11 2015 in an election marred by vote rigging and violence. It would be recalled that governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, was sacked on Saturday by a tribunal under the same circumstances. Despite the sack of the lawmakers, PDP still has a majority in the house. There are 32 state lawmakers in Rivers state with the election of 21 members nullified the state assembly will no longer form a quorum.

Buhari inaugurates committee for reconstitution of FG parastatals, agencies

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President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday inaugurated a Presidential Committee on the reconstitution of Federal Government Boards of Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions. The constitution of the Committee, headed by Babachir Lawal, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF was revealed in a statement issued by the Assistant Director (Press) in the Office of the SGF, Oise Johnson, said the committee is headed by the SGF.

Governor Fayose is a prophet-Dogbara

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Dogara, on Sunday, in Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel, publicly revealed  how God used the Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, to win the battle associated with his election as Speaker.                                    Giving his testimony at a special pilgrimage programme: “A day with Jesus for Nigeria in Israel,” organised by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Jerusalem, Honourable Dogara, who emphasised the importance of prayers in the affairs of a nation and individuals, said he had lost hope of becoming the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as many forces were against him until God himself intervened.      

Greece talks with lenders 'on right track': EU

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Athens (AFP) - Talks between Greece and its international lenders on implementing required reforms are "on the right track" despite a few sticking points, the European commissioner for the euro said Monday. "We had very good and constructive discussions," Valdis Dombrovskis told a joint news conference after meeting with the Greek finance and economy ministers, Euclid Tsakalotos and George Stathakis. "I think we are on the right track as regards the cooperation and as regards working towards our joint aim of restoring economic growth and job creation in Greece," said Dombrovskis, who is on a two-day visit to Athens. But he urged that the reforms be carried out "as quickly as possible".

Deposition Reportedly Reveals Bobbi Kristina Smoked Crack & Did Heroin 'Often' Before Her Death

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More details are being revealed about  Bobbi Kristina  after her tragic passing in July. Bobby Brown 's late daughter supposedly had a habit of using hard drugs in the time leading up to the fateful day she was found face-down and unconscious in her bathtub. The aspiring singer's friend,  Danyela Bradley , had been deposed over the car crash in which she and the late  Whitney Houston 's daughter were involved. Now, the transcript has surfaced, showing that Bobbi's former roommate claims the pop icon's child partook in serious narcotics, saying: "She smoked marijuana, she probably smoked crack often, and also did heroin." According to reported recordings of BK's boyfriend  Nick Gordon , he believes it was her drug use -- and not him -- that resulted in her unresponsive state. Danyela explained in her legal interview that she had been living in the 22-year-old's house, alongside Nick and t...

Real Housewives Of New York City Star Kristen Taekman Leaving After Two Seasons! Find Out Why!

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And another one bites the dust! On Monday,  Kristen Taekman  announced her plans to leave  The Real Housewives of New York City  after two seasons on the show. The announcement was bittersweet for Kristen, who claimed to have loved her experience on the show but expressed desire to work on her other projects -- including her fashion blog. The mother of two explained: "My experience during my time on  RHONY  was fantastic and I made some great new friends. At this time in my life, I have decided to concentrate on my family and my new business ventures Pop Of Color nail polish and Last Night's Look, my fashion blog. I will remain a Housewife and part of an amazing franchise forever and that is what is important. " Well, it sounds like Taekman has a nice future ahead of her -- we have no doubt she'll be successful following her departure! We have to wonder, though...is the reality star  really  leaving the franchise because she d...

PHOTOS: Lilian Esoro’s friends host her to a bridal shower

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#Yaaaay #My #Beautiful #Friends threw #Me #Wonderful #Bridal #shower #Super #Excited. Used my boo to execute d #Almost perfect #Plan ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ thanks baby I totally love it. @mniqsamuel God bless you for me baby๐Ÿ˜˜ @julieopinnick @midas_interiors you are nothing short of a sister i love u๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜ @jujufierce @ms_esta @ruchino_1 my sisters of existence ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜ @ovirepeggy blessings @wanisluv @officialosas my booboo kittyyy tnx @uleoma1 my sweetie poraro bless ur sweet souln everyone qho made it out yall rock ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜ A video posted by Lilian Esoro (@lilianesoroo) on Oct 26, 2015 at 4:41am PDT Nollywood actress and latest bride to be,  Lilian Esoro  was hosted to a bridal shower last night Sunday, October 25, by her friends. The bride to be who is engaged to Tripple MMG boss,  Ubi Franklin , sure looked gorgeous in her short pink dress while her friends were in an all white attire. ‘Read