SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, overseeing areas like drug and vaccine safety, medical research, and Medicare/Medicaid. Trump stated that Kennedy aims to combat the misinformation from food and drug industries, echoing his campaign slogan, “Make America Great and Healthy Again.” Kennedy, a former Democrat and vaccine skeptic, has rallied support for healthier food regulations and has a pending lawsuit against several news organizations regarding misinformation. His controversial views on vaccines raise questions about his confirmation in the GOP-controlled Senate.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s election season continues with judicial runoffs set for Tuesday, Nov. 26. Key races include the Mississippi Supreme Court, where incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens faces GOP state Sen. Jenifer Branning after neither secured over 50% of votes in the general election. Branning positions herself as a “constitutional conservative,” while Kitchens emphasizes his experience. Additionally, Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel are in a runoff for the Court of Appeals, following a close primary. Voters in specified counties can participate, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eligible voters must bring photo ID, and there are absentee voting options available.

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SUMMARY: A Pearl police officer and a civilian driver were injured in a crash on I-20 East on Wednesday night. While officers were investigating a separate accident, a marked police cruiser with activated lights was struck from behind. The unidentified officer was treated and released from a local hospital, while the driver of the vehicle that collided with the police cruiser was also hospitalized. Both vehicles suffered significant damage, disrupting traffic temporarily until the scene was cleared. Officials stressed the importance of driver vigilance near emergency vehicles, reminding motorists to slow down and move over when encountering law enforcement.

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