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Mississippi is a southern state of the United States. It is considered part of the Deep South. The state takes its name from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary. Famous Mississippians include Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy, author William Faulkner and former Senate Majority Leader Chester Trent Lott, Sr., the incoming Senate minority whip. The capital and largest city is Jackson.

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No. 1 Gators extend streak
— Nov 22 2009 4:44 AM from Globe and Mail
Steelers roster
— Nov 22 2009 4:23 AM from KansasCity.com
College football: After a chaotic finish, LSU loses to Mississippi
— Nov 22 2009 4:20 AM from The San Jose Mercury News
College football: After a chaotic finish, LSU loses to Mississippi
— Nov 22 2009 4:20 AM from The San Jose Mercury News
From Winona to D.C., Afghan war is getting tougher to sell
— Nov 22 2009 4:11 AM from Minneapolis Star Tribune

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Les Miles of the LSU Tigers coaches his team against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Fans of the Ole Miss Rebels celebrate a victory over the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Brandon LaFell #1 of the LSU Tigers hauls in a pass against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Patrick Trahan #7 and other Ole Miss Rebels celebrate with the Magnolia Bowl trophy after a victory over the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Kendrick Lewis #1 of the Ole Miss Rebels tackles Trindon Holliday #8 of the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Jevan Snead #4 of the Ole Miss Rebels runs away from Pep Levingston #95 of the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Cassius Vaughn #24 of the Ole Miss Rebels returns an interception against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Shay Hodge #3 of the Ole Miss Rebels hauls in a pass against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Markeith Summers #16 of the Ole Miss Rebels hauls in a pass against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Patrick Trahan #7 of the Ole Miss Rebels forces Keiland Williams #5 of the LSU Tigers to fumble at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: John Jerry #77 and head coach Houston Nutt of the Ole Miss Rebels celebrate a victory over the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Jesse Grandy #10 of the Ole Miss Rebels runs for a touchdown against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Russell Shepard #10 of the LSU Tigers runs away from LaMark Armour #94 of the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Dexter McCluster #22 of the Ole Miss Rebels tries to escape the grasp of Chad Jones #3 of the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Jerrell Powe #57 of the Ole Miss Rebels nearly sacks Jordan Jefferson #9 of the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Jordan Jefferson #9 of the LSU Tigers looks for a receiver against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Shay Hodge #3 of the Ole Miss Rebels hauls in a pass and is chased by Perry Riley #56 of the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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LITTLE ROCK, AR - NOVEMBER 21: Cobi Hamilton #11 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs for a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at War Memorial Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Bulldogs 42-21.

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LITTLE ROCK, AR - NOVEMBER 21: Anthony Dixon #24 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs runs for a touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks at War Memorial Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Bulldogs 42-21.

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LITTLE ROCK, AR - NOVEMBER 21: Anthony Dixon #24 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs runs in for a touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks at War Memorial Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Bulldogs 42-21.

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"The clock ran down, timeouts were being called verbally and I didn't relate that to the official apparently and that was the mistake"

Les Miles Nov 22 2009 4:20 AM from The San Jose Mercury News

"I can only tell you that the management at the back end of the game was the issue ... It's my fault that we didn't finish first in that game."

Les Miles Nov 22 2009 4:20 AM from The San Jose Mercury News

"We're Trojans. That's what we do."

Matt Barkley Nov 22 2009 3:47 AM from Sporting News

"This bill represents a financial sham and an unwise government intrusion into health care"

Jeff Sessions Nov 22 2009 3:45 AM from Everything Alabama

"We are just so far from where we need to be"

John Calipari Nov 22 2009 2:16 AM from Globe and Mail

"Some of it was almost hysterical"

John Calipari Nov 22 2009 2:16 AM from Globe and Mail

"There has to be a sense of urgency defensively, we had that today"

John Calipari Nov 22 2009 2:16 AM from Globe and Mail

"It was easy ... I read play-action … so I got a good view of the quarterback's vision. I just stepped in front of (the receiver) and made a play on the ball. Sometimes, I laugh about it because up until LSU of last year, I had..."

Brandon Spikes Nov 22 2009 2:13 AM from TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

"It was a good day ... We wanted to come out and execute. I put the ball in the end zone, and I think we looked good as an offense."

Tim Tebow Nov 22 2009 2:13 AM from TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

"He's programmed to go get shots ... Now on certain rotations he can't stay at the rim to block shots. It's his job to get to a different place on the floor when he's at the three. When he's at the three, he still locks in as if..."

Frank Martin (politician) Nov 22 2009 12:25 AM from CJOnline

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No. 1 Gators extend streak
— Nov 22 2009 4:44 AM from Globe and Mail
Steelers roster
— Nov 22 2009 4:23 AM from KansasCity.com
College football: After a chaotic finish, LSU loses to Mississippi
— Nov 22 2009 4:20 AM from The San Jose Mercury News
College football: After a chaotic finish, LSU loses to Mississippi
— Nov 22 2009 4:20 AM from The San Jose Mercury News
From Winona to D.C., Afghan war is getting tougher to sell
— Nov 22 2009 4:11 AM from Minneapolis Star Tribune

OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Les Miles of the LSU Tigers coaches his team against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Fans of the Ole Miss Rebels celebrate a victory over the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Brandon LaFell #1 of the LSU Tigers hauls in a pass against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Patrick Trahan #7 and other Ole Miss Rebels celebrate with the Magnolia Bowl trophy after a victory over the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 21: Kendrick Lewis #1 of the Ole Miss Rebels tackles Trindon Holliday #8 of the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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