News Wrap: Residents urged to evacuate at floodwaters rise in Mississippi

PBS News Hour - World

English - August 28, 2022 21:45 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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In our news wrap Sunday, a major flood threat faces Mississippi as the Pearl river is expected to crest 8 feet above flood stage on Sunday. Residents in Jackson have been advised to evacuate. Plus, Two U.S. warships sailed through international waters in the Taiwan Strait, and a Mickey Mantle baseball card set a new record at auction. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders