UN Backs Russian-Turkish Syria Efforts as Cease-Fire Wavers
The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Saturday supporting efforts by Russia and Turkey to end the nearly six-year conflict in Syria and jump-start peace negotiations, as a fragile …
Texas Judge Halts Federal Transgender Health Protections
A federal judge in Texas on Saturday ordered a halt to another Obama administration effort to strengthen transgender rights, this time over health rules that social conservatives say could force …
US States, Leery of Russia Malware, Re-Examine Cybersecurity
Several states around the country on Saturday asked cybersecurity experts to re-examine state and utility networks after a Vermont utility's laptop was found to contain malware U.S. officials say is …
New Year's Attack on Packed Istanbul Club Leaves 39 Dead
An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus costume opened fire at a crowded nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 39 people and …
N. Korea's Leader Hints of Long-Range Missile Test Launch
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hinted Sunday that Pyongyang may ring in the new year with another bang—the test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Trump Still Not Sold on Russian Link to Hacking
President-elect Donald Trump says that "no computer is safe" when it comes to keeping information private, expressing new skepticism about the security of online communications his administration is likely to …
Oil Pipeline Protesters Unfurl Huge Banner at Vikings Game
Protesters trying to stymie the Dakota Access oil pipeline sneaked up on a truss connected to the roof and rappelled down to unfurl a huge banner inside U.S. Bank Stadium …
School Funding Formula Looms as Top 2017 Issue for Lawmakers
The top issue for Mississippi's Legislature when it returns Tuesday is education funding, but Republican leaders' plans remain to be seen.
Putin Says Russia Won't Expel Diplomats; Trump Offers Praise
President Vladimir Putin castigated the United States on Friday for trying to punish Russia but said his country will not immediately retaliate and instead will wait for a new U.S. …
Syria's Cease-Fire Holding Despite Minor Violations
A nationwide Syrian cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey that went into effect at midnight held Friday despite minor violations, marking a potential breakthrough in a conflict that has disregarded …
Putin Says Russia Won't Expel US Diplomats in Hacking Flap
President Vladimir Putin castigated the United States on Friday for imposing sanctions and expelling Russian diplomats amid allegations of Russian meddling in the American presidential election, but said no U.S. …
Mississippi Road Money Push Hits Pothole: GOP Tax Opposition
A year after an effort to increase gasoline and diesel taxes to spend more on transportation stalled out, Mississippi legislative leaders say chances of action don't look better in 2017.
States Face Off Over Future of Obama Global Warming Plan
Two weeks after officials in two dozen states asked Republican President-elect Donald Trump to kill one of Democratic President Barack Obama's signature plans to curb global warming, another group of …
Obama Retaliates Against Russia for Election Hacking
In a sweeping response to election hacking, President Barack Obama on Thursday sanctioned Russian intelligence services and their top officials, kicked out 35 Russian officials and shuttered two Russian-owned compounds …
Russian Plane Crash Probe Rules out Explosion
Flight recorders revealed no evidence of an explosion on board a Russian plane that crashed into the Black Sea, killing all 92 on board, but investigators haven't ruled out foul …
