Federal Charges Including Hate Crimes for Accused Shooter
The man accused of killing nine black church members last month in Charleston, South Carolina, was indicted Wednesday on 33 federal counts, including hate crimes, firearms violations and obstructing the …
FBI: Too Soon to Know if Chattanooga Gunman was Radicalized
The Chattanooga gunman who killed five U.S. troops acted alone without help from anyone else, and investigators are treating him as a "homegrown violent extremist," the FBI said Wednesday.
Jurors to Weigh Whether Colorado Theater Shooter Should Die
Jurors quickly dismissed the claim of James Holmes that he was legally insane when he killed 12 people and injured 70 others in a Colorado theater. Now they'll have to …
Appeals Court OKs Tossing Strict North Dakota Abortion Law
A federal appeals court affirmed a ruling Wednesday that struck down one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the country: a North Dakota law that bans abortions when a …
Witness: Man 'Hogtied' by Mississippi Police Before Death
A Tennessee man died after a witness says police in northern Mississippi "hogtied" him on a stretcher.
State
Black Mississippi Flag Supporter Dies in Traffic Accident
A black Mississippi man who often dressed in Confederate regalia to support the state flag has died in a one-car accident.
A Call to Action in Mississippi Horse Trainer's Death
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday night at a baseball park in a small Mississippi town to remember a black man who died after a physical encounter with a white police …
UN Endorses Iran Nuclear Deal with 6 World Powers
The U.N. Security Council on Monday unanimously endorsed the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers and authorized a series of measures leading to the end of U.N. …
Searching for ET: Hawking to Look for Extraterrestrial Life
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking and Russian-born billionaire Yuri Milner on Monday announced an ambitious bid to combine vast computing capacity with the world's most powerful telescopes to intensify the so …
Greek Banks Reopen but Cash Limits Remain and Taxes Soar
Greece set a series of landmarks Monday it hopes will shore up its battered economy following months of crisis that threatened its place in the euro.
5 Decades Later, US-Cuba Diplomatic Ties Restored
The United States and Cuba restored full diplomatic relations Monday after more than five decades of frosty relations rooted in the Cold War.
Greek Bailout Takes Two Leaps Forward
The bailout of Greece took two big strides forward Friday as German lawmakers overwhelmingly gave their backing to another financial rescue and the European Union confirmed it would get Athens …
Despite Quick Conviction, Theater Shooting Trial Isn't Over
Jurors needed only 12 hours to reject the idea that James Holmes was legally insane when he opened fire on a packed movie theater, bringing relief to the families of …
EU Task Force Seeks Mental Exams, Drug Tests for Pilots
A European Union task force on Friday recommended pre-employment psychological evaluations and random drug and alcohol testing for pilots to prevent a repeat of the Germanwings disaster.
Politics
Mississippi Candidates File New Campaign Finance Reports
Mississippi candidates had a July 10 deadline to file campaign finance reports. Here's a glance at how much money the statewide candidates reported raising and spending through the end of …
