White House Cabinet-Level Meeting Set on Egypt Aid
The White House will hold a Cabinet-level meeting to discuss cutting some of America's $1.5 billion in aid to Egypt.
U.S. Military Judge Deliberating Manning's Sentence
A military judge began deliberating Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's sentence Tuesday for disclosing reams of classified information through WikiLeaks.
Israel Negotiator Predicts 'Dramatic Decisions'
Israel will make "dramatic decisions" to reach a final peace agreement that will end the conflict with the Palestinians, Israel's chief negotiator said Tuesday while warning that hawks inside Prime …
Iran Foreign Ministry to Handle Nuclear Talks
An Iranian diplomatic official said Tuesday that the country's foreign minister will lead nuclear talks with world powers, taking over from the country's national security council.
FBI Works to Train Police on Mass Killing Response
Acting on a White House directive after last December's Connecticut school massacre, and partnering with a Texas-based training center, the FBI this year has been teaching best practices for responding …
Egypt Arrests Brotherhood's Spiritual Leader
Egypt's military-backed authorities on Tuesday arrested the supreme leader of the country's Muslim Brotherhood, dealing a serious blow to the Islamist group at a time when it is struggling to …
Judge Bars Most Motive Evidence in Fort Hood Trial
A military judge blocked several key pieces of evidence Monday that prosecutors said would explain the mindset of the soldier accused in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, including …
Universities Voice Support for Capital Money Plan
As they present their annual request for capital spending, leaders of Mississippi's eight public universities say they're pleased with the Legislature's pledge to borrow $100 million a year to cover …
Snowden Reporter: Won't Be Silenced by Detention
An American journalist who has written stories based on documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden said Monday he'll publish with more fervor after British authorities detained …
Hagel Holds First Pentagon Talks with Chinese
In his first Pentagon meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel faces a familiar agenda marked with tensions over U.S. missile defenses, Chinese cyberattacks and other issues.
Israel Quietly Maintains Ties with Egyptian Army
Israel is quietly and carefully watching the turmoil in neighboring Egypt while maintaining close contacts with the Egyptian military amid concerns that the escalating crisis could weaken their common battle …
Egypt's Mubarak May be Released; 25 Police Killed
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who is on retrial for the killings of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 uprising that led to his ouster, could be released from custody …
Oscar Pistorius Indicted on Murder Charge
Oscar Pistorius was indicted Monday on a charge of murdering his girlfriend, and prosecutors said witnesses heard a woman screaming before the sound of fatal gunshots fired by the double-amputee …
Analysis: Bryant Focusing on Prison Policy in 2014
Funding for education versus funding for prisons—it's a constant source of tension when Mississippi lawmakers write an annual budget.
Sun Herald Adds Miss. Auditor to Records Lawsuit
The Sun Herald is asking a judge to add state Auditor Stacey Pickering and his office as defendants in a public records lawsuit the newspaper filed against the Mississippi Department …
