South Africa: Mandela Still in Critical Condition
Nelson Mandela's condition in a Pretoria hospital remained critical for a second straight day Monday, said South Africa's president who described the stricken anti-apartheid hero as being "asleep" when he …
Court to Hear Appeal of Abortion Buffer Zone
The Supreme Court will reconsider the constitutionality of a 2007 Massachusetts law that bars protests in 35-foot "buffer zones" around abortion clinic entrances, exits and driveways.
Ecuador Confirms Snowden Seeking Asylum There
Ecuador's foreign minister said Monday his country will act not on its interests but on its principles as it considers an asylum request from National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, …
Ethanol: Boost for Cars or Bust?
A feverish lobbying campaign by both oil and ethanol interests has spread from Congress to the White House and the Supreme Court.
Shuqualak Rebuilding After April Tornado
Two months after a devastating tornado swept through Noxubee County, the residents of Shuqualak are rebuilding their homes and their lives.
Miss. Unemployment at 9.1 Percent in May
Mississippi's unemployment rate dropped slightly to 9.1 percent in May, and the state was tied with Illinois for the second-highest seasonal adjusted jobless rate in the nation.
Sports
MSU Bulldogs Trounce Beavers 4-1
Mississippi State advances to the College World Series finals.
House Rejects Farm Bill, 62 Republicans Vote No
The House rejected a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill Thursday that would have cut $2 billion annually from food stamps and let states impose broad new work requirements on those who …
Lawyer Working on BP Settlement Claims Suspended
A lawyer working for the court-appointed administrator reviewing claims arising from BP's Gulf oil spill has been accused of collecting portions of settlement payments from a New Orleans law firm …
Federal Nullification Efforts Mounting in States
Imagine the scenario: A federal agent attempts to arrest someone for illegally selling a machine gun. Instead, the federal agent is arrested—charged in a state court with the crime of …
S. Africa: Former President Says Mandela Improving
A former South African leader says the health of Nelson Mandela is improving.
Senate Immigration Bill Boosted by Border Deal
Far-reaching immigration legislation offering the prize of U.S. citizenship to millions is swiftly gaining ground in the Senate following agreement between Republicans and Democrats on dramatic steps aimed at securing …
Kerry Trip Tackles Syria and the Taliban
Secretary of State John Kerry begins a trip plunging into thorny foreign policy problems.
Auditor's Report Lists Miss. Legislative Expenses
Mississippi spent nearly $7.5 million for salaries and expenses of state lawmakers during the 11 months that ended in early April, according to a new report from the state auditor's …
MDOC Has July 17 Deadline to Respond to Lawsuit
A federal judge has given the state until July 17 to respond to a lawsuit that challenges conditions at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility near Meridian in Lauderdale County.
